Ilona Andrews leads the charge with This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me (2026), book one in the Maggie the Undying saga) Romantasy has crowned its newest contender—and this time, it’s not an indie breakout or a debut voice. It’s Ilona Andrews, the bestselling duo behind the fantasy series Kate Daniels and Hidden Legacy. They are about to launch their romantasy epic Maggie the Undying, which has been described as “Outlander meets Game of Thrones”. The first book in the saga, This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me, is set to release in 2026. It’s a story of reincarnation, rage, and ruin—and it places romance right at the heart of the plot.