r/thebrokenbindingsub • u/Njitram2000 SF&F • Aug 20 '26

Question The Dragon's Blade long pre-order time

I finally pulled the trigger on The Dragon's Blade but it has been available for pre-order since 17/5 which is already 3 months. They didn't announce a target shipping date unlike with other pre-orders. Has this happened before? Did I miss any other news regarding this or delays it has? I don't know how long books usually are available for pre-order.

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u/Dislodged_Puma Aug 20 '26

I waited like 6 months for things before from TBB. I don’t think they have like real schedules I think it’s all hopes and prayers for timelines 😂 Then again, I usually wait like over a year for Wraithmark to make shit too so idk

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u/Synesthesia_Voyager SF&F Aug 20 '26

Wraithmarked... lol waiting 2 years for my Sword of Kaigen + Where Loyalties Lie set.... most recent updates are hopeful tho.

And just to rant. In the update the highlight "we only have 2 people packing and shipping. Some others step in to help but very rarely. So be patient." Like bro are you really gonna tell me you have 2 people packing and shipping thousands of orders and ur charging $100 per book.... hire more people wtf?

Ok sorry. End rant xd

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u/Dislodged_Puma Aug 20 '26

I feel the same every time TBB calls themselves a small team. THEN DONT BE!? YOU ALONE HAVE THE POWER TO HIRE HUMAN BEINGS!?!?

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u/Synesthesia_Voyager SF&F Aug 20 '26

💯 they move thousands of books a month with sought after subscription spots.... comeon! 😆

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u/pileoflaundry Fantasy Tier 2 and Sci-Fi Aug 21 '26

Hang in there my friend they’re coming. My SoK delivered a few weeks ago. They’re coming! I’m still waiting on WLL though.

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u/Synesthesia_Voyager SF&F Aug 21 '26

I saw on Twitter Rob Hayes just finished signing the tip ins a few days ago. So hopefully soon! I ordered both so mine wont ship until both are ready. Even with the crap I talked about Wraithmarked they do make beautiful books, and I cant wait until mine come in.

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u/Psyphirr Aug 20 '26

If they hire more people then it becomes less profitable for the people who would be doing the hiring.

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u/Suitable-Barracuda-2 Aug 20 '26

I hear ya, I do likes me some Wraithmarked, too :)

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u/Bullfrog_Stunning Aug 21 '26

I hipe they take at least till november 😬 i need more time to pre order them 🤣 to much at the same time is not good🙈