The Stars Undying
The Stars Undying by Emery Robin, published by Orbit on June 20, 2023, is a 560-page work of fiction that combines elements of romance, science fiction, and military themes within a space opera setting. The narrative follows Princess Altagracia, who, after losing everything in a civil war, seeks to reclaim her planet, Szayet, from her twin sister and the interstellar Empire of Ceiao. In her quest, she navigates complex relationships with the empire’s commander, Matheus Ceirran, and his captain, Anita, as she strives to secure her planet’s future.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of intrigue and ambition as Gracia confronts the challenges posed by the empire and the mystical Pearl that holds her planet’s fate. The story draws inspiration from historical empires, weaving in themes of betrayal and power dynamics. This edition also includes a new glossary, dramatis personae, discussion questions for book clubs, and a sneak peek at the sequel, enhancing the reading experience for those interested in exploring the depths of this expansive universe.
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A “dazzling” tale of empire and betrayal set among the stars (#1 New York Times bestselling author Casey McQuiston), this queer, spectacular space opera draws inspiration from Roman and Egyptian empires–and the lives and loves of Cleopatra and Julius Caesar.
Princess Altagracia has lost everything. After a bloody civil war, her twin sister has claimed both the crown of their planet, Szayet, and the Pearl of its prophecy: a computer that contains the immortal soul of Szayet’s god.
So when the interstellar Empire of Ceiao turns its conquering eye toward Szayet, Gracia sees an opportunity. To regain her planet, Gracia places herself in the hands of the empire and its dangerous commander, Matheus Ceirran.
But winning over Matheus, to say nothing of his mercurial and compelling captain Anita, is no easy feat. And in trying to secure her planet’s sovereignty and future, Gracia will find herself torn between Matheus’s ambitions, Anita’s unpredictable desires, and the demands of the Pearl that whispers in her ear.
For Szayet’s sake and her own, she will need to become more than a princess with a silver tongue. She will have to become a queen as history has never seen before.
The trade paperback edition features a brand new glossary and dramatis personae, plus discussion questions for your book club and a sneak peek at book two!
“A glittering triumph of a book that weaves together history and tragedy into a star-spanning epic.” –Everina Maxwell, author of Winter’s Orbit
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