The Stars Undying is a retelling of Cleopatra and Caesar, but it is so much more than that. The story takes place in space, where tech and religion war. Gracia (Cleopatra) is violently ousted from the throne by her twin sister and forced to ask Ceirran (Caesar) for help. Along with his intrepid captain Anita (Anthony), Gracia and Ceirran embark on an epic journey to reclaim the throne for Gracia. More than the throne, they must recover the Pearl of the Dead, a computer that holds the soul of Gracia’s god: Alekso. Loyalties will be tested and betrayal is inevitable as they seek to discover what it means to be a queen and a god.

This book has it all- romance, politics, action-packed battles, and reflections on what it means to be queen. Emery Robin writes such a creative and compelling take on Cleopatra in space. I couldn’t put it down! Gracia and Ceirran both prove to be slightly unreliable narrators and I was spellbound as the truth behind their story unravels. I loved Anita! Her scenes with Gracia were some of my favorites in the book. Emery Robin handles the dual narrator structure of the book so well and has excellent pacing. I would recommend this for fans of queer historical retellings who enjoy sci-fi/space operas. I hope that we get more books in this series! Thank you so much to Emery Robin, Orbit, and Netgalley for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.