Babylonia

Paperback Published on: 24/04/2025
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Babylonia
An evocatively woven dance of love, heartbreak, power and war.
I’m delighted to be sharing my review for the absolute tour-de-force that is ‘Babylonia’ by Costanza Casati. I’ve been slumping quite a bit this year, and ... READ MORE
Sorcha O'Dowd at Cambridge
Babylonia
A character-driven story of power and love centred upon a truly complex female character.
Babylonia is a retelling of rise to power of the Assyrian empire's only female ruler, Semiramis. The book focuses on Semiramis, a girl from humble origins ... READ MORE
Liberty at Richmond
Babylonia
Babylonia excels
An incredible feat by the up & coming brilliant author of 'Clytemnestra', easily one of the best books to hit the 2023 scene. Babylonia excels furthermore,... READ MORE
Ella-Mae at Lewes
Babylonia
She shall rule.
Semiramis. The only female ruler of the once great Assyrian empire, a name where someone may stumble upon it inscribed on the gate of Babylon, and look fur... READ MORE
Dan - Clifton, Bristol.
Babylonia
Babylonia is a breath of fresh air for Ancient stories.
If you're a fan of Historical Fiction or Mythological retellings, then Babylonia is the sweet spot in between that feels new and exciting. Costanza Casati ... READ MORE
Bree (@bookshopbree)
Babylonia
Every moment in this book is intentional and boy does it pack a punch!
If you love complicated female characters, complicated male friendship/relationship dynamics, political storylines similar to Game of Thrones and Ancient C... READ MORE
IndiaReadsALot
Babylonia
A Queen's rise to power
As a huge fan of Clytemnestra, I was so excited to find out that Costanza Casati was writing another book! This one is set further east and back in time, t... READ MORE
Emily M
Babylonia
An incredible piece of writing!!
One of the best historical retellings I’ve come across. Not only beautifully crafted, but intensely emotional with truly compelling characters. Moving ... READ MORE
Lucy at Leeds

Synopsis

There are whispers of her fame, in the land long since turned to dust. The Queen who rose from nothing – and changed everything . . .

Ancient Assyria, 9th century BC.

An orphan is raised on the outskirts of a brutal empire. Heir to a tragic prophecy, Semiramis dreams of wielding power and escaping her destiny.

Far away, a reluctant prince walks the corridors of his gilded palace in a city built by the gods. Ninus would rather spend his days in books and poetry than conquering the world of men. But when he meets Onnes, a broken, beautiful warrior, something awakens in them both. And as they grow into young men, their friendship deepens into something fiercer still.

That is until Semiramis arrives.

A savage love soon erupts between them all, even as a dark threat to the kingdom mounts. And before long, all three will be forced to learn the lesson of the gods – in Babylonia, you must bend the world to your will.

What doesn't bend, you break.

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
  • ISBN: 9781405954655
  • Number of pages: 464
  • Dimensions: 196 x 127 x 28 mm
  • Weight: 318g
  • Languages: English

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Babylonia
Another masterpiece fom Constanza Casati
Where do I even start – I have to warn you, I'm going to gush about how good 'Babylonia' by Constanza Casati is. It left me breathless, uncharacteristicall... READ MORE
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Babylonia
Perfect For Fans Of Greek Mythology Retellings; Another Glorious Novel From Casati
‘What had Ribat called a queen? A šarratu, a woman who rules in her own right. A leader. A conqueror. A Ruler.’ Last year Constanza Casati’s debut ‘Clyt... READ MORE
Charlotte Watkins
Babylonia
Casati's writing cannot compare
I was so excited for this book after reading Casati’s first book, Clytemnestra, which became one of my favourite books and actually got me into reading his... READ MORE
Raven Octavia
Babylonia
Outstanding
An ancient love triangle and a woman's gradual climb to power from humble beginnings, all set amongst one of the greatest civilisations the world has ever ... READ MORE
Violet Daniels
Babylonia
Fabulous feminist myth retelling
Semiramis is an orphan who is little better than a slave to her adopted father. She dreams of being able to leave her village and, one day, fate conspires... READ MORE
Jo-anne Atkinson
Babylonia
not really my cup of tea
I tend to enjoy mythology retellings and historical fiction. This one is well put together but the narrative wasn't my cup of tea, which made me struggle t... READ MORE
june.reads
Babylonia
Wonderful and Beautiful
Many years of reading excellent and good books that last in your memory after reading it. This one goes beyond that! Truly wonderful, beautiful. Mixing the... READ MORE
Robynfleur
Babylonia
Enticing
Initially I wasn't sure about the style of this and it took me a few chapters to get into it. Once I did though I was hooked! It is such an enticing story.... READ MORE
Chloe Slim