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Babylonia

By: Costanza Casati
Narrated by: Ayesha Antoine
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From the author of the bestselling Clytemnestra comes another intoxicating excursion into ancient history, painting the brutal and captivating empire of gods and men, and the one queen destined to rule them all.

A common woman. The governor she married. The king who loved them both.

Babylonia across the centuries has become the embodiment of lust, excess, and dissolute power that ruled Ancient Assyria. In this world you had to kill to be king. Or, in the case of Semiramis, an orphan raised on the outskirts of an empire:

Queen.

Nothing about Semiramis's upbringing could have foretold her legacy. But when she meets a young representative of the new Assyrian king, a prophecy unfolds before her, one that puts her in the center of a brutal world and in the hearts of two men—one who happens to be king.

Now a risen lady in a court of vipers, Semiramis becomes caught in the politics and viciousness of ancient Assyria. Instead of bartering with fate, Semiramis trains in war and diplomacy. And with each move, she rises in rank, embroiled in a game of power, desire, love, and betrayal, until she can ascend to the only position that will ever keep her safe.

In her second novel, Costanza Casati brilliantly weaves myth and ancient history together to give Semiramis, the only female ruler of the Assyrian Empire, a voice, charting her captivating ascent to a throne no one promised her.

©2025 Costanza Casati (P)2024 Penguin Audio
Ancient Fairy Tales Fantasy Historical Fiction Royalty Women's Fiction
Beautiful Prose • Captivating Storyline • Perfect Narration • Complex Relationships • Historical Authenticity
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I loved listening to this story unfold. Every character is worth investing in. The narration was perfect, the writing impeccable.

Riveting, taught, perfect

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The narration is perfect and the story is captivating. Great job of imagining the life of a warrior queen In a culture of ancient past.

Great story of a historical woman

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Loved this take on the rise of Semiramus. A tale of rags to riches with a twisted love triangle. Couldn’t stop listening!

A tale of rags to riches…

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As good or better then Clytemnestra, this book was fantastic. Great characters, well researched, and clearly drew from someone who understood humans and their connections.

Excellent writing

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Where do I even begin? Constanza Casati has a remarkable talent for storytelling, weaving a tale that is both powerful and unforgettable. This novel has truly left a lasting impact on me. It is a story of power and ambition, of fear and courage, of love and resilience. It reminds me of those who seize their destiny and those who are shaped by it. This will forever be one of my favorite books, one I will cherish for as long as I can. I eagerly await Casati’s next masterpiece and the excitement it is sure to bring.

Semiramis—an orphan.
Semiramis—a governor’s wife.
Semiramis—a queen.

Costanza Casati Does It Again!

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Casati once again doesn’t disappoint with this beautiful and poetic novel. I found it hard to put it down. 635 was so sad once it was over. Brilliant

Absolutely beautiful

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I think Semiramis portrays strength that women today still need to rise up and take our power.

I love Semiramis she's fierce!

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It’s a story about a clever, beautiful, ambitous woman who rose from humble beginnings to rule one of the biggest empires in the world.

The setting is in the 9th century BC, we’re in the Assyrian Empire (which is in the modern day Middle East) This empire is known for its brutality, conquests, innovations and art.

Don’t be intimidated by all the historical talk, all of the information you need to know gets introduced to you in such a beautiful way. There was no info dump or confusion.
Babylonia is a fictional spin on Semiramis, and what her life and journey may have been like.
She befriends the slaves and scribes, she has a pet leopard as her sidekick, she rides into battles with her husband and burns down cities in the name of Assyria.
The author didn’t shy away from depicting Assyria as the brutal conquerors that they were, some scenes in this book were pretty bloody and savage.
But reading Babylonia by Costanza Casati felt like time traveling to the wild world of Assyria but from the safety of my bed.
I loved the complex relationships between all of the characters, the court politics and secrets, and I loved how well researched this was. The author really dove into historical myths, art depictions and writings to create this story and I loved it.

An amazing woman of ancient Assyria

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I would have like to hear some more variance in character voices. sometimes it was hard to tell who was speaking.

I really enjoyed the voice of the narrator. The pacing was great, and Semiramis is a strong female character.

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This is the mostly historically accurate story of a woman born in poverty who rises to become the queen of Assyria and the convoluted love she shared with two half brothers. It is gory, richly detailed and accurate. A good listen.

Gilgamesh retold-plus a powerful queen

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