By the Light of the Stars
$29.57
- Paperback
416 pages
- Release Date
17 November 2026
Summary
A dutiful princess questions everything she was taught to believe and, with the help of a handsome rogue space pilot, sets out to reclaim her power and save her people in this genre-blending, romantic space opera.
The idyllic lunar colony of Boaterra means everything to its perfect, dutiful Princess Lyrii Thana—and she’s prepared to marry the austere commander of their Sisterworld, Chinov, in order to protect it.
After an assassination attempt goes awry, Lyrii is saved by Kade…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9798217189304 |
|---|---|
| Author: | Emily Gray |
| Publisher: | Penguin Putnam Inc |
| Imprint: | Ace Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 416 |
| Release Date: | 17 November 2026 |
| Weight: | 314g |
| Dimensions: | 132mm x 203mm |
| Series: | The Rings of Xerus |
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Critics Review
“Gray’s worldbuilding is well-realized and complex, complete with believable politics both of the personal and the systemic variety. This page-turning tale of coming of age, navigating competing duties, and growing beyond one’s fears, is a rollicking good time.”—Publishers Weekly
“In her debut novel, the first in a series, Gray crafts a complex and politically fraught world that readers will find intriguing. Naive Lyrii is full of love for others and is easy to root for … A romantic space opera, this title is great for sci-fi and romance readers alike.”—Library Journal
“Gray’s debut will delight both space opera and plot-heavy romance fans, striking the perfect balance between sociotechnical critique and heartfelt character-driven relationships.”—Booklist
Emily Gray
Emily Gray is a writer and middle school English teacher based in a small town in North Carolina, where she lives with her son and too many dogs. When she isn’t writing about spaceships or grading papers, she’s probably daydreaming about how many varieties of heirloom tomatoes she can fit in her garden this year.
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