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Heavenly bodies is literally that: HEAVENLY
An incredibly atmospheric Romantasy that shoots for the stars and lands on the moon. With brilliantly intrinsic world-building Erriu has crafted a fascinat... READ MORE
I’ve never read anything like it
An incredibly atmospheric Romantasy that shoots for the stars and lands on the moon. With brilliantly intrinsic world-building Erriu has crafted a fascinat... READ MORE
A swoon-worthy Romantasy to get swept away to the Stars!
I received an ARC copy in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for the opportunity!
I loved the way this story was written. I easily fell into this ... READ MORE
A chokehold of a book
Every once in a while, there comes a romantasy book that surprises me, and Heavenly Bodies is one of those books.
The romance doesn't dominate the plot of... READ MORE
The best Romantasy I’ve read in ages
I was not expecting to enjoy this as much as I did! This book has everything you could possibly want from a romantasy but with the most gorgeous world buil... READ MORE
The title is perfect for this book as it was absolutely heavenly!
Riveting, spellbinding and absolutely magical. Heavenly bodies is a romantasy that makes you a believer in fate and that true love will find you no matter ... READ MORE
My fave of 2024!!
Anyone who talked to me after this was released knows how much I LOVED this (it has been my pick on our barista recommends board since forever). I'm a suck... READ MORE
Stunning
What a beautiful and atmospheric read!
The characters and world building were phenomenal, loved every page and devoured every word!!
Outstanding!
Star crossed lovers
If you love fantasy and mythology this book is for you! I found the world building and character development were done really well. I also liked the way my... READ MORE
Taken starcrossed-lovers to a new level
The magic system in this book is unique and the ending had me ‼️‼️ need book two asap please!
The pacing is a little off in the beginning but the characte... READ MORE
new favourite series inbound!
wow wow wow. i underestimated this book so much but i was so wrong! this is everything i love in an epic, twisty, romantic fantasy.
Elara is my ideal f... READ MORE
My favourite fantasy romance!!
I absolutely LOVED this and I cannot stop talking about it!! I honestly think it's the best romantasy I've ever read (and I've read a lot!). I loved the cr... READ MORE
Wow!
I was lucky enough to be sent an early copy of Heavenly Bodies in exchange for an honest review.
I thought the premise of the story was so original. Ce... READ MORE
Starry-Eyed Romantasy
Full of the popular romantasy tropes, Erriu adds her own spin by including underrated myths. I adored the inclusion of the star-gods and how she brought th... READ MORE
My new romantasy obsession
I absolutely loved reading Heavenly Bodies!
The whole time I was reading it I was torn between "I must devour this whole story immediately" and "I need ... READ MORE
Obsessed!!
When Elara’s home is attacked, the neighbouring rival Kingdom seize the opportunity to kidnap her. They believe her to be the only weapon strong enough to ... READ MORE
Reading this was a special kind of magick
Elara and Enzo have my entire heart. I absolutely sped through this book and i can’t even put into words how much I loved it!
The world building was so b... READ MORE
One of my favourite reads of 2024!
I was so lucky to receive a proof of Heavenly Bodies from Penguin Huddle (thank you Rhi!) and am I glad I read this when I did!
I literally devoured thi... READ MORE
Stayed up until 02.15 to finish this….. wow.
What can I even say? This book ate me alive, and I am FURIOUS that the next book isn’t going to be published for ages- a madly original and tantalising con... READ MORE
Needs To Delve Deeper!
The idea behind this book had so much potential, the Stars worshipped as Gods and the different kingdoms based on the different powers is such an interesti... READ MORE
A nice read
I cannot recommend this books enough. If you love enemies to lovers with a slow burn romance, but well written characters, do wait run to this book. Imani ... READ MORE
A heart pounding showstopper!
This story is a fierce telling of growth, passion and witty remarks, with characters that take your breath away! A romantasy that pulls you in with beautif... READ MORE
Sooo incredibly perfect!!
I honestly feel insane for not picking this up sooner because I was genuinely hooked from the first page.
The world in this book is just sooooo incredib... READ MORE
Devastating. Divine. Perfect.
A perfect romantasy and yearning in its most heavenly form. Achingly beautiful and utterly unforgettable - this is how you write star-crossed lovers!
O... READ MORE
Synopsis
Discover the gripping enemies-to-lovers romantasy that is taking BookTok by storm, perfect for fans of Sarah J Maas, Jennifer L Armentrout and Stephanie Garber.
'I would turn the world to darkness for you.'
In a world ruled by the Stars, cruel and merciless gods, Elara has been cursed by fate.
A prophecy promises she will fall for a Star, but that it will kill them both.
Yet when the Star of Wrath and War descends to hunt Elara, the neighbouring kingdom sees an opportunity to take her from her home, the Kingdom of Night, to Helios, Kingdom of Light. Where she strides straight into the arms of an enemy prince.
There, Elara is forced to either let Prince Lorenzo train her into a weapon worthy of battling against the tyrannical reign of the Stars, or to accept her fate.
But there are shadows even within the Kingdom of Light – and they threaten to reveal the darkness in Lorenzo’s past and the ancient magic that slumbers in Elara’s veins.
And with it all, the undeniable, star-crossed pull between them…
Tropes:
*Enemies to lovers
*He falls first
*Fated Mates
*Betrayal
*Slow burn romance
*Touch-her-and-I’ll-kill-you
Publisher information
- Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
- ISBN: 9781405974479
- Number of pages: 544
- Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 32 mm
- Weight: 376g
- Languages: English
Customer Reviews
View allObsessed!!!! Star crossed lovers with all the TENSION!
Hands down the best book I read in 2023, I will never stop recommending this book! If you love an enemies-to-lovers fantasy romance with slow burn tension,... READ MORE
Absolutely one of a kind.
I saw another reviewer give this a one star stating it’s not original but I promise you, you’ll have read nothing like this. Sure it has similar tropes to ... READ MORE
Power, prophecy and love fight for supremacy
If you adored Fourth Wing and salivated over Casteel & Nyktos, this is the book for you.
Powers beyond imagination, an enemies-to-lovers story that is a... READ MORE
Pacy and high stakes romantic fantasy
High stakes, propulsive and action packed, I enjoyed this pacy celestial-themed epic romantic fantasy. A dreadful villain, nations at war, secrets to be un... READ MORE
THIS Is How You Write A Romantasy
Heavenly Bodies was a book that I bought not long after it released. I just loved the look of the cover and thought it sounded like something I would enjoy... READ MORE
Starcrossed lovers on a new level
Rated 4.5/5 stars
I’m not even sure I have words right now. Heavenly Bodies takes starcrossed-lovers to a new level, the longing and fate-damned destini... READ MORE
Best Romantasy of 2024!
“Heavenly Bodies” is a debut romantasy by Imani Erriu.
Rating: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Plot: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Characters: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Romance: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐... READ MORE
Not my usual read.
I found this to be quite different to whatI normally read. Nonetheless, I found it t be quite engaging and enjoyed the book.
One of the best fantasy romance books of the year
This is one of my favourite books I’ve read this year! Even though this was indie published and now is being traditionally published, I didn’t know what to... READ MORE
Amazing Must READ
This has really surprised mem as I was intrigued by this book's blurb. And it has completely wowed me. It's definitley a 5 star read. The author has such a... READ MORE
5 Stars: My Soul is Ascended.
OMG, this book is EVERYTHING.
Stunning Romantasy
- Stars as gods
- Light vs dark magic
- Slowwww burn
- Hidden identity
Why aren't more people talking about this book?! It's criminally underrated!
... READ MORE
LOVED THE STORY!
The only reason I gave 3 stars is because I did not enjoy the writing style. The story itself is great! The book is fast-paced, and you can expect some plo... READ MORE
Obsessed does not even begin to describe
Enemies to lovers
FMC who can stand up for herself
Shadow mummy
Say no more. This book had me obssessed from the start and I devoured in a couple of ... READ MORE
Devastatingly Good.
Lovers of (SJM) A Court of Silver Flames will LOVE this book. It will have you screaming, crying, and laughing out loud. A devastatingly good story that is... READ MORE
Celestial indeed!
I really enjoyed this one. There was a bit of a lag in the middle that i thought was dragged out but overall definitely one of the better romantasy books t... READ MORE
Perfect escapist read!
Ok, someone please tell me why I didn’t read this book sooner because this was SO good. I’ve been in a little bit of a slump recently and this has hauled m... READ MORE
True Romantasy
I really enjoyed this one. There was a bit of a lag in the middle that i thought was dragged out but overall definitely one of the better romantasy books t... READ MORE
A romantasy that transcends the ages
This was technically a re-read, however there was extra content/fleshed out parts thanks to Penguin picking up Imani’s wonderful creation, and it obviously... READ MORE
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A romantasy that transcends the ages
What a book to end my reading goal on; thoroughly grateful the traditional release was just in time to end this goal on a high!
This was technically a re-... READ MORE
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Gods, rulers, sarcasm and a slow burn
Absolutely loved the story line of this book. The sudden drop into the story is refreshing and fun. It’s FMC and MMC relationship building is funny and sar... READ MORE
A captivating read that will have you hooked from the start
I’m completely hooked by this book! From the moment I started reading, I couldn’t put it down. The author has done an exceptional job of creating a world t... READ MORE
Poorly written
DNF’d quickly
This is your next Romantasy Read
First off thank you to Imani and Viking Books UK for sending me an Arc for this rerelease.
Looking back at the last dates I read this {when it was self ... READ MORE
A Romantasy You Won’t Be Able to Put Down!
If you love ACOTAR, Fourth Wing, or Zodiac Academy, then this book is an absolute must-read. I am completely speechless. The enemies-to-lovers dynamic was ... READ MORE
Bit Too Slow
I love a good romantasy, and with it's star-themed setting this one had potential. The world building was good and it started out well, but then it took to... READ MORE
Amazing!
I was lucky enough to receive this book as an arc off of NetGalley. Well I loved this book so much that I bought the Waterstones exclusive and went to an e... READ MORE
Nice but left me wanting more!
Whoa, what a ride.
Let's start with the positives - I absolutely loved the world with the gods and stars, the powers. It could have been expanded on a l... READ MORE
Magical beginnings!
When Princess Elara is kidnapped into an enemy kingdom she is forced to ally with her former foe, Prince Lorenzo, to plot the destruction of the Stars, the... READ MORE
I loved it!
Lately I have been a bit dissatisfied with my latest romantasy reads, so I went into Heavenly Bodies a bit wary, afraid that, despite the good reviews I re... READ MORE
Probably one of my favourite world builds in a while!
The world created is fantastic. The ending, especially, I did not see that layer of the world coming! Excited to see what happens next. The writing does fo... READ MORE
Unique Magic system, amazing plot & a man who YEARNS!
✶✶✶✶✶♾️/ 5
Enemies-to-lovers Romantasy that you won’t be able to put down
4.5/5 Stars
Thank you to NetGalley, Penguin UK and Viking UK for letting me review this ARC.
The story follows Elara and Lorenzo who are royalty fro... READ MORE
The Gods can be so cruel
It's a 4.5* for vibes!!
I absolutely devoured this book! The perfect romantasy with all those tropes we eat up!
Lots to love
I found lots to love about Heavenly Bodies - not least a fierce princess, supportive (and artistic) prince and some great secondary characters. The whole p... READ MORE
Enthralling
Thank you NetGalley and Penguin for this eCopy to review
Heavenly Bodies is set in a world ruled by the Stars, who are cruel and merciless gods. Elara, ... READ MORE
Review of Heavenly Bodies
“...sometimes the light needs the Dark.”
Heavenly Bodies by Imani Erriu, the first installment in the Heavenly Bodies series, is an extraordinary mix of... READ MORE
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puts the star in star-crossed lovers!
Heavenly Bodies puts the star in star-crossed lovers in a realm whose worldbuilding and lore around celestial and mythology centred around stars. I was imp... READ MORE
A good fantasy fast paced read
I want to start by saying that I did enjoy reading this book although I had moments of frustration. It is very fast paced, things happen and then we move o... READ MORE
Absolutely Stunning
An absolutely stunning book. It arrived quickly and protected. Well worth the money, if you like collector editions. It will look fabulous on my book shelf... READ MORE
Love Love Love
Firstly, this book was brilliant! The romance, the found family, the banter and slow burn! Simply amazing! The deluxe edition is so beautiful and fantastic... READ MORE
A stunning Romantasy that leaves you wanting more!
I completed this stunning book over the weekend and I had such a good time reading it! This was a gorgeous Romantasy with an epic magic system and some tru... READ MORE
5stars, all the stars, I love his book!
This book, I have no words. It gave me all the feelings that I want from a 5star book, the foot kicking, the heart racing and tear jerking moments, this bo... READ MORE
Perfect enemies to lovers fantasy
4.5/5 Stars
Thank you to NetGalley, Penguin UK and Viking UK for letting me review this ARC.
The story follows Elara and Lorenzo who are royalty fro... READ MORE
Heavenly Bodies brings a fresh take on the romantasy genre.
The backdrop of Celestial Gods and Stars makes for a beautiful world full of lore and mystery.
I would say it’s a romance heavy plot, yes there are proph... READ MORE
All the stars!!
All the stars in the sky!!
Romance, mythology, fantasy, star-crossed lovers - this book has it all!!
At first I was slightly confused at being thrown... READ MORE
Spoilers!
3.5 stars.
As one of my most anticipated reads the year and in my top 12 to read, I was so excited to pick this up as my first physical book of 2025. I ha... READ MORE
Best fantasy romance I’ve read
Beautifully written by Imani. It’s definitely a book I could not put down. I loved all the characters and how it’s written with so many emotions. I didn’t ... READ MORE
Amazing!!
I loved the plot twists and character development throughout! I consumed this book in less than 2 days, as I struggled to put it down!
Slow burn enemies t... READ MORE
A magical, fantastical, show stopping world.
I came across the stunning cover of heavenly bodies on a browse in Waterstones and couldn’t not pick it up!
This is the BEST book of the year for me and ... READ MORE
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