Spoiler free review. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (I would give this infinity stars if I could) 🌶️🌶️.5 Main characters: there were some definite enemy to lovers vibes at the start. Elara and Enzo were so well matched in my opinion, with both being royals and equals. I liked that our heroine was not a damsel, she could easily hold her own and yet still had empathy for others and loyalty to her friends. Enzo was dark and brooding and definitely morally grey, but I loved his softer, artistic side and I’m certain that man invented yearning 🥵 Magic and world building: light and dark magic with a twist — Elara has dark magic but that doesn’t mean Enzo’s light magic is gentle as it’s often portrayed in fantasy/romantasy. I loved the world building in this, it was beautiful and immersive without being too overwhelming — perfect if you’re new to romantasy (and just as perfect for us regular romantasy readers!) Romance/spice: I have NEVER read a book with so much yearning and the slow burn was beautifully written. Plenty of tension and the spicy scenes later on are well worth the wait. Heavenly Bodies really perfected the ratio of plot to romance. My only word of warning? You will not be able to put this down, so clear your diary for the day 😅 Read more

La storia e’ originale, e i personaggi sono avvolgenti. L’unico punto dolente personalmente per me e’ che sia scritto in terza persona. Ma a parte questo e’ scritto bene. Read more

El libro llegó en excelente estado solo que sus hojas son muy blancas ,no se cómo explicarlo exactamente pero los amantes de los libros me entenderán Read more

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It all started with a prophecy... You will fall in love with the King of Stars, and it will kill you both. This story was so beautiful. It had your enemy kingdoms, k!dnap a princess, training to take down the ruling system... but it was also a beautiful story about a princess who struggled through isolation, loneliness, and betrayal. I really felt Elara's sorrow in my core as I read. And UGH, that cliffhanger. Not gonna lie, I cried a little. 'And with complete clarity, like the dawn breaking through the night, she understood. She was not perfect or imperfect. She was not a villain, nor a hero. Simply herself. A girl who had lost and grieved and made her way the only way she knew how So she had fallen in love. That did not make her a fool, nor did it make her weak. It made her courageous.' Tropes: Enemies to Lovers, prophecies and multiple 'visions' throughout the book keep you guessing how all the pieces fit together, star-crossed lovers (literally), slow burn, suppressed magic. Spice: 3 chili peppers, but only one open door scene. Mostly slow burn with the plot carrying the weight of the book. Favorite Quotes: ENZO: 'You deserve to feel true love, El,' Enzo said finally as his thumb began to trace the inside of her palm. Her breathing shallowed, trying to focus on the light show. 'You deserve to be adored.' His thumb stroked the inside of her wrist. 'To feel pleasure.' It came to rest back on her palm. He paused. 'To be the one they look for first in every room.' ELARA: 'I don't just want love. I want reverence.' She looked away. 'Is that too much to ask?' She felt a hand under her chin and trembled slightly as he forced her to look at him. He held her gaze for a long time as sparkles traced their eyes. Finally, a breath parted his lips. ENZO: 'No. ... I think you would be very ease to worship,' he murmured, his voice so soft she almost melted into it. ENZO: 'You have a filthy mouth for a princess.' ELARA: 'Oh, wouldn't you like to know.' (teehee) 'To Elara, a reader was an alchemist. They turned the mundane into something extraordinary, transforming words on a page into entire worlds. To steal away from reality, to feel real emotions for things that didn't exist? ... reading was a special kind of magic.' 'She was in love with him. And not only that, when he had kissed her in the clouds, she had felt a lightning bolt of power that she could not deny. It had felt familiar. A quiet recognition. As though after all this searching, her soul had said, 'Oh, there you are.' 'What you should have been taught is how brave it is, to be vulnerable in such a cruel world. How it is better to feel every ray and shadow, than to feel nothing at all.' 'I loved him more than the dark loves the light, and he loved me more than the day loves the light. Lions may fly, and lovers will die, but my love - that will live on.' Read more

I didn’t think I would rate this so high until I got to the end. It was satisfying and I had a cliffhanger but not one that annoyed me. I really like this book and can’t wait to read the next one. Read more

I finished this book on Sunday. It’s now Tuesday and I’m still not over it. I’ve started reading another highly rated/popular stand alone book from BookTok and I just absolutely hate it because Heavenly Bodies had me on a reading high for a WEEK resulting in a major reading slump now that I’m finished. I’ve already repurchased the second book and am counting down the days until November is here. Elara is a witty, charismatic, charming female lead with a huge heart. Lorenzo is my new favorite male lead of any book I’ve ever read, which says a lot. Together they are a shadowy fire ready to burn the world down. I loved this book so much, I will more than likely ready it again before reading the second book come November. Although there were a few predictable points in the narrative, this is ultimately a phenomenal read and I highly recommend it. Read more

Having got about a third in, I think I’ve rolled my eyes or winced on pretty much every page! the plot is just too obvious and totally lacking in believability. So much of the style is stolen from Sarah J Maas, but it’s a pale comparison. The main character is such a brat, I just can’t warm to her and behaves in such an erratic and incomprehensible way. Truths seem to come out at wierd moments, for no good reason. It is utterly ridiculous to imagine that you’d tell someone your deepest secret because they threatened to ride you off the edge of a cliff, I just felt so worried for the horse as well. I can’t believe I paid £16 for this, not entirely sure why the other reviewers like it so much. Read more

Heavenly Bodies By Imani Erriu 5🌟 (quite possibly my favourite read of the year so far) This book has just been re-released and published traditionally. I am so sad that I never read it before now because it was incredible!! I’ve already pre-ordered Book 2 ‘Fallen stars’ coming out in November! The concept of this book was so unique and unlike any other fantasy I’ve read before. This book being a Celestial Mythology is such an interesting concept, the gods being stars made this world so interesting to read about. Quick, fun read & I didn’t realize how fast I was reading it until I was half way through in less than 24 hours I don’t normally love third person writing but I loved how Imani did this! It was so incredibly written and I enjoyed every minute The MMC & FMC complimented each other so well!! As much as they were yearning for each other I was yearning for more of their relationship! 🤍Short chapters 🤍Slow burn 🤍Romantasy 🤍Unique world building 🤍Prophecy Read more

Okay so I would have to say this book is arguably good. I have so many questions and I was shocked and reeling at the end. I’m not like gasping and panicking wanting to read the next one BUT I definitely will. There’s a lot of moving parts here that we technically got answers to but I still feel a little overwhelmed by it. The characters were good & definitely likable. The spice was also good - not too much of it though. There’s some definite politics but the center focus of the plot is kind of based off of the magic system and the powers. Light vs dark, prejudices within other kingdoms and their customs, etc. Has some elements of Greek mythology sort of but I wouldn’t read it if you’re looking for something like that. The beginning felt very familiar, like definitely I’ve read a million books with the same sort of vibe / character arcs but the way the author tied it up at the end was for sure more unique. A warning - The ORIGINAL book - self published version - leads to the same basic conclusions but has more plot holes and quite a bit of differences especially towards the end. The chapters are also much much longer and it has a bit more of the spice scenes. The rerelease - Less long chapters, again quite a lot of differences but personally I enjoyed these and in my opinion it made much more sense. Less plot holes, still dramatic battles but just done differently to lead to the same conclusion. I’m no where near obsessed with this book but I wouldn’t feel right giving it less than 4 stars because it was well done and definitely entertaining Read more

💫BOOK REVIEW💫 “Heavenly Bodies” by Imani Erriu Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️ Tropes: ✨Enemies to Lovers ✨Forced Proximity ✨Star-crossed ✨Slow burn ✨Witty banter ✨He falls first ✨Celestial Fantasy Romance Review: This. BOOK!!! Y’all🙊 I… I haven’t been so enamored, so utterly absorbed in a book like I was with this one since I read “Throne of Glass” back in 2023. I have no idea what kind of magic this book is laced with but Imani Errui really got me. She really did. First, the world building? Amazing. It wasn’t like other fantasy novels where you just get this overwhelming info dump all at once at the beginning of the book. It felt so gradual and so intentional that I never felt confused by all of the information. I felt like we were peeling back the layers of lore along with our characters piece by piece, and it was so easy to comprehend, and it was so INTERESTING!! I loved the celestial vibe of the magick system, I don’t think I’ve ever read anything quite like it before. It felt so unique, and I am soooo excited to see where we go in book 2, based on what we learn at the end of book 1!!! Second, this book was SOOOO ROMANTIC💕 I literally started highlighting the dialogue and inner thoughts of our FMC and MMC on page SEVENTEEN because I could just tell that we were in for an incredible bit of banter and tension, and a very compelling love story. I actually picked this book up in the first place because @whatemmyreadss mentioned that the yearning in this book was what was missing in her life and let me tell you… IT WAS EXCEPTIONAL. I swooned so hard. I cried. The love declaration? Unmatched. This was just so stinkin good. When I wasn’t reading it, I was thinking about reading it. The chapters are short, and the writing is so face paced, and I just didn’t want to put it down. I’m fairly certain this is going to be one of my favorite reads of the year and it’s only January!!!! I can’t wait for November, and book 2🌙🩵☀️🐉🦁⚔️⭐️ Read more