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 impressed by the quality of the storytelling and the gorgeous intricacies in this romantasy. I was on the edge of my seat with each delicious twist and turn, which kept me guessing throughout the book, keeping my riveted eyes glued to the pages as I embarked on this breathtaking journey with rich, multifaceted characters.

Elara is an impulsive, feisty female protagonist with a morally grey streak and a strong protective urge for those she loves. Enzo is a sarcastic, irritating flirt who is used to getting his way and being a deadly tool of power, hiding a heart of gold under his playboy prince persona. They are as different as night and day, which makes their enemies-to-lovers dynamic come alive as their light and dark natures clash and spark with sizzling, snappy banter. Their personality differences fuel the loathing, and they get on each other’s nerves, masking the growing slow-burn attraction that is full of passionate heat, aching longing, and forbidden romance between this light and dark royal couple.

One of the best enemies to lovers I have read in a very long time. I’m counting down the days until Fallen Stars arrives so I can find out what happens after that soul-destroying ending that has left my heart in pieces on the floor..

Thank you for granting me the chance to receive a digital arc of this book.

Gripping, I cannot wait to read the sequel to Heavenly Bodies! I really liked Imani Erriu's writing style and look forward to reading more of her work.

Enjoyed it: well written, romantic, good storytelling
Recommended.Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine

A well executed Romantasy story revolving around astrology.
The author achieved a thoughtful and interesting world without making it gimmicky, which can be difficult with something like star signs/astrology. I would highly recommend this story for readers who enjoy yearning in their romance, the author mastered a slow-burn romance while giving us a quick paced plot and an explosive ending! Bring on book 2!!!

This is why I love reading romantasy. This book had everything I adored and more. So beautifully written and I can’t wait for book two!! 4.5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This was a classic romantasy book. It was for the most part enjoyable but fell into many tropes which made it a bit too predictable at times. However, it was still a good book and I will probably continue the series.

I am still recovering from that ending... 4.5 ⭐️

My oh my, where do I start? After a devastating disaster falls upon her kingdom, Princess Elara finds herself being kidnapped and taken into the enemy kingdom, where they plan to use her as a weapon against the Stars. We follow Elara as she fights to change her fate and reclaim her kingdom. This is almost impossible as she is forced to train under Helios's dazzling prince. They obviously despise each other, but all the best love stories start that way.

This was more romance driven, in my opinion, but the plot was just as entertaining and thrilling. I loved reading about Elara and Enzo and seeing their relationship gradually change as they both learned to lower their guard and trust in each other. Their friendship was beautiful, and the relationship that quickly blossomed from that was just as heartwarming. The plot itself was just so interesting. The magic each kingdom had was intriguing, and the way the other incorporated the stars in this book to act as gods in this universe was so well done. There was so much happening and I felt as though the author did a great job introducing you to the world, the lore, the magic, and the characters naturally as you worked your way through the book. There was plenty of action to keep me hooked, but I could tell a big plot twist was coming, and it did not disappoint.

If you love these tropes, then I would highly recommend this book.
- Enemies to lovers
- Unique magic system
- Prophecies
- Gods and Stars
- Tension and Banter
- Healing
- Found Family

This was a difficult book for me to rate because although I loved the premise of the story some areas just fell flat for me. I loved our fmc and we get glimpses of where the story is going but it just didn’t quite get there for me. I am intrigued enough however to continue the series.

Heavenly Bodies
Imani Erriu
“I defy the stars”
I don’t know what to think after that ending. The last few chapters were ramping up so fast, I was stressed reading this!
Keen to see where this goes next.

Unfortunately the feedback I am provided is based off the initial 21% of the book after making the decision to DNF as this was a difficult read for me. Thank you as always to Netgalley & Penguin for the opportunity to read this in exchange for my honest opinions & feedback.

This book has a good premise, I didn’t mind how it started off and think diving into action & information dumping isn’t bad as it is expected within a romantasy book. However, plainly speaking this just was not written well

A good book premise can only do so much if the writing isn’t good. The dialogue was awkward, it didn’t work well when reading conversations between people. It is fast paced but very descriptive and not in a good way. It isn’t expanding on the world building & story so much as it is telling us more than showing us. It just didn’t flow well or read well to me.

It felt like something that was originally fan fiction and didn’t have the opportunity or budget to be edited properly. Understandable arcs are not finished products of the books but this did not feel as polished as other arcs I have received in the past. It didn’t feel like it was beyond its first full draft.

Do not get me started on who I’m assuming the love interest is, because it is ridiculous how the author is expecting anyone to believe they will become enemies to lovers. I was not persuaded of any possibility of that during the initial 21% being introduced to the male love interest which usually will tell me that their love will be farfetched and thrown together with a unexpected quick show of empathy that he hasn’t shown any capacity for yet.

The part I was up to just felt silly, he is trying to scare her into telling him the truth (when she has 0 justification in sharing any of her actual thoughts or feelings to him- let alone the fact of why would she trust a stranger who has essentially been part of her kidnapping) but the way it was written was not suspenseful or detailed- rather it just explains the events and that it “convinced” her to tell him. I’m not convinced it was high stakes enough, which means the writing is at fault. Overall, I won’t be recommending this nor will I be finishing it & do hope that the published version was edited and polished further than the book I read. Apologies!

I absolutely devoured this book. I loved the characters, the world building, the romance, the plot.
The world building is amazing, the author has done a brilliant job of painting this beautiful setting. I love the celestial vibes. This and the romance are probably my favourite parts of the book. I think it’s been set up so well for the story to continue to develop in the next book. (Which i am desperately wanting to 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 did an amazing job painting this world for you to dive right into it. and that ending... i cannot wait for number 2. A definite must read for all the fantasy lovers out there.

this is star-crossed lovers done right. their love is poetry and i was rooting for them from the very beginning. they make my heart ache and my chest quiver. i was fighting for air every time they were put up with a challenge. like i fr thought my autopsy would read: "death by fictional characters that can't find a moment of peace." reading the angst truly made me see stars.

“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 uncovered, hidden magic and a dash of found family, what more need I say?

“Heavenly Bodies” is a debut romantasy by Imani Erriu.

Rating: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Plot: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Characters: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Romance: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Ending: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️


What you’ll find in this book:
⭐️ Touch-her-and-I’ll-kill-you
⭐️ Enemies to lovers
⭐️ Fated mates
⭐️ Slow burn
⭐️ Dark magic

My Review:

Heavenly Bodies by Imani Erriu is hands down the best romantasy I've read in the past few months. I gave it five stars, and honestly, if I could give more, I would. From start to finish, this book captivated me on every level, and I can't stop thinking about it.
The world-building is absolutely stunning — a world ruled by the Stars, cruel gods who control everything, with dark prophecies and powerful magic at play. Elara’s journey, cursed by fate and bound to a prophecy that promises doom for her and her fated Star, is nothing short of epic. When the Star of wrath, Prince Lorenzo, descends to hunt her, she’s thrust into an intense, high-stakes world where danger and desire collide.
The chemistry between Elara and Lorenzo is next level. Their enemies-to-lovers dynamic is done to perfection, with slow-burn tension that kept me glued to the pages. I loved that Lorenzo falls first, and their undeniable pull was impossible to ignore. But their romance isn’t the only thing that makes this book stand out; the plot is filled with betrayal, dark secrets, and a powerful magic that weaves through both characters. The complexity of their relationship, alongside the mystery and intrigue of the Kingdoms, had me completely hooked.
What I adored most was how Erriu balanced the slow-burn romance with the action-packed plot, blending in incredible twists that kept me on the edge of my seat. The enemies-to-lovers trope, combined with fated mates and the “touch-her-and-I’ll-kill-you” energy, created a story that was not only emotionally intense but also wildly exciting.
Heavenly Bodies is everything I crave in a romantasy: unforgettable characters, a gripping plot, a slow-burn romance with high stakes, and world-building that draws you in completely. It’s a book that I couldn't put down, and I know I'll be revisiting it again soon. If you’re a fan of enemies-to-lovers, fated mates, and stories that are as thrilling as they are romantic, this one is a must-read. I highly recommend it!

Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for my early copy. All opinions are mine and sincere.

#HeavenlyBodies #NetGalley #PenguinGeneralUK

I knew I'd enjoy this, but I didn't expect to love it this much! I struggled to put this down, I was so gripped by it. It has your classic enemies-to-lovers tropes, the training tropes, the wow he is so hot but I hate him trope but it also had so much more. The magical history and worldbuilding in this was brilliant, I'd love to delve more into it after the reveals at the end. And the character's growth throughout the book was wonderful, I love that they let them grieve/deal with their emotions and actually mourn, rather than bottle it up and explode in an epic scene. It was truly fantastic and I need the next one immediately!!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for a free ARC in exchange for a review.

This is a newly edited and reformated version of the book, and from what I've seen, it's a fabulous step up from previous editions.

I like Elara and Enzo as leads, and I think the world-building, though simplistic, is interesting. The story has a lot to it, especially for those of us who love a good romantasy (me). There are some failings in my opinion, such as both Enzo and Elara's tendency to make very dramatic declarative statements that as a girl in my 20s I just find a bit ridiculous and too much. I think as teenager, I probably wouldn't have been bothered by it, but this book is definitely meant to skew a bit older, so just mind the cringe factor there.

Time also passes in a not completely clear way, sometimes a page turn is seconds and sometimes it's weeks, and you just sort of have to wait until someone says how long it's been, as there isn't really a sense of time passing.

The transitive property of villains is also a little confusing, though that's often a failing of any fantasy story. Elara and Enzo are powerful enough to take on gods long enough to escape, but then almost immediately, they really struggle to defeat one or two sirens.

Overall, it's a very readable, enjoyable story. I'm not sure it's going to rock your world but you will have a good time! I'll definitely pick up the next book when it comes out in its new edition. Three stars.

Loved the concept of this one and ripped through the first half without blinking. It didn't end as strongly as it started unfortunately, but that said I loved the magic system of the book and am intrigued to see where the series goes. Will definitely be checking out the next book.

I was obsessed with this book, the characters were so rich and the world building and mythology was so elaborate and magical that I have fallen head over heels with it. I am counting down the days until I can read book two and I’ll be recommending this to everyone I know. A very welcome quality read to the romantasy genre which I feel recent reads have been lacking!

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 days. I loved the developement of the characters and the story between Enzo and Elara.

It’s fast paced and action packed with O’Leary of drama to keep you guessing throughout.