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The Song of Stars #1

by B.J. Wilde

ONA MUSÍ NAPLNIT PROROCTVÍ. ON JI MUSÍ ZNIČIT A ZACHRÁNIT TAK SVOU ŘÍŠI… Elyssara vyrůstala v temných uličkách Virellinu, kde se naučila spoléhat jen na své dýky a schopnost mizet ve stínech. Když je její přítel Ronyn uvězněn, rozhodne se porušit všechna pravidla a vkrade se do přísně střeženého žaláře. Tam narazí na tajemného válečníka Kaela… a jediné setkání spustí řetězec událostí, které otřesou vším, čemu dosud věřila. Zrozená pod vzácným souhvězdím Elyssara v sobě nese dar silné magie i břímě proroctví, které jí zanechala její matka. Podle něj má nalézt pět ztracených relikvií, s jejichž pomocí může zachránit zakletou říši Dravaru a probudit spící draky. Elyssara se vydává na strastiplnou cestu plnou temných hvozdů, mytických tvorů a dávno zapomenutých tajemství.

Po jejím boku stojí věrní přátelé i mlčenlivý Kael, následník trůnu sousední říše. Ačkoli po sobě s Elyssarou od počátku touží, brzy zjišťují, že stojí před neřešitelnou volbou: aby mohly jejich říše přežít, jeden z nich bude muset toho druhého zničit. Žár, který je k sobě táhne, je však silnější než dávná proroctví. A jejich láska se tak může stát jejich zkázou…

Genres: Fantasy, Romantasy, Dragons, Enemies To Lovers, Magic, New Adult, Fantasy Romance

528 pages, Hardcover

First published August 7, 2025

About the author

B J Wilde is the author of The Sky Called Her Home & The Darkness Remembered Her Name — a lyrical, soul-stirring romantasy about magic, rebellion, and remembering who you are. She writes stories for the wild-hearted, lives by the sea in Australia, and believes art is how we remember.

Reviews

[Marin]

✨THIS BOOK?✨

It’s stardust and soul. It’s EVERYTHING🥹 Lyrical, haunting, and otherworldly in a way that slips beneath your skin and stays. I don’t have the words to do it justice—which is wild, because all I want to do is talk about it forever. It felt like the story I didn’t know I was waiting for—summoned from the stars and spilled onto the page, wrapped in constellations and wonder.

I’ve always had a soft spot for the night sky—for stars, meteor showers, and that quiet magic that only lives in the dark. And this book? It blessed that love. The magic is literally written in the stars. Elemental. Divine. The worldbuilding is lush, vivid, so immersive I could see it every time I closed my eyes.

And Elyssara? Our heroine. Our fire. She carries galaxies on her shoulders and still stands tall—fierce, vulnerable, radiant. She is prophecy and power. A star rewritten into a woman. I love her with my entire soul💫

And then there’s Kael. If you know me, you already KNOW. Morally grey. Dark hair. Crooked grin. A filthy mouth and a shadowed heart. He is chaos and gravity and heartbreak and ugh. I. Am. A. PUDDLE. This man will ruin you in the best way. I don’t want to be saved—not from him😮‍💨

The chemistry? Off the charts. The found family? Had me swooning. The roguish sidekick? I’d die for him. Twice. And the celestial elements?? I am in a literal CHOKEHOLD. Either this book is laced with starlight or with crack because I was hooked from page ONE🧎‍♀️

If you’ve ever taken a book rec from me—let it be this one. Please. From the bottom of my stardust-soaked heart: read this book. Let it unravel you. Let it remind you why we believe in magic✨

@bjwildewrites I am floored. This is a debut??? You’ve wrecked me. Healed me. Blessed me. Thank you for this world, this story, this magic. My heart will never be the same—and honestly? I don’t want it to be💖

This book is my entire galaxy now. And I will be screaming about it until the stars burn out 💫💖

[Lara]

THIS BOOK. This book has rendered me speechless. As a reader, I am continuously chasing that delicious reading high that certain books can give you, and The Sky Called Her Home delivers it with a captivating cocktail of lyrical prose, gritty intensity and authentic characters that feel like coming home. This book made me FEEL. Consider me completely obsessed.

It's like BJ somehow knew all my absolute favourite tropes but enhanced them with teeth and GRIT and smoke, gripping me in a chokehold that didn't let go. The intoxicating blend of banter and humour with darkness and emotion had me giggling out loud in some chapters and covered in goosebumps in others.

I was IN this world. The imagery is blended seamlessly with detailed descriptions of scent and sound, creating a fully immersive experience that is vibrant and addictive. There's no dumping of information, the world building unfolds organically as the plot progresses.

The characters are beautifully developed, each one layered and intriguing. I freaking loved Elyssara, Ronyn stole my heart instantly, and Kael?? It's been a long time since I've gone completely feral over an MMC. Kael had me in a puddle. A PUDDLE.

I love it when a developing relationship is given time to breathe, and I reveled in Elyssara and Kael's conversations, in seeing the delicate thread forming between them, in witnessing the fire in their fights. The pacing was a perfect balance of action with quiet moments, building the intensity of the plot while nurturing the vulnerability, and I literally cannot put into words the feelings I had while reading.

This has a magic system unlike any I've seen before (you will meet Shadowweaves and Aetherstrides, a Lightborne and Bloodbonds), foreshadowing and breadcrumbs throughout that kept me guessing, and plot twists and revelations that left me with tears streaming down my face. Books don't make me cry, ever. This one did.

If you love emotive, lyrical writing, lush world building, a unique, powerful plot, and characters you will OBSESS over, I implore you to read this book.

There is magic and soul in your writing Brit. It was an absolute honour to read this, it is now my entire personality until book two is in my hands.

[Amanie ✮⋆˙]

⋆｡°✩ “𝕋𝕙𝕖 𝕤𝕜𝕪 𝕔𝕒𝕝𝕝𝕖𝕕 𝕙𝕖𝕣 𝕙𝕠𝕞𝕖… 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕤𝕙𝕖 𝕝𝕚𝕤𝕥𝕖𝕟𝕖𝕕.” ⋆｡°✩

★★★★★ (infinite stars for an infinite sky)

Literally—how is this a debut novel? The writing was so insanely immersive I forgot where I was. You know when the world outside just… falls away? That was me for every single page. I lost hours of sleep because I was so submerged in this story and honestly… worth it. Every. Single. Second.

I am officially a Kael girl. He easily moved up to the top of my all-time favorite MMC list. Give me a morally grey, shadow-wielding MMC with a smoldering gaze, dark hair, and the kind of devotion that has him falling to his knees for the girl—even when she doesn’t need it—and I will never recover. The man would raze realms for Elyssara… happy sigh.

And Elyssara? Our FMC carries the weight of the world on her shoulders and still refuses to let it extinguish her fire. She’s equal parts steel and flame—unbending, unbroken, and unforgettable.

This book also blessed us with some of my favorite side characters. Just to name two of so many… Ronyn and Daelen completely stole my heart with their unexpected humor, unwavering loyalty, and that found family warmth that seeps into your soul. The toasts, the unspoken bonds, the aching moments of yearning—it’s the kind of connection that stays with you long after you close the book.

The vibes that destroyed me in the best way:

⋆｡°✩ Enemies to lovers that burns slow but fierce
⋆｡°✩ Morally grey MMC, smoldering gaze, shadow-kissed magic
⋆｡°✩ Strong, fiery FMC who refuses to break
⋆｡°✩ Found family moments that made me feeeeel
⋆｡°✩ Insane magic system I don’t think I have ever seen before
⋆｡°✩ Banter, yearning, and high-stakes everything… guys there’s literally a prophecy

B.J. Wilde didn’t just write a romantasy—she breathed life into every page, took the tropes we love, and transformed them into something epic. I am in awe, I am ruined, and I fear I will never stop talking about this book.

Thank you so much for trusting me with an ARC and letting me experience this world early—it has been an absolute honor to watch your words take flight, and I cannot wait for the next book!! ♡

[Kelly]

The Sky Called Her Home is BJ Wilde's debut novel and what a way to come out with a bang!

We're thrown straight into the action from the first page and let me tell you I was hooked! The world building comes so naturally as we move through Aevryn, the characters are so well developed and I felt so invested in each and every one of them. Our fmc is fierce and feisty and our shadow daddy mmc is all kinds of possessive and protective.

Then we have such an amazingly unique magic system where magical abilities are different depending on the constellation a person is born under.

We have realms at war, a prophecy to fulfil and so, so many secrets to unravel as we head on this journey.

This is easily one of the best books I've read this year and I cannot wait for book 2. Still not convinced? Swipe for some of the most amazing quotes and vibes

If you're a fan of books like When The Moon Hatched and Quicksilver then this is definitely the book for you

[Kathleen]

"How could someone feel so safe and so dangerous all at once?"

Sleep? Optional. Blinking? Rare. Breathing? Questionable. this book will consume you.

Starting this book is being dropped into a cyclone of plot twists, poetic prose, and raw emotion that doesn't let up &
Elyssara's journey is top tier character evolution. A heroine stepping into her destiny with fire, grace, and vulnerability.

Every relationship she forms, from her fractured beginnings to her beautifully found family, fits like a puzzle piece falling perfectly into place.

And then there's Kael. KAEL. If book boyfriends were trophies, he's platinum tier. With his razor sharp wit, magnetic swagger, and smirks that leap off the page, he doesn't just steal hearts, he owns them. His chemistry with Elyssara? Pure stardust. They are the definition of a pairing that makes you believe in fate.

The worldbuilding was rich, immersive and cinematic. This isn't just a story. It's an experience. A wild, soul stirring, edge of your seat explosion of magic, love, and destiny that you'll wish you could read for the first time all over again!

Book two can't come fast enough.

[Stefi]

I don’t know if I read the same book all these 5* people did, but this was not a 5 * read.
Predictable, insta everything, downright cringy at times

[Erin]

What would you want in your next fantasy read?
✨ Fierce FMC with a haunting backstory?
✨ Red flag MMC who’s only a green flag for her?
✨ Found family?
✨ Corrupt authorities crumbling?
✨ Prophecy?
✨ Magic system based on the stars?
✨ Reluctant allies to something more?

Yes. Please.

"The Sky Called Her Home" is the debut novel by BJ Wildes. I’ve been following her for a while, and when I saw the opportunity to be an ARC reader, I figured I had nothing to lose.

I never imagined I’d actually be chosen — and I’m immensely grateful to be part of this community. 💫

The world-building is rich and immersive, making it easy to get lost in. The magic system, based on stars and constellations, adds depth and mystery without ever feeling overwhelming.

The FMC is a strong-willed lead whose journey feels authentic and compelling. Her dynamic with Kael? Pure banter and tension (hello, symmetrical!), making every interaction sparkle. ✨

If you love a good reluctant allies arc with slow-burn romance — this book delivers.

"The Sky Called Her Home" is packed with heart-stopping romance, powerful character arcs, and a world I’m already desperate to return to. I’m counting down the days until Book 2. 🖤

There’s something addictive about the way BJ writes — this was truly unputdownable.

[Alicia | kindleandmagic]

“𝙂𝙤𝙙𝙨 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥 𝙢𝙚, 𝙄 𝙝𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙝𝙞𝙢. 𝘼𝙣𝙙 𝙜𝙤𝙙𝙨 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥 𝙢𝙚, 𝙄’𝙢 𝙖 𝙛*𝙘𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙡𝙞𝙖𝙧.“

5⭐️

-unique magic system
-lore
-shadow daddy
-reluctant allies to lovers
-forced proximity
-found family
-rebellion & prophecy
-banter
-dual POV

I’m still absolutely blown away that this is a debut novel! This is one of those books that has sat with me and etched a permanent spot inside my mind at all times.

It has everything you could want from a romantasy, from the lyrical prose, the immersive world-building, the magic system and the breadcrumbs, to the side characters whose stories you become so invested in: I’m looking at you Therion and Ronyn. 😉😍😮‍💨 (ps. check out her links for a bonus Teddy scene).

“𝙀𝙡𝙮𝙨𝙨𝙖𝙧𝙖 𝙬𝙖𝙨𝙣’𝙩 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙖 𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙘𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚—𝙨𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙖𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙢 𝙞𝙩𝙨𝙚𝙡𝙛. 𝙐𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙢𝙚𝙙. 𝙁𝙞𝙚𝙧𝙘𝙚. 𝘼𝙣𝙙 𝙗𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙩𝙖𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙣 𝙖 𝙬𝙖𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙙𝙞𝙙𝙣’𝙩 𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙬 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙚.“

But our main characters take the cake. Elyssara is smart, strong and determined, and unshakable in what comes at her. And Kael, our dark-haired, shadow daddy is protective, loyal, intense and mysterious. I wanted to highlight his every word. The pull they feel to each other is addictive and delicious and I ate it right up.

“𝘽𝙚𝙘𝙖𝙪𝙨𝙚 𝙝𝙚’𝙨 𝙙𝙚𝙫𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜. 𝘽𝙧𝙪𝙩𝙖𝙡. 𝘽𝙚𝙖𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙛𝙪𝙡 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙖𝙮 𝙖 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙨—𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙧𝙞𝙛𝙮𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙪𝙣𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙥𝙥𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚.“

Even the little moments in between where the raw vulnerability shows through or where the found family comes together, is so beautifully written. The heaviness makes banter and the light-hearted moments that much more impactful.

“𝙄 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙩𝙝 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙖 𝙗𝙡𝙖𝙙𝙚 𝙖𝙩 𝙢𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙖𝙩: 𝙨𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙘𝙤𝙨𝙩 𝙢𝙚 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜. 𝘼𝙣𝙙 𝙄’𝙡𝙡 𝙗𝙡𝙚𝙚𝙙 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙖𝙣𝙮𝙬𝙖𝙮.“

But there is also so much going on in this story that I’m dying to go back and do my reread to see all the details I might have missed. And after THAT ending, my eye is twitching in anticipation of book 2. I’m both scared and excited for what’s to come.

The Sky Called Her Home is available to read now. Book 2 The Darkness Remembered Her Name comes out in December!

[Bianca Vecchio]

This started out so strongly it had all the components of an excellent read and it sounded so so unique in concept

The way that memory had been suppressed in this world was so interesting.

However the character development was so forced and unnatural, the romance was instant there was little to no build or strong basis for it. The twists predictable and the writing was so flowery and lyrical however it was also so repeated throughout the whole book.

I am a bit bummed as it started to so well.

The magic system really needed to be explained more. Having two major villains was making things convoluted and the character of Serene was a little get out of jail free card that was used too frequently.

I am really unsure if I will pick up book 2 which is a shame as I love supporting home grown Aussie authors.

While i didn’t end up loving this book the original concept and the idea behind suppression of memory in this story was phenomenal! I think it had such a unique plot and world and it’s a shame it didn’t pull through.

[Marky The Nerd]

Tahle knížka byla bohužel přešlap :((.

Musím ale říct, že měla potenciál, jen zpracování trochu pokulhávalo. Na začátku mě to moc bavilo! Líbilo se mi pouto, které měla hlavní hrdinka se Seren a Ronynem. Chvílemi mi to přišlo i vtipné a říkala jsem si, že tuhle romantasy si rozhodně zamiluju.

Vadilo mi, že tam nebyla nějaká pořádná pasáž o historii celého světa, říších a bozích. Měla jsem zmatek v tom, kdo v jaké říši vládne, jaká stvoření v tomhle světě existují nebo jaké schopnosti mají hvězdorození. Autorka pořád přidávala do světa nové prvky, ale moc se nepozastavila nad nějakým obecným vysvětlením fungování světa. Mapa v knize byla určitě užitečná, ale všechno mohlo být v průběhu celé trilogie postupně vysvětlené do větších detailů. Celé putování a pátrání po relikviích se klidně mohlo rozdělit do dvou dílů. Byla to fakt škoda, protože si myslím, že autorka měla svět dobře vymyšlený.

Kámen úrazu pro mě nastal ve chvíli, kdy přišla na řadu romantická linka. Na můj vkus byla až moc svižná. Neměla jsem pocit, že by se vztah Elyssary a Kaela nějak přirozeně vyvíjel. Důvěra mezi nimi prakticky neexistovala. Co už jsem ale vůbec nedokázala pochopit, bylo to, že hlavní hrdina před Elyssarou několikrát zatajil důležité informace a ona mu NĚKOLIKRÁT odpustila…a následovala spicy scéna. Už na začátku, kdy spolu ani nejsou, si ji hlavní hrdina nárokuje. Přišlo mi to nelogické. Taky jsem měla pocit, že se autorka snažila vybudovat vztah ve stylu Feyre a Rhysanda z ACOTAR, ale bohužel se jí to moc nepovedlo. Tomu vztahu jsem vůbec nevěřila. Působil na mě trochu fake a tempo, jakým se jejich vztah posouval, bývá v romantasy běžně rozložené do tří dílů. Tady to autorka zvládla na 500 stránkách. Chyběly mi nějaké emocionální momenty, kdy se postavy opravdu poznávají. Tady to bylo spíš love at first sight a tak trochu lustful.

Co mi taky přišlo divné, bylo to, jak se v průběhu knihy změnily charaktery hlavních hrdinů. A nemluvím o nějakém přirozeném vývoji postav. Hlavní hrdinka byla na začátku vykreslená jako holčina, která vyrůstá v chudobě, má ráda své přátele, které bere jako rodinu, a musí krást, aby je všechny uživila. Působí jako hodná duše. Jenže po pár stránkách ji autorka začne vykreslovat jako extra krutou, rádoby morálně šedou postavu, která si libuje v násilí. Nebyla tam žádná pasáž, díky které bych tomu uvěřila. Ráda bych třeba dostala nějakou scénu z minulosti, která by ukázala, co se hlavní hrdince stalo, že je najednou tak rádoby krutá a drsná. Vůbec jsem tomu nevěřila.

Věc, která mě teda extra štvala, bylo to, že hlavní hrdinka je snad bohyně a dědička všeho. Všechno umí nejlíp, všechno se jí daří. Na konci jsem z toho byla vyloženě otrávená.

Konec mě překvapil a celkově mě bavilo proroctví. Kdyby byl alespoň ten svět líp zpracovaný, přečetla bych si druhý díl. Jelikož ale ani romantická linka nebyla nic moc, do pokračování se nepustím.
Dávám 2⭐️/5⭐️
*Knížka mi byla poskytnuta v rámci spolupráce s Mystery Press.*

[Coz]

First off, I will say this… ladies, maybe don’t read this whilst you’re on your period 🤭 The amount of times I cried is ridiculous.

Considering this is Brit’s debut novel, it is phenomenally written. I was transported to another world through her writing. The world building is incredible. So thorough, descriptive and emotive.

It has everything that you would want in a Romantasy novel. A journey, tasks, fight scenes, great lore, awesome character arcs and spice. They have all been so carefully considered and I can tell this is a labour of love!

The banter! Omg, the banter is brilliant!

I LOVE the work that Brit has put into her characters. Even though we only get 2 POV’s, I could feel the depth of the side characters. Elyssara is one of those FMC who’s fiery and doesn’t back down. Having had to be independent for so long, letting anyone care for her is hard. I resonate with that, sadly. Please don’t hate me but I didn’t feel a huge connection or pull towards Kael. It’s not that he’s not written well, he does some of the most beautiful acts, but yeah, I just didn’t feel a pull towards him. I’m hoping that will come with the next book!
Seren is just so beautiful and I can’t wait to see where her story goes! Ronyn is an absolute hoot! He reminds me of Kipp from Thezmarr! And Therion gets my cookie analogy! Hard on the exterior and soft on the inside 🤭

I adore that this is celestial themed book with constellations and gods. I really would love to learn more about the gods going forwards.

The ending does leave us with a lovely little cliffhanger. I got the trajectory of the book quite early on so had an idea how book one would end.

I am so impressed with this book and Brit’s writing and I cannot wait to see what happens going forward. Thank you so much for letting me read this as an arc 🥺

[Courtney]

I’m obsessed. Like… actually obsessed.
This is one of those rare books that has it all. Seamless worldbuilding, found family, real character growth, emotion, tension, everything. And the way the story unfolds?? Celestial bliss✨ The pacing, the tension, the payoff. I was fully immersed the entire time.

So many high stakes. Friendship turning into found family. Love. Betrayal. And somehow it all burns and glows at the same time. It’s magic 🔥

Elyssara, our FMC, is everything. Strong, resourceful, sharp when she needs to be, soft when it counts. She’s got this fierce spark in her that never dims. Like starlight wrapped in steel 🌌 I loved her instantly.

Kael. KAEL.
Confident. Protective. A full-on fighter. But he’s also got that quiet, broken intensity that we all love. He’s intense, a little unhinged, completely loyal, mysterious, and somehow still soft when it comes to her. A total heartbreaker 💔

He says things like…And others that you should read and experience the first time for yourself!! Because it’s just 🥵

> “I will rewrite the Stars with my bare hands… You are mine, from now until the Stars claim me.”
>
> “Elyssara, I’ve been studying every dip and curve of your body for days.”

How am I supposed to be okay after that 😮‍💨
I am absolutely feral over this man.

And them together is just perfection in a bottle of star-speckled ecstasy ✨💫

The side characters are hilarious and caring and chaotic in the best way. Total found family vibes 🖤 And the character arcs?? Believable. Earned. Soooo satisfying.

That cliffhanger?? I’m unwell 😭
Serious book hangover. I need more immediately 📚

B.J. Wilde wrote this as her DEBUT and expected me to survive?? I want to study her brain under a microscope and then frame it like art.

[Bookswith Britty]

ʙᴇᴀᴜᴛɪꜰᴜʟ. ᴍᴀɢɪᴄᴀʟ. ᴄᴀᴘᴛɪᴠᴀᴛɪɴɢ.

And that doesn’t even begin to sum up this incredible debut by

From the very first page I was immersed into this vivid world and it didn’t let me go till it left me reeling with that ending.

The magic in this book was unique, the characters unforgettable and the plot was plotting!

The characters were broken, flawed and learned to embraced their jagged edges. The banter, humour and found family? Perfection! I could happily devour entire books on each of the side characters! Especially Ronyn and Therion!

“Besides, how hard can it be to save the world and take down a king? Sounds like a regular Tuesday.”

“Of course, because nothing bad ever happens in dark, hidden staircases.”

I am feral for our MMC Kael. He shot like a shooting star straight into my top book boyfriends and I was obsessed with every world out of his mouth.

Our FMC Elyssara is fierce, loyal and embraces everything that she is. Her journey held me captive and I felt everything she went through.

This story is filled with magic, action, romance, betrayals and I was happy to sacrifice sleep to stay in this world.

I’m already ready for a reread. But also I need book 2 in my hands immediately.

[Kat]

⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ (3,5/5)

Na úvod musím pochválit nádherný vzhled knihy. Obálka, ořízka i mapa uvnitř jsou úplně wow a dohromady tvoří naprostý skvost do knihovny. Za mě fakt nádhera.😍👌🏻

A další příjemné překvapení přišlo hned po začtení. Na to, že se jedná o debut, má autorka opravdu pěkný a čtivý styl psaní. Příběh začíná velmi slibně. Sledujeme Elyssaru, sirotka, který se musí uchylovat k ne zrovna správným věcem, aby přežila. Když se její cesta zkříží s Kaelem, rozjede se dobrodružství, které mě opravdu začalo bavit.😍

Moc se mi líbilo, že worldbuilding nebyl zbytečně komplikovaný. Autorka čtenáře nezahlcuje hromadami informací a díky tomu jsem se do příběhu dostala velmi rychle. Svět i zápletka mě bavily a byla jsem zvědavá, kam se celý příběh bude ubírat.🥰

Postupem času mi ale začala vadit jedna věc, a to hlavní hrdinka. V jednu chvíli působila jako sebevědomá badass bojovnice předurčená zachránit svět, aby se o pár stran později změnila v člověka, který si nevěří a neustále pochybuje o své vlastní hodnotě. Tyhle výkyvy mi bohužel moc nesedly.🙈

Také jsem měla problém s opakujícím se schématem některých konfliktů. Odhalení tajemství, pocit zrady, hádka, usmíření... a za chvíli znovu. Po několika opakováních už to na mě působilo trochu úmorně.🙄

Ale Kael? Ten mi sedl skvěle.👌🏻 Je to přesně ten typ temného hrdiny, kterého v romantasy příbězích miluju. Navenek nebezpečný, trochu morálně šedý, ale vůči hlavní hrdince překvapivě něžný a oddaný. 🫠 Jejich společné scény mě bavily, a právě on byl jedním z důvodů, proč se mi stránky jen míhaly pod rukama.🫶🏻

Kniha samozřejmě končí zvratem, a i přes své výhrady dám pokračování rozhodně šanci. Fakt mě zajímá, kam autorka své postavy zavede dál. Navíc věřím, že s dalšími knihami své psaní ještě více vypiluje.💙

Za poskytnutí knihy v rámci spolupráce moc děkuji @mystery.press 💙

[Emma]

The Sky Called Her Home by B.J. Wilde ✨
Rating: ★★★☆☆ (3.5)

I have mixed feelings about this one. On the one hand, there is so much beauty and potential here and on the other hand, a few things didn’t fully work for me. Since this is a debut novel, there is definitely room to grow, and I’m excited to see where the author goes from here.

What I liked:
The worldbuilding: rich, detailed, and full of magic and depth. You can tell the author put a lot of love into creating this universe.
The writing style: very descriptive, poetic, and overall easy to sink into.
The tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found family, lost heir, bound powers, fated mates: all the classic romantasy goodness.
The ending: genuinely surprised me in a good way!
The characters: we have a strong, sassy FMC, an arrogant shadow-wielding MMC, and a cast of likeable side characters that added warmth to the story.

Where it didn’t work as well for me:
There was a lot happening. The amount of plot could have easily been spread across 2–3 books. Because so much unfolded in one volume, it sometimes felt overwhelming and hard to keep track of everything, especially regarding the FMC’s identity and power arc.
The romance pacing felt too fast. Even though they’re fated mates, I personally prefer more slow-burn tension and development. Here, they came together very quickly, and because of that I didn’t fully feel the emotional connection.
The MMC lies to the FMC multiple times, and she forgives him almost instantly each time, without consequences. This made their dynamic feel uneven to me.
The FMC’s characterization felt inconsistent as the story progressed, and I found myself struggling to stay connected to her.

Overall:
This book offers a magical world, beloved romantasy tropes, and a lot of heart. I think many readers will enjoy the atmosphere, the characters, and the emotional beats. For me, some of the storylines and relationships would have benefitted from more space and slower development, maybe even across multiple books, to give everything the depth it deserves.
But as a debut? This is an impressive starting point, and I truly believe the author has a lot of potential to grow from here. I’ll be watching what she writes next. 🤍
3.5 stars from me.

[Kelsey H]

DNF @ 48%

I really wanted to love this one. I did. The premise? So good. Suppressed magic/memories, shadow magic MMC, chosen one prophecy, relic-hunting adventure squad? Sign me up immediately!

And at first, I was intrigued! The opening prison break was fun. Ronyn was great comic relief. Kael had that shadow-daddy confidence thing going on. The adventure aspect with relic hunting was actually interesting

But somewhere along the way… it just lost me.
The biggest issue isn’t even the plot. The plot is fine. It’s other aspects of the writing that bothered me

The worldbuilding feels thin, and I didn't care for how character backstories were layed out. But most of all, any foreshadowed elements were way too on-the-nose, instead of there being any mystery to them

Elyssara as a main character also just didn’t click for me. She goes from hiding and surviving to suddenly stepping into “I’m the chosen one, let’s go” mode without enough emotional build up. Her dialogue started to grate on me, and once I hit that point with a character, it’s hard to recover

The romance had potential, but it felt too easy. Kael is immediately drawn, immediately protective. And I love a bonded/mates trope. LOVE it! But even when romance comes on a little quicker in a story, I still want yearning. Tension. Resistance. Something that makes the connection feel natural instead of already established and assumed

The spice was actually good! But again… it happened a little too easily :/ Not because it was a little early (before the 50% mark), but because I didn’t feel enough emotional buildup to justify how quickly they fell into it

It’s not the worst I've read. It had good potential. The adventure vibe is definitely there, if not the best part, and the group dynamic improves as it goes. But the execution didn’t hit for me, and I need stronger worldbuilding and more layered romantic tension to stay invested in a romantasy

[Veronika Veselá]

✨ „Některé knihy vás pohltí pomalu. A některé vás vtáhnou do děje hned od první stránky.“ ✨

Obloha ji zavolala domů je fantasy, které se rozhodně nebojí začít zostra. Už od prvních kapitol jsme vrženi přímo do akce a téměř není prostor na oddech. Ze začátku jsem se v novém světě trochu ztrácela, protože informace přicházejí postupně a autorka si všechna tajemství pečlivě schovává. Na druhou stranu díky tomu příběh neztrácí tempo ani na chvíli.

Kniha je rozdělena do tří částí a kapitoly jsou krátké, takže stránky mizí neuvěřitelně rychle. Postupně do sebe všechno začalo krásně zapadat a moje počáteční zmatení se změnilo v naprosté pohlcení příběhem.

Velmi mě bavilo střídání pohledů. Nejprve příběh vypráví hlavní hrdinka, později dostává prostor i hlavní hrdina, což dodává ději další rozměr a napětí. A ano… hlavní hrdina ovládající stíny? Tady asi není co dodat. To prostě potřebujete. 🖤

Celkovou atmosférou mi kniha místy připomínala Skleněný trůn, ale zároveň si jde vlastní cestou. Má svůj originální příběh, vlastní pravidla i cíl. Fanoušci této série si ale podle mě přijdou na své.

Velkým plusem bylo také přátelství Elyssary s ostatními postavami. Právě tyto momenty dodávaly příběhu humor a lehkost mezi všemi proroctvími, tajemstvími a napětím. Toto první dílo série je spíše pomalejší a více seznamovací, ale vůbec mi to nevadilo — autorka si buduje svět i vztahy opravdu pečlivě.

Nechybí ani zvraty, emoce a romantická či spicy linka, která do příběhu přirozeně zapadá a nepůsobí nuceně. Postavy byly skvěle vykreslené, děj krásně odsýpal a nic nepůsobilo zbytečně přehnaně nebo přeplácaně.

A ten konec? Ten mě naprosto zničil. Potřebuji pokračování okamžitě, protože mám milion otázek a strašně chci vědět, kam se příběh posune dál.

Celkově je tahle kniha nádherná nejen obálkou, ale i světem, který ukrývá. Má kouzelnou, tajuplnou atmosféru a opravdu skvěle promyšlený fantasy svět.

[Shanblythereads]

OMG I’M OBSESSED! This 5 star romantasy debut is STAR CROSSED PERFECTION!

ARC REVIEW
I received an advance copy of this book and I am voluntarily leaving an honest review:

This book gave me everything: rich, immersive worldbuilding, emotional depth, found family, slow burn tension, ancient magic, high stakes and a romance that broke me in the best way. I was hooked from the first chapter! And that ending?? RUDE!

Quick rundown:
She’s hiding in the slums of a kingdom that hoards magic and rewrites history. He’s a warrior bound by prophecy to destroy what she’s destined to become. But fate? Never follows the rules. One prison break. One forbidden bond. Secrets unravel. Magic stirs. A forgotten past returns and she has to decide whether to stay hidden in the ashes… or rise and reclaim her power. Tell me that’s not ICONIC.

Elyssara is everything, brave, clever, guarded, and glowing. She’s starlight wrapped in steel and I loved her instantly. And Kael?? DARK. INTENSE, and completely soft for her. He’s got that protective, morally grey, “I’d burn the world down for you” energy. The chemistry?? Unreal. The tension?? Exquisite.
That one quote that has everyone shattered and I now understand why:
“You are mine, from now until the stars claim me.” (Omg please…I need a moment…shewwww!)

B.J. WILDE, you’ve created literal magic. This being your debut? Unreal, I want to live in this world forever!

If you love romantic fantasy with high stakes, deep emotion, star crossed lovers, and a heroine who finds her fire.. head over to Amazon, available today!

[sara_explores]

Let's talk about "The Sky Called Her Home" by B.J. Wilde.

With words, an author can capture millions. They can capture those that yearn to dive into worlds beyond their own comprehension. With words, B.J. Wilde allows us to slip into the crevices of her mind and revel in the world she has created with her debut novel.

"I move like darkness incarnate."

We are transposed to worlds away, to linger at the edge as we watch Elyssara fight for the very being of her life, the world knowingly cruel to her and taking everything she has ever loved. She's more than we can imagine - a prophecy held amongst the skies, almost lost to translation as those around are made to forget. She walks with trepidation, never knowing if her world will continue to shatter around her.

Elyssara is all we want in our female protagonist. She's fire, she's bright lights, big hearted, fierce beyond a doubt. Her life is nothing without those around her, protecting them without so much as a thought to her own well being. She takes on the world - jumping feet first and asking questions so much more later.

The skies wouldn't be what they are though without Kael - the dark, menacing, and yearning presence that aligns the stratosphere against Elyssara. He harbors secrets, wields shadows of dark desires, and keeps our light on our toes. He is an enigma in the eyes of our FMC - not fully transparent, but enough to keep her quivering.

"I will tear down every star in the fucking sky. I will defy them every day for the rest of my life it is means never hurting you."

Yet, what pulled me into this story - was the richness of the lore, the world building. The imaginative essence of a story that would keep me on the ledge. Each turn, corner, and climb, kept the pages turning, wanting to find out what happens next.

Thank you to B.J. Wilde for the advanced copy of your wonderful debut novel.

✨ He Falls First
✨ Fated Mates
✨ Found Family
✨ Epic World Building
✨ Fantastic Lore
✨ Unique Magical Powers
✨ Dual POV

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🔥🔥🔥
Series: Book 1 of _

[Erin | the.gremlin.reader]

The Sky Called Her Home by indie author B.J. Wilde is book one in The Song of Stars Trilogy. This lyrical fantasy romance debut has a beautifully intricate & unique magic system inspired by the stars. I loved the celestial influence, rich world building and ever looming prophecy.

While there were elements that I loved and found really interesting — I had a hard time connecting with this story. This might be an “it’s me, not you” rating because I feel like I should have loved it.

I can easily see other fantasy romance readers thoroughly enjoying this world, though! I definitely recommend giving it a chance — especially if you’re a fan of unique magic systems, found family, prophecy, political intrigue, secrets & betrayals!

[Ally | book_dragon89]

I am destroyed. Wrecked. Obsessed.

“𝙄𝙩 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙖𝙡𝙬𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙗𝙚 𝙢𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙮𝙤𝙪, 𝙀𝙡.”

This book snuck up and completely stole my soul. This is the most beautiful tale of star crossed lovers I have ever read. The lyrical prose builds the world and characters perfectly, the storytelling is impeccable and filled with ancient lore, truly unique magic, forgotten lands, and a prophecy that is both savior and destruction.

𝙀𝙡𝙮𝙨𝙨𝙖𝙧𝙖 𝙬𝙖𝙨𝙣’𝙩 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙖 𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙘𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚—𝙨𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙖𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙢 𝙞𝙩𝙨𝙚𝙡𝙛.


Elyssara is a force to behold. She believes herself to be worthless yet she stands boldly in the face of danger with a determination that will not be broken. She’s smart, and asks the right questions. She loves her chosen family with her whole being and there is no length she won’t go for them.

𝙄 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙩𝙝 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙖 𝙗𝙡𝙖𝙙𝙚 𝙖𝙩 𝙢𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙖𝙩: 𝙨𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙘𝙤𝙨𝙩 𝙢𝙚 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜.

Kael. My man. Whew. He will tear the skies and earth apart for her. He holds secrets and he messes up, but there’s literally nothing he won’t do for her. Seriously, don’t even look at her for too long or you’ll lose your head. I love him and I love that his motives become impossibly complex.

“𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙪𝙣𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙮𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙄’𝙫𝙚 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙢𝙚𝙩, 𝘿𝙪𝙨𝙠𝙖𝙚. 𝙒𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙜𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙫𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙖𝙡𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙮 𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙤𝙣𝙚?”

I hold just as much love for the side characters as I do the main characters. They are a beautifully blended bunch with different personalities and strengths. I can’t wait to see where their stories go! The found family here is fantastic.

I am desperate for book 2 after that brutal ending!! I just need to hug my kindle for awhile.

[TashTastic]

This debut novel from B.J. Wilde is out of this world.

How could this be her FIRST fantasy novel. But it is, and I’m damn proud of her and grateful for the magic she’s created.

Immediately, you’re thrown into the action with a fierce FMC, Elyssara. Taking you through twists and turns that create a world and story you want to live in and never leave.

Then we have Kael, the MMC who you will add to your book boyfriend list from the first encounter. Dark, strong, protective, mature, and just down right 🤤🤤🤤🤤

The side characters I have to say are some of my favourites, Britt has written them so well and even in book 1, they have amazing journey’s alongside the mains.

The cliffhanger of this book though 😳🥺🤯😱😰 I have no words. I’m so mad at Britt but equally LOVE her for delivering on the emotional damage we all know and love.

In all honesty, if I could give this a 10 or even a 6/5 rating, I would.

Get this on your TBR or even override your current read as soon as it’s released (which I believe is today…).

You will want this book in your life to love and destroy you.

You’ll thank the Sky Cult later 💁🏻‍♀️

[gracie]

5⭐️ and new favourite read!

I can’t believe this is a debut — the writing and description are absolutely stunning. The way the author wove stars, the sky, and cosmic imagery into the story felt so magical and personal to me, bringing me back to my own childhood fascination with the night sky. It gave the whole book a sense of wonder that I adored.

The fantasy elements were fresh and unique, with so many interesting tropes and dynamics that kept me fully immersed. The pacing was fast without ever feeling rushed, and the constant twists and turns made it impossible to put down. I loved following all the different plots as they unfolded.

Every character stood out in their own way, and I can’t wait to spend more time with them in the next book. The romance was maybe a touch quicker than I usually like — I tend to love a slow burn — but it made sense for the story, and I still really enjoyed the chemistry, especially the spice and tender moments woven throughout.

Overall, this was just so good. Beautifully written, creative, and emotional — easily a new favorite, and I’m counting down the days until the sequel.

[Eloise]

I enjoyed this overall; the plot was engaging, even if none of the twists were particularly surprising. Elyssara was likeable enough, and Kael too, though their relationship lacked much build-up or tension—they seemed to jump straight into loving each other without much development.

I struggled a bit with the side characters, as I didn’t feel I got enough from them to become truly invested. Ronyn, for example, is positioned as the smart-ass of the group, but he came across as a weaker imitation of similar male side characters from other books.

That said, I still enjoyed the story and have already started the next book.

[Sassenach Reads]

I loved this book. The story felt fresh and original, and I really enjoyed both the FMC and the MMC. There were plenty of twists and turns that kept me hooked, and I couldn’t wait to see what happened next.

This is an impressive debut novel, and I’m already looking forward to diving into book two, which arrives tomorrow!

[letsgosupernova]

unfortunately became a dnf for me 😭

[Maria]

DNFd at 10%

[KP]

The world was interesting and the writing style is great, the plot just felt told instead of revealed through the story. A bit too obvious

[Reading Bunny]

Obloha ji zavolala domů mě zaujala především svým světem. Už na začátku čtenář pozná, že autorka měla spoustu nápadů a vytvořila prostředí plné magie, tajemství a zajímavých konceptů. Bohužel mi ale přišlo, že ve výsledku nic neuchopila pořádně a z knihy jsem spíš taková hodně rozpačitá.
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Svět měl obrovský potenciál a spoustu zajímavých prvků, kdy jsem chtěla vědět pořád víc a víc. Místo hlubšího prozkoumání světa se ale jen neustále objevovaly nové informace a schopnosti. Často jsem si říkala, že by bylo lepší některé nápady víc zpracovat než přidávat další. Ty totiž skončily stejně rychle, jako začaly a autorka s nimi už nijak nepracovala. Kniha mi také přišla zbytečně dlouhá. Přestože je tak zde prostor na budování světa a postav, děj se vesměs točí jen kolem neustálého cestování a přesunů z místa na místo. Příběh se tak nikam neposouvá a opakuje stále stejné vzorce, což hrozně brzdilo tempo.
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Víte, že si vesměs nečtu anotace, ale tady jsem to tak nějak během čtení dělala a.. Překvapilo mě, kolik důležitých informací z děje obsahuje, protože některé se odhalí až později v příběhu a myslím si, že měly být spíš jako prvek překvapení. Za mě tak anotace prozrazuje až příliš mnoho plot twistů.
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Co se týče postav, tak mě ze začátku hodně bavil Kael. Okamžitě si získal mojí pozornost a scény s ním mě moc bavily. Kul si svoje vlastní pikle a nechyběly momenty, kdy nebylo úplně jasné, jaké má úmysly. Postupně mi ale přišlo, že se jeho charakter změnil a ve chvíli, kdy vyšly najevo jeho city, už nepůsobil jako ta stejná postava. Elyssara dost utrpěla na syndrom vyvolené, byla okamžitě všemocná a vše ji šlo hrozně snadno, takže knize chybělo napětí. Bohužel ani romantická linka za mě nefungovala. Vztah hlavní dvojice se točil kolem neustálého věřím ti / nevěřím ti. Místo budování hlubšího vztahu tak jen sledujeme stále stejný konflikt v různých verzích.
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Závěr přinesl alespoň jedno překvapení, které mi neprozradila anotace a poslední kapitoly tak byly výrazně silnější. Obloha ji zavolala domů má podle mě skvělý svět a několik opravdu zajímavých nápadů, ale zároveň jsem měla pocit, že se kniha ztrácí v délce, řeší opakující se romantický konflikt a vůbec nevyužívá potenciál svého světa. Přestože mě bavily Kaelovy intriky a závěr přinesl několik silných momentů, nejsem si úplně jistá, jestli sáhnu po pokračování.
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spolupráce s Mystery Press

[Girlzgottaread]

I was really, REALLY excited that @bjwildewrites gave us the privilege of reading her amazing story earlier than expected. I binged this book from Saturday to Sunday and my mind is stuffed!!! The Sky Called Her Home did not disappoint! It's quite hard to believe this is a debut novel—blows my mind for real. The writing is SO well DONE! I hope you like this book as much as I did!!!!

I loved it and one of my fav things about this book besides the incredible storytelling is the pacing. It is paced so well and it has no lulls. From beginning to end, it was engaging and in several parts cortisol raising😅. In the first few chapters I felt like my heart was beating out of my chest!! 💗 And the more I read the more I loved.. The magic, the worldbuilding, the characters, and the romance were truly unforgettable and this is a story I have taken ahold of and will not let go.

Our FMC | Elyssara is such a strong character! I truly liked her from the jump and I'm picky about my FMC's, y'all. Sometimes it takes me awhile to warm up but not with this her. She’s strong, accepting of her fate, wary/slow to trust but also open, and has the most kickass found family🫰🏾🫰🏾

Our MMC | Kael is strong/LETHAL, protective/ possessive, but never overwhelming to our leading lady. He gives space to our FMC and accepts her in all her glory. She's pretty awesome, so duh. He got a filthy mouth too 😏

Together they're outstanding. The chemistry was 🔥♨️🥵 and I ate it up but ultimately the found family stole the show for me.

I loooove Ronyn—our comedic relief—soooo much. I knew I would, but ugh, he just steals my heart with his unwavering loyalty and steadfast friendship. His well-timed jokes bring levity to the harder moments and I had so many laugh out louds at his one liners. He’s such a green-flag bestie.😍

Baby sis Seren was about as sweet as can be. I adored her character, her brilliance and softness was so attractive that I found myself wanting more from her character and I'm 🙏🏽we get it in the next book!
I'll leave with this: The cliffhanger in this book is rough. Won’t sugarcoat it—you will be clamoring for book two 😭😬