This was cute, but perhaps a bit too “young” for me? I found myself getting a little bored in spots of the story, and I didn’t love that dying can be reversed. As much as I hate my favorite character dying, it does add a level of excitement knowing you could lose said character at any time. The way this world is set up, you’d have to be grievously injured to *maybe* die.

I loved the princes and the royal family as multi faceted charactrers, but I didn’t love Avery. She struck me as childish, young, and not a strong FMC. I enjoyed the supporting characters more than Avery for the most part, although she does have some redeeming moments.

The writing is easy to read, but perhaps a bit informal for me for a “fae” book. I’m used to a level of elevated writing and this didn’t quite hit it for me. My least favorite bit of the book was that she spoke and acted much younger than she was for a chunk of the book, but was doing very explicit adult things and it gave me weird feelings. I doubt everyone will have this reaction, but it did give me the ick. Not saying I don’t like Riel, he’s great.

I did still enjoy this book. It was a fun and cute read, and it did have some things in it I wasn’t expecting. I don’t know if this is a series, but it was left off in such a way it could easily standalone. All in all, I’ll give this 3.25⭐️

"The Treasured One" by Hannah Levin introduces us to the central characters, Avery and Riel, in a fantastical world filled with magic and mystery. While the duo holds promise, their development leaves something to be desired.

Avery, the protagonist, possesses a certain charm with her distinct personality and determination. However, the narrative struggles to delve deep into her character, leaving readers yearning for a more profound understanding of her background, motivations, and internal conflicts. The potential for emotional resonance is there, but it often remains untapped.

Riel, on the other hand, serves as an intriguing counterpart to Avery. His mysterious aura adds a layer of complexity to the story, and the dynamics between the two characters hint at an engaging relationship. However, the execution lacks the depth needed to truly bring their connection to life. The chemistry between Avery and Riel, while present, doesn't fully reach its potential, leaving the romantic subplot feeling somewhat underdeveloped.

Despite these character-related shortcomings, the world-building and magical elements contribute to the novel's overall appeal. Levin shows glimpses of her storytelling prowess, and with a more thorough exploration of Avery and Riel's characters, future works from the author have the potential to elevate the reading experience. In its current state, "The Treasured One" receives a 3-star rating – a testament to its potential and a call for deeper character development in subsequent endeavors.

Imaginative and rich magical tale of Fae, politics, and the consequences of bias and misused power. Self-discovery and empowerment lead to what is important and lead to a satisfying conclusion. Great fantasy read, with increasing burn and enough action, banter and spice to keep things going.

I'm not an avid romantasy reader but even if I was I wouldve loathed this. Very dull main character, American Military Propaganda and some off-putting fetishy smut around piercings. There is far better romantic fantasy around .