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The Golden Children #1
The Treasured One
Forced to choose between loyalty and love...
Avery is a Golden Child with the ability to heal any illness or injury. She lives a sheltered life, dutifully healing hopefuls from around the globe. Although she dreams of freedom, she fears disrupting the status quo—that is, until her powers go on the fritz, threatening her health and her relationship with her government caretakers.
In search of answers, Avery travels through The Rift to the realm of the fae, intimidatingly beautiful beings with powers humans don’t understand. Their prince, Riel, has motivations of his own when he agrees to teach her about her rare magic. But as they work together, the two are drawn to each other.
Just as Avery manages to unlock the full potential of her powers, a betrayal shakes Riel’s House, putting pressure on the already tenuous relationship between humans and the fae. Caught in the middle, Avery and Riel will have to decide what matters most to them: loyalty to their respective nations, or their feelings for one another.
This debut novel from Hannah Levin will appeal to those new to Romantasy as well as seasoned Romantasy readers who enjoy contemporary and high fantasy elements, light-hearted adventure, and descriptive yet digestible world-building.
Avery is a Golden Child with the ability to heal any illness or injury. She lives a sheltered life, dutifully healing hopefuls from around the globe. Although she dreams of freedom, she fears disrupting the status quo—that is, until her powers go on the fritz, threatening her health and her relationship with her government caretakers.
In search of answers, Avery travels through The Rift to the realm of the fae, intimidatingly beautiful beings with powers humans don’t understand. Their prince, Riel, has motivations of his own when he agrees to teach her about her rare magic. But as they work together, the two are drawn to each other.
Just as Avery manages to unlock the full potential of her powers, a betrayal shakes Riel’s House, putting pressure on the already tenuous relationship between humans and the fae. Caught in the middle, Avery and Riel will have to decide what matters most to them: loyalty to their respective nations, or their feelings for one another.
This debut novel from Hannah Levin will appeal to those new to Romantasy as well as seasoned Romantasy readers who enjoy contemporary and high fantasy elements, light-hearted adventure, and descriptive yet digestible world-building.
386 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 9, 2024
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About the author
Hannah Levin
2 books157 followersHannah Levin (she/her) is a neurodivergent writer and dog mom from the East Coast. By day, she writes repetitive marketing copy to pay the bills, and by night, she writes fantasy romance to feed fellow romantics and dreamers. She has several projects in the works at any given time. You can connect with Hannah over Instagram and Threads @authorhlevin; she loves to hear from readers! :)
It takes time to develop a writing voice. However, Hannah would describe her style as fresh, easy reading with a balance of plot and spice, relatable characters, and gradual relationship development. She's a big fan of a slow burn and always strives to bring an element of realism to her books, no matter how far-fetched the plot. Additionally, she enjoys writing standalones for other readers with a short attention span who don't often have the energy for long, intensive series.
It takes time to develop a writing voice. However, Hannah would describe her style as fresh, easy reading with a balance of plot and spice, relatable characters, and gradual relationship development. She's a big fan of a slow burn and always strives to bring an element of realism to her books, no matter how far-fetched the plot. Additionally, she enjoys writing standalones for other readers with a short attention span who don't often have the energy for long, intensive series.
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April 3, 2024
➸ 2 stars
— thank you to netgalley for the arc!
I’d like to start off by saying that this wasn’t a bad book per say, I just didn’t enjoy it and think it wasn’t for me.
what I did like about this book was the fae world, I think the author did a great job in terms of description and imagery! it was a very quick and fast read which I’m happy about.
this book is said to be NA but it honestly felt and read as a young adult book with added spice to make it NA and I think this would’ve been so much better had it been written as a young adult book from the beginning.
my main problem with this book was the main character. she was 21? 22? I don’t even remember but this girl acted like a 12 year old throughout the whole book. she was so immature and the things she said and did just gave me the ick. the whole chapter of her fantasizing about the mmc at the VERY beginning of the book where they barely knew each other and the mature things that were written during it made me extremely uncomfortable as this girl acted like a child the whole time and I felt it was very unnecessary.
the mmc wasn’t bad I guess… nothing stood out to me.
their relationship also felt like instalove; they met and there was a few months time skip and by that time it was said they were closer and spent a lot of time together. as the reader it was as fast as quite literally turning the page which is why it felt like instalove, I would’ve loved to see more of those in between moments and I think it would’ve added a lot more to their relationship. the spice between them made me uncomfortable, there’s an age gap, both of them are on different maturity levels and I have no idea how I read through this.
the ending was rushed big time, there was so much left unanswered and things that were just swept under the rug, had the conflict at the end been more of the main focus of the book I think it would’ve been more engaging.
— thank you to netgalley for the arc!
I’d like to start off by saying that this wasn’t a bad book per say, I just didn’t enjoy it and think it wasn’t for me.
what I did like about this book was the fae world, I think the author did a great job in terms of description and imagery! it was a very quick and fast read which I’m happy about.
this book is said to be NA but it honestly felt and read as a young adult book with added spice to make it NA and I think this would’ve been so much better had it been written as a young adult book from the beginning.
my main problem with this book was the main character. she was 21? 22? I don’t even remember but this girl acted like a 12 year old throughout the whole book. she was so immature and the things she said and did just gave me the ick. the whole chapter of her fantasizing about the mmc at the VERY beginning of the book where they barely knew each other and the mature things that were written during it made me extremely uncomfortable as this girl acted like a child the whole time and I felt it was very unnecessary.
the mmc wasn’t bad I guess… nothing stood out to me.
their relationship also felt like instalove; they met and there was a few months time skip and by that time it was said they were closer and spent a lot of time together. as the reader it was as fast as quite literally turning the page which is why it felt like instalove, I would’ve loved to see more of those in between moments and I think it would’ve added a lot more to their relationship. the spice between them made me uncomfortable, there’s an age gap, both of them are on different maturity levels and I have no idea how I read through this.
the ending was rushed big time, there was so much left unanswered and things that were just swept under the rug, had the conflict at the end been more of the main focus of the book I think it would’ve been more engaging.
July 8, 2024
I really enjoyed this book. It's very easy to follow and a pretty fast read. I found the world to be very intriguing and the magic system was really cool. I also thought the characters were great. I feel like Avery really flourished in the Fey Realm compared to the US. I really appreciated that it included a sound guide and a glossary too.
The only reason this wasn't a 5 stars was this was described as NA but the writing comes off more YA. The random switch between 1st person to 3rd didn't really make much sense. The pacing was a bit slow towards the middle and then picks up right at the end. The ending did feel a bit rushed and left me with more questions so I'm very glad we're getting another book.
Thank your to the nerd fam and aethon books for the gifted copy.
The only reason this wasn't a 5 stars was this was described as NA but the writing comes off more YA. The random switch between 1st person to 3rd didn't really make much sense. The pacing was a bit slow towards the middle and then picks up right at the end. The ending did feel a bit rushed and left me with more questions so I'm very glad we're getting another book.
Thank your to the nerd fam and aethon books for the gifted copy.
July 13, 2024
Avery has the ability to heal any illness or injury. She lives a sheltered life, dutifully healing hopefuls from around the world while living at the White House after being abandoned by her parents. When her powers fail, Avery travels to the realm of the fae for assistance. And one of the princes, Riel, agrees to teach her about her magic. But as they work together, the two are drawn to each other.
This is a delightful read that came at just the right time for me. It’s a cozy and easy story with relatively low stakes and a sweet romance. It is perfect for when you need a break from heavier feelings or between darker books. The contemporary setting makes it accessible and engaging from the start.
Avery is a sheltered FMC, and Riel, the gentle and sweet love interest. They are both well-crafted characters and their romance is tender and uncomplicated. I adored the elements of fae courtship. Although the book feels like a YA book, it leans towards NA due to the presence of some spicier scenes. Levin does a commendable job balancing the innocence of first love with the more mature aspects of their relationship.
One of my favorite elements of the world-building is how those with powers are both revered and also exploited. This underlying theme adds subtle depth to the story and hints at darker elements behind the cozy story. There is a significant potential for the story to evolve into something more complex and intense, which makes me curious about where it will go next.
Overall, this is a charming and enjoyable read. Its blend of contemporary and fantasy elements, coupled with a sweet romance and interesting world-building, makes it a great choice for fans of lighthearted and engaging fantasy. I look forward to seeing how Levin develops the series and delves deeper into the darker themes hinted at in this book.
Thanks to Storygram, the author, and Aethon Books for the physical copy. This review is voluntary and all opinions are my own.
This is a delightful read that came at just the right time for me. It’s a cozy and easy story with relatively low stakes and a sweet romance. It is perfect for when you need a break from heavier feelings or between darker books. The contemporary setting makes it accessible and engaging from the start.
Avery is a sheltered FMC, and Riel, the gentle and sweet love interest. They are both well-crafted characters and their romance is tender and uncomplicated. I adored the elements of fae courtship. Although the book feels like a YA book, it leans towards NA due to the presence of some spicier scenes. Levin does a commendable job balancing the innocence of first love with the more mature aspects of their relationship.
One of my favorite elements of the world-building is how those with powers are both revered and also exploited. This underlying theme adds subtle depth to the story and hints at darker elements behind the cozy story. There is a significant potential for the story to evolve into something more complex and intense, which makes me curious about where it will go next.
Overall, this is a charming and enjoyable read. Its blend of contemporary and fantasy elements, coupled with a sweet romance and interesting world-building, makes it a great choice for fans of lighthearted and engaging fantasy. I look forward to seeing how Levin develops the series and delves deeper into the darker themes hinted at in this book.
Thanks to Storygram, the author, and Aethon Books for the physical copy. This review is voluntary and all opinions are my own.
July 27, 2025
➳ 4 ★
I really enjoyed this book and since I was in a bit of a reading slump, this was super easy and fun read.
This story follows Avery, a human gifted with fae abilities, after a tear in the world opens up a portal of sorts into the fae realm. This tear caused magic to leak out into the human world, causing a rare number of humans to be gifted with magic abilities. Avery was born with the ability to heal any illness and grows up working for the US government until one day her powers no longer work.
Avery is sent into the fae realm in hopes of recovering her abilities. Under the tutelage of a fae prince, Riel, Avery slowly learns how to properly use and control her magic, but is also thrown into the fae world of politics and romance.
I really loved this concept of the tear in the universe and realm hopping. I liked the world building and fantasy aspects, but the FMC didn’t always hit for me. I also wished there was a bit more plot to this instead of things being resolved in the last 15-20% of the book. However, since I was in a bit of a reading slump, I’m giving it 4 stars because it was a fun, easy read for me and I don’t feel like I struggled to get through this one. I liked the relationship between Avery and Riel, so the bit of banter helped me get through it.
I will say though at the beginning of the book, the author describes one of Avery’s human guards as “Chris was Asian” and I just went “really?? ☹️” but that was pretty much my only gripe lol
Thank you so much to Hanna Levin for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!
I really enjoyed this book and since I was in a bit of a reading slump, this was super easy and fun read.
This story follows Avery, a human gifted with fae abilities, after a tear in the world opens up a portal of sorts into the fae realm. This tear caused magic to leak out into the human world, causing a rare number of humans to be gifted with magic abilities. Avery was born with the ability to heal any illness and grows up working for the US government until one day her powers no longer work.
Avery is sent into the fae realm in hopes of recovering her abilities. Under the tutelage of a fae prince, Riel, Avery slowly learns how to properly use and control her magic, but is also thrown into the fae world of politics and romance.
I really loved this concept of the tear in the universe and realm hopping. I liked the world building and fantasy aspects, but the FMC didn’t always hit for me. I also wished there was a bit more plot to this instead of things being resolved in the last 15-20% of the book. However, since I was in a bit of a reading slump, I’m giving it 4 stars because it was a fun, easy read for me and I don’t feel like I struggled to get through this one. I liked the relationship between Avery and Riel, so the bit of banter helped me get through it.
I will say though at the beginning of the book, the author describes one of Avery’s human guards as “Chris was Asian” and I just went “really?? ☹️” but that was pretty much my only gripe lol
Thank you so much to Hanna Levin for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!
July 12, 2024
This book was incredible. This reminded me of the love story of Divine Rivals, with the excitement and spice of ACOTAR. Hannah Levin REALLY captured how it would be if we as humans in the US gained powers, and how they would be exploited 🤣 when I wasn’t reading this book, I was thinking about this book. I could have read an entire novel on JUST Riel and Avery interactions, because they clearly NEEDED each other for different reasons. I really hope there will be a sequel, and I will be FIRST IN LINE 🤣
PS DIBS ON RIEL!
PS DIBS ON RIEL!
August 11, 2024
If you're a fan of The Cruel Prince, you might enjoy this book! It’s ideal for those who love tales of the Fae, healing powers, and a blend of contemporary and fantasy elements.
The story centers on Avery, a young woman who discovers her healing powers as a child. She journeys into the fae realm, where she meets Riel, a kind-hearted prince who helps her understand her abilities. I loved watching their relationship develop—it was truly heartwarming to see their interactions.
The author did a great job at world-building! I was amazed at the vivid descriptions that brought the fae realm to life. The magical elements were captivating, especially the way energy is used to shape and channel Avery’s powers. The book is not only rich in magic but also features a fast pace and exciting battles. I’m eager to read more from Levin!
Things you'll find in The Treasured One:
Portal magic
swoony forbidden romance
healing powers
fae
slowburn
Huge thanks for providing a copy of the book. All opinions are my own.
The story centers on Avery, a young woman who discovers her healing powers as a child. She journeys into the fae realm, where she meets Riel, a kind-hearted prince who helps her understand her abilities. I loved watching their relationship develop—it was truly heartwarming to see their interactions.
The author did a great job at world-building! I was amazed at the vivid descriptions that brought the fae realm to life. The magical elements were captivating, especially the way energy is used to shape and channel Avery’s powers. The book is not only rich in magic but also features a fast pace and exciting battles. I’m eager to read more from Levin!
Things you'll find in The Treasured One:
Portal magic
swoony forbidden romance
healing powers
fae
slowburn
Huge thanks for providing a copy of the book. All opinions are my own.
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May 21, 2024Thank you to NetGalley for an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review
I was pleasantly surprised by this one! Although it didn't do anything particularly groundbreaking, the almost dystopian opening setting was completely unexpected and added a really interesting layer to the story.
Instead of being immediately thrust into a fantastical world, we first spend some time in the White House - and the descriptions of the people waiting outside the gates to be healed definitely had an apocalypse-style feel to me. As we continued from this into the fantasy aspects, I was cautious at first. We were introduced to two princes right off the bat and I had a horrible feeling we were setting up for a 'vying for her love' situation. Once I realised that wasn't the direction this book was going to head in, I was able to relax and actually found that the majority of these characters had some real depth to them.
One love-hate aspect of this novel for me was all the cultural references. I loved Riel's general confusion and demonstration of how fluency in a language doesn't equal full understanding of a culture, but also so many of the phrases and expressions in here already felt a little forced and dated - as is the nature of internet-based discourse.
I was pleasantly surprised by this one! Although it didn't do anything particularly groundbreaking, the almost dystopian opening setting was completely unexpected and added a really interesting layer to the story.
Instead of being immediately thrust into a fantastical world, we first spend some time in the White House - and the descriptions of the people waiting outside the gates to be healed definitely had an apocalypse-style feel to me. As we continued from this into the fantasy aspects, I was cautious at first. We were introduced to two princes right off the bat and I had a horrible feeling we were setting up for a 'vying for her love' situation. Once I realised that wasn't the direction this book was going to head in, I was able to relax and actually found that the majority of these characters had some real depth to them.
One love-hate aspect of this novel for me was all the cultural references. I loved Riel's general confusion and demonstration of how fluency in a language doesn't equal full understanding of a culture, but also so many of the phrases and expressions in here already felt a little forced and dated - as is the nature of internet-based discourse.
March 20, 2024
2.75/5⭐
1.5/5🌶️
Years ago, an irreparable tear called 'the rift' appeared in the sky dividing the humans and the fae. There were the 'golden children' in the humans who had magical abilities, one of them being Avery Nelson, who could heal ill people. When suddenly one day, she faints while healing a person and is not able to call her magic for a long period after.
She is sent to the other side of the rift where the fae live in the hopes that she will be able to call her magic again. Astonriel 'Riel' is the second prince to the fae kingdom, who takes it upon himself to help Avery. All that time spent together leads to the blooming of a romance.
The world building could have been better. The writing was fairly simple so that made it easy to understand but perhaps a map could've better explained about the rift.
My favourite part of the book was probably Riel as he was charming and caring, though I liked Avery for the most part.
The book switches between first person and third person pov. I thought book was quite uneventful. It was waiting and waiting for something interesting to happen but there was nothing. No mystery, no fighting. Finally, things got a bit interesting at around 70%.
Overall, I believe the story had the potential to be more intriguing.
Thank you netgalley for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.
1.5/5🌶️
Years ago, an irreparable tear called 'the rift' appeared in the sky dividing the humans and the fae. There were the 'golden children' in the humans who had magical abilities, one of them being Avery Nelson, who could heal ill people. When suddenly one day, she faints while healing a person and is not able to call her magic for a long period after.
She is sent to the other side of the rift where the fae live in the hopes that she will be able to call her magic again. Astonriel 'Riel' is the second prince to the fae kingdom, who takes it upon himself to help Avery. All that time spent together leads to the blooming of a romance.
The world building could have been better. The writing was fairly simple so that made it easy to understand but perhaps a map could've better explained about the rift.
My favourite part of the book was probably Riel as he was charming and caring, though I liked Avery for the most part.
The book switches between first person and third person pov. I thought book was quite uneventful. It was waiting and waiting for something interesting to happen but there was nothing. No mystery, no fighting. Finally, things got a bit interesting at around 70%.
Overall, I believe the story had the potential to be more intriguing.
Thank you netgalley for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.
July 23, 2024
This is a Romantasy with portal fantasy, where a human girl with the power of healing magic travels to mysterious fae realm. Her powers have been failing and only the fae can help her to find out what is wrong. The charming & cunning fae prince, Riel, takes on the task to aid her. However there seems to be more at play and not everything is what it seems 👀
If you enjoyed the worldbuilding and adventure of the Cruel Prince you will enjoy this one, but instead with a slowburn forbidden romance. I love the magic system, the fae world and the light banter between the prince and Avery!
What you can expect:
✨can be read as a standalone
✨cinnamon roll MMC
✨fae prince & human girl with magic
✨forbidden romance
✨portal fantasy
✨only one horse
If you enjoyed the worldbuilding and adventure of the Cruel Prince you will enjoy this one, but instead with a slowburn forbidden romance. I love the magic system, the fae world and the light banter between the prince and Avery!
What you can expect:
✨can be read as a standalone
✨cinnamon roll MMC
✨fae prince & human girl with magic
✨forbidden romance
✨portal fantasy
✨only one horse
March 11, 2024
FINALLY! i have been on the hunt for a fae/human romance that i actually enjoy and had yet to find one. but then enter the treasured one.
our FMC is avery and she is a human who is considered a “golden child” as she is one of the rare humans to get magic from the mysterious fae realm across the “rift”. avery is a healer, and after performing her healing magic for years it is discovered she is dying with no apparent cause. however, when news come from the fae royal family that they cure her, avery is sent over the rift. and there she mets riel, second prince to the throne. i absolutely loved the dynamic between riel and avery, and the growth shown throughout the book. riel and avery grow as people both separately and together, making their character development more genuine. riel was very hot too and i would 100% be acting like avery if i got the chance to be around him. (AND FINALLY NO WEIRD GENDERED STUFF IN A FAE BOOK!)
this book had a beautiful way of world building, where i could actually see what would happen if the intersection between our world and the fae world existed. the magic was so cool in this book, focusing on what the magic is actively doing (changing, mending, etc) rather than the force or energy behind it. unique in comparison to other fae books where i see a lot of elemental magic that is very basic. the life force of magic only being able to be channeled in certain increments was also so cool as no one magic user could be so overpowered.
my biggest issue with this book was references to random memes in our culture like “gamer girl bath water”. reading these little quips was fun initially, but eventually it kinda got tiresome. fortunately there were a lot of other things to like here so i could glance over those more annoying parts.
overall fantastic book. if you’re looking for a fun fae romance book fit with a good romance (and top tier spice) and intriguing magic then the treasured one is for you!
i received an advance review copy of this book and i am leaving this review voluntarily. this did not impact the honesty of my review
our FMC is avery and she is a human who is considered a “golden child” as she is one of the rare humans to get magic from the mysterious fae realm across the “rift”. avery is a healer, and after performing her healing magic for years it is discovered she is dying with no apparent cause. however, when news come from the fae royal family that they cure her, avery is sent over the rift. and there she mets riel, second prince to the throne. i absolutely loved the dynamic between riel and avery, and the growth shown throughout the book. riel and avery grow as people both separately and together, making their character development more genuine. riel was very hot too and i would 100% be acting like avery if i got the chance to be around him. (AND FINALLY NO WEIRD GENDERED STUFF IN A FAE BOOK!)
this book had a beautiful way of world building, where i could actually see what would happen if the intersection between our world and the fae world existed. the magic was so cool in this book, focusing on what the magic is actively doing (changing, mending, etc) rather than the force or energy behind it. unique in comparison to other fae books where i see a lot of elemental magic that is very basic. the life force of magic only being able to be channeled in certain increments was also so cool as no one magic user could be so overpowered.
my biggest issue with this book was references to random memes in our culture like “gamer girl bath water”. reading these little quips was fun initially, but eventually it kinda got tiresome. fortunately there were a lot of other things to like here so i could glance over those more annoying parts.
overall fantastic book. if you’re looking for a fun fae romance book fit with a good romance (and top tier spice) and intriguing magic then the treasured one is for you!
i received an advance review copy of this book and i am leaving this review voluntarily. this did not impact the honesty of my review
January 10, 2025
If you enjoy cozy fantasy with an easy-to-follow plot & world-building, then this book is for you! This was the perfect read for me in between darker & more complicated. fantasy books. The setting of the modern US with a portal to the Fey Relam was an interesting premise. Avery was an easy character to root for, and I enjoyed her journey.
The main issue I had with the story is it couldn’t seem to decide if it wanted to be YA or NA. Avery comes across as very naive and immature (which could be because of her sheltered life), but this didn’t seem to pair well with the more steamy scenes. As this was the author’s debut, I will definitely read more by her and see how her stories continue to develop!
Thank you to the author for providing me with a copy of this book. This review is voluntary, and all opinions expressed are my own.
The main issue I had with the story is it couldn’t seem to decide if it wanted to be YA or NA. Avery comes across as very naive and immature (which could be because of her sheltered life), but this didn’t seem to pair well with the more steamy scenes. As this was the author’s debut, I will definitely read more by her and see how her stories continue to develop!
Thank you to the author for providing me with a copy of this book. This review is voluntary, and all opinions expressed are my own.
July 27, 2024
I felt like the main character was extremely childish. She was naive and quite annoying through most of the book. I felt like it was about a 14 year old girl instead of a woman in her early 20s. The love connection was extremely awkward, forced, and all together just uncomfy. The plot was lame.
July 6, 2024
The Treasured One by Hannah Levin is a debut novel and Book 1 in The Golden Children series. This is an urban fantasy set in modern-day America.
It follows Avery, a 22-year-old girl who manifested magical healing powers as a child, probably due to an unprecedented event– the opening of the Rift, a gateway between the human and the Fae world. Avery, despite her sheltered life and inexperience, embarks on a journey of self-discovery when her powers diminish and she is sent to the Fae to try to bring her powers back to life.
As Avery delves into the world of Fae's magic, we witness a precious relationship blossoming between her and her mentor, the younger of the two Fae princes. The cosy romantasy vibe, with its low stakes and the story of the humans and the Fae trying to understand and learn from each other, adds a layer of intrigue to the narrative.
Some of the tropes you will find here are
- cosy romantasy
- low-stakes
- forbidden love
- coming into one's power
- trainer x trainee
- cinnamon roll MMC
The Treasured One is released on July 9th, and I want to thank the author for allowing me to join her ARC team!
It follows Avery, a 22-year-old girl who manifested magical healing powers as a child, probably due to an unprecedented event– the opening of the Rift, a gateway between the human and the Fae world. Avery, despite her sheltered life and inexperience, embarks on a journey of self-discovery when her powers diminish and she is sent to the Fae to try to bring her powers back to life.
As Avery delves into the world of Fae's magic, we witness a precious relationship blossoming between her and her mentor, the younger of the two Fae princes. The cosy romantasy vibe, with its low stakes and the story of the humans and the Fae trying to understand and learn from each other, adds a layer of intrigue to the narrative.
Some of the tropes you will find here are
- cosy romantasy
- low-stakes
- forbidden love
- coming into one's power
- trainer x trainee
- cinnamon roll MMC
The Treasured One is released on July 9th, and I want to thank the author for allowing me to join her ARC team!
July 13, 2024
"The Treasured One" by Hannah Levin offers a unique blend of contemporary and fantasy elements, centered around Avery, a young woman with the miraculous ability to heal. When her powers start to fail, she journeys to the realm of the fae, where she meets Riel, a sweet fae prince who teaches her about her magic. Their relationship is charming and uncomplicated, adding a lighthearted touch to the narrative.
However, the book has its ups and downs. The pacing felt uneven, with the first three-quarters dragging, and the plot involving the White House felt out of place. Despite these issues, the world-building and the collision of the contemporary world and the fantasy world was a nice touch and intriguing. Some moments, particularly the spicier scenes, were very awkward, but otherwise the story was entertaining. While it wasn't a standout read for me, it had its enjoyable moments and a unique premise that might appeal to fans of lighthearted fantasy.
Thank you to Storygram Tours for providing me with a review copy. All opinions are unbiased and my own. 🖤
However, the book has its ups and downs. The pacing felt uneven, with the first three-quarters dragging, and the plot involving the White House felt out of place. Despite these issues, the world-building and the collision of the contemporary world and the fantasy world was a nice touch and intriguing. Some moments, particularly the spicier scenes, were very awkward, but otherwise the story was entertaining. While it wasn't a standout read for me, it had its enjoyable moments and a unique premise that might appeal to fans of lighthearted fantasy.
Thank you to Storygram Tours for providing me with a review copy. All opinions are unbiased and my own. 🖤
December 17, 2024
4/5⭐️
2/5🌶️
What a fun fantasy story! An interesting concept, mixing reality as we know it with a parallel fae realm. This story was a little Avatar-esque, coupled with a storyline of teaching a human how to use her healing powers which were 'gifted' by the fae's deity. It was cozy and cute, with a sprinkle of yearnin' & burnin' and spice. I really liked our MMC Riel and was intrigued by his role in his kingdom as well as his relationship development with our FMC. I would love to visit The Rift and see the fascinating world and creatures that Hannah has built. This was a fun read.
I am so grateful that I was gifted this book by the author. Thank you, Hannah!
2/5🌶️
What a fun fantasy story! An interesting concept, mixing reality as we know it with a parallel fae realm. This story was a little Avatar-esque, coupled with a storyline of teaching a human how to use her healing powers which were 'gifted' by the fae's deity. It was cozy and cute, with a sprinkle of yearnin' & burnin' and spice. I really liked our MMC Riel and was intrigued by his role in his kingdom as well as his relationship development with our FMC. I would love to visit The Rift and see the fascinating world and creatures that Hannah has built. This was a fun read.
I am so grateful that I was gifted this book by the author. Thank you, Hannah!
April 11, 2024
I received this eARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review, so here goes.
I have mixed feelings about this book. It felt long and rushed all at the same time: the first 75% of the book dragged on a little bit whereas the conflict resolution felt a little too fast. From the blurb, I was expecting adventure and I'm sad that there wasn't that much adventure going on.
As much as I wanted to, I don't think was able to form a proper connection with the characters... They just didn't click for me.
I was also a bit confused by the few third-person POV switches (from different characters) when the majority of the book was first-person from Avery's POV.
However, what I liked was the idea of these two worlds colliding. It's different from the usual fantasy worlds and it sort of reminded me of a Marvel multiverse.
In the end, it wasn't a bad book and I still enjoyed reading it even though it's not what I was expecting.
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
Spice: 🌶/5
I have mixed feelings about this book. It felt long and rushed all at the same time: the first 75% of the book dragged on a little bit whereas the conflict resolution felt a little too fast. From the blurb, I was expecting adventure and I'm sad that there wasn't that much adventure going on.
As much as I wanted to, I don't think was able to form a proper connection with the characters... They just didn't click for me.
I was also a bit confused by the few third-person POV switches (from different characters) when the majority of the book was first-person from Avery's POV.
However, what I liked was the idea of these two worlds colliding. It's different from the usual fantasy worlds and it sort of reminded me of a Marvel multiverse.
In the end, it wasn't a bad book and I still enjoyed reading it even though it's not what I was expecting.
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
Spice: 🌶/5
May 7, 2024
I was kindly able to read this as arc by NetGalley, thank you.
This is a solid 4 ⭐️ book for me.
Urban fantasy may not be for everyone but the way our modern day world and the Fae realm were intertwined was just so beautifully done!
Our FMC is extremely relatable and actually realistic for once. I think this book is a fantastic example that you don’t need an annoyingly weak main character to make for some good growth in their power and self.
The MMC is simply lovable.
While I really enjoyed this book, my only con is the end as it felt way too rushed. The pacing is great through the story but everything quickly wraps up with the last few pages which I wish the author had taken a little more time with.
Overall, however, this is a great read and a lovely story!
This is a solid 4 ⭐️ book for me.
Urban fantasy may not be for everyone but the way our modern day world and the Fae realm were intertwined was just so beautifully done!
Our FMC is extremely relatable and actually realistic for once. I think this book is a fantastic example that you don’t need an annoyingly weak main character to make for some good growth in their power and self.
The MMC is simply lovable.
While I really enjoyed this book, my only con is the end as it felt way too rushed. The pacing is great through the story but everything quickly wraps up with the last few pages which I wish the author had taken a little more time with.
Overall, however, this is a great read and a lovely story!
June 27, 2024
I really loved the fantasy part of this and I loved the insta love and their banter!! The ending was a bit rushed but I am very happy they ended up being able to be together!!
April 11, 2024
I knew this book was going to be good from the start. It didn't disappoint.
Full review on its way
Full review on its way
March 28, 2024
I was lucky enough to snag an ARC copy and found this to be a delightful read. I really enjoyed the strangers to friends to lovers slow burn romance a with a little bit of spice. I also liked the political intrigue and the glimpses into the fae world and culture that kept me curious and wanting to know more. There wasn’t a ton of action as far as battles, but I actually found that to be a bit of a relief and helped the story feel unique. Will definitely be recommending it to my friends!
May 14, 2024
I’ve just started reading fae romance, and this was a wonderful original story of it. The characters were well written (hello strong female lead) and had natural chemistry you could read off the page. I loved everything about the world building because it incorporates elements from both the real and far world. I thought it was a lovely blend.
The relationship between Avery and Riel was a natural sweet and caring one. I loved watching the two work as partners and be protective of each other. Be warned there are 2 spicy scenes in this book if that’s not your jam.
The story itself is easy to read with the writing style. There’s a pronunciation guide and fae terminology glossary included which I thought was extremely helpful. I would’ve liked a map too, but I received an advanced copy for review. I’ve learned she will be adding the map upon actual release, so look for that!
Overall, I greatly enjoyed reading the book!
The relationship between Avery and Riel was a natural sweet and caring one. I loved watching the two work as partners and be protective of each other. Be warned there are 2 spicy scenes in this book if that’s not your jam.
The story itself is easy to read with the writing style. There’s a pronunciation guide and fae terminology glossary included which I thought was extremely helpful. I would’ve liked a map too, but I received an advanced copy for review. I’ve learned she will be adding the map upon actual release, so look for that!
Overall, I greatly enjoyed reading the book!
February 28, 2024
I got an ARC from the lovely Hannah Levin, and honestly it is such a truly, truly massive relief to be able to say I bloody loved this book!
Throughout the course of the story, the MC grows and blossoms into the person they should have always been able to become. Without the pressure of guardians, responsibilities and fear holding them back they reach new heights, and it hits home for me, that journey of self discovery.
When you're young you feel free like nothing matters and nothing can stop you, when you hit early adulthood and start developing new friendships and entering employment and romantic relationships, it can be a bit much if you struggle with anxiety or don't feel that you fit in. As a result you feel trapped and try to make the pieces fit, causing harm to yourself and giving way to unrelenting pressure, until you crack. Almost and some hitting Vahela if you will.
So to read that journey of breaking free of one's own self founded expectations, and the release of the pressures put upon us by others and learning it's okay to give a little, but learning where to draw the line and still being able to see your own self as valued and appreciated in society was just something I needed from our MC.
Anyhoo, on with the rest of my review.
The world building was vivid and full of imagination, I'd happily take a holiday through the rift any time.
The characters were sensational, I could visualise them clearly in my mind and I feel a vast disappointment that I don't have my very own avida to transport me around like I'm a swanky Fae goddess. I felt a bond with each of the main characters, the more I read the more I became attached. Although I can't help wishing that there was a little side story to explain Solois's specific hatred of the humankind, the treason of the seer, and where the hell Marcia wound up.
The things that resonated to me for the book were the adventure, the soft mushy slow burn romance with a little bit of spice, the epic fantasy, the self discovery, the blend of current day tech/life/influences. Most Fae/fantasy stories seem to exist in some random timeline that is impossible to decipher, only judged by the lack of modernity.
This book was beautifully written, I didn't have any trouble with the fluidity of the story progress, it was such a delightful smooth read i gobbled this book up in less than a day. I will recommend it to all my little fantasy book gobblers.
I did have a little trouble with the pronunciation of some names despite the handy guide, but that's a me thing. I took to just pronouncing things in my head the way that felt right for me, it didn't detract from the book in any way for me.
The book does contain mentions of some fictional war, sexual activity and some fictional political elements. As well as some mentions of being kidnapped/taken off the street, nothing horrible or graphic, just in case anyone is sensitive to those things.
Overall, this book gets a big fat 5* from me.
Thank you for the ARC again, reading this was truly the highlight of my week so far, I look forward to seeing any future works. :) xo
Throughout the course of the story, the MC grows and blossoms into the person they should have always been able to become. Without the pressure of guardians, responsibilities and fear holding them back they reach new heights, and it hits home for me, that journey of self discovery.
When you're young you feel free like nothing matters and nothing can stop you, when you hit early adulthood and start developing new friendships and entering employment and romantic relationships, it can be a bit much if you struggle with anxiety or don't feel that you fit in. As a result you feel trapped and try to make the pieces fit, causing harm to yourself and giving way to unrelenting pressure, until you crack. Almost and some hitting Vahela if you will.
So to read that journey of breaking free of one's own self founded expectations, and the release of the pressures put upon us by others and learning it's okay to give a little, but learning where to draw the line and still being able to see your own self as valued and appreciated in society was just something I needed from our MC.
Anyhoo, on with the rest of my review.
The world building was vivid and full of imagination, I'd happily take a holiday through the rift any time.
The characters were sensational, I could visualise them clearly in my mind and I feel a vast disappointment that I don't have my very own avida to transport me around like I'm a swanky Fae goddess. I felt a bond with each of the main characters, the more I read the more I became attached. Although I can't help wishing that there was a little side story to explain Solois's specific hatred of the humankind, the treason of the seer, and where the hell Marcia wound up.
The things that resonated to me for the book were the adventure, the soft mushy slow burn romance with a little bit of spice, the epic fantasy, the self discovery, the blend of current day tech/life/influences. Most Fae/fantasy stories seem to exist in some random timeline that is impossible to decipher, only judged by the lack of modernity.
This book was beautifully written, I didn't have any trouble with the fluidity of the story progress, it was such a delightful smooth read i gobbled this book up in less than a day. I will recommend it to all my little fantasy book gobblers.
I did have a little trouble with the pronunciation of some names despite the handy guide, but that's a me thing. I took to just pronouncing things in my head the way that felt right for me, it didn't detract from the book in any way for me.
The book does contain mentions of some fictional war, sexual activity and some fictional political elements. As well as some mentions of being kidnapped/taken off the street, nothing horrible or graphic, just in case anyone is sensitive to those things.
Overall, this book gets a big fat 5* from me.
Thank you for the ARC again, reading this was truly the highlight of my week so far, I look forward to seeing any future works. :) xo
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 14, 2024
The description of this book pulled me in and I was fortunate enough to be chose by the author to do an ARC read. At first, I didn't think I was going to like it, but as soon as the story shifted and Avery was taken through The Rift, I could not put it down. The author did such an amazing job setting the scene, the characters were very well set up. I thought at one point that Riel was going to betray her somehow and I would end up on Solois' side, but I'm very grateful that Riel stayed true to his character throughout it. The way that the author has Avery think is very much how I would think that a sheltered girl without much socialization would think and act. Riel is respectful, which made me fall in love with him even more. I will admit that I wish there had been more details about Riel and the civil war, and how his parents handled hearing about the first prince. I wasn't a fan of how it was just kind of breezed over. But I did like the ending a lot. I was worried that the government was going to just kidnap Avery and hold her hostage, starting a war between worlds over it, but I'm glad that they got to end up together and that she got to live on the other side of The Rift at the end. Overall, amazing book and I cannot wait for the next part to come out!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 23, 2024
Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!
I have to admit I had mixed feelings about this one - it was pleasant, but I didn't love it. There were great cozy vibes and it read quite fast, but I felt it was a bit too superficial.
The Treasured One is set in an alternate world where humans are aware of the existence of faes, who live in their own separate realm across the so-called Rift. Some humans have mysteriously been gifted with magic over the years since the Rift opened, and the protagonist Avery is one of them. Avery is a talented healer living at the White House under protection, until her magic starts waning and making her sick. To help save her, she is taken to the fae realm, where she is trained by Prince Riel and gets involved in some local conflicts.
The romance between Avery and Riel is quite predictable but enjoyable - they're extremely cute together and understand each other so well. Some moments felt quite awkward, possibly because of the stream of consciousness that was Avery's POV at times. As characters, they were both quite interesting but they felt insufficiently developed. The world of the faes sounds whimsical and magical and makes me want to visit in an instant - the author did an excellent job of painting vivid images in the reader's mind. I enjoyed the description of some of the creatures inhabiting this realm, especially the Avida, and the magic system sounds interesting.
A key plot point, besides restoring Avery's healing magic, is the brewing tension between fae courts and with the humans. I wasn't convinced by the development of this part of the story. Everything felt quite superficial and not given enough space. Generally, I feel the book didn't have much depth. Yes to the cozy vibes, I love cozy fantasy, but it's nicer when characters and events have more layers and feel more tangible.
The writing was generally enjoyable and smooth. I struggled with the jump between POVs: most chapters were from Avery's POV in 1st person, but then some were in 1st person and some in 3rd person from Riel's POV? Others were also in 1st or 3rd person from the POV of a couple of supporting characters. The jump between 1st and 3rd person was quite jarring.
Overall, I'd (albeit a bit hesitantly) recommend this to fantasy readers who enjoy low-stakes, quick reads and faes.
I have to admit I had mixed feelings about this one - it was pleasant, but I didn't love it. There were great cozy vibes and it read quite fast, but I felt it was a bit too superficial.
The Treasured One is set in an alternate world where humans are aware of the existence of faes, who live in their own separate realm across the so-called Rift. Some humans have mysteriously been gifted with magic over the years since the Rift opened, and the protagonist Avery is one of them. Avery is a talented healer living at the White House under protection, until her magic starts waning and making her sick. To help save her, she is taken to the fae realm, where she is trained by Prince Riel and gets involved in some local conflicts.
The romance between Avery and Riel is quite predictable but enjoyable - they're extremely cute together and understand each other so well. Some moments felt quite awkward, possibly because of the stream of consciousness that was Avery's POV at times. As characters, they were both quite interesting but they felt insufficiently developed. The world of the faes sounds whimsical and magical and makes me want to visit in an instant - the author did an excellent job of painting vivid images in the reader's mind. I enjoyed the description of some of the creatures inhabiting this realm, especially the Avida, and the magic system sounds interesting.
A key plot point, besides restoring Avery's healing magic, is the brewing tension between fae courts and with the humans. I wasn't convinced by the development of this part of the story. Everything felt quite superficial and not given enough space. Generally, I feel the book didn't have much depth. Yes to the cozy vibes, I love cozy fantasy, but it's nicer when characters and events have more layers and feel more tangible.
The writing was generally enjoyable and smooth. I struggled with the jump between POVs: most chapters were from Avery's POV in 1st person, but then some were in 1st person and some in 3rd person from Riel's POV? Others were also in 1st or 3rd person from the POV of a couple of supporting characters. The jump between 1st and 3rd person was quite jarring.
Overall, I'd (albeit a bit hesitantly) recommend this to fantasy readers who enjoy low-stakes, quick reads and faes.
May 30, 2024
An absolute 5⭐️ read for me! I do wish we had learned more about what happened with Marcia. But otherwise, I loved everything about Riel. His humor, his sweet personality.
Thank you for letting me read before release! I absolutely loved the book and I hope others find it as enjoying as I did.
Thank you for letting me read before release! I absolutely loved the book and I hope others find it as enjoying as I did.
February 1, 2025
Wow, what a refreshing and unique concept! A fae falling for a human woman—yes, please! I absolutely loved this story and the world it built. Riel quickly became my new fae crush—he’s definitely a hunk! But beyond the swoon-worthy romance, the real gem of this book is Avery's character arc. Watching her grow and evolve throughout the story was so rewarding. She learns so much about herself and the world around her, and it was amazing to see her transformation.
If you're a fan of fae fantasy, this book is a must-read. The blend of magic, romance, and character development kept me hooked from start to finish!
If you're a fan of fae fantasy, this book is a must-read. The blend of magic, romance, and character development kept me hooked from start to finish!
December 8, 2024
“The Treasured One,” by Hannah Levin
Avery has the ability to heal any illness and injury. She lives sheltered and brought out to heal people. She wants her freedom but is afraid to go against everyone. Her powers start acting up, preventing her from healing others and instead she is getting ill. Avery travels through The Rift to the Fae realm, in hopes of answers to her powers. Prince Riel has agreed to teach her about her rare magic. As they work together, they cannot help but to continue to get closer.
I absolutely loved this book. I liked that the main character is a human with magic, she is very innocent and sweet and just wants to do the right thing. Her inner conflict of wanting to use her powers to heal everybody but also experience freedom and live for herself was relatable. Riel is also a character that has a good heart and wants to trust but also protect his loved ones despite everyone else things the worst of humans and Avery. 5 out of 5 stars.
-Fae
-Multi POV
-Magic
Thank you for the ARC, Netgalley.
Avery has the ability to heal any illness and injury. She lives sheltered and brought out to heal people. She wants her freedom but is afraid to go against everyone. Her powers start acting up, preventing her from healing others and instead she is getting ill. Avery travels through The Rift to the Fae realm, in hopes of answers to her powers. Prince Riel has agreed to teach her about her rare magic. As they work together, they cannot help but to continue to get closer.
I absolutely loved this book. I liked that the main character is a human with magic, she is very innocent and sweet and just wants to do the right thing. Her inner conflict of wanting to use her powers to heal everybody but also experience freedom and live for herself was relatable. Riel is also a character that has a good heart and wants to trust but also protect his loved ones despite everyone else things the worst of humans and Avery. 5 out of 5 stars.
-Fae
-Multi POV
-Magic
Thank you for the ARC, Netgalley.
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July 10, 2024DNF: 44%
Spice Level: 🌶️
Trope:
- Urban Fantasy
- Modern Girl x Fae Prince
- Teacher x Student vibes
- Insta Attraction
- Magic
- Forced Proximity
This book had a lot of potential to be a good read. The concept of a rift between the human world and the Fae realm, leading to diplomatic relations and magical humans under government care, is undeniably intriguing. Unfortunately, the execution fell short for me.
The world-building had potential, but it felt underdeveloped. We get glimpses of the Fae realm and the magical humans,but I craved a deeper dive into this unique collision of worlds.
The plot itself felt bland and predictable. The insta-love romance, while light and somewhat sweet, lacked the spark that would have kept me invested.
The only reason I pushed through most of the book was the initial assumption that the male lead was a different character. Once it became clear who the actual love interest was, my motivation dwindled 😶.
Thank you nerdfam for the copy of e-arc
Spice Level: 🌶️
Trope:
- Urban Fantasy
- Modern Girl x Fae Prince
- Teacher x Student vibes
- Insta Attraction
- Magic
- Forced Proximity
This book had a lot of potential to be a good read. The concept of a rift between the human world and the Fae realm, leading to diplomatic relations and magical humans under government care, is undeniably intriguing. Unfortunately, the execution fell short for me.
The world-building had potential, but it felt underdeveloped. We get glimpses of the Fae realm and the magical humans,but I craved a deeper dive into this unique collision of worlds.
The plot itself felt bland and predictable. The insta-love romance, while light and somewhat sweet, lacked the spark that would have kept me invested.
The only reason I pushed through most of the book was the initial assumption that the male lead was a different character. Once it became clear who the actual love interest was, my motivation dwindled 😶.
Thank you nerdfam for the copy of e-arc
January 7, 2025
I thought the idea behind the book was quite exciting, especially with the theory of how the government would get involved. It just needed more of a punch! I waited and waited for something interesting to happen, but there was nothing. The book needed more mystery, more fighting, and more character depth. Finally, things got a bit interesting at around 70% into the book. Overall, I believe the story had the potential to be more intriguing if the ending didn't feel so rushed.
The book can be confusing because it switches between 1st person and 3rd person points of view. The majority of the book is from Avery's first-person perspective. At some points throughout the book, it will switch between a few other characters' points of view without notice.
Thank you to Hannah Levin for providing me with a complimentary eARC in exchange for an honest review.
The book can be confusing because it switches between 1st person and 3rd person points of view. The majority of the book is from Avery's first-person perspective. At some points throughout the book, it will switch between a few other characters' points of view without notice.
Thank you to Hannah Levin for providing me with a complimentary eARC in exchange for an honest review.
August 7, 2024
I received this book as an ARC, and what a fantastic book it was. If you love urban fantasy this book is for you. Especially if you want a fantasy read, but do not have time or mind space to commit to multiple books. This is a quick, easy fantasy tied up nicely in a perfect stand alone novel!
I love the way the author combined modern day United States, and the mythical Fae realm together. It was such a fun and creative story. The story goes between 1st person POV and 3rd person POV, which was a little confusing at first, but I then found it refreshing to change it up a bit. The FMC was so relatable, that is probably how I would be in real life. The MMC was so lovable, and I loved his sarcasm.
I love the way the author combined modern day United States, and the mythical Fae realm together. It was such a fun and creative story. The story goes between 1st person POV and 3rd person POV, which was a little confusing at first, but I then found it refreshing to change it up a bit. The FMC was so relatable, that is probably how I would be in real life. The MMC was so lovable, and I loved his sarcasm.
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