Treasured Angel

A Queen's Legacy of Love, Destiny, and Enduring Spirit

Romance - Historical
Kindle Edition
Reviewed on 01/28/2026
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Reviewed by Jamie Michele for Readers' Favorite

Set in the land of the Talaniuca people, Treasured Angel: A Queen's Legacy of Love, Destiny, and Enduring Spirit by Abraham Tom Saboleh follows Minna, an orphan from Salpu Towers, who survives a violent raid and is raised by a wise elder. Her journey takes her to the Fenqui-Tunu kingdom, where she is selected to marry into the royal family. The return of Barlas-Zane, a childhood friend, disrupts this arrangement, but Minna still accepts her role as queen. She leads through periods of conflict, cultural shifts, and threats of invasion. Rooted in tradition yet open to transformation, Minna wades through leadership, love, and responsibility. Her actions influence her people’s future as she strives to maintain unity and stability in a time of uncertainty, shaped by both ancestral guidance and the world at large.

Abraham Tom Saboleh’s Treasured Angel is a beautifully written story, and Minna is an exceptional protagonist, particularly as she faces the pull between her loyalty to Sibyllia and her love for Barlas-Zane. Saboleh’s detailed descriptions are near cinematic, and I love the inclusion of ceremonies like the Kelumbari dance and clan customs, which give texture to a world grounded in culture and tradition, and bring the settings to life in a tangible way. The standout to me is not immediately recognizable, but the acknowledgment of power, colonization, patriarchy, and leadership through both the characters themselves and divisions in society lean into a subtle, but very important, commentary on social and political dimensions. Saboleh’s writing is tight, and he does well in allowing readers to connect with the characters and the larger context of their world. Very highly recommended.

K.C. Finn

Treasured Angel: A Queen’s Legacy of Love, Destiny, and Enduring Spirit by Abraham Tom Saboleh is a sweeping historical romance steeped in tradition, transformation, and timeless devotion. Minna is an orphan girl with a mysterious past who survives the devastation of her village and is raised by a wise elder in the heart of the Talaniuca lands. When she’s brought to the royal court of Fenqui-Tunu, destiny calls her toward greatness and conflict. Minna rises from obscurity to become queen, but the return of her childhood love, Barlas-Zane, reawakens powerful feelings. As foreign invaders loom and internal political tensions rise, Minna must choose between her duty to her people and the pull of her heart. Along the way, she becomes more than a queen; she becomes a symbol of strength, unity, and spiritual endurance.

Author Abraham Tom Saboleh has a real knack for descriptions that conjure atmosphere and detail, and he's crafted a romantic epic that pulses with cultural richness and emotional insight. I was completely drawn into Minna’s transformation—from survivor to sovereign—and the way love, faith, and wisdom shaped every one of her decisions. The novel’s landscape is rendered with care, bringing the traditions, beliefs, and political realities of the Talaniuca world to vivid life. What resonates most, though, is Minna’s resilience and vision. Overall, Treasured Angel is a powerful, poetic tale of devotion and destiny that celebrates the enduring spirit of a woman and her people, determined to rise above the forces that would silence them, and I'd definitely recommend it.

Miche Arendse

Treasured Angel: A Queen's Legacy of Love, Destiny, and Enduring Spirit by Abraham Tom Saboleh follows the story of Minna, an orphan whose destiny is shaped by both loss and love. After surviving a devastating attack on her hometown, Minna is raised by Sibyllia, the wise and respected elder in the town, who leads her to the royal court of the Fenqui-Tunu Kingdom. There, her life takes an unexpected turn when she is chosen to marry into the royal family. But Minna’s journey is far from simple. When Barlas-Zane, her childhood friend and first love, arrives unexpectedly after a dangerous journey, their reunion sparks a conflict between love and duty. As political tensions rise and the threat of invasion looms, Minna is faced with choices that will define not just her future but the fate of her people.

Treasured Angel by Abraham Tom Saboleh is a richly woven novel that transports readers into the heart of a vividly imagined world shaped by culture, memory, and destiny. Set against the sweeping landscapes of the Salpu Towers and the Fenqui-Tunu Kingdom in the Zing Zing region, the novel offers more than a simple coming-of-age tale. It tells of the inner strength of a young woman and the conviction of a queen who strives to protect her nation and its people. Saboleh’s attention to cultural authenticity really breathes life into the towns of Salpu Towers and the Fenqui-Tunu Kingdom, grounding the story in a world that feels both timeless and urgent. I enjoyed how Saboleh managed to create this picturesque world that is reminiscent of our own, yet also special in its own way. Overall, Treasured Angel is a unique story that encompasses various themes and leaves the reader feeling fulfilled by the end. It was such a pleasant read, and it’s definitely a book I would recommend.