In Restored, Staci Jost introduces us to a world where kingdoms clash, power corrupts, and healing magic is more dangerous—and more powerful—than war itself. At the center is Layla, a gifted healer bound in servitude to a ruthless king. Her magic isn’t meant to destroy but to mend, yet it becomes the very reason she is stolen away by Prince Ledger of Westray.
What unfolds is not just a rescue mission or a political gambit, but a soulful odyssey. As Layla’s gentle powers are tested in a land filled with cruelty and secrets, Jost shows us that restoration—of land, of heart, of trust—is the rarest kind of strength. Layla’s healing is not confined to flesh and bone; she begins to mend broken systems, scarred minds, and even the guarded soul of Ledger himself.
Staci Jost’s writing flows like balm—smooth, comforting, but quietly powerful. The romantic tension simmers, but it never eclipses Layla’s personal growth. Her agency, her quiet defiance, and her unwavering will to restore, not conquer, make her an unforgettable heroine in a genre often ruled by warriors.
The ending may leave readers breathless (yes, there’s a cliffhanger), but the heart of the book lies in its message: healing is rebellion. And Layla, with her hands glowing in magic, is the revolution.
#GetUrBook Verdict: A romantasy gem where love is slow, battles are internal, and healing is heroic. Book two can’t come soon enough!
