Fantasy with autistic main character

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I was really excited to see that one of the main characters is a changeling fae girl who is autistic. Part of me wishes it hadn’t been the changeling who fit this diagnosis since in this world they’re seen as less than human and that seemed a little on the nose for me, but I do like that she is strong with so many magical talents. And everyone should be able to look at a magical hero and see themselves sometime. Seelie (an unfortunate nickname that is at least recognized) is a changeling, but her human parents adopted her and raised her and her human twin sister, Isolde. Forced to leave their home and their parents they are getting by with Isolde’s thievery skills. They are presented with an opportunity they literally cannot refuse which sets them off on an adventure to find an magical treasure that will have the power to set them free and allow them to return home. All four characters had great potential but only Seelie felt truly developed well enough. I’m looking forward to the next book in this series.