Review: Untainted by Lilian T. James

Item: Untainted
Rating: 4
Author: Shannon

Posted March 14, 2022 by Shannon in Reviews, Shannon / 0 Comments

Untainted by Lilian T. James
Series: The Crystal Island Series #1
Publication Date: November 30, 2021
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There were several things Vera was quite skilled at. Wielding a blade and pretending to be human were two of them. Following the rules and controlling her anger, were not.
Raised in the heart of the Matherin Empire, Vera spent most of her life forced to hide what she was and what she could do. Until one day, she foolishly confronts a strange male she spies tailing the Crown Prince.
Not only does the altercation not go as planned, but the male claims she possesses a power his people vitally need. He's desperate to return home and refuses to leave without her.
Staying would give her a life she never thought she'd have but leaving could provide her with the only chance to learn more about her past.
The more answers she uncovers about herself, the more questions arise, and nothing is adding up. Vera must decide what to do, not only with her life, but with the ancient power inside her.

I enjoyed this story. I caught the premise fairly quickly, but I was intrigued with how the author was going to lay the storyline out for Vera. I enjoyed her sparring with Jaren and Trey, showing how much spirit had in her that was stifled while being hidden away. Eithan’s character took a bit of a turn I wasn’t expecting, but it will make the next book more exciting as we see how this 180 plays out with Vera.

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I am a lover of alpha males with dirty mouths, strong heroines putting alpha males in their place, and the Chicago Blackhawks. I'm a proud hockey mom who can often be found at the hockey rink cheering on my favorite forward, with my kindle close by.