Unblemished

The first book of the young adult fantasy series «Crystal Island» by Lilian T. James! An incredibly bright romantic story with magic, slow burn, secrets of the past, and the trope of «from hate to love»! The narrative from the... perspective of several characters will allow you to better immerse yourself in the story! An engaging read for all romance lovers, as well as fans of L. J. Andrews, Sarah Maas, and Raven Kennedy! Stunning design: a cover with gold foil and a sealed flyleaf with atmospheric elements!

JAREN
When I was five years old, my friend was attacked by rebels. I tried to protect her, but Verali died in my arms. Many years later, I became a close confidant of the king. The kingdom's mages drew power from crystals for many years, but they turned out to be corrupted. Now our lands are facing destruction. I was sent to a neighboring kingdom to gather information. I intended to kill the heir to the throne, but a skilled warrior stopped me. How surprised I was when she turned out to possess a rare gift. Only she can help our people withstand the blight, and I will do everything in my power to take her to the kingdom…

VERA
I am very good at pretending and skilled with a blade, but I struggle to follow rules and control my anger. Little is known about my childhood. I grew up as an orphan in a kingdom without magic. I was placed in the care of a blacksmith, who taught me everything he knew. By a stroke of luck, I managed to prevent an attack on Prince Ethan, but a spy forced me to go with him. I feel that there is some connection between us, and I will find out what Jaren is hiding, at any cost…