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UnVeiled: Amethyst
Lani’s secret obsession with Reality could get her banished, if her careless curiosity doesn’t get her killed first.
In the shrouded village of Veil, a society gifted with the ability to manipulate Energy has lived in peaceful seclusion for centuries. Contact with the outside world of Reality is strictly forbidden for all but Riders, the elite warrior class.
As an apprentice Source Mage, Lani is destined to create the portals between worlds but never traverse them firsthand—until she inadvertently binds her Energy to Real-worlder Rand. Now they will both die unless Lead Rider Aarol can locate Rand and convince him to leave Reality and come to Veil.
All hopes of a quick and quiet mission are lost when they are ambushed by a mysterious assailant who knows the one weakness of every Veiler and isn’t afraid to use it.
In the shrouded village of Veil, a society gifted with the ability to manipulate Energy has lived in peaceful seclusion for centuries. Contact with the outside world of Reality is strictly forbidden for all but Riders, the elite warrior class.
As an apprentice Source Mage, Lani is destined to create the portals between worlds but never traverse them firsthand—until she inadvertently binds her Energy to Real-worlder Rand. Now they will both die unless Lead Rider Aarol can locate Rand and convince him to leave Reality and come to Veil.
All hopes of a quick and quiet mission are lost when they are ambushed by a mysterious assailant who knows the one weakness of every Veiler and isn’t afraid to use it.
371 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 1, 2025
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Kimiye Kawashima-Triggs
1 book2 followersKimiye (read Kimmy-eh, in true Japanese Canadian form) grew up in the suburbs outside of Vancouver, Canada. Driven by a deep desire to find real magic in our mundane reality and fueled by coffee and jellybeans, she traveled extensively, lived in multiple countries, and became a well-respected teacher of English as a Foreign Language. Now she has settled back on the west coast with her spouse and kids, instilling in them an understanding of the power of dreams and the freedom gained through words and imagination.
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December 31, 2025
The village of Veil exists in some sort of alternative dimension to reality. Its inhabitants are gifted with the talent to control energy; they all get chosen by a life-stone after they are born, which helps them control their powers. There are different kinds of life-stones, and the future of the kid is determined by it, as they are sorted into orders based on it. If they get chosen by the amethyst one, they are Magi and are taken from their family right away. All others, except for artisans, who can stay in the village, need to leave their families at the age of seven; these are scholars, riders, or healers. They then grow up in some sort of school, where they learn to use their powers. Magi are able to open portals to reality, but only Riders are allowed to pass through them.
The book follows Lani and her friends. Lani is a Source mage, the only one of her kind among the students; therefore, she gets private lessons from her mentor, Zoran. She can directly manipulate the energy around her. He is friends with Celina, a mind mage, which means she can change or delete people's memories, and elemental mage Jess, who can control the elements.
One day she accidentally opens a portal to reality too wide. She's seen by someone on the other side, who then has an accident; she passes the portal. Zoran somehow noticed that and sent a Rider to bring her back to the Veil. She then collapses, and her condition won't get better; it's quite similar to what happens to Riders after going to reality too often, as they lose their life energy to the inhabitants of reality, even though they protect themself by wearing gloves and avoiding touching people, but it's happening way too fast. They then figure out that she transferred her life energy to the injured boy, who's called Rand, and Zoran sends the Riders Aarol and Ravern to convince him to come to Veil.
The writing style was really good, and I was drawn into the world of Veil right away. I really loved how the magic system and history of Veil were gradually introduced; I wasn't overwhelmed by it at any moment. I also really liked the main characters and how they were brought to life and how they and their relationships with each other evolved over the course of this book; Rand's character development was especially great. The story was really gripping, and I was hooked from the beginning to the end.
I highly recommend this book for fantasy fans.
I received a review copy of this book through the reedsy discovery programm. Original review can be found here: https://reedsy.com/discovery/book/unv...
The book follows Lani and her friends. Lani is a Source mage, the only one of her kind among the students; therefore, she gets private lessons from her mentor, Zoran. She can directly manipulate the energy around her. He is friends with Celina, a mind mage, which means she can change or delete people's memories, and elemental mage Jess, who can control the elements.
One day she accidentally opens a portal to reality too wide. She's seen by someone on the other side, who then has an accident; she passes the portal. Zoran somehow noticed that and sent a Rider to bring her back to the Veil. She then collapses, and her condition won't get better; it's quite similar to what happens to Riders after going to reality too often, as they lose their life energy to the inhabitants of reality, even though they protect themself by wearing gloves and avoiding touching people, but it's happening way too fast. They then figure out that she transferred her life energy to the injured boy, who's called Rand, and Zoran sends the Riders Aarol and Ravern to convince him to come to Veil.
The writing style was really good, and I was drawn into the world of Veil right away. I really loved how the magic system and history of Veil were gradually introduced; I wasn't overwhelmed by it at any moment. I also really liked the main characters and how they were brought to life and how they and their relationships with each other evolved over the course of this book; Rand's character development was especially great. The story was really gripping, and I was hooked from the beginning to the end.
I highly recommend this book for fantasy fans.
I received a review copy of this book through the reedsy discovery programm. Original review can be found here: https://reedsy.com/discovery/book/unv...
February 17, 2026
Kimiye Kawashima-Triggs’ UnVeiled: Amethyst immerses readers in the hidden world of Veil, a society governed by mastery of Energy and strict isolation from Reality. The novel’s strength lies in its inventive magic system and the tension it generates: every choice carries high stakes, and the consequences of curiosity are immediate and severe.
Lani, the protagonist, is a compelling and relatable heroine. Her curiosity and determination make her actions believable, while her bond with Rand adds emotional urgency to the narrative. The interplay between the elite Rider class, the village’s strict codes, and the external threats creates a layered and immersive world that feels both mystical and tangible.
Kawashima-Triggs balances fast paced adventure with moments of introspection, giving readers insight into Veil’s societal structure and the personal cost of breaking its rules. The writing demonstrates a keen awareness of pacing, maintaining tension while gradually revealing the stakes of Lani’s journey.
For readers who enjoy high stakes fantasy, richly imagined magical systems, and protagonists navigating strict societal boundaries with courage and ingenuity, UnVeiled: Amethyst is a gripping and emotionally resonant read.
Lani, the protagonist, is a compelling and relatable heroine. Her curiosity and determination make her actions believable, while her bond with Rand adds emotional urgency to the narrative. The interplay between the elite Rider class, the village’s strict codes, and the external threats creates a layered and immersive world that feels both mystical and tangible.
Kawashima-Triggs balances fast paced adventure with moments of introspection, giving readers insight into Veil’s societal structure and the personal cost of breaking its rules. The writing demonstrates a keen awareness of pacing, maintaining tension while gradually revealing the stakes of Lani’s journey.
For readers who enjoy high stakes fantasy, richly imagined magical systems, and protagonists navigating strict societal boundaries with courage and ingenuity, UnVeiled: Amethyst is a gripping and emotionally resonant read.
January 12, 2026
Absolutely devoured this book!
I love the way the settings, environment, and magic system was explained! The story line is so unique and creative without being too overwhelming and confusing, which I greatly appreciate. As someone who can easily get confused in fantasy books, this was pleasantly easy to follow along.. the flow from one scene to another was flawless and I was constantly left with chills!
The characters are so easy to fall in love with! If I felt indifferent to a character at the beginning of the book, my mind was completely changed at the end.. I really appreciate how each character was focused on in their own way, having so much character development in a short time, and also left with so much more potential and development for future books!
The “adventure” aspect was very well done with some amazing qualities of comedy which left me giggling! The book hooked me from the start and I can’t wait for the next books in the series! I’m so excited to see how things unravel, and for our questions to be answered!
I highly recommend this book for any level of fantasy readers!
I love the way the settings, environment, and magic system was explained! The story line is so unique and creative without being too overwhelming and confusing, which I greatly appreciate. As someone who can easily get confused in fantasy books, this was pleasantly easy to follow along.. the flow from one scene to another was flawless and I was constantly left with chills!
The characters are so easy to fall in love with! If I felt indifferent to a character at the beginning of the book, my mind was completely changed at the end.. I really appreciate how each character was focused on in their own way, having so much character development in a short time, and also left with so much more potential and development for future books!
The “adventure” aspect was very well done with some amazing qualities of comedy which left me giggling! The book hooked me from the start and I can’t wait for the next books in the series! I’m so excited to see how things unravel, and for our questions to be answered!
I highly recommend this book for any level of fantasy readers!
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