Aestus was a rarity, a hybrid.
Being a crossbreed of mermaid and fae was just unheard of. Air and water. Flight and swimming. Wings and fins. Growing up half-mermaid and half-fae was more than just a challenge for Aestus. Half of her yearned to flitter in the sky, whilst half of her longed for the ocean to consume her entire being. Her magic being strong since she was born, she also fights to control it, not it to control her.
On Aestus twentieth birthday, she becomes eligible to attend the Consort Gala. An event hosted by powerful clans of all races, all wishing to extend their power through relations and marriage.
Being a hybrid between two of the strongest magic-channeling races made her an attractive candidate for powerful clans.
So how could she decline, when she receives a personal, blood-sealed invitation, all traveling and housing expenses covered, and a personal bodyguard to escort her on the trip to the gala?
Noor, a dancer in the Royal Court of the Al-Yauzhan Empire wants nothing more than to pay off her debts and lead a nice, simple life-but a chance encounter with the crown prince and his brother brings her into the dangerous world of court politics. As Noor and the princes investigate their uncle and cousin's possible treason, she grows closer to the crown prince, but in order to save the kingdom and the person she loves, Noor will have to risk everything...
A romantic adventure set in an imagined Arabic kingdom, THE DANCING GIRL is a story of court intrigues, romantic entanglements, and secret meetings as Noor and her best friend Amir try to help the princes they're falling for expose corrupt court officials with plans to seize the throne. Noor and Amir are close to having everything they've ever dreamed of...now all they need to do is survive.