Our world is not what you think. We are split into two. You are the Ungifted. They are the Gifted.
This is the story of the Gifted Realm, and the group of teenagers who set out to change it. For centuries, the Gifted have been divided into six sets according to magical ability, under the tyrannical rule of an elitist government. Healers; the compassionate and caring, Keepers; the knowledgeable and wise, Speakers; the charismatic and persuasive, Tinkers; the resourceful and crafty, Foretellers; the imtuitive and seers, and the Finders; the passionate and the pursuers.
But Cecilia Wills-Wright and her fellow students at Madame Augusta's Academy for the gifted have had enough of the segregation. As they begin to fight against the unjust system, the flame of resistance is kindled. But can Cecilia and her friends really challenge the entire government, and bring unity to the Gifted realm once and for all?
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.