January 1st, every year, the population of 12 year olds gather into a testing facility to find out who they are. Water, earth, fire , or air, are the 4 categories (elements) each persons traits must match, depending on their personality. After the test they receive an orb, which as long as it's around their neck, controls the powers of the owner.
Meredith, a water family girl, has just turned 12, yet unlike most, soon-to-be-test-takers, she is dreading the moment of finding who she is. The moment finally arrives at the beginning of the book.
Unfortunately, bad thing happen, which cause her to leave home. She meets new people, battles enemies, and discovers more about herself as she ventures along.
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.