In a world where the power of shimmer can define one's fate, Princess Enid of Oshemi stands at a crossroads. Born with uncontrollable, dangerous magic bestowed by the Enilean gods, she is both a miracle and a curse. As she approaches her eighteenth birthday, Enid is thrust into an unwanted marriage and the responsibilities of ruling a kingdom that feels more like a prison. Her only solace lies in the night sky and the rare moments of peace she finds with her mother, Queen Heylan.
But Enid's life is far from ordinary. Haunted by a tragic accident caused by her shimmer and plagued by dreams of a mysterious figure offering help, Enid grapples with her identity and the immense expectations placed upon her. She longs for a life free from the burdens of her power and duty, yet destiny seems determined to shape her into a powerful warrior and queen.
As the day of her coronation dawns, Enid must navigate the complexities of her royal duties, the pressure from her father who sees her as nothing more than a weapon, and the enigmatic dreams that may hold the key to her true potential. Can Enid find a way to control her shimmer and forge her own path, or will she remain a pawn in a game she never chose to play?
Dive into the captivating tale of Enid, where magic, duty, and the quest for self-discovery intertwine in a world as beautiful as it is perilous.
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.