Suzume Hayashi, an eternally lazy and nap-loving girl, meets an untimely end and finds herself reborn in the world of her favorite fantasy novel. However, instead of becoming the protagonist or a noble heroine, she awakens as a guardian deity a legendary kitsune spirit tasked with protecting a sacred land and its people. The catch? As a guardian, she's revered, worshiped... and constantly bothered by humans who want her guidance, blessings, and protection.
Suzume has one goal in this new life: to enjoy a carefree existence filled with sleep, soft pillows, and endless peace. Unfortunately, her divine status means people won't leave her alone. Between troublesome villagers, rival spirits, and ancient curses threatening her territory, her peaceful life seems impossible.
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.