I lay in my bed with the sheets over my head, I haven't been to the Metalli-Munitionem Academy in six months. Since, there was a big surprise attack on us near Imber, from one of the werewolves tribes, many dragon riders and warriors were killed and wounded, so we were low on fighters. All the Elders, expect Theo, thought it was a good idea to send me and help rebuild force there, they said, "You are the best dragon rider and fighter we have in this Academy, so we wish you good luck", but the only reason I was the best was because many of the students don't learn how to fight until they are marked to their rightful place, such as Enchanters, Dragon Riders, Warriors, or a Simple. However, since I bear the Howell name I have been training since I could walk, which of course made me more advanced than the other students my age. As I pull the covers off of me I feel the cold chill from the air as I get up from my bed.
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.