Sequel to the Crest. Must read first book before continuing or you'll be confused.
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She died, but her legacy will live on...
Melanie Demana gave her life so that Shay may save her home, but it was no use, because the realm was destined to burn to the ground.
Shay returned. She returned to the land that she never thought she would see again, where almost everyone was out to kill her. But she returned to a different land...A land that she didn't recognize. What used to be filled with lush green forest and cobblestone streets was now reduced to ash. What happened when she left?
That's all that Shay wonders, until she discovers that Cartillia and the Human Realm aren't the only ones in existence. There are the main four, that disagree to the point where one of them is prepared to start a full blown war.
Shay is beyond upset when she figures out all of the details. But this is a girl that tends to fight when she's angry. And fight she does as she urges the remaining warriors of Cartillia, help from the fairies who took in their refuges, and even gets some of the elements to fight back against the big, bright, and scary elemental realm. Fire.
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.