Crystal is different. Probably because she is of a different species. She is a gem. 14 years old, a gem girl. Crystal lives a relatively normal life. But when a large vault of gems is discovered, Crystal's peaceful kingdom is in havoc. However, Crystal is excited. She was born to a family line of warriors. But there is one problem... Crystal is a girl.. The first daughter in centuries. Crystal thinks the same rules apply to her as her brothers, but she is very wrong in her parents' opinion. Crystal doesn't understand. She is refused, looked down upon, laughed at, bullied. And when you combine confusion, despair and war, Only one thing can result : DISASTER.
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.