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Deep in the desert a storm is brewing. The first in a slow burning romantasy.

‘Enchanting.’ Katharine Corr, co-author of Daughter of Darkness

Under the blazing sun, an elite troupe of dancers are trained to harness their magic. They are the queen’s most formidable assassins. Aasira has one of the rarest talents – for she is a flame-wielder. Feared by all and envied by some, she uses her power to execute enemies of the crown.

Aasira’s greatest wish is to serve her queen. But on the eve of her graduation, with tensions rising among the dancers and secrets stirring in the shifting sand dunes, she begins to question whether she was truly born to kill…

‘A sweeping adventure of secrets, betrayals and alternate histories.’ Kendare Blake, author of Champion of Fate

‘Completely addictive. An absolute must read.’ Rosie Talbot, author of Sixteen Souls

Publisher Review

'Never has dance appeared so utterly beguiling - or deadly. A captivating read.' London Shah, award-winning author of the Light the Abyss series 'An enchanting tale of magic, sisterhood, and finding your place in the world... A truly gripping read from start to finish.' Ann Sei Lin, author of Rebel Skies 'Dance magic? Say no more, I'm sold. The friendship in this story is also so powerful. The ups and down of trust and betrayal...really packed a punch.' S.A. MacLean, author of The Phoenix Keeper 'Spellbinding...introduces readers to an epic high fantasy world of magic, dance, assassins and deadly secrets.' Culturefly Books to Look Forward to Reading in 2024 pick by Natalie Xenos