THIS MIGHT BE ONE OF MY FAVORITE ROMANTASY'S OF 2025!! This book called to me and it did not dissappoint!! It was a literal dream. It was a slow burn for the plot but man it was worth it. I can't wait for whatever is next!

This was an enjoyable debut romantasy featuring a dancer with chronic pain turned spy, making for great disability rep. The story line kept me intrigued and wondering where things were going. The ending had me on the edge of my seat. I’m definitely looking forward to book 2 in this duology!

Thank you to Del Rey for an ARC in exchange for my honest review!

Thank you so much for the ARC, it is always appreciated!

This book was an unexpected gem (no pun intended) and a standout in the fantasy genre, especially in how it handles disability representation. The author does such a phenomenal job of highlighting the physical limitations and lived experiences of our FMC, Vasalie, but in a way that feels respectful, nuanced, and deeply authentic. It’s rare enough to see disability explored with this kind of care in any genre; especially in the fantasy romance genre. It often leans into magical fixes or healers that have some herb that fixes all. But here, it’s not treated as something to be pitied or overcome, but as part of who she is, influencing the way she moves through her world literally and emotionally.

I've seen a number of reviewers mention they wished the author had gone deeper into her internal experience of pain. Personally, I had the opposite reaction. I think the author struck a careful and intentional balance. We do get a sense of the physical toll her condition takes, but it's not centered in a way that defines her. Instead, the story focuses on how she interacts with her environment, how her mind works, and how her artistry shapes her worldview. As someone who works as a professional photographer, this really resonated with me. There’s something incredibly hard to explain about how artists—whether photographers, dancers, painters—see the world. It’s not linear, and it’s not always easily articulated. The author managed to tap into that inner perspective in a way that felt so real. At first, I didn’t even realize what she was doing—it just felt different. Then it clicked. She was writing from the mind of a dancer. The flow, the rhythm, the focus on movement and space; it all came together, and once it did, I realized how rare it is to see this level of authenticity in books about dancers. Honestly, I think this book may have ruined other dance-centered fantasy stories for me—in the best way possible.

The character development overall was so well done. Even though much of the plot is driven by political intrigue and the complexities of the court, the emotional arc of our FMC is never lost. We’re seeing more fantasy stories shift toward softer, emotionally complex female leads, and this book strikes that perfect balance. She’s resilient, yes—both mentally and physically—but we also get to see her gentleness, her hesitation, her moments of grace. Watching her push against the limitations of her body and circumstances without losing that core softness made her incredibly compelling. She’s not a trope or a caricature—she’s layered, raw, and fully realized.

A Dance of Lies hit so many of the notes I’ve been looking for in a fantasy novel: authentic disability representation, political depth, emotional growth, artistic expression, and grounded romance. The fact that this is just the beginning of a series? I am already impatient for the next installment. The author has built something truly special here, and I can’t wait to see where this story goes next.
Sign me up for book two immediately—I am all in!

Well written, captivating. Kept me reading until the early morning. The plot, the chemistry and the dialogue all amazing. Best read of 2025. Immediately ordered a signed copy. Posted and shouting about this book everywhere! So excited to have a new author to obsess over!!

DNF @ 62%

I really wanted to like this, but no matter how much I tried, I just couldn’t get into it. I wasn’t connecting with the story or the characters, and overall it felt like something was missing—like something just wasn’t clicking in my brain.

I was initially drawn in by the premise of a dancer-turned-spy, but I found the MC Vasalie to be pretty underwhelming. She often came across as oblivious and naive in both reactions and perceptions. It didn’t seem like she had to work particularly hard for anything—other characters were quick to trust her and grant her requests. I struggled to care about her or root for her.

The romance fell a bit flat for me. I much preferred one love interest over the other, but honestly both relationships felt underdeveloped (take that with a grain of salt since I did DNF). They lacked chemistry and buildup. The one thing I did like about the romance was that it wasn’t immediately clear who she would choose, which kept things somewhat interesting.

I liked the writing style at first—the rich detail in the setting, the costumes, etc—but as I kept going, it started to feel like too much. Which I hate to say, because I love beautiful descriptions that immerse you in a world, but this was like description fatigue. I want to use my imagination a bit too. The prose could be overly wordy sometimes. For example, “Dichroic, cathedral windows reveal a granulated, prismatic moon.” Maybe my vocabulary is lacking, but I have no idea what I should be picturing when I read that.

I didn’t hate this, but I wasn’t particularly excited to pick it up either. I think there is an audience for this, but unfortunately it's not me.

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group for providing me with a copy of this book for review consideration.

N.B. A list of content warnings (spoilers!) can be found below this review.

He was her everything. She was his Jewel, his most revered dancer. And Illian was Vasalie's confidant, her savior, her King. Perhaps one day, the man she could fall in love with. But instead her closest friend revealed himself to be a monster, framing and imprisoning Vasalie for murder. A captivity so cruel, over the course of 2 years it has altered her once powerful body into a withered, tired version of what it once was. When Illian tells her she has one chance to earn back her freedom, Vasalie has no choice but to pick up her broken body and push herself to new limits. She has to prove herself to Copelan, the charming Master of Revels, and infiltrate his dance group; they are tasked to perform for Royals of the Northern Kingdoms at The Gathering, a highly political and volatile event. Once she's in, she is forced to carry out any task Illian commands, or risk being imprisoned once more. It doesn't matter how kind the people she meets are, how utterly innocent. For as she dances her nights away, Vasalie learns Illian has aligned himself with an even more dangerous enemy, one with the capability and intention to tear down Kingdoms. The stakes are higher than ever, and Vasalie has to do everything she can, no matter how despicable, to safeguard her unique position of power for the sake of working with a new ally and possibly the only man who can put a stop to Illian's plans: his biggest rival, his brother. King Anton.

Fellow readers will understand how the phrase “I have the worst book hangover!” summarizes perfectly just how recommendable this book is. I'm not sure a concise review can do it justice, so this will be long, but I'll try my best to pick out the highlights and keep it... not quite novella-length.

A Dance of Lies by debut author Brittney Arena is a fantasy novel with a strong romantic subplot that ended up holding my somewhat tender heart in its grasp. There is a love triangle of sorts: it can be said that it's not clear from the start who Vasalie's eventual love interest will be, but regular romance / romantasy readers can probably pick him out of the proverbial line-up swiftly enough. He's wonderfully written and one of my favorite MMC's in a long time. The romance is slow, but it burns so good. I won't lie, it was one of the best things about this book. This book has no spice, but rather great chemistry between characters, unexpected sensuality and slow burning tension.

The book is plot-driven with lovely characters. Vasalie's personality is a little withdrawn and closed off, but that makes perfect sense given what she's been through and what she's tasked with. I think it would have been strange if she'd been extroverted. Vas is surrounded by jovial and exuberant people and they balances her and the scenes they're all in perfectly. A Dance of Lies is beautifully written: the prose is very descriptive, almost lyrical, especially in the first half of the book. I appreciated the author's care in wording things just right. The plot lifts off in the second half and that's when I really found myself inching closer and closer to the edge of my couch.

The premise is unusual, a touch reminiscent of Celaena's beginning in the Throne of Glass series, but still unique. Brittney Arena wanted to write a FMC representing chronic illness and disability, a “love letter to those who feel unseen in their pain”. Having an imprisoned FMC becomes somewhat of a metaphor of what illness, pain and disability can feel like for those who have to live with it on a daily basis, and her “freedom” (however contingent) becomes the start of a rehabilitation for her. Vasalie's unusual circumstances force her to work with what she has and to rethink how she can perform to the best of her ability. She has to power through it all, like many people with chronic pain. It's quite on the nose. The way Arena chose to represent this in a fantasy context works well, also because there is absolutely a solid explanation (not an excuse – but a motivation) for the choices Illian makes regarding Vasalie. It will make sense.

That's another thing this book does well. We get many answers in this book. If you like Royal / political intrigue and scheming taking place in an imagined world, and are not adverse to descriptions of a crueler way of life (please check the content warnings below this review), this should be right up your alley. The plot keeps thickening with more layers of deception and checkmates – my head was spinning that direction and back as it all came together by the end of the book. A lot of full circle plotting while still keeping the door open for the story to evolve further.

They often say the best cure for a hangover is more of the same. While there is no announcement or indication that this book will be a series, the ending leaves me reasonably expectant and really hopeful that we'll have a sequel at some point.

Thank you NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group: Del Rey, Random House Worlds, Inklore for generously providing me with a copy of this book; all opinions expressed are honest, voluntary and 100% my own.

N.B. May be considered spoilers: Content warnings provided by the author:
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Emotional abuse, physical abuse, alcoholism, PTSD, panic attacks, trauma, violence against children, sexual themes, graphic death, chronic illness, disability, and sexism.
I will add threat of rape by someone other than the MMC to that list.

When I tell you I DEVOURED this book in 24 hours & stayed up until 1 am to finish it, all while battling a stomach virus. I’m basically telling you to RUN to your nearest bookstore! I am so unwell at home much this book has consumed my soul. 😆

“A debut fantasy romance filled with hope after heartbreak, secrets, and betrayal, as a dancer-turned-spy must decide how far she will go to secure her freedom.”

Today I feel like there can be such an imbalance of plot and romance, but this book will make both the fantasy & romance girls happy. 👏🏻 The plot and writing were strong. The characters felt so genuine and I LOVED our protagonists and HATED our villains.

I had myself kicking & squealing at some of the banter by our main and side characters. I loved the plot. The kingdom, court drama, the SCHEMING. There were parts near the end, where I sobbed. My jaw was on the floor at the many twists and turns that happened throughout the book. I never for a second guessed where the plot was going to go.

It was a ride and one I’m devastated to be done with. 😭😭😭😭 Please for my sanity, read this and then immediately slide into my DM’s so I can kick, giggle, and mourn with you!

A Dance of Lies out now! Thank you a million times over again Del Rey for the advanced copy ⚔️❤️‍🔥🏹🩰

This book is gripping from the first page. It’s been awhile since I read a book that wasn’t quite so predictable. I’m obsessed with the way this author developed not only this romantasy but its characters.

I finished this a few weeks back and wanted to wait until closer to release to post the review and then totally forgot (ADHD) problems.

This was a complete and total masterpiece for me. I have quite literally no notes, no criticism. It was perfect from start to finish. I gobbled this one up slowly, because I KNEW it was going to be that good, and I didn’t want to leave the world so soon.

I haven’t read a book with this level of mastermind craftery since probably SJM or the early YA days when everyone was writing bangers.

Brittany has brought back the era of amazing storytelling with a unique , fresh fantasy world I still miss all these weeks later.

Characters were easily lovable (and the villains were so unlikeable!!). I wish I could erase my memory and read this book again.

Thank you to Del Ray and NetGalley for sending me an eARC of A Dance of Lies to review.

2.5 stars

A Dance of Lies follows Vasalie, who once was the King's Jewel; a talented dancer and performer. When she is framed for murder, she is thrown in prison for two years, only being released when King Illian has a task for her to accomplish. Two years in prison has affected her body and mind; she now suffers from chronic pain and mental health struggles along with that. When she is sent on her task she must decide whether she wishes to fight for her freedom or keep serving the man who imprisoned her.

I'm so sad about this one, not going to lie. I really wanted to love this, as the plot sounds right up my street. A dancer-turned-spy, court politics and betrayal sounded so good, but unfortunately it just didn't grip me as much as I wanted. The beginning was quite slow, and the language seemed too flowery and overwritten which isn't my preference for writing styles, so I tended to end up losing focus at quite description-heavy parts, which I didn't enjoy. There was also a lot of telling us information, almost info-dumping, and also telling us about certain things that happened between the chapters or between scenes, which irritated me.

Vasalie didn't seem to have much agency of her own as well, she just went along with everything she was asked to do, and just didn't start to properly question him for a while. I understand why, but I just wanted her to break free from her constraints earlier than she did. The disability rep with Vasalie's chronic pain was interesting to read about, however it did seem like it didn't affect her that much when she was dancing, and she never had major consequences for dancing while her body was supposed to be in so much pain.

The romance was okay but not spectacular. The love triangle thing came at me out of nowhere as I'd only heard about one of the MMCs, so it was surprising when she started getting close to another man. It seemed reasonably obvious who she would choose in the end, but having the other man in there threw me for a loop for a little bit. Anton did make me smile a bit with his banter, but I also didn't feel super connected to him by the end. Also Little Minnow as a nickname?? No thank you!

What I did like was the descriptions of dancing; they were so well written and really sucked me into them, unlike the rest of the book. One of the first dancing sequences was really engaging and I wish that level of engagement carried on throughout the book. I also enjoyed the Fates part of the worldbuilding; I love a god-like figure of legend in a story. I also really liked Emilia's character and how much her life impacted Vasalie's; it's really nice to see a stepmother character who isn't villainised!

I'm definitely in the minority here; so many others have loved this book, so definitely give this a go yourself if you're interested! I hope you love it more than I did.

When I look for a book that has rep of chronic pain, I think that this one is an excellent example. We see it in every one of Vasalie's actions - how it shapes her, how it impedes her, how she works to get around it and, ultimately, how she works with it. When you have chronic pain, even simply daily tasks can feel insurmountable, and I appreciate that she experiences those kinds of days early on in the story.

I also loved that we got to watch her grow. First through her feelings of defeat, then to acceptance. Then pushing beyond that, into her anger. Into her desire to not be pushed around again. How her past relationships have shaped how she approaches her new ones, how she has doubts about them and keeps herself at a distance. How, again, she learns and is able to set her reservations aside to break free.

I was able to predict one of the twists early on, but watching it play out was still very satisfactory to me. Additionally, as I had gone into the book expecting it to be a standalone, I was mildly disappointed that we were left on such a cliffhanger. However, I do appreciate how it sets up for a sequel - and I will be anticipating its release.

Happy Book Birthday to A DANCE OF LIES by Brittney Arena!

I have been desperately waiting for A DANCE OF LIES ever since Brittney mentioned her WIP about a disabled dancer way back in 2021! I can’t describe how happy it makes me to see a fantasy centered on a disabled main character thrive and succeed!

Once the favorite dancer of the king, Vasalie was falsely accused of murder and imprisoned. Her king blackmails her into becoming his spy at a royal celebration. As she’s forced into increasingly dangerous deceptions, Vasalie discovers that the monstrous king she serves may be aligned with a bigger monster—one far closer to home. With her world threatened, Vasalie enlists the help of Illian’s brother and greatest adversary, the infamous King of the East…

Thank you to the publishers for my early review copy! A DANCE OF LIES is a lush political fantasy with wonderful chronic illness representation. The world-building is incredibly immersive and the plot twists had me on the edge of my seat!

Vasalie is the main character of my dreams! Raw and traumatized after her imprisonment, she’s wrestling with her body’s new limitations after becoming disabled. It’s so emotional to see her grieve her old life and ultimately find strength and belonging in her new reality.

However, I still feel a bit undecided about the romance. I wasn’t expecting a certain twist and admit I got invested in the wrong dynamic… It went from slowburn to fastburn a bit suddenly for my taste, but I hope the sequel will give me the development I’m looking for in the romance department.

Overall, A DANCE OF LIES is just as delicious and stunning as its cover! I’m so glad this book exists and I can’t wait for the sequel!

P.S. Please be aware of the content warnings, specifically for a past toxic relationship and abuse during the MC’s backstory.

3.75! Really enjoyed this! It felt new to me with the dancing aspect mixed with a disability rep. The beginning was a bit slow for me but eventually I found myself getting into it and really enjoying it.

A Dance of Lies tells the tale of Vasalie Moran, a dancer for the king who we meet at the end of a two-year imprisonment after being wrongfully accused of murder. After such a long time of being chained and immobilized, malnourished, and emotionally drained, Vasalie’s dance abilities are a far cry from what they once were.

This poses a problem when the king calls upon her to infiltrate another court posing as a dancer, promising her freedom if she can secure the information the king desires.

All in all, I loved the concept of this book and was intrigued particularly by Vasalie’s journey of growth and using additional tools to bring her dancing back without full physical recovery. Unfortunately, the execution fell flat as I thought her recovery was a little too “easy” - I’ll note that this have been intentional as the recovery needed wasn’t just physical, but mental as well.

To that end, I felt like we were TOO in Vasalie’s head. The writing style reminded me a lot of The Plated Prisoner series, where we spend a LOT of the first three books knowing the main character’s every single thought so that it’s overly clear how the character is growing and her perception of the world and herself is changing. If you enjoyed that arc and writing style, you may really enjoy A Dance of Lies!

I also wasn’t head-over-heels for the romance subplot. I felt that love interests were introduced with too much flowery writing, almost seeming like they were written with the GOAL of having excerpts used by influencers promoting the book.

Overall, this book didn’t particularly hit for me, but that’s not to say it won’t for other people! I think newer romantasy lovers who appreciate a very character-driven narrative may still find this to be a great read.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for a review!

𝓐𝓡𝓒 𝓡𝓮𝓿𝓲𝓮𝔀 - 𝓐 𝓓𝓪𝓷𝓬𝓮 𝓸𝓯 𝓛𝓲𝓮𝓼 𝓫𝔂 𝓑𝓻𝓲𝓽𝓽𝓷𝓮𝔂 𝓐𝓻𝓮𝓷𝓪

"𝐻𝑒𝒶𝓇𝓉𝓈 𝒶𝓇𝑒 𝒻𝓇𝒶𝑔𝒾𝓁𝑒 𝓉𝒽𝒾𝓃𝑔𝓈, 𝓁𝒾𝓀𝑒 𝑔𝓁𝒶𝓈𝓈. 𝒯𝒽𝑒𝓎 𝒷𝓇𝑒𝒶𝓀 𝒻𝒶𝓇 𝓉𝑜𝑜 𝑒𝒶𝓈𝒾𝓁𝓎 𝒾𝓃 𝓉𝒽𝑒 𝓌𝓇𝑜𝓃𝑔 𝒽𝒶𝓃𝒹𝓈. 𝒪𝒻𝒻𝑒𝓇 𝓉𝒽𝑒𝓂 𝑜𝓃𝓁𝓎 𝓉𝑜 𝓈𝑜𝓂𝑒𝑜𝓃𝑒 𝓌𝒽𝑜 𝒸𝒶𝓃 𝒸𝒶𝓇𝑒 𝒻𝑜𝓇 𝓉𝒽𝑒𝓂, 𝓌𝒽𝑜 𝓂𝒾𝑔𝒽𝓉 𝓅𝑜𝓁𝒾𝓈𝒽 𝓉𝒽𝑒𝓂 𝓊𝓃𝓉𝒾𝓁 𝓉𝒽𝑒𝓎 𝑔𝓁𝑜𝓌"

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Stars.

A debut novel with disability representation in our FMC, a witty, swoon-worthy MMC, political intrigue and plot twists and turns.

This book has incredible pacing, I just could not put the book down. Split into 3 parts, we follow Vasalie’s journey after suffering two brutal years in a dungeon causing life-altering disabilities and chronic pain. Desperate to be free, she bargains with a King and ends up embroiled in a dangerous political game between monarchs.
We see her struggle with decisions she has to make, especially involving those who she has come to care for. Letting her guard down was never what she had planned, but we watch as she grows into herself and goes from strength to strength.

I have to mention that this story now contains one of my FAVOURITE characters ever - Kind Anton. Witty, full of banter and just a beautiful soul, I cannot wait to read more about him in book 2.

Just stop what you are doing immediately and go and read this book - YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT.

Released: 10/06/2025

Thank you Random House, Del Rey, Brittney Arena and NetGalley for providing me with an e-arc of this book in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.

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4.5, rounded up to 5 stars.

Everything about this book was just beautiful – from the cover, to the world, to the dances and art described. Even the FMC’s pain – both physical and mental – were handled artfully. From the very first page, I was right there with Vasalie, going through what she was going through.

I loved the world that was set up, though because the story revolved around the Gathering, we didn’t get to see too much of the outside world. I’m hoping to see much more of it in book 2. I was also left with a few questions regarding the fantastical history of the world and would have liked a better understanding of that, but it didn’t affect my enjoyment of the read.

The author’s writing was well done, weaving a story that kept drawing me deeper and deeper in. I can’t tell you how much I love a book that intrigues me like that from the beginning. A really, really well done debut, and I look forward to the next book!

A big thank you to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for an early copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!

My review is already posted on Goodreads and will be up on Instagram on Thursday, June 12.

You know that feeling when a book grabs you by the collar in chapter one and just does not let go?

A Dance of Lies is the kind of story that lingers in your bones, there are so many layers, twists and turns and add a sprinkle of slow-burn romance. Brittney Arena has created a glittering, lush world, with courts and seaside castles, where every secret feels like it could change everything.

Vasalie, oh my dear Vasalie. She’s not just a survivor, she’s a fighter. Her struggles with chronic pain and the trauma of betrayal are written with such raw honesty that I felt every ache, every moment of doubt and every spark of hope. Watching her refuse to let her pain define her, to power through even when the world tried to break her, was honestly inspiring. You cannot help but root for her. She’s the kind of heroine who reminds you that strength doesn’t mean never falling, it means getting up, again and again, no matter how hard it gets.

And then there’s Anton. Oh, sweet Anton. He’s magnetic, dangerous, and so beautifully complicated. He’s got that morally grey edge, but there’s a tenderness beneath the surface that made me absolutely swoon. The way he sees Vasalie, not just her pain but her power, made their dynamic one of my favorite parts of the book. If you love a love interest who’s both a little bit dangerous and a lot irresistible, Anton will steal your heart.

And THAT ENDING. Brittney, how dare you?! The final twist left me reeling! I am not okay and I need the sequel in my hands right now, please and thank you! I’m still thinking about those last pages, and I desperately needto know what happens next for Vasalie, Anton, and this unforgettable cast.

*Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for sending me an arc in exchange for an honest review.*

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC ebook in exchange for my honest review!
3/5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I really enjoyed this book, but felt link it was missing something. I didn’t quite expect such a heavy emphasis on dancing, but for those that are into it as a hobby I’m sure will enjoy it

4.25⭐ rounded down to 4. To be totally honest, I didn’t post right away because the publisher requested that reviews be published on or after the release date, and now I realize I remember almost nothing from this book. Whoopsie. Does that mean I disliked it? No. Did I looooove it? Also no. I still think it’s a solid debut novel, and I’ll likely read the sequel.

As someone who has to deal with a chronic illness on a daily basis, I could really relate to Vasalie’s character. Yes, her condition was a little inconsistent, but that is often the case with chronic pain and illness. Other than that, I didn’t care much for her character (bad decisions galore!) and how she always needed to be rescued by a man. I enjoyed the love triangle / multiple love interest plotline and was intrigued by Anton from the start. I mean, sexy dance partner vs. rogue prince? I’m here for that. I think a little bit of spice would have fit right in --- there’s so much yearning and sexual tension that not adding spice made the slow burn and romance a little underwhelming, in my opinion.

Anyways, if you like low-spice fantasy romance series, morally grey MCs, disability or chronic illness rep, dancing and costume descriptions, spying and court intrigue, slow burn romance with multiple love interests, as well as evocative and whimsical writing styles, you’ll probably enjoy this one.

❤️ Atmosphere and vibes
❤️ Chronic illness rep
❤️ Writing style
❤️ The tension and yearning
❤️ Daddy Anton <3
❤️ Plot twists and *that* ending!
❌ Flat villains with unclear motives
❌ Cheesy pet name
❌ Some awkward dialogues
❌ Lack of spice
❌ Goddess plotline

Tropes to expect: slow burn romance, “Not like the other girls,” prophecies, rogue prince, cliffhanger ending, meddling gods, betrayal and heartache, dance partner turned lover.

Trigger warnings: blood and gore, murder, violence, death and grief, abuse (physical, emotional, sexual, domestic, etc.), torture, confinement, stalking, toxic relationship, injury and injury detail, chronic illness, panic attacks, slavery, etc.

I have been looking forward to Arena’s debut book for some time. Bringing much-needed disability representation into a romantasy novel was quite inspiring, and for me that is exactly what drew me in to this story. Yet there is a lot more to love about her book. The world-building, exciting twists and originality in her writing was just unbelievably impressive...

“My protector is gone, revealed to be a monster. But I remind myself that I am not a damsel. I’m no princess bound within a tower.

I am a shadow.”

The story follows Vasalie, a dancer wrongfully imprisoned for murder. After years in a dungeon she is called to the King for a special task, one that he guarantees her freedom if she completes. She is essentially thrown into a spy mission full of twists and turns, love-interests and secrets. The story moves a little slow at first but really picks up speed in the second half. I won’t reveal much but the romance, dance scenes, espionage, and immersive writing made this just an all around enchanting read.

I really wasn’t sure how it would end but was excited to see this will have a sequel! There seems to be a lot she can do with the next book so I’m looking reward to reading it as well! I also want to share how beautiful the cover is, it fits the book so well and looks stunning in color.

If you love romantasy, enchanting writing, kings and courts, and disability rep— this one’s for you!