Dancers of the Dawn
(2024)(The first book in the Dancers of the Dawn series)
A novel by Zulekhá A Afzal
Deep in the desert a storm is brewing. The first in a slow burning YA 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
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
'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
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
Praise for this book
"An enchanting tale of magic, sisterhood, and finding your place in the world... A truly gripping read from start to finish." - Ann Sei Lin
"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
"Never has dance appeared so utterly beguiling - or deadly. A captivating read." - London Shah
"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
"Never has dance appeared so utterly beguiling - or deadly. A captivating read." - London Shah
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