In a world where loyalty is fragile and every smile may hide a dagger, A Dance of Lies is a breathtaking debut that weaves romance, betrayal, and dark secrets into a tale as mesmerizing as a whispered dance in the shadows.

Vasalie Moran was once a celebrated dancer in the royal court of King Illian, moving with grace and purpose beneath the watchful eyes of the kingdom. But her life shatters when the king brands her a murderer, casting her into the cold depths of the dungeon for two long years. Surviving that torment, Vasalie emerges no longer a prisoner, but a shadow—silent, sharp, and ready to claim her freedom at a steep price.

Illian’s offer is cruel and cunning: serve as his spy during the dangerous and intricate month-long royal Gathering, or remain chained to the past forever. Forced into a deadly game of deception, Vasalie must navigate a court thick with secrets and hidden motives, where every alliance could be a trap, and every heartbeat could be the last.

As her orders grow darker and the blood on her hands stains deeper, Vasalie uncovers a truth more terrifying than the king’s treachery—a looming threat, rooted not just in the palace walls, but in the very blood that runs through her veins. To survive, she turns to the one man her king fears most: Illian’s brother, the fierce and enigmatic King of the East.

Caught in the escalating war between two brothers and the fragile threads of her own past, Vasalie faces impossible choices. Who can she trust when lies are currency? How much of herself is she willing to sacrifice? And in a dance where every step could lead to ruin, can she find hope amid heartbreak—and perhaps, love?

A Dance of Lies is a spellbinding journey through a kingdom of shadows and light, where resilience is forged in pain, and the fight for freedom is as graceful—and as deadly—as the dance itself. Brittney Arena’s debut is a richly layered story that will captivate readers who crave a heroine both fierce and vulnerable, and a fantasy world pulsing with intrigue and emotion.

Prepare to be swept away by a tale that will linger long after the last page is turned.