Copyright Date:
2024
Edition Date:
2024
Release Date:
06/11/24
Pages:
306 pages
ISBN:
0-86154-507-9
ISBN 13:
978-0-86154-507-0
Dewey:
Fic
Dimensions:
25 cm
Language:
English
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews
In a magical world of dunes and sea, Aasira is determined to prove her loyalty to queen and country.Once united as the country of Larijaah, Amaar and Mezeer are now two kingdoms in conflict. The dancers of the dawn, girl assassins with rare magical abilities, combat Mezeeri operatives who are spreading lies about Amaar's queen's misuse of water magic at the expense of Mezeer's drought- and famine-stricken commonfolk. Aasira, recognized for her potent fire magic, serves as the executioner among the dancers-in-training, but she's despised and under constant suspicion-her mother was a turncoat general who's now mistrusted by Queen Sana. But when a surprising incident leads to Aasira's competing for a coveted position in the Queen's Guard, these shifting dynamics reveal long-held secrets and schemes that jeopardize the kingdom's stability and lead Aasira to question everything she's ever believed. This duology opener blending magical dance and warfare is set in a South Asianâinspired world that contains Islamic elements and naming conventions. The story's strengths include an engaging premise, complex and varied plot twists, and intricate attention to cultural and dance elements, but the uneven narrative pacing, occasional repetition, and ever-increasing array of characters (who can be difficult to track) result in a climax that lacks some cohesion and emotional buy-in. Nevertheless, readers will look forward to more developments in the follow-up.An intriguingly choreographed debut. (author's note) (Fantasy. 12-18)
Dancer. Warrior. Executioner.
An epic story about truth, loyalty and betrayal.
Deep in the desert a storm is brewing. The first in a slow burning YA 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…
Readers are spellbound by Dancers of the Dawn:
‘Hands down, one of the best books I'll read this year’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘a suspenseful, plot twisty and powerfully emotional read that epic fantasy lovers definitely don’t want to miss.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Absolutely stellar… I love the sisterhood, the mystery, the characters, the magic.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘an excellent fantasy featuring an original magical system, well developed characters, and a fascinating plot.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘absolutely gorgeous, so evocative that I could practically hear the music and see the dancers, even in their deadliest moments.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘This world is rich, vibrant, and colorful, the prose will transport you to a land full of spices and secrets.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘First of all, dance magic? Such a unique magic system and it was done beautifully! The world was perfectly described, with the spices and the flowers and all the colours. I just adored it!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A beautifully evoked and action-packed YA adventure, with awe inspiring description of both landscape, magic and dance.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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