A Dance of Lies

'Romantic, heartrending, and riveting'

Brittney Arena

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Bloomsbury
03 June 2025

Romance; Fantasy

2025's most-anticipated new debut romantic fantasy is the epic, unmissable story of hope after heartbreak, secrets, betrayal, dancing - and the touch of a goddess of death.

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.

Vasalie Moran was once a dancer in King Illian’s court – until he framed her for murder. Barely surviving her two years in the dungeons, she’s suddenly called to face her King. He offers her a deal: become his spy at the month-long royal Gathering and he’ll grant her freedom.

As Illian’s orders grow bloody and dangerous, forcing her to harm and betray those around her, Vasalie discovers the monster 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 King of the East.

As the rivalry between brothers escalates with Vasalie caught in the middle, the truth of her past comes to light. If she wants to survive, she must decide who to trust, who to fight for, and how much of her soul she’s willing to damn in the process

Praise for A Dance of Lies

'A breathtaking debut! Dance of Lies is beautifully written and filled with intrigue, with an incredible protagonist who is both vulnerable and resilient. Romantic, heartrending, and riveting - prepare to be swept away by this captivating fantasy' - Sue Lynn Tan, Sunday Times bestselling author of Daughter of the Moon Goddess.

By: Brittney Arena
Imprint: Bloomsbury
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 154mm, Spine: 36mm
Weight: 551g
ISBN: 9781526681393
ISBN 10: 1526681390
Pages: 448
Publication Date: 03 June 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

With a background in design, art direction, and marketing, it wasn’t until Brittney Arena’s health took a nosedive that she developed a fierce love for reading and writing. This became not only a method of coping, but a way to travel and experience new worlds from home. In addition to telling stories, she mentors for Author Mentor Match, and runs an Instagram with over 18,000 followers (@reverieandink) where she discusses all things reading, craft, and illness/disability.

Reviews for A Dance of Lies: 'Romantic, heartrending, and riveting'

Arena's A Dance of Lies is a mesmerizing debut of intricate plotlines, sizzling romance, and treacherous alliances, deftly choreographed with rich, evocative language into a tale as hauntingly exquisite as one of Vasalie's dances. A breathtaking new favorite! -- Lyra Selene, #1 Sunday Times Bestselling author of A Feather So Black