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A Dance of Lies

by Brittney Arena (Goodreads Author)

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Talia said: " Thank you NetGalley and DelRey for providing me with an e-arc of A Dance of Lies in exchange for an honest review.

“I am a wildfire, and I intend to burn.”

If I didn’t have adult responsibilities, I could’ve finished this book in one sitting. I abs Thank you NetGalley and DelRey for providing me with an e-arc of A Dance of Lies in exchange for an honest review.

“I am a wildfire, and I intend to burn.”

If I didn’t have adult responsibilities, I could’ve finished this book in one sitting. I absolutely devoured this and didn’t want to put it down for a second. From the very beginning, I was entranced. I was on the edge of my seat the entire time and held my breath through so many plot twists I didn’t see coming. The amount of times I had to put this book down and wipe away tears…these characters truly burrowed their way into my heart.

This book is beautifully written. The world building in this is absolutely stunning and so unique, I kept thinking to myself I’ve never read anything quite like this. I could picture each scene so vividly in my mind, could feel the pure emotion pouring through the each page.

I immediately fell in love with our FMC, Vasalie—a dancer who was unjustly imprisoned and now endures chronic pain as a result. Yet, she refuses to let this stop her, finding ways to adapt to her changed body. She is resilient, strong, and powerful in her own right. As someone who deals with chronic illness, I felt I could relate so closely to Vasalie.

I felt the romance was second to the plot - the deception, court scheming and betrayal took a front seat, with romance woven intricately and effortlessly in. The slow burn was masterfully crafted, making the wait completely worthwhile. The romance felt so genuine, it was like a breath of fresh air. The banter between the characters had me kicking my feet and smiling so much my cheeks hurt. Also, some of those dance scenes?! I didn’t know I needed that in a romantasy novel until now.

The ending had me screaming, crying, gasping and crying again. I could go on and on about how much I loved this but all I will say is please do yourself a favour, and pre-order this. You won't regret it.

I would also like to mention that the cover is STUNNING and I cannot wait to get my hands on a hardback copy. ...more "

Feb 09, 2025 12:46AM · see review