A Dance of Lies by Brittney Arena (Hardback)

2025’s most anticipated new debut in romantic fantasy — an epic, unmissable story of hope after heartbreak, secrets, betrayal, dancing, and the touch of a goddess of death. The first book in Brittney Arena’s The Edge of Glass series.

Vasalie Moran was once a dancer in King Illian’s court — until he framed her for murder. Having barely survived two years in his dungeons, she’s suddenly summoned to face the king once more, and he offers her a deal: become his spy at the month-long royal Gathering, and he’ll grant her freedom.

But as Illian’s orders grow increasingly bloody and dangerous, forcing her to harm and betray those around her, Vasalie begins to suspect the monster she serves may be aligned with something far worse — and far closer to home. With her world under threat, she turns to Illian’s brother and greatest adversary, the King of the East. As the rivalry between the two brothers escalates and Vasalie finds herself caught squarely in the middle, the truth of her own past starts to surface. To survive, she must decide who to trust, who to fight for, and just how much of her soul she’s willing to damn in the process.

A slow-burn romantic fantasy rich with court politics, yearning and sharp-edged tension. For mature readers; please check any content warnings before reading.

Perfect for readers who love slow-burn romantasy, a love triangle, court intrigue and banter — and a dancer-turned-spy heroine with everything to lose.