Dancer. Warrior. Executioner.
An epic story about truth, loyalty and betrayal.
Dancer… you should call me by my true name. I’m an executioner.Â
Aasira can remember little of her life before the Temple, a school for dancers deep in the desert. Selected for her ability to harness magic through dance, she is one of the Temple’s elite students. Not only a dancer but the queen's most powerful weapon: forced to use her powers to execute enemies of the crown. But when memories of the past begin to flood back, Aasira questions who she was before she came to the temple and whether she was truly born to kill.
'From its first page, Dancers of the Dawn swept me away. Full of lush worldbuilding, strong sisterhood, and the perfect kiss of magic, Afzal has created a dazzling fantasy that is not to be missed!'
Erin A. Craig, author of The Thirteenth Child
‘Completely addictive. An absolute must read.’ Rosie Talbot, author of Sixteen Souls
‘A sweeping adventure of secrets, betrayals and alternate histories.’ Kendare Blake, author of Champion of Fate
'Never has dance appeared so utterly beguiling – or deadly. A captivating read.' London Shah, award-winning author of the Light the Abyss series
'An enchanting tale of magic, sisterhood, and finding your place in the world... A truly gripping read from start to finish.' Ann Sei Lin, author of Rebel Skies
‘Dance magic? Say no more, I’m sold. The friendship in this story is also so powerful. The ups and down of trust and betrayal…really packed a punch.’ S.A. MacLean, author of The Phoenix Keeper
'Spellbinding...introduces readers to an epic high fantasy world of magic, dance, assassins and deadly secrets.' Culturefly Books to Look Forward to Reading in 2024 pick by Natalie Xenos
'An ephemeral and atmospheric tale… Introspective and emotional; an excellent pick for the younger end of the YA spectrum looking for excellent world building.' Booklist
'With an original magic system, some unique world-building, and a hint of romance, this is a must for fantasy fans.' PaperBound
'A standout page-turner...new legion of fans will eagerly await the next books to come...' SetTheTape
'An engaging premise...complex and varied plot twists, and intricate attention to cultural and dance elements... An intriguingly choreographed debut.' Kirkus
Zulekhá Afzal grew up in Cornwall. She now lives in Bath where she studied English Literature with Creative Writing and went on to complete the MA in Writing for Young People at Bath Spa University. When she isn’t writing fantasy fiction, you can find Zulekhá dancing.
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