Abigail Falanga

A Time of Mourning and Dancing Abigail Falanga

Once, Toph knew his place in the world. As a respected captain in a victorious army, he had triumph and promotion to look forward to. But crippling injury stole his future and war stole his friend. Belonging nowhere and with nothing left to lose, Toph accepts a challenge that could end his life: discover a secret the princesses will do anything to hide. Vicia is a princess, but powerless and in mourning. Her beloved brothers were killed in a war she's beginning to question. Ever since, she and her eleven sisters have become mere treasure for her stepfather the king to use to barter. A chance meeting with a frightened faery gave a wild hope that they may recover what they've lost. But it will cost a dance-and a dangerous secret. Soldier and princess must learn to rely on each other if they are to survive curses, slighted fae, and an enchanted lost land. Something dark and powerful lurks in the mists beyond the dance floor, conducting the steps... and time is running out. A dark fantasy retelling of "The Twelve Dancing Princesses."