I had pretty low expectations going into this, as I do with most romantasy books nowadays, so I was not expecting to love this as much as I did! there is a perfect blend here of an engaging plot, interesting characters and a wide range of emotions, from love and romance to hate and obsession.

what I appreciated most about the plot was the way it flowed so seamlessly - the pacing is steady throughout the whole book and the stakes are high (and believable!). I love books where I can lose myself in, where the story feels real and the world is painted so clearly in my head, and "A Dance of Lies" is definitely one of them.

among the themes depicted in this story, obsession was the one I was most mesmerised by. while being a delicate topic, it's handled beautifully by the author and it made the book shine. we get to see the consequences of obsession, as well as how perfectly Vasalie uses that to her own advantage.

speaking of Vasalie, I think she might be one of my favourite FMCs, because she doesn't rely on physical strength to survive in the cut-throat world of the story. she has to rely on her wit, her intelligence, and that is just as important, perhaps even more so, than brute force. I admired her resilience and determination to survive, but also to do the right thing.

as for Anton, he was perfect and his character arc was beautiful and heartbreaking at the same time, which is why I need the next book right now :)

thank you NetGalley and the publisher for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Such an exciting new story which was a thrill to read. I really appreciated the complex representation of health and disability. It is so important to have these perspectives in literature and I feel like I have also been learning as well as enjoying the book.
I liked that the direction of the plot and the twists were unpredictable. I was constantly guessing the secrets and mysteries, often to be proven wrong.
A quick paced plot with an addictive writing style.

A Dance of Lies by Brittney Arena is such a good book. I totally recommend everyone to read this book as fast as they can because it's really good and the characters are fantastic.