Madeline Dyer

Discover the infinite realms of asexual love across sci-fi, fantasy, and contemporary storiesFrom a wheelchair user racing to save her kidnapped girlfriend and a little mermaid who loves her sisters more than suitors, to a slayer whose virgin blood keeps attracting monsters, the stories of this anthology are anything but conventional. Whether adventuring through space, outsmarting a vengeful water spirit, or surviving haunted cemeteries, no two aces are the same in these 14 unique works that highlight asexual romance, aromantic love, and identities across the asexual spectrum.

Welcome to Roseheart Ballet Academy, where the best dancers have the biggest secrets… Taryn Foster has her eyes set on becoming the first aro-ace ballerina in the academy’s company of professional dancers, and all she needs to do is graduate. But she’s haunted by the ghost of her dead sister—and now she’s living for the two of them. Teddy Walker has a serious illness. But he’s determined to hide how ill he is and continue dancing—even if it kills him. Jaidev Ngo was arrested the last time he danced. Now, he’s having a new start at Roseheart Academy, but someone here knows about his past—and that person wants revenge. The Rhythm of My Soul is book one in Elin Dyer’s new YA ballet series, where even the darkest secrets will be discovered. Please note this book contains eating disorder representation which some readers may find triggering. Look out for the sequel, Swans in the Dark, in Summer 2022!

The electrifying third book in the Roseheart ballet series. Victoria Simmonds is fed up of newer dancers walking right over her. There’s one final thing she’s willing to do to make sure new ballet prodigy Taryn Foster never dances again—and Victoria will do it no matter what, even if it ends her own career. Scottie Harrison is close to graduating into the company, but she has a drug problem—and she refuses to admit it. She knows once one secret comes out, the rest have a habit of following, so no one can know what she did last summer, else her career in ballet will be over. And so will her freedom. Arrow Carter is a new dancer at Roseheart Academy—but he's there under false pretences. Three years ago, his sister walked out of Roseheart's doors and was never seen again. And Arrow is determined to find out why.

Roseheart Ballet Academy is back, and this semester, the secrets are darker than ever. Taryn Foster may have achieved her dream and become the first aro-ace professional ballet dancer in the Roseheart Company—but she made plenty of enemies in getting there. And now they want revenge. Ivelisse Narvaez is still in recovery for anorexia and dealing with last year's trauma, but she's just stumbled across a dark secret: she's been protecting a murderer for years. Jaidev Ngo is doing well. The new head ballet master at Roseheart has promoted him within the company’s ranks and he’s never been so happy. But then his biggest fears come true: his brother is presumed dead, and it’s Jaidev’s fault. Swans in the Dark is the highly anticipated sequel to The Rhythm of My Soul.