The Encantos Daughter, Melissa de la Cruz
The Encantos Daughter, Melissa de la Cruz
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The Encanto's Daughter

Author: Melissa de la Cruz

Narrator: Leiana Bertrand

Unabridged: 8 hr 49 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/05/2024


Synopsis

A young woman claims the throne of a realm inspired by Filipino mythology in this YA romantic fantasy, the first in an enchanting new duet by #1 New York Times bestselling author Melissa de la Cruz.

MJ Rodriguez has spent her life hiding in the human world, keeping a heavy secret: She’s half-encanto. As the only child of King Vivencio of the Sirena Court, she’s also next in line for the throne. And now, upon her estranged father’s sudden death, MJ must claim her place as rightful heir.

In wondrous Biringan, the road to the throne is paved with thorns. Without a reigning monarch, the realm has spiraled into disarray. MJ has to win over a backstabbing council that objects to a half-human ruler. And when it looks like her father’s passing wasn’t natural but possibly inflicted by a curse, she must hunt down the sorceress behind this merciless magic.

In a bind, MJ forges an unlikely alliance with the striking Sir Lucas of the feared Sigbin Court, and soon, she loses her heart to the mysterious knight. But with peril looming over Biringan, the princess must decide if she can both open herself to love and carry the weight of the crown.

About The Author

Melissa de la Cruz is the #1 New York Times, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, and Publishers Weekly internationally bestselling author of many critically acclaimed books for readers of all ages, including the Blue Bloods series, the Queen's Secret duet, Disney's Descendants novels, and the Summer on East End series. Her books have sold over eight million copies, and the Witches of East End series became an hour-long television drama on the Lifetime network. Visit her at melissa-delacruz.com


Reviews

Goodreads review by Mallory on February 27, 2024

I am not sure I have ever read a Filipino centered fantasy story and I am glad this book exists.. I do think it read a little younger than I wanted it to given the main character was 17. I also didn’t find the mystery to be as complex as I would have liked. But the story was intriguing and the world......more

Goodreads review by Jess (oracle_of_madness) on February 21, 2024

MJ Rodriguez has always hidden in the human world. However, she is half Encanto and next in line for the throne. When her father suddenly dies, it is her time to claim her place on this throne. This is a ya romantic fantasy that is inspired by Filipino mythology. I loved how it felt like a bit of a......more

Goodreads review by Jessica on December 30, 2023

I received an ARC of this book for free from the publisher for promotional purposes. I was so excited to read this because it is based on Filipino mythology. I’m Filipino and this is the first book I’ve seen that draws from Filipino mythology. It did not disappoint. The incorporation of Filipino myt......more

Goodreads review by Jess (oracle_of_madness) on February 21, 2024

MJ Rodriguez has always hidden in the human world. However, she is half Encanto and next in line for the throne. When her father suddenly dies, it is her time to claim her place on this throne. This is a ya romantic fantasy that is inspired by Filipino mythology. I loved how it felt like a bit of a......more

Goodreads review by Haley on December 17, 2023

This book had a lot of potentially and just fell so short of the mark. Given that MJ is 17 going on 18, I feel like this should have been a middle to upper Ya book. It read closer to middle grade or at best lower ya. The plot was fairly flat and easygoing. Often times things just seemed to convenient......more


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Praise for The Encanto's Daughter

"Family betrayal, court politics, magic, mythology, and romance blend into an irresistible tale that will sweep readers off their feet." —Booklist

"This entertaining tale by de la Cruz...teems with adventure, romance, and magic and prominently features Filipino culture." —Publishers Weekly

"A promising, culturally rich, Filipino-infused fantasy series opener." —Kirkus Reviews

Ella Enchanted meets Vampire Academy...de la Cruz’s ability to deliver a diasporic reckoning story enveloped in a princess’ ascension story is in a class by itself.” —Asia Pacific Arts

A YA romantasy brimming with Philippine mythology and political drama, adding Melissa de la Cruz’s The Encanto’s Daughter to your TBR is a no-brainer!” —The Honey Pop

"Fans of The Princess Diaries and The Inheritance Games will find enjoyable moments in The Encanto’s Daughter. Written as the first of a duo, I need the next book for closure!" —Chicago Book Review