 | Encanto's Daughter (Encanto's Daughter) Author: De la Cruz, Melissa | |
| Price: $10.65 | ||
Summary:
Seventeen-year-old MJ Robertson-Rodriguez leaves the human world for Biringan to rule the land of the mythical Encantos following the death of her estranged father, King Vivencio.
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (01/15/24)
Booklist (02/01/24)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 02/01/2024 Launching a new series inspired by Filipino mythology, de la Cruz dabbles once more in magic and fantasy. MJ Rodriguez is half encanto and half human, the only child of the powerful King Vivencio of the Sirena Court of Biringan. When her father dies, MJ begrudgingly leaves the human world to assume the throne in Biringan, now in turmoil. There she is met with opposition due to her mixed lineage and suspects her father may have been murdered. The high-pressure political intrigue is counterbalanced by a well-written romance between MJ and a charming knight, Sir Lucas, who fall for each other during their quest to uncover who put a deadly curse on MJ’s father. Readers will connect with MJ’s struggle to overcome barriers created by those who do not want her to succeed as ruler, who shun her rather than celebrate her differences. Family betrayal, court politics, magic, mythology, and romance blend into an irresistible tale that will sweep readers off their feet, happy in the knowledge that a sequel is already in the works. - Copyright 2024 Booklist.
