  | Encanto's curse (Encanto's Daughter) Author: De la Cruz, Melissa | |
| Price: $24.48 | ||
Summary:
After the mysterious death of her father, MJ Rodriguez, a half-encanto princess, navigates political intrigue, a possible curse on her realm's throne, and a mysterious knight, Sir Lucas, as she decides whether to open her heart to love amidst the turmoil of Biringan.
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (01/01/25)
School Library Journal (05/01/25)
Full Text Reviews:
School Library Journal - 05/01/2025 Gr 7 Up—After claiming the throne of the kingdom of Biringan, MJ is still learning how to be queen. Her efforts to play politics and mend her broken heart as her ex Lucas prepares to marry his childhood friend—and MJ's nemesis—are complicated by the appearance of a vampire-like force attacking the countryside. MJ tries to get to the bottom of a curse that grows stronger with the approaching full moon while sorting out her feelings for Lucas and her growing attraction to Prince Qian, a love triangle that never feels fully developed. As MJ and her friends get closer to answers, she has to decide how to reconcile what she knows to be right with what she must do to protect her country. VERDICT A strong conclusion to a fantasy duology inspired by Filipino folklore that brings much needed representation to the genre. - Copyright 2025 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
