The Encanto’s Daughter

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 worldkeeping a heavy secret: SheΓÇÖs half-encanto. As the only child of King Vivencio of the Sirena CourtsheΓÇÖs also next in line for the throne. And nowupon her estranged fatherΓÇÖs sudden deathMJ must claim her place as rightful heir. In wondrous Biringanthe road to the throne is paved with thorns. Without a reigning monarchthe 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 fatherΓÇÖs passing wasnΓÇÖt natural but possibly inflicted by a curseshe must hunt down the sorceress behind this merciless magic. In a bindMJ forges an unlikely alliance with the striking Sir Lucas of the feared Sigbin Courtand soonshe loses her heart to the mysterious knight. But with peril looming over Biringanthe princess must decide if she can both open herself to love and carry the weight of the crown.