The Encanto’s Daughter Series

In the fierce sequel to The Encanto’s Daughter, inspired by Filipino folklore, vampire queen MJ must get control over her curse before it causes a war.

“The lush backdrop, infused with Philippine folklore, sets this fantasy series with a racially diverse cast apart.”—Kirkus Reviews

“Brings much needed representation to the genre.”—School Library Journal

Stalking the night, sinking sharp teeth into its prey, a creature with vampiric bloodthirst terrorizes the kingdom. Manananggal, they call it. And as the newly crowned queen, MJ Robertson-Rodriguez must end the carnage. Except, when MJ wakes up in tattered clothes stained with blood, she quickly realizes the monster lives within her.

Puzzling over how to prevent more destruction, MJ flees to Mount Makiling with select members of her court, all while keeping her curse secret. By her side is Lucas, the talented knight who broke her heart by giving his own to another. And there’s Prince Qian, the devilishly handsome monster hunter from Jade Mountain who’s visiting on a diplomatic mission.

In the mountains, Prince Qian charms MJ. But she can’t deny her heart still beats for her beautiful knight. And as the manananggal tightens its grip on MJ, tainting her every thought with rage, a neighboring kingdom threatens to wage war on Biringan. Now the young queen must regain control of herself if she’s to keep control of the crown.

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Blue Bloods series comes a romantic fantasy duet where a half-human princess must balance the fight for her throne with making dangerous alliances among enemy courts.

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

“Fans of The Princess Diaries and The Inheritance Games will find enjoyable moments in The Encanto’s Daughter.”—The Chicago Book Review

MJ Robertson-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.