The Encanto's Curse (The Encanto's Daughter, 2)

The Encanto's Curse is a spellbinding YA romantasy novel inspired by Filipino folklore and serves as the gripping sequel to The Encanto's Daughter by #1 New York Times bestselling author Melissa de la Cruz.

A curse has befallen Biringan, threatening its very existence. A vampire-like creature known as a manananggal is prowling the night skies, terrorising the kingdom. Now, MJ Robertson-Rodriguez, the newly crowned queen, must restore peace. Her predicament intensifies when she wakes up in bloodstained, tattered clothes and realises that the monster resides within her.

To prevent further destruction, MJ flees to Mount Makiling with a select group from her court, all while keeping her curse a secret. Accompanying her is Lucas, the talented knight who broke her heart, and Prince Qian, the captivating monster hunter from the Jade Empire on a diplomatic mission.

In the mountains, MJ is drawn to Qian's valiant nature, prompting her to wonder if he could heal her broken heart, which still yearns for Lucas. However, the growing bloodthirst from the manananggal forces her to set aside romance and focus on breaking the curse before it consumes her entirely.

When a neighbouring kingdom threatens war on Biringan, MJ faces the ultimate challenge. Can the young queen regain control over her darker urges before losing her grip on the crown?