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A review by tessa_talks_books
The Encanto's Daughter by Melissa de la Cruz
4.0
The Encanto's Daughter is so vibrant and imaginative. I was instantly drawn into the story.
I was captivated by the Filipino lore of Encantos, dark witches, and other magical beings and the intriguing similarities and differences to the stories I'm familiar with. The shared threads of stories across cultures always pique my interest, sparking thoughts about the universal foundations of these tales. For instance, this story features a distinct, fae-like realm within our world that you can access through a portal. Despite the characters being called by different names than I am used to, many can be easily related to those found in European lore, fostering a sense of cross-cultural connection.
However, the strikingly unique details offer a new and wondrous world to explore. The world-building is engaging and meticulously crafted. It drew me into its mysteries and the thrills that come with the political intrigue and old promises made.
While the narrative leaned toward the younger side of YA, despite the characters' near-adult age, I yearned for a more intense experience. Yet, the story's compelling nature left me eager to uncover what happens next, eagerly anticipating the release of book two in this series.
I was captivated by the Filipino lore of Encantos, dark witches, and other magical beings and the intriguing similarities and differences to the stories I'm familiar with. The shared threads of stories across cultures always pique my interest, sparking thoughts about the universal foundations of these tales. For instance, this story features a distinct, fae-like realm within our world that you can access through a portal. Despite the characters being called by different names than I am used to, many can be easily related to those found in European lore, fostering a sense of cross-cultural connection.
However, the strikingly unique details offer a new and wondrous world to explore. The world-building is engaging and meticulously crafted. It drew me into its mysteries and the thrills that come with the political intrigue and old promises made.
While the narrative leaned toward the younger side of YA, despite the characters' near-adult age, I yearned for a more intense experience. Yet, the story's compelling nature left me eager to uncover what happens next, eagerly anticipating the release of book two in this series.