*thank you to netgalley and the publisher for an early copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*

Absolutely phenomenal! I devoured The Enemy’s Daughter in one sitting—it's that gripping. An intense, emotionally charged story with rich characters and twists that keep you hooked from start to finish. The tension, the romance, the drama—everything was perfectly executed. Easily my top read of the year so far. If you love a book that pulls you in and doesn’t let go, this is it!All the stars!!!

Guys. This was phenomenal. The will-they-won't-they... The cat-and-mouse games of who can outsmart the other.... The tension, gods, the tension. The narrative was dripping and saturated with it. Perfect, amazing, no notes. Had to pause several times to squeal. 10/10

The Enemy’s Daughter is a fast-paced romantic fantasy with complex characters. I was captivated by this story and it was so difficult to put this book down!

I only knew the basics of the tale of Tristan and Isolde going into this book, so I cannot compare the two of them. However, I loved Tristan and Isadora. I will say that I do not consider them to be enemies-to-lovers, but rather forbidden lovers. They held some distrust for one another, but they never actively tried to harm or kill one another. This did not ruin my enjoyment at all though! I loved the dystopian setting and how the clans and Kingsland saw survival and the way of life differently.

Overall, this was a beautiful and intriguing story. Thank you NetGalley and Quill Tree Books for the arc! All thoughts and opinions are my own.

4.5, rounded up. I would read so much more in this world. Post-nuclear fallout, but there must be so many settlements outside of this one tiny region.

The story was interesting and the romance cute. The romance was just a bit easier than I’d prefer, but mind tangling magic can do that.

Thank you to HarperCollins Quill Tree Books and NetGalley for gifting me an ARC of this book!

This was such a fun read. I actually didn’t know about the Tristan and Isolde story, but I enjoyed this book’s reimagining. I loved the relationship between Tristan and Isadora—they love each other deeply, though it wasn’t an enemies-to-lovers dynamic but more of an insta-love. I also enjoyed how the author wove magic, a dystopian setting, and other elements together. It was a fun and lovely read!

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to review this debut book!

Five stars!! If you like your romantasy served with equal portions of dystopia, feminism, and complex characters you can't help but root for from the first chapter, add this book to your TBR immediately. I was immediately hooked by this fast-paced, enemies-to-lovers reimagining of Tristan and Isolde that will appeal to fans of Rebecca Yarros and Rebecca Ross. Poett's debut adds a refreshing and exciting new voice to the genre and is not to be missed! In addition to the scorching-hot romantasy, Poett delivers a story with timely themes, including the importance of access to books, especially for young people; the dangers of misinformation and indoctrination; how we can combat these things with empathy; and how anyone can make a change, even if it is something small, that can make a difference in the world. This is a must-read book in our current times, and I'll be thinking about the story, as well as the characters, for a long time after reading the last page.

Honestly I am not too familiar with Tristan and Isolde, so I can't offer any comparisons there. What I can say is this was a very well planned story with enough history to make it interesting (post-apocalyptic) but not overbearing.

The magical inclusion was interesting and helped move the story along. The characters, main and secondary, were different and realistic. I really liked the relationship and development between the two MCs.

I truly enjoyed this book. The action lasts right up until the end and kept me on the edge of my seat for a while.

Thank you Harper Collins Quill Tree books for the Arc!

This is a story of a dystopian world where war rages between a clan and a city. An unlikely romance starts between Tristan and Isadora when her life if on the line. The sacrifice Tristan makes in order to save her life goes beyond measure. This story really pulled at my heart strings. I watched as young love blossomed into a beautiful bond between magic. This magic system is unlike any others so far, and I wish I could read this story again for the first time. Melissa’s writing has such a way of drawing you in immediately, and paints such vivid scenes.

Thank you to HarperCollins Quill Tree Books and NetGalley for the advanced reader copy!

𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘌𝘯𝘦𝘮𝘺'𝘴 𝘋𝘢𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘦𝘳 is a dystopian Tristan and Isolde reimagining written for avid readers of YA fantasy. It's full of tension and yearning, featuring an intimate and romantic magic system, and I absolutely ate it up.

Set 30 years after the destruction of the Republic, an eighteen-year-old healer, Isadora, runs toward danger to protect her fellow clansmen as they fight against the Kingsland, a settlement she believes to be vicious. She encounters Tristan, and while hoping to solve her problems by delivering him to her father as a prisoner, she is shot by a poisoned arrow.

Tristan saves her life using his magic, and Isadora's world view is challenged as she heals in Kingsland, bound to Tristan and under the care of his people. Her goal is to escape, stealing knowledge and delivering hope for her clan upon her return. However, as her feelings develop for Tristan and she adjusts to her newfound freedoms, the clear path forward begins to blur.

I've been eager for more dystopian stories to emerge amongst the many currently popular romantasy titles, and this book satisfied my expectations! I enjoyed the characters, and I was invested in the story. Over time, I don't expect it to stand out in my mind as overly unique or groundbreaking, but it's entertaining and fun!