I don't know how to feel about this book, though I obviously enjoyed it (4 stars).

It is the first time I read anything with Filipino mythology and culture, it was very interesting!
It starts with such a hook - being kidnapped at school, within the first chapter.

Some of the plot was very anxiety inducing for me, but probably not for what most would expect.
MJ has a month to figure out literally everything before her coronation. She knows nobody and nothing. And the first 2 weeks, it's a never ending rushing after time, while doing school and other things. People get frustrated or mock her for not knowing much, while she doesn't actually have the time to sit and learn these useful things. So much anxiety on my end. 

I enjoyed MJ's friendship with Nix. Her romance with Lucas seemed a little flat, a little fast.

I'm looking forward to book 2, The Encanto's Curse.