The Enemy's Daughter

A stunning reimagining of Tristan and Isolde set in a dystopian world woven with magic. An incredibly addictive debut YA enemies-to-lovers romantasy.

'I couldn't turn the pages fast enough!' Alwyn Hamilton

'Magical, romantic and deeply nostalgic' Sarah Underwood

It's been thirty-seven years since the Republic was destroyed. Now, the five clans and the Kingsland fight for control.

Isadora, daughter of the clans' leader, risks her life on the battlefield to help injured clan soldiers. But when she stops an attack from Tristan, a Kingsland assassin, his soldiers shoot her with a poisoned arrow. As Isadora lies dying, Tristan does the unimaginable: he offers to save her life using a rare magic.

Yet, in choosing to live, Isadora is unknowingly bound to the mysterious Tristan, through a magical connection that could allow him access to her emotions, her deepest memories and the very information he needs to destroy the clans ...

The Enemy's Daughter is a testament to Melissa Poett's storytelling prowess. This historical dystopian fiction is a must-read for fans of legends and myths, and a compelling addition to the young adult genre.

For fans of Cassandra Clare (Sword Catcher), K.A. Linde (Wright with Benefits), and Lexi Ryan (Not Without Your Love).

HarperCollins Children's 2025