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Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett

28 reviews

porridgegobbler's review against another edition

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adventurous dark funny inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective relaxing slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Absolutely adored this!! Pure cosy vibes, amazing banter, and probably my favourite FMC ever. I read her as autistic which made her all the more relatable.
The academic focus and this book being her journal made it all the more enjoyable. 
Can't wait to read the next book :) 
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relin's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional medium-paced

5.0

I was charmed by the world building and the way Emily interacts with the world. I also enjoyed Wallace as well. The two of them together are such a silly adventure.
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lizy's review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious relaxing medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

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loopenbumble's review against another edition

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adventurous medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

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anenome's review against another edition

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adventurous dark informative fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

I loved and hated this book. 

The amazing parts were about the faeries and their realms. Inventive transporting stories that gripped me. 
I adore the pet-like Poe and would devour a whole series told from his point of view.
The enveloping wintery atmosphere was beautiful.

The parts I hated concerned the humans -like some male authors can't write women, I think Heather Fawcett can't write humans, the people in this tale were drawn so broadly.

One event in this book confused me-
when Emily tortured a child faerie (who was abandoned by their parents in a strange world) for giving people bad visions. She STABBED him and then writes in her journal about how much he's screaming in pain like it's great? Portrayed as deserved, but it really wasn't, it was a horrible scene. Emily is an evil character now but we're supposed to root for her? follow her romance?😮‍💨 From here I was reading on hoping a faerie ate Emily's head


I do not understand at all how this book is considered 'cosy'; it's full of violent acts, vitriolic hatred, beheadings 🤔 -that's fine but it's not cosy🤷🏻‍♀️

I wish this book had been just an actual encyclopedia, it would have been pure magic.
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readingelli's review against another edition

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adventurous lighthearted medium-paced

5.0

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emmagreenwood's review against another edition

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adventurous lighthearted mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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lillymarieundine's review against another edition

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adventurous dark funny lighthearted mysterious relaxing medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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fkshg8465's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I find myself  very surprised for liking this book as much as I did. Usually, fairy stories are too violent for my liking, but this one, though it did have violence in it, was more charming than anything, and that had everything to do with our maybe neurodivergent lead protagonist. She was adorable, full of heart and courage, smart, outspoken, determined, and ethical. Also loved her dog Shadow.
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katanai's review against another edition

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adventurous funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious relaxing tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

my god???? the start was a bit slow at first, but then i was completely enamoured by the story. the writing style, the scenery, the atmosphere, the worldbuilding, but most particularly, the banter between emily & wendell. the romance is something on the side for the majority & then it blooms & it's so splendid. wendell is so babygirl & emily is so neurodivergent coded. ahhh, i am overjoyed that this is a trilogy. i will be seeking the next installment immediately!
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