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crystalisreading's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Confinement, Death, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Murder, Alcohol, Dysphoria, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
venomtancitaro's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Super fun read with really lovable characters. Equal mix of silly and serious with Emily’s character development and journey navigating new emotional and social experiences balancing well with the fantasy adventure theme. Although fantasy stories about fairies are common, the characters were very unique and gave this novel so much fun spice.
Content Warnings
Minor: Violence and Injury/Injury detail
olma's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Absolutely loved this story. I appreciated the main character having mixed motivations and a different mindset than the traditional main character in a fantasy novel.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, Kidnapping, and Murder
dreadspawn's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
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? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Mental illness, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Animal death
loopenbumble's review against another edition
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Torture, Violence, and Blood
ittybittybookshelf's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Animal death, Death, and Violence
Minor: Child abuse
ciwanski's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-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
I almost want to call this a cozy fantasy, but there are some pretty dark moments that keep it from that label.
While the matter-of-fact narration style grated on my nerves at the beginning, it ended up being very charming. It also lended itself to make the cute moments even cuter.
Someone else said Wendell and Emily have a Howl and Sophie vibe and I 100% agree!! Made their dynamic all the more comforting and cute to me.
While the matter-of-fact narration style grated on my nerves at the beginning, it ended up being very charming. It also lended itself to make the cute moments even cuter.
Someone else said Wendell and Emily have a Howl and Sophie vibe and I 100% agree!! Made their dynamic all the more comforting and cute to me.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gore, Self harm, and Violence
anenome's review against another edition
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.
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-
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.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Physical abuse, Torture, Violence, Kidnapping, Murder, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Gore, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, and Toxic friendship
flyinglark's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
3.25
Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Faeries is a solid read, combining faerie lore and academia. Emily is a relatable character, and she eventually warms up to the people of Hrafnsvik. She often risked her life for her research, which put me on edge. I appreciate the banter between Emily and Wendell and their grumpy/sunshine friendship.
I loved the whimsy of the book, and I wish I listened to this book in the winter with a hot chocolate instead of a hot summer day.
(Spoiler for the ending)The last arc was kind of weak. I understand it is a culmination of the effect Emily and Wendell had on helping the folks in Hrafnsvik, but the vibes were different? The speed running of romance between them was kind of out of the blue too? I’m not that eager to pick up the second book in the series.
POV: 1st Person (Journal, with an addendum from the second character)
I loved the whimsy of the book, and I wish I listened to this book in the winter with a hot chocolate instead of a hot summer day.
(Spoiler for the ending)
POV: 1st Person (Journal, with an addendum from the second character)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Confinement and Kidnapping
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Alcohol
From the author's website: Physical violence, Amputation of a finger, Abduction/kidnapping, Suicide ideation (side character, implied), Amnesia/loss of self, Killing of an animal (off page, recounted)sonnenboy's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I fell in love with literally every character in this book. Sometimes Emily is frustratingly stubborn but there are consequences for her actions just as for any other character. I loved the found family aspect.
Spoilers about romance stuff:I was worried that the narrative was going to force Emily into a relationship with Wendell, but luckily those fears didn‘t come true. I genuinely wish these two characters to be together now, and the ending totally makes sense for both of them.
Can‘t wait to read the second book!
Spoilers about romance stuff:
Can‘t wait to read the second book!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Kidnapping