A review by dogoodwithbooks
Emily Wilde's Map of the Otherlands by Heather Fawcett

adventurous 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? Yes

4.5

 Somehow, I felt more drawn to the second book of the Emily Wilde series despite giving them both the same ratings. With the same familiar feel from the last book, Fawcett does a great job with going deeper into the world of dryadology as Emily and Wendell head out to the Alps in search for Wendell’s realm. 

One thing that I really liked about the book is how Fawcett goes deeper in exploring the relationship between Emily and Wendell, especially as Emily considers the repercussions of marrying Wendell. It leans a bit into the romantasy side of things, but I think it added a lot of value to the plot as well as Emily and Wendell’s overall character development, respectively. 

There is a bit more at stake compared to the action in the first book, so I would say that this is more cozy-adjacent. Additionally, if you’re not a fan of the macabre and/or a bit of gore, even if it is of the fantasy variety, this might not be the book for you. However, if you want to continue that same feeling from Emily Wilde’s Enclyclopaedia of Faeries or are looking for a light academia historical fantasy with a bit more dashes of romance, you come to the right place with this book. 
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