A review by traceyreadsandrambles
Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries, by Heather Fawcett
5.0
When I started Emily Wilde’s Encyclopedia of Fairies I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect. The book is written in a journal format, mostly from the perspective of the title character and tells of her explorations near the frozen village of Hrafnsvik in 1909. Emily is an introverted British professor who has traveled to the small village to study the fairies that inhabit the nearby mountains and her professional revival, the handsome and extroverted Wendell Bambleby
The plot, writing, and characters are all fascinating and whimsical. Emily and Wendell are a perfect example of opposites attract, and their bickering is adorable. While there isn’t a lot of spice in the novel, their chemistry is undeniable. The moment Wendell arrived in Hrafnsvik, I was enthralled and the book picked up its pace and kept my attention all the way to the end.
Emily, despite her introverted and sometimes prickly personality, has an endearing quality about her that makes the reader feel invested in her story. As the story progresses, her character develops in such a way that the reader gets to see the heart behind the bookish scholar. Her story in Hrafnsvik is fully wrapped up by the book’s final pages, but there are enough plot points left unresolved that should make additional volumes fun and exciting to read.
This book earned 5 stars from me, and I would highly recommend it to anyone who loves a slightly quirky and whimsical fantasy romance.
The plot, writing, and characters are all fascinating and whimsical. Emily and Wendell are a perfect example of opposites attract, and their bickering is adorable. While there isn’t a lot of spice in the novel, their chemistry is undeniable. The moment Wendell arrived in Hrafnsvik, I was enthralled and the book picked up its pace and kept my attention all the way to the end.
Emily, despite her introverted and sometimes prickly personality, has an endearing quality about her that makes the reader feel invested in her story. As the story progresses, her character develops in such a way that the reader gets to see the heart behind the bookish scholar. Her story in Hrafnsvik is fully wrapped up by the book’s final pages, but there are enough plot points left unresolved that should make additional volumes fun and exciting to read.
This book earned 5 stars from me, and I would highly recommend it to anyone who loves a slightly quirky and whimsical fantasy romance.