A review by flyinglark
Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett

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)

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