A review by rumplled
Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries, by Heather Fawcett
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This book follows Emily as she travels North to Ljosland to study the heretofore undocumented
faerie population. While Emily is highly competent scholastically, she is a little floundering when it comes to human interactions. With the surprise appearance of her colleague, Wendell, Emily's research plans get turned on their head. But, working together might not be as bad as she imagined.
First off, I love that this book is written as Emily's research journal, but then we get little snippets of Wendell too. It (personally) gives such good character and insight.
And the relationship between Emily and Wendell is *chef's kiss*. The combination of long-standing friendly rivalry to lovers and their witty banter is excellent. Plus, they are equally talented yet awed by each other; it is truly so wholesome and cute.
I already want to read the next book.
First off, I love that this book is written as Emily's research journal, but then we get little snippets of Wendell too. It (personally) gives such good character and insight.
And the relationship between Emily and Wendell is *chef's kiss*. The combination of long-standing friendly rivalry to lovers and their witty banter is excellent. Plus, they are equally talented yet awed by each other; it is truly so wholesome and cute.
I already want to read the next book.