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

adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I never thought I’d see the day that a sequel to a 5 star book would get another 5 star rating from me but this one handedly delivers everything I loved from the first one with some rich additions to the cast.  Emily’s niece Ariadne adds a dash of youthful enthusiasm while Rose is an excellent begrudging colleague and a perfect foil for Emily’s stubbornness. The returning critters were just as delightful and I found myself tearing up a little when Emily described how Shadow’s movement was more labored as he grows older. 

I am anxiously awaiting the third book now for the deeper dive into Faerie now that Emily will be under Wendell’s protection and better able to recall and recount events. 

This book series is for anyone who loves faerie lore, academia, and the assurance that all will be well, as we are reading a journal, not following as events happen in real time. 
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