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

adventurous funny mysterious fast-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

5.0

This book had me absolutely gripped, I read it in three sittings! Heather Fawcett's mode of storytelling through the recounts of our main character Emily in her field journal is a unique and gripping twist on first-person narration. Fawcett makes you feel as though you are a page socking up the inky stories Emily is writing of her day in the field learning new tidbits and encountering Fae. The characters are loveable, the magic system is a fresh take on traditional Fae and their roles in folklore, and there are so many moments you will catch yourself giggling and kicking your feet, this is by far a no-brainer read. I would recommend this book to everyone who loves a good laugh with their academic adventure through a cold, uncharted landscape, with a love interest who might be more than he appears and a main character too smart for her own good.