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

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

A delightful and enchanting read that engages you in the magical world of faeries through the eyes of the brilliant and somewhat reclusive scholar, Emily Wilde. The novel is a charming blend of fantasy, adventure, and academic intrigue, perfect for fans of detailed world-building and whimsical folklore.

Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries is a delightful book, it took me a few chapters to get into it but halfway through it became very entertaining that I couldn’t put the book down! I am impressed with Fawcett's writing - lyrical and immersive, capturing the beauty and danger of the faerie world with equal skill. The blend of academic tone and fairy-tale magic creates a unique narrative voice that is both authoritative and enchanting.

Highly recommended to readers who enjoy great characters, beautiful writing, and witty dialog, and who don’t mind a slow pace. I'm curious to see how things develop for Emily and Wendell in the next book.