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Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett

4 reviews

risten's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Death, Blood, Murder, and Torture

Moderate: Fire/Fire injury, Violence, Kidnapping, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Emotional abuse

aysha_blake's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark funny informative inspiring lighthearted mysterious relaxing slow-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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Gore, Murder, Confinement, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Blood, Alcohol, Child abuse, Fire/Fire injury, and Violence

Minor: Vomit and Panic attacks/disorders

dragonaion's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny inspiring mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

At first I was not taken by the "matter of fact" and neutral approach of the story. I thought the first two chapters were dry and simple, but I can attest that is the author writing the world through the eyes of the main character and is very apropos. By chapter three, I was smitten and devoured every page.
As a lover of fae of all kinds, I was tickled and delighted by the smoothness and almost natural involvement of the fae in the story. None of it was out of place (which is saying something, given the nature of some of the scenes) and it all blended and came into place perfectly. With such expressions of high fantasy, it is hard to mistake some parts

like an animal cloak that melts in the heat, but reluctantly gives the wearer what they need

as being absurd and not belonging, like suddenly seeing a majestic and shining pegasus in a normal field. This magic, however, was laced in so naturally that it naturally belonged and was wonderful.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Self harm, Violence, Classism, Blood, Death, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Animal cruelty, Confinement, Body horror, Child abuse, Sexual content, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Alcohol, Animal death, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Gore, and Murder

There are scenes that may constitute "child abuse", but the character is not technically a child but a magical creature in the shape of a child, and the "sexual content" includes barely a kiss.

bookishflower's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted 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? No

4.0

If any of the following appeal, pick up this book:
- light academia 
- Cottagecore 
- Fae
- Cosy fantasy 
- Atmospheric writing 
- Fantasy Romance 
- Grumpy x sunshine where she’s the grumpy one

Synopsis:

Taking a field trip to Hrafsvik to continue her study of faeries, Emily is determined to complete her encyclopaedia which could be groundbreaking in the academic study of dryadology. 
But Emily’s strong suit is books and research, not people. 
And as if her rocky start with the town’s people wasn’t bad enough, her persistently charming and aggravating handsome rival, Wendell Bambleby, decides to arrive. 
Working together Emily and Wendell attempt to piece together the secrets of the Hidden Ones, while exploring their partnership and hearts. 


This was beautifully written and a perfect winter read to curl up with. It was atmospheric, lyrical and full of whimsy. 

I can see how this might not be for everyone as it has very flowery language and a Howl Pendragon type love interest, but I loved that as it felt accurate to Emily’s distinct voice and they complimented each other well. 

(This will come as a surprise to no one who knows me, but I love Anne of Green Gables with my whole heart so know I don’t say this lightly, this has a strong Anne and Gilbert dynamic)! 

The world building was intricate and reminded me a lot of Margaret Rogerson’s books and the A Natural History of Dragons series. 

Emily is also autistic-coded which was really nice to see!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Kidnapping, Violence, Abandonment, Confinement, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Self harm, Murder, Death, and Domestic abuse

Minor: Fire/Fire injury