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are these novels the most amazing books ever written? no. do i still adore them? yes. the characters are very endearing and i enjoy the worldbuilding 😌

listened to the audiobook and would highly recommend it!

yggie's review

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adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Everything I hoped for and expected after the last one. Most of the reviews I read talk about the coziness of these books, which is definitely something I love as well. There's also a horror component not many people mention, which is entirely fitting and even essential to the world building and the story, but significantly harder on my system. Faerie and the Hidden Folk are a mix of enchanting and horrifying, beloved characters suffer, and I'm perpetually smiling indulgently while biting my nails. Next book when?

erin9696's review

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adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

haileysue's review

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adventurous funny mysterious fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Loveable characters? Yes

4.25

alicebat's review

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adventurous funny informative mysterious fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

_serena_'s review

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adventurous funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

Oh I love Emily and Wendell! They have my whole heart! Their silly little banter is so cute! This is the coziest of cozy fantasies.

“Perhaps I will refuse you here and now. Disappointment in love may provide a welcome distraction from the poison.”
“Only you, Em, would refer to heartbreak as a distraction. I think I would have a more sympathetic response if I asked to marry a bookcase.”

I was so happy to see that this series is going to continue on to a third book. I loved the somewhat spooky atmosphere in this one. Lost in the woods, hidden doorways. It was all very scenic.

I know reading is very subjective and we aren't all going to like the same things. There are several very popular books that I do not enjoy, but I feel like when people say they don't enjoy this book, they tend to say it was too slow or boring. This book is not action packed. This is meant to be a slow meandering walk through the forest. This book is not a race. This series, this writing style, is whimsical and light. It's supposed to be consumed curled up by the fire with a fresh cup of tea. It's to make you giggle and put a warm smile on your face. If you expect an epic tale of actionable adventure, you are going to be disappointed. We move so fast already in our day to day lives. Take a moment for yourself, slow down and enjoy this book.

cuileann's review against another edition

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adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.5

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