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aileron's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail and Kidnapping
Moderate: Confinement, Murder, Death, and Violence
Minor: Animal death, Blood, and Child death
flohbeutel's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
Lasst es mich so ausdrücken. Das Hörbuch geht 11 Stunden, und das war etwa 6 Stunden zu lang für den Inhalt.
Ich denke, ich hätte das Buch mehr gemocht, wenn es, wie in etwa die Wayward Children-Reihe von Seannan McGuire, in kleineren Episoden erzählt worden wäre. So war es eher wie eine Aneinanderreihung verschiedener Ereignisse, die nacheinander passiert sind, alleine stehend allerdings viel spannender gewesen wären. So hätte sich auch Bamblebys und Wildes besser als wie aus dem Nichts entwickeln können.
Was ich mochte:
• Der Hund überlebt (falls noch jemand realisiert, dass das Buch viel dunkler ist als erwartet, und mittendrin panisch googelt, ohne eine Antwort zu finden)
• Der Name Bambleby
• Das Buch ist schön Goth und Horror
• Das Kleine Volk ist böse (nach menschlichem Standard. Nach ihrem sind sie nur gelangweilt)
Was ich nicht mochte:
• Soll das eine Liebesgeschichte sein? Weil "Hast du nicht gemerkt, dass ich etwas für dich fühle?" "Ich hatte gehofft, du sprichst es nicht aus", das Ganze ziemlich gut zusammenfasst
• Als KollegInnen und FreundInnen wären sie viel besser gewesen
• Es ist einfach lang
• Und unzusammenhängen
Ich denke, ich hätte das Buch mehr gemocht, wenn es, wie in etwa die Wayward Children-Reihe von Seannan McGuire, in kleineren Episoden erzählt worden wäre. So war es eher wie eine Aneinanderreihung verschiedener Ereignisse, die nacheinander passiert sind, alleine stehend allerdings viel spannender gewesen wären. So hätte sich auch Bamblebys und Wildes besser als wie aus dem Nichts entwickeln können.
Was ich mochte:
• Der Hund überlebt (falls noch jemand realisiert, dass das Buch viel dunkler ist als erwartet, und mittendrin panisch googelt, ohne eine Antwort zu finden)
• Der Name Bambleby
• Das Buch ist schön Goth und Horror
• Das Kleine Volk ist böse (nach menschlichem Standard. Nach ihrem sind sie nur gelangweilt)
Was ich nicht mochte:
• Soll das eine Liebesgeschichte sein? Weil "Hast du nicht gemerkt, dass ich etwas für dich fühle?" "Ich hatte gehofft, du sprichst es nicht aus", das Ganze ziemlich gut zusammenfasst
• Als KollegInnen und FreundInnen wären sie viel besser gewesen
• Es ist einfach lang
• Und unzusammenhängen
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Animal death, Kidnapping, and Violence
moody_mushroom's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Adventure! Amazing faerie lore and descriptions! The author conveys the creepiness in such a way I kinda ended up scared. Loved that the motive of the main characters are more personal than anything, no "im such a good person" reason. Short but rich intrigal anventure!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder and Violence
Minor: Abandonment
dragonaion's review
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 partslike 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.
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
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.emilywemily6's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
lighthearted
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
I really enjoyed this book! It was a cozy historical fantasy- which is the perfect recipe. The book felt slow and meandering with no real plot throughout, only numerous subplots that all resolved rather quickly. Whenever I was reading, I was intrigued and couldn’t put it down. When I wasn’t reading, however, I didn’t feel a particular pull to pick it up. The variety of fae was fascinating and I kept thinking it might just be real. I loved the information Emily was able to glean as well as the unanswered questions. I loved Wendell too and appreciated their relationship. A really delightful book!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Animal cruelty, Gore, Body horror, Alcohol, Grief, Murder, Death, and Blood
Minor: Emotional abuse, Cursing, and Sexual content
littleflowerfairy's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-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
I'm going to be honest; in my personal opinion, most popular fae fantasy books don't depict fae accurately. They're hardly ever like how they're depicted in folklore. People tend to just use the term 'fae' to as either a catch-all for any type of mythical creature, or the term for only a very specific, beautiful, human-like species. This may not bother most people, and there's nothing inherently wrong with it, but as a fae enthusiast frequently doing research for my own fae book, it really bothers me when 'fae' is used very loosely.
Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries does none of that. Heather Fawcett weaves a beautiful story that combines the typical mystery and mischief of fae, with her own twists and addition that make sense and really feel like something you'd read about in an old book about faerie lore! The way she describes the fae and how they interact with our world is incredible and makes for such beautiful imagery! Though I read this in the height of summer, I almost felt like I could step right into the wintery landscape.
Honestly it took me a bit to get really into the book, the first half felt a little slow, but by the second half I was thoroughly hooked!! I loved the characters, the atmosphere, and the feeling like I was reading through an old journal nearly lost to time. It was seriously such a cozy read to curl up with at the end of the day! I can't wait for the 2nd book!!
Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries does none of that. Heather Fawcett weaves a beautiful story that combines the typical mystery and mischief of fae, with her own twists and addition that make sense and really feel like something you'd read about in an old book about faerie lore! The way she describes the fae and how they interact with our world is incredible and makes for such beautiful imagery! Though I read this in the height of summer, I almost felt like I could step right into the wintery landscape.
Honestly it took me a bit to get really into the book, the first half felt a little slow, but by the second half I was thoroughly hooked!! I loved the characters, the atmosphere, and the feeling like I was reading through an old journal nearly lost to time. It was seriously such a cozy read to curl up with at the end of the day! I can't wait for the 2nd book!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Confinement, Murder, Violence, Blood, Animal death, and Death
Moderate: Self harm, Child abuse, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Minor: Vomit and Cursing
jessiereads98's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
medium-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? It's complicated
4.0
I really enjoyed this book. The autistic representation in the main character, Emily Wilde, is really well done. It does not feel clunky or heavy handed or like a caricature. The character is also more than just her autistic traits. I also thought the world building in this book was really well done. The fae and their magic system were compelling while feeling familiar. The exposition fit into the story naturally. Wendell Bambleby is more Emily’s academic nuisance than academic rival. There were things brought up like his fraudulent research which seemed like a big deal, but weren’t really explored beyond being mentioned. Although, I suspect those things may be explored more in future books. Overall, this story weaves together romance, community, adventure, and folklore in a way that is fun and interesting.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Blood, Confinement, Kidnapping, Injury/Injury detail, and Violence
Minor: Medical content, Gore, Alcohol, Body horror, Murder, and Child abuse
cozyscones's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Confinement, Kidnapping, Murder, and Violence
Moderate: Animal cruelty and Body horror
chezler24's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Premise-wise, this book piqued my interest. In this version of our world, magic and faeries are not just merely reserved for folklore or a time long gone. They are currently active and involved in the lives of the mortals where they reside and distinct physical remnants can be found showing their existence. (We even get glimpses of the Fay realms! Though I won't spoil too much.) Pushed by her drive to further her academic career in dryadology, Emily Wilde goes off on a field study to the remote village of Hrafnsvik to better understand Ljosland fae for her Encyclopaedia of Faeries that she is compiling. I really enjoyed the aspect of academia and faerie discovery further shown through the book being stylized as a daily log entry for her field study. I also really appreciated the diction used by the author and picked up a couple of new words, which is always exciting. With that being said, the book took a while to hook me in when I first started. The pacing was kind of slow and almost too dull. Things did perk up after Wendell crashed Emily's solo study experience since he was able to draw more of the townsfolk's personalities out, and we, as the reader, were able to get a more in-depth understanding of them, their pasts, and their folklore. I can take or leave some of the slow-burn romance aspects of this book, but I started to warm up to the idea towards the end of the book. (Note: I was reading an advance uncorrected proof of this book, so I'm not sure what all changed between this and the final published version.)
Content Warnings
Minor: Animal death, Blood, Violence, Murder, and Kidnapping
alilbitofeveryth1ng's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Murder