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

adventurous funny mysterious reflective fast-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? It's complicated

5.0

Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Faeries is so fun and so interesting. The book is this cute soft fantasy, written from the perspective of an academic who is journaling her entire experience in this small village. The characters are so full of life and they are not at all your typical cast of characters. Every single one of them is unique and complicated and I adored that so much. 
I had heard mixed reviews about the main male character Wendell Bambleby, but I personally adored his silly and extroverted personality. Especially in contrast to Emily’s seriousness.
Overall, this is a perfect book for people who want to sit down with a soft academic fantasy, with beautiful characters.
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