A review by anna4
Emily Wilde's Compendium of Lost Tales by Heather Fawcett

slow-paced

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

3.0

After I surprisingly enjoyed “Map of the Otherlands”, I was excited for the conclusion of the Emily Wilde series, because I thought we are finally on the same page.

Unfortunately for me, this book hit about as much as the first one, even though the plot itself was not bad. Not bad at all actually.

I had similar issues with the story and how it progressed as well as with the writing. 

It was exhausting in some way? Slow in some parts, interesting in others.

What I did enjoy, however, was the relationship between Emily and Wendell. Super cute!

I also loved seeing all of the characters from book one and two making an appearance!

I even have a new favourite character: Lord Taran!

Final thoughts on the Emily Wilde series: I can definitely see the appeal and this is one of those series, where I can understand the higher and also the lower ratings. I will shelf this series as a potential reread, because I feel like we didn’t start off right and I didn’t give these books the mental attention they might need from me.

Thank you Orbit for providing this book for review via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.