Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Faeries is a charming fantasy story about a fairy researcher and her efforts to study a group of fae in a country far from her own.
I loved everything about this story. The characters, the plot, the pacing- they were all excellent.
I particularly enjoyed the fairy lore that author Heather Fawcett created for the story. It felt true. If fairies actually existed, I think they would be something like how they are described in this tale.
“I wish to accomplish two objectives- firstly, to identify the species of Folk that dwell here, and second, to describe their interactions with the mortal inhabitants.” pg 71, ebook
Not only was the main character wonderfully crafted, but the secondary characters were great too. Wendell, Emily’s co-researcher, is compelling and really adds to the story.
I won’t say much more about Wendell because discovering what is special about him is part of the charm of the book.
Highly recommended for fantasy readers.
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