Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett

Category: Fantasy / Fiction / Romance

Rating: 4.23/5 

Pages: 336 

About the Book:

Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett introduces readers to a brilliant, reclusive Cambridge professor who is the world's foremost expert in dryadology and faerie folklore. Set in the early twentieth century, the story follows Emily Wilde as she travels to the remote, snowy village of Hrafnsvik in Norway to study the elusive Folk, aiming to complete the first comprehensive encyclopaedia of faeries.

Her quiet research is quickly disrupted by the arrival of her charmingly insufferable academic rival, Wendell Bamfylde, whose mysterious charisma instantly wins over the local villagers. As Emily ventures deeper into the dangerous, unpredictable realm of the Hidden Ones, she must reluctantly rely on Wendell's help while uncovering the dark secrets surrounding both the local fae and her colleague's true identity.

Witty, cozy, and rich in magical lore, Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries is a delightful academic fantasy novel. It remains a perfect pick for readers who enjoy slow-burn romance, whimsical folk magic, and captivating scholarly adventures.