Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries

Heather Fawcett
51 pages1-hour read
Fiction
Novel
Adult
Published in 2023

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Book Brief

Heather Fawcett

Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2023
Book Details
Pages

321

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

•

Romance

•

Historical Fiction
Setting

Scandinavia • Early 20th Century

Theme
Apathy

•

Environment

•

Community
Topic
World History
First Publication Year

2023

Publisher

Del Rey

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16-30 years

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Super Short Summary

In Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett, the protagonist, Emily Wilde, is a scholar who travels to a small village to complete her research on faeries for an encyclopaedia. As she interacts with the villagers and delves deeper into the faerie world, she encounters the complexities and dangers of faerie folk, ultimately reshaping her understanding and relationship with them. The book includes themes and scenes involving death and mental health challenges.

Fantastical

Mysterious

Adventurous

Informative

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.0

247,804 ratings

74%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Heather Fawcett's Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries receives praise for its imaginative world-building and charming narrative. Reviews highlight the protagonist's compelling journey and the book's captivating lore. Some criticisms mention a slow start and uneven pacing. Overall, it's lauded for its creativity and engaging characters.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries?

Fans of richly imagined fantasy worlds, detailed folklore, and strong female protagonists will enjoy Heather Fawcett's Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries. Comparable to Naomi Novik's Spinning Silver and Katherine Arden's The Bear and the Nightingale, this book captivates readers who adore fairy tales and enchanting adventures.

4.0

247,804 ratings

74%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Character List

An ambitious and introverted scholar at Cambridge, known for her expertise in faeries and distinctive wispy-bun hair, who documents her research journey through journal entries.

A charming and social scholar at Cambridge with perfect golden hair, who shares an interest in faerie lore and supports Emily in her research endeavors.

The village headwoman of Hrafnsvik, a short and broad woman who becomes essential in Emily’s research on faerie lore through her local knowledge.

Aud’s husband and the quiet, brooding proprietor of the local tavern in Hrafnsvik, offering silent support to Emily through kind gestures.

The town woodcutter known for her broad-shouldered beauty, with little interest in faeries but close in age to Emily, offering friendship and companionship.

Emily's large, black dog with intimidating looks but a gentle demeanor, serving as her loyal animal companion throughout her faerie research journey.

Book Details
Pages

321

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

•

Romance

•

Historical Fiction
Setting

Scandinavia • Early 20th Century

Theme
Apathy

•

Environment

•

Community
Topic
World History
First Publication Year

2023

Publisher

Del Rey

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16-30 years

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