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Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries

by Heather Fawcett

★★★★☆ 3.96 (220 276 ratings)
2023 · 352 pages · ~5h 52m read · Fiction

Emily Wilde is a brilliant but socially awkward professor of dryadology who travels to a remote Nordic village to study a rare species of faeries. Accompanied by her academic rival, the charming and mysterious Wendell Bambleby, she must navigate local folklore and dangerous encounters with the Hidden Folk. This cozy yet atmospheric fantasy combines meticulous world-building with a slow-burn romance, making it a delightful read for those who enjoy scholarly protagonists and the whimsical, often perilous nature of faerie lore.

A popular book with millions of readers worldwide.

Atmosphere: FantasticalVibe: TenderPacing: Relaxing
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Notable Quotes

"Perhaps it is always restful to be around someone who does not expect anything from you beyond what is in your nature."
"One doesn’t need magic if one knows enough stories."
"Get inside! You're bleeding!" "I will not bleed any less indoors, you utter madwoman."

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