On her quest to map the otherlands, Emily is again thrust into a dangerous adventure with Bambleby to find a back door to his kingdom. But with Emily having to learn who is friend, who is foe, and how to open fairy kingdoms, she also has to learn how to navigate her feelings for Bambleby.

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4/5
Spice: 🌶️1/5

Tropes:
Magical Quest
Reluctant Royalty
Academic Rivals

Triggers:
Manipulation
Trickery

My thoughts:
I really enjoy this series but the pacing of this book felt off. Emily and Bambleby and such loveable characters and you are rooting for them the entire time, but I struggled to stay engaged with the story. This series would make the loveliest television show and I will definitely read more by this author.

This was such a fun and nerdy fantasy - historical fantasy even? Love the way the story dove deep into fairy lore while also exploring the various adventures that arose along the way. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the free advance copy.

Sucked me right in from page 1. I loved the pacing, descriptions of the Folk, and the writing was so good. It did feel as though the conflict was a little too easily achieved, too glossed over by a fuzzy memory (which I understand) but still, I wanted a little more. That’s really my only criticism.

So i had a much better experience reading this book then the first book! I think listening to thi bnook def gave me veronica spedwell vibes but with a more magic twist. I still hink this nook was very low pace but did like the new character added to this book a lot more thne book one and will prob re-read them before book 3 comes out!

4 stars.

So this is book 2 and it is set in 1910 and follows Emily Wilde who is focusing on making a map that will track the connections between the Fae world and ours. I really enjoyed the first book this one was really good too. I liked that there was a look at her relationship with Wendell and we delved more into that as well as seeing more of the people in their lives. I love that we still get the journal format as well as the little footnotes. It was just a good time honestly.

Thank you Del Rey and Netgalley for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you Netgalley, author, and the publishers for allowing me the opportunity to read this e-arc.

I don't know what happened to me, but I didn't particularly care for this book. I loved the first one, but the second one fell flat for me.

A compelling and enchanting continuation of one of my favorite fantasy series in recent memory. Fawcett's characterization and narrative voice remain consistent, entertaining, and lovely as always. I can't wait to read the final book!

I could have sworn I wrote a review fore this already but..... I love this world I love Emily and Wendell and this just kind of built off of the first book. Its still cozy and still lovely.

Love this series so much! It is written much differently than books I’ve read before. This one was a little slower paced in the beginning than the first, but once it took off!! Wow I was hooked.

I absolutely loved this book!
The characters, the plot, the world building and the romance between Emily and Wendell were so well done that I’m completely speechless about how amazing this book was.
I had enjoyed the first book but found some parts boring and I wasn’t even sure if I would continue with the series, but I received an ARC and decided to give it a chance and I’m so glad I did because Emily Wilde’s Map of the Otherlands just became one of my favorite books of the year.
I admire Emily quite a lot, she’s so very resourceful and clever, it’s amazing being inside her mind, and Wendell was as incredible as always, the scenes between them always leave me giggling, it’s so cute!
Honestly, I can’t wait to read the third book, I’m really glad their adventure isn’t over yet.

Thanks Netgalley and Random House for sending me an arc in exchange for an honest review

Basically this is my declaration that I'll read whatever Heather Fawcett writes forever and ever amen. I'm always a bit cautious about followups and sequels for books I truly love, but the writing is as brilliant as the first and I had no reason to worry! Already looking at the hardbacks on my shelf :)

I adore this cozy fantasy series. I love Emily and I love Wendell and I love the antics they get up to. The magic in this world is so intriguing, particularly through the academic lens. This series has everything - light academia cottage core vibes, faeries, and a fantastic romantic subplot.

Thank you Del Rey and NetGalley for an advanced reacher copy.

I loved this one even more than the first book!
I found myself constantly on the edge of my seat and I can’t wait to return to this world in the next installment of the series. I need more of Wendell and Emily’s story!

This was a good sequel. Still cozy and interesting, Still full of fun magic. I"m curious about the next installment. I hope there's something new and a little more exciting.

I thought this was a decent sequel [you know it is always 50/50 if it is going to go well after you like the first book!]. I love the format with the journal notes and extra personality but, now the research read a bit more personal and about her. Emily spends time building more relationships this time around and we get to really see a deeper understanding of magical creatures as well.

I wish it started off a little stronger as it was a slow burn but, I knew I wanted to see where it led and I am glad I stuck around!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishing team for the free e-ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Emily Wilde, professor of faerie lore, and creator of an encyclopedia of faeries, has set off on a new quest, She is on an expedition, charting a map of all the faerie lands. Along with her academic cohorts, she gets caught up in a political coup involving her faerie prince suitor, These are not your sweet, warm and fuzzy fairies -so hang on to your hat, it will be a wild ride.

I liked the first Emily Wilde book but I LOVED this sequel! This one gave the same cozy, fantasy vibes with beautiful writing, but it was faster paced and I felt more connected to the FMC.

The action felt high-stakes, I loved the romance plot, and the secondary characters were great additions to the story!

Also, I decided to listen to the audiobook and I loved the narrator and the different, unique voices for each character. I think this also helped because I didn’t love the footnote format while reading the first book but I didn’t notice them during the second.

This book was just as boring and uneventful as the first. I was hoping for a redemption to the story but alas,, there was not

I thought this book was much faster paced than the first. There was plenty of action and excitement. Even though we’re visiting a completely different area, with new people, I do enjoy the parallels with the first book.

The Fox fae seemed super cute, I mean, after the first meeting. And I loved Wendell’s cat. I also adored that we got to see Poe again, and he’s still baking delicious bread. There does still seem to be more stories to tell, I hope we get to go back to this world.

Thank you netgalley for the arc. My opinions are my own.

**4.5-stars**

Emily Wilde's Map of the Otherlands is the much anticipated sequel to Heather Fawcett's runaway Cozy Fantasy hit, Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries. I was swept away by the first book and was beyond ready to be back with Emily, Shadow and Wendall Bambleby on another cozy, magical adventure!!

In this story, Emily and Bambleby have returned to Cambridge, and to their roles at the University. Emily's Encyclopaedia has come to fruition and she's currently working on a new project, a map of the Otherlands. In the wake of their time in Hrafnsvik, Emily now knows the truth of Bambleby's heritage. Summarily, that he's an exiled faerie king on the run from his murderous mother, but he also is desperately searching for a door back to his realm.

When magical assassins arrive at Cambridge, and attack, looking for Bambleby, Emily is swiftly dragged into another fae-filled adventure.
They set their sights on a picturesque destination, the Austrian Alps, where Emily believes they will finally be able to find the portal. They hope they'll be able to set Bambleby free, once and for all from his mother's menacing grip.

They've brought along some additional traveling companions this time, Emily's niece, Ariadne, and Department Head, Dr. Rose, which added to the fun. But if you've read the first book, you know Emily, she's not exactly a people person, so let's just say, these new additions may be more by folly than gracious invite. Nevertheless, along with the ever faithful Shadow, all these individuals, with vastly different personalities, make for a humorous and greatly-engaging traveling group.

While I still loved the adventure and the cast of characters, this one did lose some of the feel of the cozy atmosphere that the 1st-book captured so well; at least for me. Obviously, the setting is very different, so that was the main culprit, but also the stakes were a lot higher. It felt more dangerous and at times I was at the edge-of-my-seat with worry for these characters, particularly, Bambleby.

The way this kicks off, it happens very quickly. There's no quiet build like in the first book. This felt more like being shot out of a cannon in comparison. Even so, in the context of the story, it does make sense. The setting of Cambridge is more dynamic, just in its general nature, and there's a lot happening for our characters in the aftermath of the first book. We also have a larger cast of characters affecting the narrative. I did love our new additions though. Both Ariadne and Dr. Rose grew on me greatly over the course of the story and I loved seeing Emily's reactions to their presence change over time as well.

In fact, IMO, Emily does soften a bit over the course of this story, which actually filled my heart to see. She's still the same feisty, determined woman she's always been, but perhaps with a bit more room in her world for others. With all this being said, I loved watching this story evolve and I came to a realization by the end, it was still Cozy. This time however, the coziness came from the relationships, not the setting as much, and I thought that was brilliant.

I absolutely recommend this series. If you enjoyed the first book, you need to pick this up. You'll walk away even more in love with these characters than you were before. Thank you so much to the publisher, Del Rey, for providing me with a copy to read and review. I am looking forward to more adventures with Emily Wilde!!