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Emily Wilde's Map of the Otherlands

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A really good read. Emily and Wendell are back and I think I love them more. The adventure, the banter, chief’s kiss. Just like in book one the journal entry style story telling is really interesting.

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Thank you to netgalley and to the publisher! This was such a fun cozy addition to this fantasy series. In Emily's quest to map the Otherlands, Emily, Wendell and Shadow set on a new adventure! Emily attempts to discover the door to Wendell's realm alongside navigating her personal relationships. This book absolutely did not let me down, it was the balance of cozy with darker faerie elements, and of course romance!

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I adored this sequel to one of my favorite historical fantasy novels of 2023! (finished reading via purchased audiobook copy) Fawcett continues to impress with Emily's dry wit and academic style.

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This was exactly what I was waiting for and needed for the follow up to Emily Wilde. I sat and read this in one go. I enjoy the authors style and how she can keep my attention. I love the characters and feeling swept away to another world. Will and have hand sold this to many customers.

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The writing style is too dry for me. I could not finish the book, unfortunately. I could get through the first book, but some how I couldn't crack the sequel as easily. The plot seemed very pointless. Maybe I will try to pick this up again later.

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I absolutely loved the book one, and I could not wait to get to book two. I adored this just as much as the first one. I love this world, the characters, magic, and faeries so much. This is such a cozy, comfy, and easy world to get lost in. I think this is such a breath of fresh air in the Fantasy genre, and I love how popular this series is getting. Can't wait for book three!

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This was the PERFECT continuation of Emily and Wendell’s story. I loved to see them and their relationship grow and to finally see Wendell’s kingdom. Emily’s time there- the nexus of the story, if you will- was exhilarating to read, I feel like the journal entry writing style suited this book even more than it did in Encyclopaedia. I’m already so excited for the next book! This series is quickly becoming a favorite of mine.

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With a new backdrop, we follow Emily, Wendell, Shadow, and two new side kicks on a more personal quest than before, that pushes Emily to explore the unforgiving and elusive world of the fae once more. Relationship dynamics between each of the characters are tested. Secrets are unraveled and feelings are explored, especially between Emily and Wendell. With higher stakes, dangerous fae/creatures, mysterious vibes, and an all-around darker atmosphere, you are pulled into an enchanting world full of vicious fae, historical fae folklore, light academia, a slow-burn romance full of witty banter, and a journey full of wild twists and turns. I really enjoyed this book, especially on cold, rainy days, tucked in a warm blanket, with a steaming hot coffee, soaking up all those moody vibes. My only issue is that I liked the town and all those eccentric characters from the first book over the only characters being just the main four. I feel like it added more fun and intrigue to the story. I can't stress how much I love the academic journal format! It makes me feel smart. Can’t wait for book 3, and to finish up the trilogy!

Thank you, NetGalley, Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine, and Heather Fawcett for an eARC in exchange for an honest review!

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A worthy second book! I enjoyed being back in the world again and will definitely read the third book. Whimsical and cozy but still has adventure.

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Author Heather Fawcett is bringing the faerie world back to us grownups! Such a fun read, love the female lead and faerie world.


Thank you NetGalley for providing us with this title!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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

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