Thank you NetGalley for a copy of Emily Wilde's Compendium of Lost Tales in exchange of my honest opinion.

OMG, what a gem this series was!!! I wish it continued for several more books because I love Wendel and Emily so much! Heather Fawcett managed to keep the banter and quirkiness of our favorite couple alive as if it were the first time you were reading it.

This time, Wendell has to inherit the throne of his family's fae kingdom and bring Emily with him. Of course, there will be several adjustments to be made, but they are so thoughtfully to each other that I was eating up every single detail of Emily's transition to this new life.
The big challenge here is that his kingdom is sick and Emily has to compile all the information and tales she can to help Wendell find the cure for the land.

We have a bigger focus on the romantic aspect in this installment, which I loved, however there is still plenty of fae lore that rounds this work as a perfect fantasy romance!

Emily Wilde’s Compendium of Lost Tales by Heather Fawcett was just as enjoyable and fun as the previous two titles in this series. It’s such a comforting series and this new title doesn’t disappoint. Heather Fawcett’s writing continues to get better with each new book and I look forward to reading everything she publishes. The story is compelling and keeps me reading. The romance is fun. Overall, a very good read!

This one didn't really absorb me as much as the other two in the series. I think it's because there aren't as many cozy scholarly antics--it's much more plot-driven and high stakes, which isn't what I come to the Emily Wilde books for. I enjoyed it, but I wasn't particularly invested.

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Emily Wilde’s Adventures are always fun, and the third installment is everything you’ve come to love from the series.

Lots of academic style nerding out about all things faerie, a little romance and the absurdly adorable Wendell, and a fun adventure that has you on the edge of your seat!

Cozy fantasy at its best, it’s a warm hug and medium stakes, perfect for lovers of folk tales!

Thank you NetGalley and Random House - Del Rey for sending this book (eARC) for review consideration. All opinions are my own.

emily wilde really is the ultimate comfort series. slipping back into emily’s journals feels like putting on your favorite old sweatshirt that probably has run its course, but you can’t bear to part with it. i have to admit that i struggled with the pacing in this one— i found it super slow at the beginning, but engaging once the action picked up.

i do wonder where this series has left to go, especially in the romance department— with the main couple already well-established (though we do see growth in their relationship in this book), it seems like the two of them could go on infinite frivolous adventures in various faerie realms— which, don’t get me wrong, i will definitely read! the series formula just started to feel a little stagnant in this book.

i think far and away the strength of this series is that it’s told through emily’s voice. i love her witty and wry observations about the world and people around her, and i love that as readers, we really only see things from her point of view and therefore are subject to her biases and flaws. i find her very endearing.

i also liked getting to know wendell’s realm in this installment. learning about the way it functions in comparison to some of the other faerie worlds we’ve visited in previous books was super interesting.

overall, book three didn’t reinvent the wheel, but i still enjoyed it, and i think if you have liked the first two books in the series, you will enjoy this one, too! winter cozy comfort vibes for sure.

i received this book from the publisher for free in exchange for an honest review. this does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

While different than the previous books in the series, this book delivers an immersive story that is just as compelling to read but maybe the darkest one yet (or maybe I just forget how dark they are once I finish them). Slipping into the world of Emily Wilde and Wendell is always an adventure that is full of the mildly terrifying horrors that are the Fae, but mixed with the more cozy academic and love story that we have seen grow over the last 2 books. I never have any idea where these books will take me, but each one is unique from the previous as well as from anything I've read before. This book defies classification as much as Wendell does but I love them both wholeheartedly. These are the books I crave when someone mentions fantasy academia because of how Fawcett perfectly captures the people who populate academia. Her depiction of the Fae and their world is a continuation of the previous books, but again is like nothing I've seen before, but to me is the most accurate Fae world I've read. I desperately hope that there are many many more to come - I've not ready to leave Emily and Wendell just yet.

you can never go wrong with Emily Wilde! These books are interesting and intriguing and you never know what to expect. This book is everything I've dreamed of and it's perfect!!

*Received as a free ARC*
I'm going to be totally honest, it's been a while since I've read book two so I went into this a bit blind. However! It was just as delightful as the last two! I particularly enjoyed that Emily tested her relationship with Wendell: she hasn't just become a part of him (as could be expected of dark faerie stories in universe) and he respects and appreciates that. Could have gone the other way and I wouldn't have appreciated it as much. I enjoyed how this book built upon the last two. However, there were conclusiony vibes??? I don't want it to be over! Absolutely enjoyable, would definitely recommend the whole series.

Emily Wilde is always a cozy and atmospheric read. Even when in Wendell's green and lush realm, I still feel like these books give winter vibes. Emily and Wendell are finally in a decent place to be together and move forward with what's next. But when they realize that what they thought they had settled in book two is indeed not settled, further adventures must ensue. I love them together and I love them off page. What I don't always remember is that these books are a different pace and style than what i typically read and that means that I need to give it space to be different. Once I do, I enjoy the adventure so much.

Another delightful installment! I thought this one was rather fast-paced, but still maintained its extremely cozy vibes. I love Emily and Wendell‘s growth together and how their little entourage keeps growing. Heather Fawcett’s depiction of Faerie is one of my favorites, as something to be studied and explored, but never quite fully understood. Thanks Netgalley for the DRC!!!

This book was a letdown. While I still think it's worth reading, I expected this to be full of stunning adventure like book 2. However, it felt like many enormous problems were solved in a chapter and that there wasn't really much of an over arching plot.

I appreciated the appearances of many returning characters from previous books, the relationship between Wendell and Emily, and the collection of faeries. I would have liked to see the taking over of the kingdom and subsequent step mother drama to be more in depth and harrowing. I also think that losing Emily's more academic setting took away my favorite thing about the rest of the series, and that was the anthropological academic vibe we get from the other two books. Overall this was very average.

My thanks to NetGalley and Orbit for the ARC for my free and unbiased of this third in the Emily Wild series.

Delightful. As with the first two books, this installment gives us Emily and Wendell adventuring in fairy land. This time, they are making their way back to claim Wendell’s throne, and as one might expect, their best laid plans don’t go smoothly. What we get is thrilling swordplay, increasing details about Wendell, or Prince L- as his true name is revealed to be, and Emily learning to both be a queen of fairy, as well as Wendell’s love. I don’t want to go into too much detail. Trust me that this one is as much fun as the first two.

4⭐️

Like the other two books, this book is beautiful and breath of fresh air. I love the level of coziness and Emily/Wendal continue to be the most loveable characters.

This continues the story of these two main characters. As Wendall navigates taking back his throne. This book is good but it didn't capture me quite like the others. I think it was because I was honestly content with just the two books. Didn't really feel like I needed to continue this story. But it was nice revisiting these tattoo characters again.

I would recommend this series to anyone who enjoys cozy fantasy and fae. I do love books that span both the human and fae world. The books do it exceptionally well.

Thank you to NetGalley and Ballantine Del Ray for this advanced reader copy. My review is voluntarily my own.

As Emily Wilde's trilogy comes to an end, I absolutely loved being in the mortal and Faie worlds again. Fawcett has created a unique and intricate world with a one-of-a-kind writing style.

The beginning was very slow, much slower than even I expected having read books 1 and 2 and knowing what to expect. After 50%, it picks up and the last 30% was addicting and I wasn't able to put it down.

The conclusion of Emily Wilde has us reflecting on the character ARC of our protagonists, and even the side characters, to feel a huge connection and love we've gained for them throughout our journeys together. ❤️

Heather Fawcett knocks it out of the park, again. This book might be my favorite of the trilogy, which is saying something! She has a way of making magic so very, very real through lyricism and the depth of world-building. She manages to balance twisty suspense with that cozy vibe, something that few other authors can do. Fawcett is a must-buy for any fantasy lover.

I loveeeee this series. I love the wintery atmosphere in this series and really feel like these books are the epitome of cozy fantasy. I love Emily (and how she’s such a smart strong FMC) and Wendell (he is such a fun ~flamboyant~ MMC).

I liked how this installment had a little higher stakes and political intrigue while remaining beautiful and cozy.

Love the plot, vibes, the characters, the atmosphere. Can’t recommend this series enough.

Thank you Random House Publishing for this eARC.

Thank you to Netgalley and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine | Del Rey for my arc in exchange for my unbiased opinion.

I have been SO FORTUNATE that I received arcs for all of the Emily Wilde books. I have loved them so much and have seen a lot of who I am in academia in Emily. I love these books and the world that Fawcett created.

In this installment, there is a heavier amount of politics with Wendell and Emily returning after the events of the last book. I honestly loved the politics. I feel like so often, faerie court politics can be so convoluted and uninteresting (i.e. The Cruel Prince books, yuck) but I think Fawcett does a great job of providing political intrigue and the intricacies of that world and balancing it with more lighthearted cozy moments between Wendell and Emily.

This was such a great book to begin my new year!

Emily Wilde’s Compendium of Lost Tales continued to charm with its blend of academic intrigue, magical peril, and romantic growth. This third installment elevated the stakes by transporting Emily into the heart of Faerie itself—a dazzlingly dangerous realm where her intellect and courage were tested like never before.
Emily’s journey from reserved scholar to reluctant queen was both delightful and relatable. Her struggles to adapt to her new role, while staying true to her academic roots, added depth to her character. Wendell Bambleby’s quick wit and unwavering devotion balanced her sharp pragmatism beautifully, and their dynamic remained a highlight. Their romance blossomed amid political intrigue and faerie curses, offering plenty of heartwarming moments without overshadowing the plot.
The world-building in this installment was exquisite. From the eerie beauty of the Faerie kingdom to the deadly, glittering politics, every scene was richly imagined. The curse placed upon the land added tension and urgency, making for a compelling mystery.
While some sections leaned a bit too heavily on exposition, the book’s charm and humor carried it through. Emily’s blend of academic precision and wry observations made her narrative voice as engaging as ever.
This was a captivating continuation of the series, perfect for fans of folklore, clever heroines, and the kind of romance that feels both whimsical and deeply earned. An enchanting read that left me eager for more adventures with Emily and Wendell.
Thank you to NetGalley, the author and the publisher for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!

Huge thank you to NetGalley and Ballantine/Del Rey for allowing me to read this ARC!
I have been a huge fan of the first two books of this series, and the third does not disappoint! This book continues from where book two ended and has a slower pace than the first two. I really enjoyed the slower pace of this book as it gave the cozier feel that readers love. The consistency of the characters and well written plot make this book a must read!

Another delightful and whimsical adventure with Emily and Wendell! While I thought this installment did start a little slower than the previous two I felt it picked up about 30% in. I greatly enjoyed the parallels Emily found with other faerie stories and how she fought to write her and Wendell's tale to her specifications. I loved seeing other characters make appearances too. I feel like this could be a great wrap-up to the series. Also, shout-out to Shadow and Orga because Shadow is just the best companion and Orga actually made me laugh out loud in one scene. I think readers will really enjoy this third tale of Emily Wilde.