Emily Wilde's Map of the Otherlands by Heather Fawcett--I quite enjoyed this follow-up to Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Fairies. Emily & exiled Faerie King Wendell Bambleby are on another adventure to find a doorway to Wendell's faerie homeland. Of course, hijinks ensue. I liked the magical fantasy elements combined with Emily's curmudgeonly attitude. I also liked the journal entry format. This book releases for sale on January 16, 2024. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the advance digital copy.

This sequel takes place shortly after the ending of Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries. The setting mainly takes place in Austria this time around and once again the environment is described beautifully. HF has a way of presenting imagery that is wholly immersive and whimsical. The fairytale-esque nature of these books is very captivating.

There are new characters introduced such as Dr. Farris Rose and Ariadne, Emily's niece. Although there are cozy aspects the adventure and action still keeps the story moving along at a perfectly timed pace. I love how the romance between Emily and Wendell is taken in strides and isn't rushed. Shadow, our sweet animal companion also got a bit more page time and I was here for it.

If you enjoyed EWEOF then I have no doubt that you will LOVE this one, possibly even more!

Thank you Netgalley and Del Rey for an eARC.

I ADORE Emily and Wendell and love that we were able to revist their relationship in Map of the Otherlands!

Full review to come closer to release date!
A huge thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for a e-ARC in exhange for an honest review.

emily wilde’s map of the otherlands was a delightful further installment of emily and wendell’s adventures. emily was just as intelligent & resourceful, and wendell was just as enchanting & endearing in this. book; their banterful dynamic will have kicking and screaming once again.

this time we follow our wonderful duo, as well as some new characters, to austria in order to uncover the mystery of a missing scholar, as well as confirm the existence of a nexus, aka a door to multiple faerie realms. while i can’t go into more details without spoiling book 1, i will say i had just as much fun in this sequel which was just as filled to the brim with cottage core vibes.

this book has solidified my love of this series and is the perfect light fantasy read that i needed. where this book ends makes me very excited for where we will go in book 3.

thank you to netgalley and the publisher for this arc in exchange for an honest review

Overall Score: 5/5
Character Development: 5/5
Plot: 5/5
Ease of Reading: 5/5
Overall Enjoyment: 5/5

As suspected, I loved the sequel to Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Faeries. Heather Fawcett’s whimsical writing continues to astound me with the richness and depth of the characters and their surroundings and the plot at hand. I am absolutely mesmerized by the world Fawcett has woven together and I can firmly say I am in this series for the long haul and I hope it continues on for more books! I love Emily’s no-nonsense awkward personality and adore Wendell with every bone of my being. The early 20th century setting is so perfect for the story and is one of my favorite eras to read about, especially when combined with fantastical elements. The folklore in this series is incredibly detailed and well researched and has me completely enamored with all the quirks and unique elements Fawcett has strung into the stories of old.
Emily Wilde’s Map of the Otherlands is certainly a favorite book of mine and I can’t wait to own a physical copy for my shelf! Thank you NetGalley and DelRey for the advanced copy of this wonderful book!

I really enjoyed this sequel! It has all the cozy comfort of the first book mixed with terrifying encounters with the Folk, while still feeling like a fun addition to Emily Wilde's journals/adventures. One thing that I felt while reading this was that the journalistic aspect was exploited a little too much for the sake of suspense--many entries began by expressing some form of "oh no, something terrible has happened, what am I going to do now" etc. I liked the new characters we met (especially since the first book made me so curious about one of them!), and was not expecting some plot threads teased in the first book to be addressed in this one (the footnotes, again, are a fun feature). The ending was a good stopping point, and I am definitely eager to read more about Emily and Wendell's endeavors (and any scholarly papers they may write about them). Anyone who enjoyed the first book will likely enjoy this one too, as they have very similar styles and structures. In addition, I would recommend this series to anyone who likes stories that prominently feature folklore, academia, and a main character who reads as compelling and relatable.

I received this as an ARC from Netgally, and I thought it was a lovely sequel. Going into the first adventure with Emily WIlde, I was unsure on how much I would enjoy it knowing that I am a higher fantasy lover, and not much of a romance type. Emily and Wendell's adventures in Emily Wilde's Encyclopedia of Faeries, however, is far too descriptive and atmospheric to dislike.
In Emily Wilde's Map of the Otherlands, Fawcett continues her descriptive writing style without a moment's hesitation. Joined by a cast of new characters (and a few familiar ones), Emily and Wendell's adventure this time was both seemingly so on par for their relationship, but also never felt stale or repeated. Another landscape, although this one very different, and the mixture of personal gain and academic glory made the journey so unique.
I went into this thinking the story would be a duology for no reason other than the idea that how many stories are people going to want to read about the same two main characters. As it turns out, plenty. I'm officially buckled in for whatever future adventures Dr. Wilde has, and here's to hoping we get to see some new lands in the next installment! This was a beautiful followup, and cemented that there continues to be a story to tell with the main characters.

4.5/5 Stars
I adore this series and its scientific approach to the world and it's otherworldly inhabitents. I listened to the first book in this series and loved the voice actors and read the second book. I thought that I would have a vastly different experience than I had listening to it, but I quite enjoyed my time reading this second installment! Emily's way of thinking is logical and yet there is a curiosity that often gets her into trouble. I usually get frustrated by an MC's constant ability to make the wrong choice, but not with Emily as she shows a certain wit (or has particularly helpful friends) that help her through the most trying tribulations.

Although I found myself quite infuriated by some of the newer characters, particularly Prof Rose, I actually ended up valuing these new characters and enjoying their roles in the development of Emily's quests. I did have a bit of trouble with the pacing of this book - I was really pulled in toward the last hour of my reading but found the story ambled along a bit before this. Otherwise, I highly recommend following the adventures of Emily Wilde and Wendell Bambleby, and I'm excited for any further books that come out in the future - it's a cozy and adventurous read!

Thank you to NetGalley, Random House Publishing, and Heather Fawcett for the opportunity to read an ARC and provide my honest review of Emily Wilde's Map of the Otherlands.

5/5 Stars

When I read the first Emily Wilde book earlier this year, I was immediately enchanted by the world, story, and characters. Normally with sequels I am a little worried that the magic won't hold up, but I'm so happy to say that Emily Wilde's Map of the Otherlands greatly exceeded my expectations. It was the perfect sequel! I loved seeing Emily and Wendell's story continue, and the new characters that became entangled with their quest added so much to the story!

Whereas book one focused more on the world building and magic of the world and its faeries, book two is very much about the relationship between Emily and Wendell, and their development as characters. Both Emily and Wendell grew so much during book two, and I loved seeing it happen!

Just like with book one, Emily Wilde's Map of the Otherlands is written like a series of journal entries (which I absolutely love, especially when Wendell writes his own entry later in the book; just like he did in book one). I also loved seeing the little footnotes written by Emily throughout each chapter. I think it adds so much to the lore of the world and definitely leaves me wanting to know even more.

Heather Fawcett's writing is absolutely wonderful. Her stories are a perfect blend of lightheartedness and magic. I have been recommending her books to pretty much everyone I meet. I cannot wait to read more by her, and really hope that Emily and Wendell's story continues in a third installment!

Thanks to Netgalley and Orbit Books UK for providing me with this ARC!
Emily Wilde's Map of the Otherlands is out everywhere on January 16, 2024! Do yourself a favor and pick up this series!

We are back with Wendell and Emily in another delightful book! Map of the Otherlands continues not long after the ending of book one. In their continued search we see new research, new adventure and misadventures, new characters and creatures, and so much more!
This series is wonderfully delightful. Emily is all things logic and reason but sometimes for one so smart she can be quite dense. The author uses these traits to endear you to her. While Wendell is her equal but opposite counterpart.
This series is academia, cozy fantasy, some questions and mystery to unravel, lush setting and creatures, whimsy, cottagecore, &some romance. It mixes many things but balances them beautifully.

If you loved book 1 I hope you appreciate the continuation of the story as much as I did!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC! Can’t wait to add this one my physical shelves.

I loved this follow up to Emily Wilde's Encyclopedia of Faeries! If you loved the banter between Emily and Wendell in the first book you will not be disappointed. This was perfect to read now that it's starting to feel like winter where I live. The only bummer is that now I have to wait for book 3!

Emily Wilde's Map of the Otherlands by Heather Fawcett follows Emily and Wendell on yet another fantastical adventure filled with faeries and folklore. On their latest adventure, Emily and Wendell are searching for a door back to Wendell's realm, all the while Emily is trying to complete a map of the faerie realms... and avoid the assassins sent after Wendell.

I adored Encyclopedia of Faeries, and the sequel did not disappoint! Heather Fawcett gives us a cozy, mystery fantasy that immerses us in a truly delightful world. Her descriptive writing style and narration (and yes, the footnotes!) make this series so fun and enjoyable to read. The journal entry style of the chapters is unique and refreshing for this genre.

Emily is one of my favorite characters - she is a brilliant academic and unapologetically herself. The banter between her and Wendell had me both swooning and cackling. The way we saw how their relationship progressed in this book was perfect for the overall tone and fit in well with the other plotlines. I also really enjoyed getting to know our new side characters - they were written just as well as our two mains!

Overall, the Emily Wilde series will hit all of the right notes in the cozy fantasy genre. I was smiling the entire time I read this - you will definitely want to pick this up!

Star Rating:
5 / 5

Spice Rating:
0 / 5

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing for the eARC in exchange for my honest review.

“You scholars are all mad. No wonder you’re always getting yourselves gobbled up by the common fae or trapped in some miserable realm.”

The first book had me giggling, kicking, blushing over the adorable tension between Emily & Wendell.

I’m so happy to get more of it!! This book is full of banter, tension, shenanigans, and adventure!

This time, Wendell’s stepmother is out to assassinate him and they’re chasing down the clock to find a door to the Silva Lupi, Wendell’s realm. This time they’re joined by Rose, the head of their department and an even grumpier counterpart to Emily, and her niece Ariadne.

There’s something so endearing about Wendell calling Emily “my dear dragon,” I can’t explain just what it does to me! It’s a great twist on the sunshine/grumpy trope but where he’s the sunshine and she’s the grump.

I can’t wait for the next book in the series to get more of Wendell. …and to find out what’s next in their story, of course! Thank you Orbit and Netgalley for the eARC!

Adorably cosy but with higher stakes, Emily Wilde’s Map of the Otherlands transported me just as thoroughly as the first book.

Emily and Wendell are back at Cambridge and she has published her encyclopaedia. They’re enjoying a subtle, leisurely courtship and recovering from their run in with the Fair Folk. That is until faerie assassins come charging through a lecture theatre in an attempt to kill Wendell at his stepmother’s behest. Luckily he’s enchanted all of Emily’s pencils - much to her displeasure.

I absolutely adored Emily and Wendell in the first book and I was equally taken with them in this sequel. Their dynamic is utterly hilarious yet so sweet and caring. Their attitudes to research (and life) are so at odds; and this book really has Emily take a look at what a future with Wendell would look like and whether that is what she wants. All surrounded by an enthralling world of magical creatures and realms, which are brought to life through Emily’s keen observation.

Several new characters joined our cast and I equally enjoyed the dynamics they added to the pair - a new curmudgeonly professor and Emily’s over eager (in her view, anyway) niece. Getting to see how Emily, particularly, interacts with the rest of the world was awkward yet heartfelt.

Overall, I thought Emily Wilde’s Map of the Otherlands was fantastic. I would absolutely recommend it to fans of the series and those who haven’t yet started, and I cannot wait for the third - and, sadly, final - book to come out!

I went into both books excited because people genuinely loved it. But this book just wasn't for me. The first book was a slow burn and this one was the same. I couldn't connect or like what was happening.

Thank you Netgalley for the digital arc of this beautiful book!!

Loved this one just as much as I loved the first book. I can’t get enough of Emily and Wendell’s relationship. I love the academic setting with the whimsy notes. It’s so fun that sometimes you really don’t know what to expect.

You’ll love this book if you love:
Cozy, warm vibes
Fun, intriguing characters
Even more fun monsters/creatures
Adventure & unexpected events

Definitely worth the read, especially if you loved the first installment 💖

If you’ve read the first novel in Heather Fawcett’s series, it won’t be a surprise to hear that Emily Wilde’s Map of the Otherlands is an utter delight! Fawcett gives us more comfort-fantasy, international travel, academic mysteries, hints of romance, and manages to amp up the action and plot twists!

In the second volume, Emily continues to document her experiences through her academic journal. This time Emily and Wendell are headed to the Swiss Alps with Emily’s niece and the head of the Cambridge Dryadaology department in tow. Emily is following up on research conducted by infamous academics Danielle de Grey and Bran Eichorn, who disappeared over half a century before. If Emily can solve the mystery of their research and related disappearance, she just might be able to help Wendell return to his faerie kingdom, and advance her goal to create a map of the Otherlands.

Thank you to Del Rey and NetGalley for the advanced copy. And thank you to Heather Fawcett for creating this charming, imaginative, and feel-good series!

The second installment of the Emily Wild book series from Heather Fawcett, Emily Wilde's Map of the Otherlands picks up roughly where book one leaves off. Starting out back at the university, Emily Wilde and her fellow scholar and possible love interest Wendell Bambleby have to figure out who is sending dangerous faeries to hunt Bambleby down and how to stop them.

Like with the first book, the pair has to travel for their efforts. This book brings them to a town in the picturesque Austrian Alps, with a growing research team to add to the plot.

If you like faerie folklore, this is a must-read. Some of the will-they-won't-they between Emily and Bambleby was tiresome, but the book as a whole was delightful.

After thoroughly enjoying Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries, I worried its sequel might fall flat, as sequels to such quirkily wonderful books often do. But Emily Wilde's Map of the Otherlands is the equal, if not the superior, of its predecessor.

The inimitable Emily has returned, and her new quest is not only to fulfill her academic curiosity and ambition - she must now rescue her friend / colleague / sort-of boyfriend / faerie king Wendell from a slew of otherworldly assassins. This gives the story a bit more momentum than the first book, although the pace is still leisurely, with Emily's charming narration the focus. There are new, interesting characters - Emily's annoyingly chipper niece and her annoyingly grumpy colleague - and several minor characters from the first book make appearances. Wendell is poisoned early in the story and spends much of its duration as a wisecracking semi-invalid. There is, inevitably, a journey to Faerie. But despite the large amount of time Emily spends tramping around in the cold, being attacked by fauns, and generally facing madness and mortal peril, the whole thing feels like a nice, hot cup of tea sipped in front of a warm fire on a blustery winter day.

I loved the first book in this series and this second one was also absolutely a delight to read! I love the dynamics of the FMC and MMC and the supporting characters and subplots. Just a very fun book to read!