Thank you NetGalley for allowing me to read this ARC. I absolutely enjoyed this more than the first book! The banter, the adventure, the writing-it’s just absolute perfection.

I received an eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. I absolutely loved this book. I thought it was a beautifully continuation of Emily's story from Emily Wilde's Encyclopedia of Fairies. It's such a cozy read, with a dose of excitement, a dash of a love story (or a few), a little bit of murder, and a beautiful arc of growth for each of Fawcett's characters over the course of the adventure. I'm excited to see what comes next for Emily and Wendell and the whole host of Fairy.

Emily Wilde’s Map of the Otherlands is a perfect sequel.

Read if you like: cozy adventure fantasy, light academia, a bit of romance, Emily and Wendell (Emdell? Wendily?) banter, self-sufficient FMCs, footnotes, and a truly delightful cast of supporting characters.

I’ve already preordered a physical copy and I CAN NOT wait for book 3.

The ARC of this book was provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Emily Wilde's Map of the Otherlands was such a charming adventure that lived up to the first book's promise.

Heather Fawcett is a new favorite author of mine - all of her books have a wholesome sweetness running through them, and I love the care she takes with her characters.

A highlight of this book was the new characters that joined Emily and Wendell on their quest - an eager grad student and a curmudgeonly old professor. These other perspectives on the folk kept things fresh while making both Emily and myself question previous assumptions.

This book comes out on January 24. Thank you so much to Del Rey Books for the chance to read it!

I'm pleasantly surprised by this book! I enjoyed the first book well enough, but it certainly didn't "wow" me enough to think I'd ever come back for a reread. This sequel was much more interesting to read for a few reasons. There was much more fun banter between Emily and Wendell. I love a good bantering scene, and Emily's personality is perfect for these. I enjoyed seeing both of them develop more as characters, as well. I thought the plot flowed much more smoothly than in book 1, and I was bored quite a bit less. The addition of two other scholars to the adventuring party was a nice surprise for me, and I thoroughly enjoyed reading about both of them, especially Rose. I'm not the hugest romance fan ever, but the romance here was sweet and demure and just what I like. The dialogue was quite well written, and I loved the diary entry-format of the book. My complaints for this book are similar to those for book 1, although I enjoyed this one far more. The pacing is leisurely, and there isn't much excitement, so this wasn't exactly a book I was dying to pick up in my free time. Parts of the ending were tied up a little too quickly. Overall, though, this was a very fun book to read, and I have every intention of continuing the series!
Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for my eARC. All opinions are my own.

Review will be published to Goodreads on 1/17/2024

An ambitious professor and her Fae Long companion seek the door to his realm, encountering enchanting common Fae and misadventures along the way.

What I loved:
Grumpy(her)/sunshine(him)
Cozy light academia
Higher stakes than the first book
Journal-entry style storytelling
Unique and interesting cast of characters

The curmudgeonly Professor Emily Wilde’s adventure continues as she seeks to map the Fae realm while simultaneously searching for a door to Wendell’s kingdom. Joined by Emily’s niece and the Department Head of Dryadology at Cambridge the group set off for Austria. During their adventure we encounter new types of Folk as well as old friendly faces, all while Wendell struggles with a mysterious illness.

Heather Fawcett’s beautiful writing sucked me right back into Emily’s world, fondly recalling her inability to make small talk with her own kind and the ease with which she talks to the Folk. I was again enchanted by Emily’s clever ability to solve the various mysteries and problems surrounding this expedition, and I cannot wait to follow her on her next journey!

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House for allowing me to read the ARC in exchange for my honest review!

Heather Fawcett's exploration of the world of faeries continues to be both captivating and enigmatic, promising readers an enthralling continuation of the Emily Wilde Series. "Map of the Otherlands" challenges readers to embrace adventure and invites them to explore the depths of imagination through the eyes of a scholar, beckoning them to venture beyond the boundaries of the familiar.

This book journeys into Wendells kingdom, which was both beautiful and terrifying, I could visualize every step of the way with bated breath as I was wrought with anxiety as to what was coming around each turn. Thank goodness for that damnable cloak.
I loved the reemergence of Poe, as well as the introduction to Snowbell and Olga. As always Shadow was the faithful companion we would all love to have in our life. Every character was lovable in their own way, even Rose. As you journey alongside these intricately crafted individuals, you'll find yourself laughing, crying, and cheering them on, forming a bond of scholarly love that transcends the confines of ink and paper.
My anticipation is palpable as I eagerly await the chance to delve into the pages of the third book in this captivating series.

thank you netgalley and random house for allowing me to read a digital arc of emily wilde’s map of the otherlands in exchange for my honest review.

i will absolutely cry if a third book doesn’t get announced.

this series is such a comfort read to me. i love the characters in this world so much that i don’t want to part with them after only 2 books.

This was a lovely sequel to the first book. Just as whimsical as Encyclopedia, but goes a step farther. I liked that it didn't have the "unreliable narrator" component that confused me in the last book.

In this addition, Emily and Wendell are seeking a door that will allow him access to his kingdom he was banished from after an attempt on his life is made. They are looking for a nexus theorized by a scholar who disappeared in pursuit of it and end up in another small town isolated from the rest of the world up in the Alps. There they seek to solve the issue the town has with their Folk and hope that it will help them find the Nexus and Danielle de Grey.

We get more of the Grumpy/Sunshine relationship between Emily and Wendell, and see how it's deepened since the last book and how it continues to progress. The 2 care for each other and we see that through the depths Emily is willing to go to help Wendell. But Emily also is learning to relate to people differently and she's a good representation of a neurodivergent.

I really enjoyed the overall story, mystery, and plot pieces in this book. The satisfying conclusions and also set up for the next book. I liked the new characters introduced and also loved a few returning favorites from the last book like Poe!

*Thank you so much to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the chance to review an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.*

This book takes off right where book one ended. Emily has decided she is going to help Wendell get back to his kingdom. Finding the door however will be the tricky part. But it is an adventure that Emily is excited for.

I loved this book. I think I might have even enjoyed this book over the first. We were able to dive deeper into both Wendell and Emily and meet new characters. Emily is always a joy to read, she is clever and resourceful and she makes for a wonderful main character. Wendell is supportive and enjoys Emily exactly as she is. I look forward to more that Heather Fawcett has to write!

After book 1, I was pretty satisfied with the ending and wasn't sure if I would continue with the story. After Emily Wilde's Map of the Otherlands, I am craving a book 3!!! I want to read about Emily and Wendell in Faerie!

I'm going to start with what I didn't like as much and then talk about what I liked.

Didn't like:
-this book took me longer to get into than the previous, and the beginning half was a bit slow.
- while we get a romantic progression, we don't get as many cute Emily/Wendell interactions in this book as the last book.

Liked:
-Snowbell
-new characters
-something I really like in this whole series so far is how self sufficient Emily is. She is not a faerie, she has no magic, but she is usually able to get herself out of trouble on her own and that is so fun to read.

Overall this was a fun read and I hope there will be another!

Wow I loved this book!

Emily and Wendell take on more adventure in this second installment of the Emily Wilde series and I loved the change of pace. The book is still written in a journal style mostly from Emily’s POV, and her voice is so dry and funny.
While the story still maintains the cozy descriptions and details of book 1, you get more of the relationship between the two of them. The challenges they go through in this book force Emily to face her feelings and decide what she really wants from a life with Wendell.

The good:
-The adventure plot line in the book is so fun. Fawcett’s writing is so lush and beautiful and the atmosphere is stunning.
-The romance. Emily is awkward, she’s bad at expressing her emotions but Wendell doesn’t expect more of her, he just meets her where she is.
-More Poe! I was bummed that we wouldn’t see our favorite little brownie in this new setting, but Fawcett incorporated him in such a fun way and gave him even more of a back story,
-The footnotes: this is a continuation from the first book and it’s such a cute quirky detail that I love. (I especially loved Wendell calling her out for it).

The not so good:
-I tried my best, but I could not care about Rose and Ariadne. They felt a bit unnecessary, even though they had some cute moments.
-Emily is more insufferable in this one and I had more moments of thinking “I know she’s supposed to be socially awkward but what is wrong with her?”

Overall I loved it as much if not more than the first book, and I am so excited for book 3!

Historical fantasy meets cozy mystery. I loved the witty banter between Emily and Wendell, it had me chuckling out loud. This is a feel good read and I loved every bit of it.

This was another heartwarming glimpse of what “light academia” could be as a genre, if there were more books like Heather Fawcett’s! It picks up pretty much where the Encyclopedia left off, with a few adorable nods to what transpired in the first book but without excruciating and oddly-placed recaps, and then picks up straight away with a new adventure. The focus this time around is more on fairies from Wednell’s side/backstory, which is great news for those of us who have been craving to learn more about his family. Their relationship develops as well, with the banter being cutely reminiscent of Howl and Sophie’s. Wendell is so frivolous, bless him, and Emily refused to dial down the natural grump too soon. It works as a red thread throughout the book while the events develop.

I really enjoyed it. Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for an advance copy of #EmilyWildesMapoftheOtherlands.

Five Stars!!!

Well, once again Heather Fawcett has created a wonderfully, imaginative book! I enjoyed “Map of the Otherlands” as much or more than I enjoyed “Encyclopedia of Fairies.” Emily and Wendell are a match made in fairy lands.

Just do yourself a favor and give the series a go. You won’t be disappointed!

Thanks to NetGalley, Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine, and Del Rey for the eArc.

The book has two parts, first a slow cozy village, and then right at the end it has action. It seems the author wants a more cozy feel without missing action to the story. It a well written book with slow pacing at first but fast pacing when it matters. It seems the warm coziness of the book does build up to the confrontation of Wendell’s mother. It was a well done book over all

Map of the Otherlands was much more fast paced than Heather Fawcett’s first Emily Wilde installment. We saw a return of our beloved characters and the relationship between Emily and Wendell continue to blossom. To say I adored this book is a gross understatement. It was wonderful.

And I hope it’s not too much of a spoiler to say that I am proud to report that our dear friend Poe makes an appearance in this sequel!

I highly recommend you read this book and be drawn back into Faerie.

This is baby’s first ARC! Thanks to Netgalley I was able to read this book in advance of its publication date of 1/16/24. Am I an influencer now? Anyway, this is the second Emily Wilde book and it was just as delightful as the first. I’m not good at this so I don’t know how to describe this aside from fantasy. I will say it’s romantic but with zero spice, and that’s my jam (first book also meets this criteria). The writing style is engaging and the book moves quickly. There will obviously be a third book. If you liked the first you will like this. 4⭐️ #EmilyWildesMapoftheOtherlands #NetGalley.

This book is the perfect follow up in the Emily Wilde series! Full of more action and even more loveable characters, I devoured this book. It is cozy without being boring, intriguing without relying on cheap tricks. Fawcett has me in a chokehold with this series that I would recommend to anyone who loves fantasy or who is trying to start reading fantasy.

In this sequel, readers follow Emily and Wendell on their next adventure to find the door back to Wendell’s kingdom. I enjoyed the atmosphere in this book & the reappearance of characters from “Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Faeries”. In this book you get to learn more about Wendell and where he comes from. I appreciated Emily becoming a little bolder & sassier in this sequel!

I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys:
•fae/fantasy
•adventure
•royalty/kingdoms
•comic relief/humor