Emily Wilde’s Map of the Otherlands was a wonderful journey. Book two continues the story of Emily Wilde and Wendell Bambleby, but this time finding the door that to Wendell’s homeland in Faerie.

The prose is beautiful, and atmospheric which lends itself to the overall feeling this book gives you. Heather Fawcett’s writing transports you, and you can’t help but want to join in on the adventure no matter how perilous.

If you’re looking for the perfect cozy read, this book is for you. Make sure to snag your copy January 16, 2024.

Thank you, Random House Publishing and NetGalley for my gifted ARC


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Glorious. Absolutely glorious.

While I greatly enjoyed the first book, I loved the second more by a factor of ten. At least. The character growth and development were excellent, tremendously rewarding, and extremely heartening.

Ms. Fawcett’s gift as a writer, as I see it, is her extraordinary gift for creating cozy, safe settings that are somehow, inexplicably, rife with danger. What I mean, I think, is that she creates a safe home base to which the characters can always return to after roving the countrysides—be they remote, mountainous villages or the forests of Faerie. This makes the very real peril much more deal-with-able.

I would not label this book, nor its predecessor, cozy fantasy. There is certainly great danger, terrifying situations, and depictions of serious injury. But always, the cozy home base is there. I would call this cozy adjacent. And it is, as I’ve noted, glorious.

ARC provided by NetGalley and the publisher.

I enjoyed the first book in this series, but Map of the Otherlands blew me away! It was everything I wanted from a sequel. The characters (both new and returning) were fun, I loved the adventure, and absolutely ate up the chemistry between the two main characters. This is an absolute must-read.

** Voluntarily read and reviewed and advanced reader copy of this book**
4.5 Stars
Positives: A great sequel as far as sequels go to the first installment of the series which I absolutely loved. We get to follow the story set up from the first book of Emily helping Wendell look for a way back into his kingdom, now with an added time crunch because his evil stepmother has now started sending assassins after him. The story add two new major support cast members of Emily's niece who as been inspired by her aunts work to become a dryadologist herself as well as the head of the department Professor Rose whose whose respect and side seems to change by day. Add in the mystery of disappearance of two famous researchers fifty years ago and you have a nice delightful romp.

Negatives: While I felt at times this book had some really great action and adventure the in between bits seemed to drag at times as if to make up for the high action sequence but rather than balancing the work it seemed sort of jarring and disinteresting in those places. Thankfully there wasn't too much of that to actually make the plot boring.

Overall I really enjoyed this book and thought it was a great sequel and look forward to following Emily and Wendell's adventure in the next installment.

Review: Emily Wilde's Map of the Otherlands


The irrepressible dryadologist (& journaler) Emily Wilde of Cambridge returns! In this sequel to Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries, she is joined by her niece Ariadne, her cranky colleague Dr. Rose, & her not-quite-a-Newfoundland Shadow as they all attempt to help Wendell Brambleby find a way back into his faerie realm. Of course, it's not quite that simple. Wendell is not only the rightful king of said realm, but also being hunted by his vicious stepmother. And, possibly, already cursed/ poisoned / dying by her hand.

This second volume of Emily's (mis)adventures in alternate-Edwardian academia offers a much more personal & romantic approach. While keeping the whole situation PG13ish -- YA readers welcome -- Fawcett devotes considerable plot-time to Wendell & Emily's relationship. Fortunately, this never gets in the way of a sinister conspiracy against Wendell, or Emily's mostly horrific discoveries about the common fae of the Austrian Alps. There's also a side plot involving two academics who weren't as fortunate -- I found this bit slightly confusing -- and some remarkable world-building, with a generous side order of dry wit.

There's plenty of action in this one, and some clever plot twists, but the personal relationships shine. The ending smacks of pure wish fulfillment, but doesn't the world need more of that once in a while? Happily for this reader, there is one more volume of Emily's adventurous scholarship to look forward to, and an abundance of plot threads left to be woven into it.

Thanks to NetGalley for providing me with an ARC of this novel in exchange for review.

So grateful to NetGalley for allowing me to read this early because it was absolutely fantastic! I loved it just as much as the first one. Fawcett’s writing is so lyrical I can picture the different faerie and landscapes easily. I also like her unique style of writing for this series as it goes really well with Emily’s personality. Emily and Wendell’s relationship dynamic is also really well done and I love them both as characters so much.
This book made me feel like I was drinking a warm cup of tea while sitting by a fire. Such cozy vibes I love it!

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing group for this opportunity to read rate and review this arc which is available wide Jan 16,2024.

Again this was the epitome of cozy fantasy. It was cute, fun and an all around good read. It is a slice of life with low stakes and cute premise.

I am delighted to say Emily Wilde's Map of the Otherlands was just as uniformly charming as the first book. As one of my most anticipated reads of the year, I was looking forward to more cottagercore ambiance, cozy fantasy, light academia, and humorous faerie shenanigans, and that's exactly what I received.

In this installment, Emily and Wendell go on an odyssey through the Austrian Alps in search of a back door to his realm, meeting with many different faerie faces and threats along the way. Whether it's fending off assassins sent by his stepmother, trying to detail a map of the realms of faerie, or coming into contact with long lost scholars draped in ribbons, the two encounter many obstacles. However, they also make new friends.

My favorite additions were Dr. Rose, who is an older work colleague of Emily's, someone she respects but also someone who grates because of his traditional stick-in-the-mud way of approaching field work, and Ariadne, her niece, who is a spirited young academic with a keen interest in following in her aunt's footsteps. It was lovely to see how their relationships with Emily developed over the course of the story. How they helped to open up a new side to her personality where she was less academic and more emotional, better able to express her thoughts and feelings.

There was also forward movement with regards to Emily and Wendell's romance. They are so droll together, so sweet. I could happily read a dozen books about them questing their way through all the faerie realms, with her scribbling her observations in her field journal and him magicking all her clothes and enchanting all the locals. I'm hopeful there is much more for them still to come!

Thank you to NetGalley and Ballantine Del Rey for the ARC in exchange for my review.

I have been dying to read this since the moment I closed Encyclopaedia of Faeries - and it did not disappoint!

This cozy fantasy took everything I loved about the first book and just made it better. It keeps the academic journal format that works so well, it carries over the banter and chemistry of Emily and Wendell, and even includes some cameos of old friends. However, it also brings some new characters along for the adventure and introduces us to so much more of the world that Fawcett has created. While I can occasionally find fantasy hard to follow, I have no trouble understanding the ways of the Folk and the complexities of Faerie in this book.

I would follow Emily and Wendell anywhere - and I cannot wait to see what lies ahead in book three!

Disclaimer: I received a free e-ARC from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

I loved the first book in this series, Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries, and enjoyed this one just as much. Perhaps more in some ways. This book had more humor and a bit more darkness than the first and was incredibly imaginative. I have recommended the first book to many patrons and can't wait till I can request this book for purchase so I may continue to excessively suggest this series for patrons' reading pleasure! Thank you so much, NetGalley, for the ARC! It made my whole summer!

I am the biggest fan of Emily and Wendell. Heather Fawcett could write 10 more books about them and their adventures and I’d read every single one. My biggest takeaway from this book was Emily’s growth into herself despite what she believes of herself, especially when it came to going against Wendell’s stepmom. The romance between Wendell and Emily is also so well done, and how Wendell knows how strong willed Emily is yet silently pushes her into the best version of herself. I cannot wait for book 3!

Emily Wilde’s Map of the Otherlands by Heather Fawcett is the second in a series about a Cambridge professor of Dryadology (Folk or Faerie studies). Emily is a hilarious, brilliant character who is so unabashedly herself! This story picks up where the last left off and gives us an even more exciting adventure into Faerie than the first book! This book is cozy, adorable, and hilarious! It’s like a fuzzy blanket and a warm cup of tea in book form! So incredibly grateful I got to read this beauty as an eARC before its official release! You will catch me immediately purchasing this book in January when it hits the shelves! I already can’t wait for book three!

Thank you to NetGalley & Random House for the ARC!

Emily and Wendell's continue on their faerie adventures in book two of the Emily Wilde series! Emily is putting together a new book, Map of the Otherlands, while also searching for a secret door to Wendell's kingdom, so he can retake his throne.

Emily continues to be relatable in her social anxieties. Wendell continues to be swoon worthy in his total acceptance of her as she is. The world of faerie continues to be equal parts creepy and magical, keeping the reader intrigued and possibly wanting to visit (with a coin in their pocket, and their close inside out.)

This series isn't going to be for me. I found the pacing too slow and not all that interesting, personally.

I am happy to read this! It did not fail my expectations and I love this sequel. The plot and writing were just as fantastic as ever. In comparison to the second novel, I'd say this one offers more adventure and action.
I truly enjoy Emily and Wendell's banter, and their dynamic was as lively as ever. We learned more about how much these two care for and sacrifice for one another. They have quickly established themselves as my favorite book couple, and I am eager to learn more about their future.
Additionally, I enjoyed how much Ariadne and Rose added to the narrative. I also had a great time discovering new faeries and their home world.
Thank you NetGalley for the ARC💕

This delightful book is the second in the Emily Wilde stories. In this edition, Emily and Wendall embark on a journey to find the door to his realm after his step-mother, the Queen, tries to poison him. I thoroughly enjoyed this book as it reads like a fairytale for adults. I anxiously wait for the next installment.
*I received an advanced readers’ copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Took everything I loved about the first book and made it better. Would definitely prefer if it had a bit of spice, but the romance is still very good.

Longer review to come!

Thank you to NetGalley, Random House Publishing Group, and Ballantine Books for this advanced copy! You can pick up Emily Wilde's Map of the Otherlands on January 16, 2024.

This is hands-down one of the best sequels I've read and one of my top reads of the year. I thoroughly enjoyed Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries, though at the time I wish it moved a bit quicker and had more emotional stakes. Map of the Otherlands delivers all of that and more.

The playful dynamic between Emily and Wendell grows into a more serious, sweet relationship that feels so real and relatable. One second their banter brings a smile to your face and the next their vulnerability with each other tugs your heartstrings. I could not get enough of them and can't WAIT to (hopefully) see more in Book 3.

But Emily and Wendell weren't the only main characters! We also get to meet two brand-new faces who play a massive role in the plot and work as fantastic foils for our main duo. But Rose and Ariadne have their own complexities as well, causing you to sympathize with and understand them.

And the action! From the start, Map of the Otherlands throws you into more perilous scenarios, and the story's two (three?) sided mystery makes you not want to put the book down. I loved the pacing in this book so much, balancing their adventures with quieter moments that fleshed out the characters.

And, of course, the world-building was incredible. We meet new types of faeries, travel to new realms, and gain a broader understanding of how the real world and Faerie intersect. I could read 10 more of Emily's journals and books describing all the hidden places tucked within locales we think we know.

All in all, an immediate 5-star read and a sequel you DEFINITELY have to keep your eyes peeled for. Make sure you preorder Emily Wilde's Map of the Otherlands today!

Emily - newly-tenured professor of the fae - has come across some promising research while working on her newest book. On the plus side, it may point to the location of a back door to her erstwhile beau's faerie realm. On the negative, she's beset by a new assistant who is also family, a department head convinced she is a fraud, and numerous attempts on Bambleby's life. If she can just get everyone to agree with her obviously superior decisions without questioning them, and if Bambleby can just live long enough, Emily is convinced she can use this back door to save him. And write her book, of course.

I think I enjoyed the second book in this series more than the first now that I am in the swing of the prickly-scholar-action combo that this book does so well. There are a few fun new characters, and the swing of this book does not follow too closely in the footsteps of the last with regards to Emily vs the locals (which was nice! I didn't want cookie-cutter versions of the denizens of Hrafnsvik, and they didn't show up to replace them, yay). I also really liked how many nods and homages to N/E European folklore was present in this book - it lent almost a spirit of verisimilitude to the historical fiction, if that makes sense, and created a rich atmosphere. This book is fun and light! My thanks to Netgalley, Random House Publishing, and the author for access to this e-arc.

Thank you to NetGalley, Heather Fawcett, and Del Rey Books for the ARC!

5/5⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
0/5🌶️- fade to black and some kissing

Emily Wilde's Map of the Otherlands is a historical romantasy set in 1910. In Fawcett's second book, we follow Emily again throughout her journey to find Wendell's door back to the Summerlands- but Wendell's step-mother has been busy... In the second amazing book of the Emily Wilde series, we learn more and more about the world of faeries and how dangerous they truly are. If you're looking for a ☆slow burn frenemies to lovers, ☆a unique, journaling writing style, ☆dark academia, ☆historical fantasy and ☆a cozy read, look no further than Heather Fawcett's Emily Wilde series.

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I read Emily Wilde's Encylopaedia of Faeries in one day and Emily Wilde's Map of the Otherlands followed suit. When reading these books, I immediately feel as if I should be by a fire, sipping a mug of chocolate with my grim. The way Emily's writing shifts from past to present is captivating and I could not put this book down.

The character development was great, we get to see much more of our friend, Poe, from the Winterlands and a true relationship is created between Emily, the reader, and Poe. By the end of the book, I assure you, you will wish to be Poe's fjolskylda. More common faeries are introduced and the duality of faeries is conveyed.

Emily's shell slowly gets worn down through meeting her niece, Ariadne, and her growing feelings towards Wendell. Readers experience a new side of Emily as she learns how to communicate her thoughts and feelings beyond academia. I hope to see more of Emily's protégé, Ariadne.

We *finally* get some Wendell romance - but I need 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆. I live for the one POV of Wendell's in each book. I hope to see Wendell and Emily's relationship solidify in book 3.

I highly recommend this book and once again, thank you to NetGalley, Heather Fawcett, and Del Rey Books for the ARC!

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