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.

I absolutely adore this series. The sweet (understated) grumpy/sunshine romance, the banter, Emily’s dedication to academia, the found family and community formed throughout the series, and the way the Faerie world is so aloof and, most of the time, a pretty brutal place.

Though this third installment in the series felt packed full of adventure and action, it maintained its cozy and sweet atmosphere. The stakes were at an all time high for Wendell and Emily but their banter and Wendell’s desire to express his love for Emily despite her not being as vocal about her feelings never ceased. Wendell’s commitment to his kingdom and to Emily never waiver.

The second to last chapter of this book had me sobbing. Heather Fawcett wrote possibly one of the sweetest scenes to ever exist. If you enjoy this series, I think you’ll really enjoy this final book!

I had been very excited for the penultimate book in the emily wilde series and this did not disappoint. While this book was definitely more of a tear jerker than the first two, I was happy with the ending, and surprisingly became very fond of the attentive oaks. After the scene in which the oak is weeping, I had to pause to text my sister because i was crying quiet hard, and she was quite at a loss for what I was talking about as she is not a fantasy reader.

Favorite Quote: Perhaps being too powerful, too unopposed, is a curse in and of itself, leading to boredom and dissipation, and the invention of imaginary enemies whose powers to torment were less limited than those of flesh and blood.

Story Synopsis: Emily Wilde finds herself in Faerie with Wendell after recently deposing Wendell’s stepmother as monarch of his kingdom. Now, Wendell is attempting to rule, while Emily continues to study Faerie — and simultaneously acting as Queen. When a blight overtakes much of the realm very quickly, Emily returns to her books and scholarly work to unravel the mystery of the blight and its connection to the former ruler to save Wendell’s life and the realm.

Why does this book beguile? Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Faeries was Fawcett’s debut novel and a surprise delight for me when I read the ARC in late 2022. I was utterly thrilled to get the ARC for Emily Wilde’s Map of the Otherlands and now Emily Wilde’s Compendium of Lost Tales. Like all good series, the third book furthers Emily & Wendell’s story, and I love how much time they spend in Wendell’s realm. There are a few throwbacks to the first book, which delighted me. Is Emily done with adventures? I’m not sure - things could go either way.

I thought this was very good and I will have to add this to the shop shelves. Thank you for the chance for us to review.

I. ABSOLUTELY. LOVED. IT! I was placed in such a blissful reading state for the last couple of days, because I got to be in Emily/Wendell’s world again! I really enjoyed how Fawcett wrote this story, bringing it full circle. I cried at least twice; highlighted beautiful lines of conversation between characters; and laughed at scenes that were portrayed so vividly. I don’t want to give anything away! But I know that I’ll be reading this series over and over again.

One of my draws to this series is its variety of Folk: it is just so diverse and wonderful to learn. The reader is introduced to even more characters in this book, while still encountering loved and memorable characters. I felt a sense of nostalgia reading this book, too, which is what influenced me to buy FairyLoot copies of Book 1 and 2.

Fawcett did an absolutely thorough and balanced piece of work with this third book. It does not feel like it was quickly produced at all. It feels like there was painstaking time put into the story to make it dramatic, while tying so many loose ends effortlessly.

I can’t wait for this book to come out so I can buy it and the audiobook! I received an eARC graciously from Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I simply love and adore Emily and Wendell, and gosh I loved this story so incredibly much!!!! I really hope that this isn’t the last that we see of these two, but if it is, then I’m so happy to have had these three wonderful books to enjoy, to go on journeys into faerie realms with them, and to experience their one of a kind romance!

I knew the moment I began this, the third in the Emily Wilde series, I would fall happily into a cozy, well written, story that would take me into the faerie kingdom of Wendle and Emily, while I softly chuckled through their dialogue and wondered at Heather Fawcett's ability to paint a picture of far-off lands with words.
Compendium of Lost Tales did not disappoint. I love Emily's ability to approach situations logically while also doing everything she can to protect the Faerie King with whom she has fallen in love. The romance is sweet, but not spicy. The situations Emily finds herself in are sometimes scary, but they are quickly resolved using her brain and mustering her courage.
I always enjoy the way the story is told through academic journal entries and never seems disjointed or overly encumbered by the footnotes about historical texts. These always seem to add special bits to the story.
Thank you very much for the eARC provided by Del Rey/Ballantine Books via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Emily Wilde’s Compendium of Lost Tales was a really good book. It was my favorite of the three books. When I started reading the series, I was not sure how I felt about it, but with every book I read, I enjoy it more and more. As per the other books, this book is written in journal form from Emily’s perspective. I enjoyed that this book followed that same format. I also really enjoy encountering characters from previous books. With this book, I feel like we are really seeing Emily’s growth not only as a character, but also as a leader. I found the story heartwarming, fun, and really enjoyable. I am not sure if this is intended to be the last book in the series, but I hope not because I have really become fond of Emily, Wendell, Poe, Shadow, and all of the other characters in this series. I would recommend this book to any Emily Wilde fan.

I loved the first two books in the Emily Wilde series, and I thought I would love this one too, but I guess the third time isn't always the charm. I struggled to finish this book. Emily seems to have lost some of her confidence and self-assuredness, which is somewhat understandable considering her relationship with Wendell and how the fae react to it, but it seemed a reach compared to her reactions to her previous adventures in the fae kingdoms. This book is longer than the other two, but despite the new characters and adventures, it lagged for the first 2/3 and it seemed as if much didn't happen. There's still much to love here, but I hope if there is a book four that it feels a bit more like the first two books.