The Emily Wilde series has given me some of my very favorite reads of the past couple of years so it was no surprise that "Emily Wilde's Compendium of Lost Tales" is also a complete delight!

This time we spend a majority of the time in fairyland (though we do venture out a bit) and it is so nice to get such a sustained view of the realm Where the Trees Have Eyes. It was rewarding to finally get a good look at the place (and people) that Wendell had been trying so hard to get back to.

I really enjoyed seeing the dizzying power of Wendell's sewing magic! It could be so easy to brush off that power (particularly as he is also no slouch when it comes to the sword), but I appreciated that this was made into something truly terrifying. That cloak is so shivery.


The book does a lovely job of making the magical creatures very inhuman and "other." Often this othering of the fey only means that they don't act like people—they are crueler or longer lived or cleverer than regular humans. And in this story we do have some vicious and tricksy fey. However, even more fascinatingly we are clearly shown that these characters have very different perspectives and priorities than the humans do. Best of all, the rules that govern logic, order, and chance in the mundane world don't seem to apply to the fey in the same way. ​I absolutely adored the way this book brought to life the power of story and pattern in fairyland. Emily is racing to find old legends not only to satisfy academic curiosity (though this is a happy side effect), but rather to uncover hints to the future that she and Wendell are facing.


It was such fun to catch up with characters from the previous books. I especially enjoyed Poe and Snowbell as I had been worried that with all the drama of poisoned queens and lost stories these delightful creatures might not make the page. But they were there in all their otherworldly fun! I was surprised to see the Hidden King make an appearance and he reminded me of just how much I need to go read the first book again. I admit that revisiting the past characters only makes me want to see more of these friends, enemies, and frenemies and so I do hope this third book isn't truly the last!

Many thanks to NetGalley and Random House Publishing for an advance e-copy in exchange for an honest review.

This was an enjoyable end to the trilogy. As always, it was fun to follow Emily and Wendell on their adventures in Faerie.
Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the advanced copy.

Once again I loved reading about Emily and Wendell's journey! If this was the conclusion of the series it was a very fitting one! I thought the third act was a little slow in pace but it also felt appropriate to the story. I loved getting to hear more about the details of Emily and Wendell's relationship.

Thank you to Netgalley, Heather Fawcett, and Random House for the ARC of this book!

3.5 - I adore Emily and Wendell, but this book didn't quite have the magic of the first two. I adore Wendell and his affable nature, but his instant switch to "touch her and die" rage when anyone threatens Emily is absolute perfection.

Despite loving books 1 and 2 more, this was still a very satisfying ending to their story and will forever recommend this series to everyone.

Thank you, Netgalley, for giving me access to this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I have adored this series since the beginning, and now that it might be over, I feel as though I've lost a friend. Emily Wilde is a strong, smart, and remarkable heroine who repeatedly saves the day with her pencil, notebook, and quick wits. While she is extremely socially awkward, her unapologetic uniquiness sees others constantly being drawn into her orbit. While I loved her and Wendell's stories through this series, it was Emily's character growth in this final book that kept me fully invested. The fast-paced narrative in this book was even more enthralling than the first two, and I highly recommend this series to anyone interested in strong female characters, handsome fairy prince's, and magical storytelling.

I would read a thousand Emily Wilde books. The characters are utter delights, the world is fascinating, and the Fae are my favorite kind (tricksy, dangerous, socially awkward by human standards). There is so much to love here and the third volume is no exception. Diving headlong into the world of Fae and Wendell's own kingdom proves to be a perilous adventure but if anyone could handle it, it would be Professor Emily Wilde.

I loved it.

Excellent. Still love the characters and the story line. Still full of footnotes and fairy stories that it was a joy to read.

Emily Wilde's Compendium of Lost Tales, the final book in this series, did not disappoint!

It is so hard to do a review and not give too much away, while also wanting to tell everything about it.

What I can say is …….there’s a reunion with old friends, Emily is stronger and more confident than ever, trusting in herself to make some really tuff choices after certain events happen, that literally made me want to scream. Emily finds herself fully immersed in the Fae realm, now standing beside Wendell as queen. The stakes are higher than ever when they discover that Wendell's stepmother has cursed the land with a powerful poison that threatens to consume everything unless an unimaginable sacrifice is made.

I was completely swept up in the magic, the high-stakes tension, and, of course, the fantastic relationship between Emily and Wendell. The blend of academic research, folklore, and magic was so well done throughout this trilogy, and this last installment tied everything together beautifully. From the clever banter and academic humor that I've come to love, to the intense action and emotional depth. It had everything I hoped for in a conclusion. The characters, the lore, and the breathtaking world building makes this series unforgettable. The way it all wrapped up felt satisfying. It left me both happy and wanting just a little bit more. A perfect conclusion to a truly enchanting journey!"

If you're a fan of folklore and slow-burn fantasy with complex characters, this book (the entire series) is a must-read!

Thank you Netgalley for allowing me to read this advanced copy.
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Like all the other Emily Wilde books, I ate this one up. This story takes place mostly within Wendell's kingdom and is all about how stories are the stuff the faerie world is made up and how it influences everything that they do. And of course, how our Emily can use that to help solve their problems. Because oh boy do they have a problem in this one. A realm-ending one. I love this series because of just how practical and sensible Emily is, and how absolutely in love with her Wendell is because of it. We get a lot of that in this book. If you like letters that wax poetically about how much he misses Emily when they're apart, you will treasure certain parts of this. I'm genuinely not sure if this is the last book in the series, but it feels like it is and the ending here is wraps up their story nicely.

I am OBSESSED with this Princess Bride esque series! This 3rd installment gave us all of the Emily and Wendall banter readers adore from the first two in the series, but also gave us glimpses into past characters, mortal and faerie. Fawcett's writing style is witty and fun if not a little melodramatic at times, but positively so. This installment was fast paced with an even quicker ending which is the only reason I did not give it Five Stars! I simply wanted more. More Emily, Wendell, Shadow, and all of their friends and fae. Heather Fawcett has made a fan out of me and I will gladly devour anything she writes, especially in Emily Wilde's world!

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing an advance copy in exchange for honest feedback

After having devoured the first two books in this series, I was desperate to learn what was next for Emily Wilde and her new fiancé Wendell Brambleby. There is a lightness and playfulness between these two characters that I eat up every single time they interact on a page. I really enjoyed how this book tied into the rest of the series and although I am unsure if it is the final book of the series I would be more than happy if this was the ending of their fantastical story. Overall I am a huge fan of all things Emily Wilde and cannot wait for its official release!

Emily will always have my heart. This book was a bit slower for me than the prior two books but I loved living in faerie and being introduced to that aspect more. It was a delight and I just love Emily and Wendell

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an advance e-copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Guys - if you haven’t tried the Emily Wilde books yet, DO IT!

I adore this series! It’s my perfect cozy academia/ fantasy setting. The characters remain their charming selves - even though a LOT has happened since book one!
Shadow and Orga are still the cutest sidekicks alive!

Highly recommend! This is a great seasonal read for summer!

Another amazing Emily Wilde adventure! I'm so sad to be leaving this world behind. I love the characters, the world, the story. One of my favorite series for which this is a satisfying conclusion.

Heather Fawcett doesn't miss!!

It's so difficult to review these because I love every one of them so much. There were twists! There were turns! I cried some tears! The ending is so sweet and lovely! Emily and Wendell are obsessed with each other! This book once again takes the reader somewhere new and fresh and deepens our knowledge of the fae in this particular universe! I want this series to go on forever!

This is the third in the Emily Wilde series, and is my favorite of the three. While the first felt a little stiff, and the second felt a bit formulaic (just with added people), this third one shines a bright light. I could really tell that Fawlett had fun with this one, and could sense her confidence in pulling together this plot and emotional journey inside Faerie.

Emily and Wendell have found love and Wendell’s door. They enter his kingdom, but instead of the holiday Em expected, a curse is killing the land. Emily must use all her scholarly skills to find a cure, and this doesn’t always line up with what Wendell thinks is best.

My favorite part was the description and behavior of the butter faerie, but all the glimpses of the fae and their accompanying personalities and politics were wonderful. I also really grew to love Wendell. I didn’t quite buy into their relationship before, but at this point I can’t see how anyone wouldn’t love him. I still don’t know if I like Em or not, and I don’t quite see what charms Wendell about her, but I’m still here for it. This whole series feels like a grown-up version of the books I hunted the library for as a kid—the ones with whimsical magic and cozy adventure. This one carried my attention fully the entire book. I finished it in a day, and was left both satisfied and wanting more.

It's rare that I read a book that makes me want to break out the paints and illustrate, but this one definitely left me itching to create. That’s the highest form of flattery I know for a book. I hope Fawlett continues the series.

Thank you to the author and Del Ray/Ballantine for the e-arc in exchange for an honest review.

Such a fun and exhilarating end to the trilogy. Really enjoyed getting to know Wendell's realm of Silva Lupi and meeting a whole new cast of characters while also getting to see some returning characters. Overall the book really balanced the high stakes plot of saving the kingdom with the quieter interactions between Emily and Wendell and a healthy dose of comedy and dramatics.

Thank you so much for the ARC! I loved this addition to this world! We see a shift from a more scholarly approach, to a shift in faerie politics. It grips you from the beginning, and by the end you want more of Wendell's realm!

The excitement I felt when I was accepted to read the ARC for this book was extreme.

This story continued the overarching plot that had been building up in the first two Emily Wilde books and as such, the tone changed a bit. While Emily is still every inch the scholar we've come to expect the plot took us away from exploring and researching, instead focusing more heavily on faerie politics and her relationship with Wendell.

This book spent the bulk of its time further explaining the realm of the Silva Lupi as Emily navigates being its queen and the challenges that come with inheriting a tumultuous realm. This installment also further explored the use and importance of stories in the fae realms which I greatly enjoyed.

While I still consider this a 5 star read and would definitely recommend this to my friends, I wish more time would have been spent exploring. This book made me realize how much I favored the exploration in the first two books.

One thing I loved about this series in general, that I was happy to see continued, was the rather innocent approach to the physical relationship between Emily and Wendell. As readers, we are offered fade to black moments that allow us to avoid graphic sexual content and are simply informed how these interactions are impacting the characters in question the next day as well as in their relationship as a whole. In essence, we are reminded that the characters are adults who make adult choices without us encroaching too far into the privacy of these characters.

A big thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this novel. This series is definitely going to one of my reading highlights for the year!