Tag: emily wilde’s encyclopaedia of faeries
-
R.F. Kuang’s Katabasis May Be My Most Disappointing Read of 2025
Katabasis has been the most anticipated release within dark academia fiction in 2025, and honestly it has been one of the most anticipated books of the whole year overall. Unfortunately, R.F. Kuang’s Katabasis completely missed the mark for me, and I might shock you in saying I have DNFed it. Two graduate students must set…
-
Light Academia and Dragons in Marie Brennan’s A Natural History of Dragons
A Natural History of Dragons: A Memoir by Lady Trent by Marie Brennan is a light academia fantasy novel involving danger, discovery, and dragons. Not only is it a brilliant fantasy akin to the Emily Wilde series, but it is a touch darker, more grounded, and carries a lovely reminiscent tone due to its nature…
-
Gorgeous Light Academia in India Holton’s The Geographer’s Map to Romance
Attention all light academia enthusiasts, historical romance connoisseurs, and readers of all things whimsical, wacky, and wonderful – India Holton has released another book! The Geographer’s Map to Romance, the second in the Love’s Academic trilogy, is officially out and about. Set in the same beautifully chaotic world as The Ornithologist’s Field Guide to Love,…
-
A Happily Ever After in Emily Wilde’s Compendium of Lost Tales
A charming conclusion in the joyous, sweet, cosy fantasy that is Heather Fawcett’s Emily Wildes Compendium of Lost Tales. There is magic on ever page, conflicts that muddy the waters, and interactions that leave you guessing what Emily will do. Emily Wilde’s Compendium of Lost Tales is a fitting conclusion to this light academia series…
-
The Cosy Fantasy Continues in Emily Wilde’s Map of the Otherlands
Dipping back into the adorable light fantasy romance world of Heather Fawcett’s Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Faeries, this time with the sequel Emily Wilde’s Map of the Otherlands. This time the drama is escalating, the tension is rising, and Emily and Wendall are at the centre of not only an iconic mystery, but a discovery…
-
My December 2024 Reading Summary
Overall mood: elated. December has been a month of travels, family, and fun reading. While there have been PhD tasks addressed and planned this month, it has largely been a month to sit back and read for leisure. I have been dutifully preparing my library requests for an upcoming event (more on that soon) and…
-
Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Faeries is a Delightful Cosy Fantasy For All
Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett has been popular book for light academia lovers, fairycore fans, and whimsical romance readers over the last two years. I have finally joined the party, and I can attest to the wonderful world building and delightful dialogue within these pages. It is a historical fiction fantasy set…
-
Summer Reading: My Struggle Reading With The Heat
I won’t be the first to say that reading in summer is not easy. Maybe you feel differently, and if so I would love to hear how you manage it, but when it comes to summer reading I lose all speed and resilience. What used to be my reading pace is now a distant memory…