Guide to The Emily Wilde Series
After I finished the Compendium of Lost Tales, I knew I needed to make a guide to the Emily Wilde Series. Sadly, the third book in the series is the last, but the good news is that it is a completed fantasy trilogy that you can binge!
The Encyclopedia of Faeries is the first book in the series and it had me hooked. I love Emily and her quirky ways. The book read almost like a historical fiction and makes this the perfect fantasy series for someone new to the genre. If you are looking for more historical fantasy picks, you can check out my post, Historical Fantasy Books.
The first book follows Emily, a dryadologist, as she compiles her Faerie Encyclopedia. In the second book, she maps the fae lands and the doors which connect them. In the third book in the series, Emily compiles a list of fae stories. I loved the first book, but the second and third get even better. So often a series starts strong and then fades quickly. That is not the case with this series.
Guide to Emily Wilde Series
- Emily Wilde’s Encyclopedia of Faeries (2023)
- Emily Wilde’s Map of the Otherlands (2024)
- Emily Wilde’s Compendium of Lost Tales (2025)
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Emily Wilde Series Reviews
Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Faeries
Author: Heather Fawcett
Year: 2023
Genre: Fantasy
More info: Emily Wilde #1
Spice Rating:đź’‹
Age Range: 13+
Plot
Emily Wilde is an expert on the study of faeries who is writing the first encyclopedia on faerie lore. She has traveled to the village of Hrafnsvik to study the Hidden Ones. She is much better with her dog and faeries than she is with people so she is not happy when Wendell Bamblely shows up uninvited. He is her handsome and lazy rival who is not opposed to making things up as he goes along.
Why Jackie loves it
This is one of the best fantasy books of 2023! I knew I needed to read it as soon as I saw the name, but everything about it was wonderful. This is one of the best books I have read in a long time. The sequel, Emily Wilde’s Map of the Overlands is already of of my favorites of 2024.
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Emily Wilde’s Map of the Otherlands
Author: Heather Fawcett
Year: 2024
Genre: Fantasy
More info: Emily Wilde #2
Spice Rating:đź’‹
Age Range: 14+
Plot
The first book in this series was one of my favorites of the year last year and I had high hopes for this book. It did not disappoint!
Emily Wilde is an expert in faerie folklore and has written an encyclopedia on the subject. Now, she is trying to make a map of the realms of faerie in the hope of finding a door to their land.
Brambleby, her colleague turned boyfriend who also happens to be the banished faerie king, is accompanying her on her quest. The only problem is that he is on the run from assassins sent by his mother and Emily cannot understand why now.
Why Jackie loves it
This is a historical fantasy that has the feel of fiction and would be perfect for someone new to the fantasy realm. However, die-hard fantasy lovers will also adore this book. This book has the feel of a historical fiction with the perfect touch of magic. I recommend this book for anyone who loves Alice Hoffman’s book Magic Lessons (the prequel to Practical Magic) #gifted
Find this book in: Best New Fantasy Books 2024 / Guide to Emily Wilde Series
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Emily Wilde’s Compendium of Lost Tales
Author: Heather Fawcett
Year: 2025
Genre: Fantasy
More info: Emily Wilde Book 3 of 3
Spice Rating:đź’‹
Age Range: 14+
Plot
You can find the first book in this series on my list of Best Adult Fantasy Novels. It is a breath of fresh air as is the second book in the series. Emily Wilde is embarking on her greatest challenge yet as a dryadologist. She will be studying the faerie realm from the inside as the new queen.
Wendell is now her fiancé and is taking his rightful place as king, but his stepmother placed a deadly curse on the realm before disappearing. Wendell and Emily must use their combined magic and knowledge to save everything they love before the kingdom falls to ruin.
Why Jackie loves it
Every book in the series gets better. I am not sure if there are plans for more, but I will read every book. Emily Wilde keeps developing as a character and I love her relationship with Wendell. This book, like all the books in the series, reads more like a historical fiction and sometimes like a nonfiction! Emily writes in her journals, and her notes feel real!
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Expert Tip
Consider reading the three books in the Emily Wilde series in order. The characters develop from books one to three, and you won’t want to miss out on the fun. The books in order are:
- Emily Wilde’s Encyclopedia of Faeries (2023)
- Emily Wilde’s Map of the Otherlands (2024)
- Emily Wilde’s Compendium of Lost Tales (2025)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Emily Wilde Series About
Emily Wilde is a dryadologist who is an expert in her field. In the first book in the series, Emily creates an encyclopedia of the different types of fae. In the second book, she maps the fae lands and the doors which connect them. And in the third book in the series, Emily compiles a list of fae stories.
In each book, the relationships between the characters develop further.
Do I need to read the Encyclopedia of Faeries books in order?
Yes. The relationships between the characters extend across the books and they take place in chronological order. You will miss crucial character development if you read the Emily Wilde series out of order
Will there be an Emily Wilde book #4
No. Unfortunately, the Emily Wilde Series is only three books.
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