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Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries

by Heather Fawcett

336 pages 2023 Fantasy Romance, Cozy Fantasy, Academic Fantasy 🌶️ Clean Standalone

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The Vibe

Emily Wilde is the foremost scholar of faerie folklore — and the worst at human interaction. When she travels to a remote Scandinavian village to complete her encyclopedia, her infuriatingly charming rival Wendell Bambleby follows. He knows more about the Folk than any mortal should. The coziest academic rivals-to-lovers fantasy.

Spice Check

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Clean — the academic banter IS the tension.

Content Heads-Up

Faerie trickery
Cold exposure
Academic competition

Is This Book for You?

Skip if you dislike:

Need high spice
Fast-paced action preferred

Ending: Resolved with series setup

Pacing: Slow

What This Book Feels Like

Moods: Cozy Academic Charming Wintry

Tropes: Grumpy Sunshine Academic Rivals Faerie Folklore Slow Burn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a series?

Yes — book 1 of 3 in the Emily Wilde series.

How cozy is it?

Very — hot cocoa, snow, and academic fieldwork vibes.

Is Wendell actually a faerie?

That would be telling — but the clues are there.

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