Saying goodbye to these characters was hard. I have loved Emily and Shadow from the very first page of this series, came to love Wendell just as much.
I have to admit I was a bit worried that the tone would be different in this book, with Emily now being a queen of Fairie, I was afraid the academia side of this story would be put on the back burner, but it really wasn’t.
Seeing Emily’s scholarly dedication to solve the problems they encounter made my heart melt for her all over again. Seeing her grow into herself, fully accepting her neurodivergent self with managing to stray out of her comfort zone sometimes was heartwarming. And her love for Shadow brought me to tears so many times.
I loved the fact that the romance was more present in this last book and I loved even more that Emily and Wendell’s love was so tender. Emily isn’t an overtly romantic person and seeing her happy with Wendell was everything.

I was only a bit disappointed in the new characters, that, while interesting, I didn’t really get attached to as I had in the first two books. Seeing all our beloved characters again in this last installment was such a treat. I was sad to leave them, closing the book was bittersweet and I hope we’ll get a few glimpses of them here and there in the future.

This book was so fun! I loved the previous two books of this series so I was really excited for this one.
I absolutely loved the way the realm was described and Emily's scholarly knowledge of faerie tales used to save both her fiancé and the kingdom. However, i think Wendell & Emily’s relationship was lacking a bit of depth, but it was still well portrait throughout the book. The book was a bit darker than the previous ones which was quite good and the tone used by the author was great to setting the pace and the stage for the resolution of the story.

Overall, it was a great way to finish Emily's journey, it was sweet and cozy and while i wish a bit more depth to the story i really enjoyed this trilogy and this was a fantastic read and i'll forever be a fan of Emily's footnotes.

Just as I knew I would, I enjoyed returning to Emily Wilde’s story and the new adventures before her. Her character’s narrative is unique and intriguing, and I love the academic style which includes footnotes on things like citations and stories. We get to see more of Emily’s cleverness, her vast knowledge of faerie and fae, and her skills at research as well as her insatiable interest, her friendships, and her love for Wendall and Shadow. This book threw in some shocks, and then some more - keeping me on my toes and intrigued to see what solution Emily would manage to decipher. There’s a lot of upheaval in this story as Emily and Wendall settle into faerie and all the strangeness and chaos that entails, but Emily will always be Emily, a very reassuring presence in this dangerous and uncertain stage in their story. It was great to see so many familiar faces from the earlier books in this finale, offering a little closure and a subtle last hurrah for the story and the characters we’ve come to know. I’m going to miss this series!

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Overall a wonderful conclusion to the series. Whilst somewhat faster-paced, it maintains the magic of the first two books very well.
I love the overall feeling that every single character you meet (regardless of their importance in the flow of the plot) is wrapped up in their own story, waiting to become a fairytale. It follows the theme of the importance of stories to the Good Folk, and I very much appreciate it.

I don’t think I can even express how much I love this series. It has been a joy to review all three books, and I really, really want there to be more. I love Emily and Wendell so much. I love the academia and the way it revolves around research, I love the personality of each of the characters and I so dearly love the world, or should I say worlds, since this book spent a lot of time in Faerie.

I was worried that the heavy plot in this book would take away from the research and academia side of the books that I really loved, but I was pleased to find this wasn’t at all the case! There were mysteries abound and research to be done!

I don’t know if I’ve mentioned in my reviews before, but I love the way faerie revolves arounds stories, and so many times Emily is researching fairy tales to guide their way through their current trails. It’s a really fun form of magic and feels very right for a story about the fae.

I really really don’t want to leave this world.

I still cannot believe that this is the last adventure of Emily and Wendell. I will miss these characters so much and could happily have read 5 more books of them just discovering different academic things and fairies.
This novel has a bit of a different feel compared to the two others in the series and I have to admit that it’s my least favourite. Don’t worry, I enjoyed it nevertheless. Due to the plot it feels darker and I miss Emily and Wendell exploring a different country and stumbling into some fairy trouble. The solution felt a bit rushed and due to the darker themes of the novel it didn’t give me the same happy feelings and instead felt a bit more melancholy to me. It still has more lighthearted moments and I really enjoyed those. The characters just have the best chemistry and I will miss them so much.

While this was the perfect conclusion to this Trilogy, and the ending keeps open the possibility of more stories, I think this one lacked the punch of the first book. I'm glad there was more Wendell in this one than the second book, but we didn't get a whole lot of their banter like the first book. Their relationship is still the most adorable thing I've ever read and we all know Wendell would do anything for Emily, but in the end I think the reverse is also true that Emily would do anything for Wendell. It was a fitting conclusion but just felt a little flat for me.

🧚🏼‍♀️🧚🏼‍♀️🧚🏼‍♀️🧚🏼‍♀️ (Out of five 🧚🏼‍♀️)

Big thanks to NetGalley and Heather Fawcett for a copy of this book. This book review is my own opinion.

I almost can't give a feedback to this book because I liked it so much. The plot is as amazing as before and I loved the returning character, and the romance was perfection. I was a bit hesitant when I learned there will be a third book, but I'm glad I could spend more time with them, in this world.

This is the conclusion to the trilogy of Emily Wilde books and to some extent, it went where I expected to go. It was darker than the previous books and if I’m honest, I didn’t enjoy it as much because it lacked some of the whimsy of the first book as a result of the turn the story had taken. I also found that the academic style with the little footnotes didn’t work as well in this book as the story didn’t lend itself to this in the same way.
I found myself getting frustrated with Emily at times (though I think this was intentional) and some of the twists felt a little facile and contrived.
I still enjoyed it but it didn’t measure up to the first book in the series, which I would argue is the best of them.

Thank you to the publishers and NetGalley for a free ARC in exchange for a review.

I wish I knew how to express how much I adore this series. In Emily's concluding tale, yet again, I found myself utterly delighted, devastated, and just having the best time.

If you loved the first book, you will love this. If you loved the second book, you will love this. If you didn't like either, yikes. Snowbell, the little freak, is here and freaky as ever. Poe pops up with a special guest relative (it's incredible). There's more snengeance (snail vegengeance) and it's as super weird and wonderful as you think it is. Emily and Wendell continue to feel like your best friends and your ideal couple.

The phrase "He is one of ours" actually breaks me now. And Wendell's gift to Emily at the end? Genuinely made me cry.

I am gonna miss this series so much. I cannot recommend it highly enough. If you love stories, fae, friends, family, snails, or just having the best time, please pick up this series.

I cannot wait to see what Heather Fawcett writes next. Five stars!!

I really enjoyed Emily Wilde's Compendium of Lost Tales, but it’s not my favorite in the trilogy. The book delivers a satisfying conclusion with its rich folklore, enchanting worldbuilding, and the continued development of Emily and Wendell’s relationship. I loved the way the story explored the faerie realm in more depth, and the blend of academia, adventure, and romance remained engaging.

However, some parts felt a bit too easily resolved, and the pacing in the final section was slightly uneven. While it was a strong and enjoyable read, I personally preferred the earlier books for their balance of mystery and discovery. Still, it’s a great ending to a charming series!

This was such a fun and lovely final book to this series! I found it a bit slower paced than the others, mostly because the first book had more plot than the other two. This one was a lot more focused on the characters and wrapping everything up, which was nice! Just depends what you like, I’m a big plot girly. I loved seeing a lot more of Wendell’s world and some of the new characters, although I thought they’d end up having a much bigger part to play. The ending was good, i loved this whole series including this one.

The finale to the Emily Wilde trilogy by Heather Fawcett. Thank you to Netgalley and Little Brown Book Group for the advance reader copy of this title for an honest review.

The finale to this trilogy I have found incredibly solid! The start takes us with Emily, Wendell and Shadow back to Faerie to take back Wendell's kingdom from his step mother. When they get there they find her dethroned after being poisoned by Emily and take over the palace from his uncle with Emily still to answer his question to be his bride.

He gives her a door to go back and forth to get a bit of escape from Faerie and to see visiting friends. While adjusting to the new rule a blight starts creeping over the lands which only Wendell's bloodline can hold back.

They marry to secure the throne and then go after the stepmother finding her already passed Wendell has to make the ultimate sacrifice.

Another well crafted and written sequel in this trilogy rejoining us with the beloved characters of the first two books.

I sped through this story really quickly captivated by the twists and turns the plot takes and Emily's numerous adventures and schemes with the folk.

A very solid end to the trilogy that I fully enjoyed well worth a read!

A really nice ending to the series. These books aren't my absolute favourites but they're very comforting and warming and that's what I love about them the most and this one was no different. I'm going to miss these characters.

Final rating: 4.5 ☆

This was a sweet end to the series. I loved being immersed in the world one last time 🥹 Shadow, Emily, and Wendell are some of my favourite fictional characters and I am distraught that this was the end of their story 😩💗 I started reading this back in early January and kept putting off finishing it because I didn’t want the story to end! I even picked up the audiobook and fell in love with the accents (definitely recommend the audio experience if you have it as an option!)

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an early review copy of this book. All opinions are my own.

I will always absolutely adore the world and characters Heather Fawcett has created in the Emily Wilde trilogy. Emily is one of my all time favourite protagonists with her quick-wit and endearing passion for academics at the expense of social ease. It has been an absolute joy to watch the Sherlock Holmes of Faerie grow to her full potential across the series. Wendell Bambleby will always be an absolute delight.

I adored every time this book tied back to previous characters and adventures. This series delivers a world of faerie that feels both authentic and absurd in the best possible way that is equally sinister and charming. I adore the academic twist to the prose which really allows these stories to stand out in a time where fae are an epidemic across publishing (not that I’m complaining about that).

It is heart-felt, clever and full of twists, mystery and action.

I did feel this book dragged more than I was expecting. Whilst the stakes were higher in this book than the previous novels, they felt the lowest and basic plot points felt inevitable.

This series has put many a smile on my face and I shall hold the characters close to my heart. I would have loved more Poe though.

I did love the conclusion to Shadow’s tale.

I LOVE THIS SERIES. I am so sad to have finished it and will definitely be listening to the books again.

I listened to the first two books as audiobooks and then received an e-arc of this third one via NetGalley so thank you NetGalley and Little Brown Book Group UK for letting me read it before it was published! When the audiobook came out I started listening to this as well as reading on my kindle.

I love this world!!! The world building in all three books is fantastic. There’s so much detail and vivid description without it being heavy and weighed down. All the characters are well thought out and well placed. The fantasy element is fantastic and very original.

Emily and Wendell are a dream couple. One of my favourite things about Wendell is that he knows exactly what Emily is like and doesn’t expect her to change throughout the book. He loves her scientific curiosity so much and never judges her for it, even when at times it might come across as insensitive. He always tries to think of her and what she might want when he acts, which is why he is a fantastic book boyfriend.
I also love Emily. Her scientific curiosity is so nice to read and experience and her unique mind and wit are fantastic. The journal entry format is brilliant and it always helps everything feel less intense and stressful even when stressful things are happening, because you know she has written the events down after the fact, and is therefore alive and well.

After reading the last two and loving them, I was very keen to keep going with Emily and Wendell’s adventures. And my god were there some adventures in this book!! There were new characters, the return of previous beloved characters, and many exciting plot points. I really enjoyed the story and as I listened to the books essentially back to back it all felt like a single continuation.

There were times when the stressful situations were resolved probably a bit too quickly and easily. However, I don’t care because I love the characters and world so much. The entire book could have been simply about Emily drinking tea and Wendell sewing cloaks all day and I would have loved it anyway.

I would describe this book as a warm breeze on a summers day. Or that feeling when a cup of tea is at exactly the right temperature

As this is the final book in this charming and beautifully written trilogy – a lot was resting on its success. Has Fawcett managed to successfully bring the story of her spiky heroine to a satisfactory conclusion? Especially as, this being Emily, such a conclusion isn’t necessarily one that would appeal to most people…

The answer is yes. While this books feels different from the other two offerings in this trilogy – I’d also point out that the tone and setting between Encyclopaedia of Faeries and Map of the Otherlands is also equally dissimilar.

Now that Emily and Wendell are back, with Wendell reclaiming his crown and announcing that Emily is his queen, you’d think that most of their troubles are behind them. However, nothing could be further from the truth. There is a really unpleasant curse they have to deal with that ups the stakes to lethal consequences. Emily’s terrible fear that their story is going to end in disaster gives this tale an extra edge – because I was also thinking that might be the case. The ongoing tension and Emily’s vulnerabilities were not only depicted by Fawcett’s wonderful writing, but skilfully highlighted by Ell Potter’s excellent narration.

Emily’s scholarship, along with the footnotes, feature even more heavily in this tale. This aspect could have silted up the pace. But her academic interest and prowess is so much a part of Emily’s character that it would have been selling this wonderfully quirky protagonist short if Fawcett had short-changed us on this part of her characterisation. We see her uniquely tested when her worst fears are realised and watch her shut down. I was impressed by Fawcett’s skill in giving us a sense of how profoundly she’s grieving, even though we don’t get lots of tears and professions of loss – it certainly had me weeping.

From this lowest of points, Emily’s quest is to somehow rewrite their story – and then take it in a different direction. It’s here that we see her lean into the few relationships she’s made over the span of the previous two books, so that we get to see previous characters and an insight as to how they’ve also moved on. It’s a nifty, clever device to give us a sense of closure with the whole cast of characters, rather than those who happen to feature within this story arc and one I much appreciated.

All in all, this final book brings Emily’s adventures to a triumphant close. I finished the book in a swirl of emotion – sad to see the last of a character I’d come to be very fond of, while at the same time happy that the conclusion is so satisfying. I would just mention at this point – if you happen to pick up this one before reading at least one of the former books, please put it back on the shelf and tuck into the first book. This is definitely a finale and reads as such. The whole series is very highly recommended for fans of fae, who also appreciate a satirical look at the academic world and all its quirks.
10/10

Amazing conclusion to one of my favourite cosy fantasy series ever. Really loved em and wendell's relationship in this one and felt it drew their story to a nice close. Quite a lot going on plot wise but it was great

4.5 stars
I really liked it. It was a slow book but the academic ambience is impecable. I love every character and I'm going to miss Shadow. It was really nice end for a really nice saga.