Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries

*****
A cozy, fantastical tale of adventure and emotion... or should I say practicality? Alone in its style within the genre, it sets itself up as a challenge many authors may attempt but few succeed. Fawcett engages with the audience in the most enjoyable research paper I have had the fortune to read. A tale filled with enjoyable and enriching world-building, a reasonably-headed MC who writes in an intriguing format that at times feels slightly stilted but oh, how genius Fawcett is to use those moments to garner imperfections within her characters. A thoroughly entertaining read, filled with feelings of warmth, and connection, to what the idea of family really means. I am delighted to know their story continues, and cannot wait to delve further into Fawcett's world building and style. Read in one sitting without a check on the time!