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A review by marimoose
Emily Wilde's Map of the Otherlands by Heather Fawcett
adventurous
emotional
informative
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Thank you to Netgalley and Del Rey for an ARC of this and HAPPY RELEASE DAY!
Well, this is a first. I went into this second book with the general acceptance that perhaps it would not surpass the charm of its predecessor. However, comparing the first book with the second is a little unfair, considering the content and story of both books. The first was an entryway into Emily and her attempts to create an encyclopedia of fae folk. This one is a general continuation of that story, which still makes it a bit of a cozy fantasy, but the stakes have actually risen, considering that there's an assassination attempt on her former rival now love interest.
And that's where the charm of the second book has it five-starring the same way as the first book had become a favorite. Emily Wilde's Map of the Otherlands is a ride from beginning to end. Where the first book is this entry into Emily's world, the second book continues a few months after, and doesn't spend a lot of time building the story. It really just continues off of Emily journaling her thoughts and observations, and then hijinks proceed to go down. Before we know it, there is an attempt on Wendell's life that propels the story to go where it did.
And boy, the ride was spectacular! While the new characters were neither here nor there for me, I did enjoy some of the interactions they had with Emily and Wendell. But easily the starring characters of this show are the two main characters: Emily Wilde and Wendell Bambleby. Their banter, the little soft moments between them, their murmured sweet nothings, and even the action sequences, were absolutely EVERYTHING. I enjoyed every moment of their interactions, and I need more of them just going on adventures, because I could read several books of just the Emily Wilde and Wendell Bambleby Show and not get tired of then.
And that makes it equally surprising, considering how wholesome their entire relationship is. Easily another 5-star read.
But now I feel like I've made a mistake, because I will have to wait a year before reading the conclusion to this series.
Well, this is a first. I went into this second book with the general acceptance that perhaps it would not surpass the charm of its predecessor. However, comparing the first book with the second is a little unfair, considering the content and story of both books. The first was an entryway into Emily and her attempts to create an encyclopedia of fae folk. This one is a general continuation of that story, which still makes it a bit of a cozy fantasy, but the stakes have actually risen, considering that there's an assassination attempt on her former rival now love interest.
And that's where the charm of the second book has it five-starring the same way as the first book had become a favorite. Emily Wilde's Map of the Otherlands is a ride from beginning to end. Where the first book is this entry into Emily's world, the second book continues a few months after, and doesn't spend a lot of time building the story. It really just continues off of Emily journaling her thoughts and observations, and then hijinks proceed to go down. Before we know it, there is an attempt on Wendell's life that propels the story to go where it did.
And boy, the ride was spectacular! While the new characters were neither here nor there for me, I did enjoy some of the interactions they had with Emily and Wendell. But easily the starring characters of this show are the two main characters: Emily Wilde and Wendell Bambleby. Their banter, the little soft moments between them, their murmured sweet nothings, and even the action sequences, were absolutely EVERYTHING. I enjoyed every moment of their interactions, and I need more of them just going on adventures, because I could read several books of just the Emily Wilde and Wendell Bambleby Show and not get tired of then.
And that makes it equally surprising, considering how wholesome their entire relationship is. Easily another 5-star read.
But now I feel like I've made a mistake, because I will have to wait a year before reading the conclusion to this series.