Utterly delightful from start to finish, this book made me remember why I love reading.

Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries is told through diary entries of the titular main character as she embarks on a field study of the fae in a small Scandinavian town.

I loved the characters of both Emily and the male lead Bambleby, and I loved their dynamic together. The writing style felt convincingly historical. The tone of the book was light hearted most of the time, with many funny moments. The plot was gripping and set up and resolved its mysteries very well. I could keep listing all the good qualities of the book, but to cut things short, if this sounds like the kind of novel you like then you will not be disappointed.

The story does not end on a cliffhanger and resolves most of its plot threads, but there is definitely room left for more stories.

Thanks to NetGalley and Little, Brown Book Group UK for the advanced copy.