Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Faeries was such a charming and cozy fantasy read. I loved the mix of academic fieldwork and whimsical fae magic—it had that perfect blend of folklore and adventure. Emily is a delightfully grumpy protagonist, and her dynamic with Wendell was a fun slow burn that added a nice spark. The writing style felt so much like a fairy tale or bedtime story that I literally found myself reading it to sleep more than once—not in a bad way, just super soothing. It took a bit to fully hook me, and some parts dragged, but once it got going, I was all in. A gentle, magical read with a unique vibe.