Ahoy there me mateys!  The crew has been raving about this one and I see why.  Emily Wilde studies the fae of the old-school style - malevolent, tricky, and otherworldly.  This book showcases her journal entries written while doing field research in Hrafnsvik near the Arctic Circle.  Scholarly research on the fae in this region is nonexistent.  Emily sets out in the spirit of adventure and learning with only her dog, Shadow, as companion.  Unfortunately Emily's personal skills aren't the best due to her solitary nature and she inadvertently upsets the village.  Matters are made worse when her academic rival Wendell Bambleby shows up unexpectedly, takes over in his insufferable usual way, and begins charming everyone.  Shenanigans ensue.

I very much enjoy Emily with her intelligence, self-regard, and no-nonsense approach.  I loved her interactions with the fae and her quick thinking.  Wendell was disliked at the beginning but managed to become rather weirdly personable in the end.  This story kept me guessing and I do not want to give spoilers.  The ending was delightful.

One of the main highlights for me were the stories and myths about the fae woven through the journal and Emily's adventures.  I thought this was excellent.  This be the first book of a series and I want the next one already.  Arrrr!