Emily Wilde, a faerie folklore and fae magic expert, is a distinguished professor at Cambridge. Her work on the first-ever encyclopedia on faerie lore leads her to Hrafnsvik, a small town where she intends to work and not make friends. She is accompanied by Shadow, her black dog, and plenty of books. However, the arrival of her rival, Wendell Bambleby, disrupts her solitude.

Despite her initial annoyance, Emily and Wendell come together to uncover the secrets of the Hidden faeries. The Cozy SFF Readathon's "Dancing with Faeries" prompt inspired me to read this delightful tale. Emily was an excellent dance partner, leading me through a whimsical world filled with real, threatening faeries, cozy landscapes, and adorable companions.

The story's use of "older" language and diary entries as chapters added a lovely touch to the Jane Austenesque world, where faeries are real. However, I recognize that this narrative style may not appeal to everyone.

My only complaint was the plot twists towards the end, which were slightly tedious and far-fetched. Despite this, it was an enjoyable read, earning a solid 4.5-star rating from me.