This Cozy Romantasy Trilogy Has The Most Convincing Depiction Of Fae & Now's The Perfect Time To Read It
The Emily Wilde trilogy by Heather Fawcett is a cozy romantasy series with a compelling depiction of faeries – and now is the perfect time to read the books. This trilogy revolves around the titular character's various expeditions across Europe and faerie lands as a scholar of faerie studies. However, things become complicated when her long-time rival, Wendell Bambleby, follows her on her trek, and they catch romantic feelings for each other. The first installment is Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia Of Faeries, a must-read cozy fantasy book to snuggle up with.
Emily Wilde's Compendium of Lost Tales is one of 2025's most anticipated romantasy books given that it is the long-awaited final installment of this series. Emily and Wendell are a slow-burn, rivals-to-lovers romance where he falls first. The secondary characters are also intriguing, complementing Emily and Wendell's story beautifully. Although the romance and world-building are the strongest aspects of this series, the plot is also highly compelling. However, the best part about Heather Fawcett's Emily Wilde trilogy is how she crafted the faerie lore and brought these magical creatures to life.
Heather Fawcett's Emily Wilde Trilogy Offers One Of Romantasy's Best Portrayals Of Fae
The Emily Wilde Trilogy Portrays Dryadology As A Legitimate Academic Field
The Emily Wilde trilogy by Heather Fawcett differs from other romantasy fae books. For one, the series treats faeries as a genuine scholarly subject—the main character, Emily, is a professor of dryadology (the study of faeries) at Cambridge University who often goes on academic adventures to study various fae species. Fawcett's Emily Wilde trilogy has enriched faerie lore to include various locations, species, powers, and magical elements. It is no wonder this series gained traction right away when it was first published in 2023. The New York Times even included Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries as part of its 100 Notable Books of 2023 list.
Furthermore, there is nothing ordinary or stereotypical about Heather Fawcett's portrayal of fae in the Emily Wilde trilogy. The narrative is in first-person because the chapters are Emily's journal entries of her travels and academic findings. As a result, Emily includes footnotes throughout her writing that expand the fae world-building even more. There is no limit to Fawcett's creativity with this trilogy. Although it is a romantasy series, the narrative illustrates the depth of fae lore and the hard work Fawcett put in to bring Emily Wilde and Wendell Bambleby to life.
It's The Perfect Time To Pick Up The Emily Wilde Series Now That It's Complete
The Final Emily Wilde Book Released On February 11, 2025
Now is also an excellent time to pick up the Emily Wilde books. The final installment in Heather Fawcett's Emily Wilde trilogy, Emily Wilde's Compendium of Lost Tales, was recently published, and it was actually one of the most anticipated fantasy books of February 2025.
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Emily Wilde's Compendium of Lost Tales wraps up Emily and Wendell's story beautifully. Furthermore, now that all three Emily Wildebooks have been published, this romantasy book series is finished. Readers will not have to wait for a future installment because the complete story is already out, making it an even better series to get into.
Source: The New York Times
