I know, I know, another book review so close after the last one, but the next prompt I'm using is going to be a multi post story that I'm planning out first. However, I still wanted to post something and decided another book review might be nice.
I recently read the first book in the Emily Wilde trilogy and I instantly fell in love with the world that Heather Fawcett has created. I had been eyeing the series since the first one came out, but it wasn't until the second one was released that I figured I really wanted to read it. I tend to buy a whole series before starting to read it.
You might think 'what if you hate the first one?' and you would be like everyone else who I've told my habits to. See the thing is, when I get started on a series, and I finish that first book with 'I need the next one immediately,' I seriously need that second one immediately and get frustrated when it isn't there waiting for me.
Which was why I hesitated on starting this series until it was all published, but another thing, when it comes to books, I hate buying in trade. Which is kind of ridiculous when you take into account that I want to be a published author and it's likely that any book I write will be published in trade first. Well, when it comes to books, I like all my books to be one size for easy shelf tetris. I also hate the prices of trade, so there's that.
Which was why I figured, I'll only buy the first one and wait for the second one to be released into small paper back, save money by stretching it out.
Then I finished the first book and immediately needed the next one. Which I then proceeded to buy as an ebook on Kindle because I really didn't want to buy it in trade. That's how good this book was for me.
Yeah that was long winded, but here's the actual review.
The title sounds cute, but these aren't the rainbows and butterflies faeries you might be used to. These are the type of fantasy creatures you find in old, scary stories. If you've ever read The Cruel Prince by Holly Black and its sequels, it's not completely dissimilar to those types of faeries.
I love that our main character is a scholar who studies faeries, it's a different take on fantasy romance. It's set in 1909, so it's got that slight historical edge to it. You really appreciate the main character when she proves how much of a badass she can be (no seriously, you'll see what I mean when you reach closer to the end).
So you've got your non-cliche faeries and the like, you've got your romance, you've got some giggles and you've got your mystery. You can find these things in most fantasy romance books, but this series is genuinely unique. I love the main character, and her handsome male lead. The plot is to die for and the world that has been created is amazing.
As usual, I mostly just advocated the book, but it's a serious recommendation. A reminder that I am not a reliable critic, but just love to talk about books (while trying very hard not to give out spoilers).
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