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Orbit (2024), 352 pages
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"When mysterious faeries from other realms appear at her university, curmudgeonly professor Emily Wilde must uncover their secrets before it's too late in this second installment of the Emily Wilde series"--
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LibraryThing member acargile
I absolutely LOVED Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries. When I received an email that I could request an ARC of the second book: Emily Wilde's Map of the Otherlands, I immediately responded and downloaded it from Net Galley. The book does not release until January of 2024.
It's always hard to
Emily basks in solving puzzles, especially involving the various worlds of faeries. She constantly thinks and studies on finding a door to Bambleby's kingdom so that he can be reinstated to his faery throne, de-throning his step-mother. Emily's fairly convinced she knows where a door could be. Her new project becomes mapping faery world. Bambleby finds Emily delightful. He loves how focused she can be, letting her mostly take care of herself. He recognizes her brilliance and loves her for all her oddities and passion. He radiates a more lazy--let it by--attitude, although his powers are extraordinary and always a bit surprising in contrast to his perceived laid back manner; he desires returning home and believes Emily will discover the needed door. We meet new characters in this novel as well. Ariadne, Emily's niece, devours all information her aunt can provide, loving this new life of scholarship---and danger. Dr. Rose becomes an interesting companion in this novel, as his knowledge can help at times--even though he is not a fan of faeries.
The novel begins in Cambridge. The catalyst for leaving England happens when assassins appear to kill Wendell in plain view of people, jeopardizing Wendell's supposed human identity. Emily does not appreciate this act at all--no one should hurt or try to hurt Wendell--that is NOT okay. She takes a scientific approach and determines what paths they should take. It may be time to find Wendell's door. As they travel to the Alps, you meet new faeries, get reacquainted with one or two old friends and see Emily's abilities shine once again as she navigates her relationship with Wendell.
As I said, I loved the book. I think what I like the most is the humor. Wendell's character appeals to me--his dry humor, his clear abilities despite appearing to not have many, and his acceptance of Emily. He doesn't coddle Emily; he believes she can mostly take care of herself and doesn't try to change her. He's often amused by her, but he doesn't make fun of her. Emily intrigues me because of her clear brilliance and courage that can overwhelm societal niceties, which creates humor as well. She willingly sacrifices herself to gain knowledge and/or to defend someone for whom she cares. I love both characters and I love their banter within their relationship--reminds me, in a way, of Nick and Nora Charles. If you don't know who they are--look it up and watch the movies. Once again, I highly recommend this novel to people who enjoy humor, fantasy, and clever plots.
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start that next book in a series--when you're still trapped in the wiles of the first one. I began reading with trepidation, quickly got pulled into Emily's world again and loved this novel just as much. Because the novel won't be released for six months from this writing, I shall be brief and avoid all spoilers.Emily basks in solving puzzles, especially involving the various worlds of faeries. She constantly thinks and studies on finding a door to Bambleby's kingdom so that he can be reinstated to his faery throne, de-throning his step-mother. Emily's fairly convinced she knows where a door could be. Her new project becomes mapping faery world. Bambleby finds Emily delightful. He loves how focused she can be, letting her mostly take care of herself. He recognizes her brilliance and loves her for all her oddities and passion. He radiates a more lazy--let it by--attitude, although his powers are extraordinary and always a bit surprising in contrast to his perceived laid back manner; he desires returning home and believes Emily will discover the needed door. We meet new characters in this novel as well. Ariadne, Emily's niece, devours all information her aunt can provide, loving this new life of scholarship---and danger. Dr. Rose becomes an interesting companion in this novel, as his knowledge can help at times--even though he is not a fan of faeries.
The novel begins in Cambridge. The catalyst for leaving England happens when assassins appear to kill Wendell in plain view of people, jeopardizing Wendell's supposed human identity. Emily does not appreciate this act at all--no one should hurt or try to hurt Wendell--that is NOT okay. She takes a scientific approach and determines what paths they should take. It may be time to find Wendell's door. As they travel to the Alps, you meet new faeries, get reacquainted with one or two old friends and see Emily's abilities shine once again as she navigates her relationship with Wendell.
As I said, I loved the book. I think what I like the most is the humor. Wendell's character appeals to me--his dry humor, his clear abilities despite appearing to not have many, and his acceptance of Emily. He doesn't coddle Emily; he believes she can mostly take care of herself and doesn't try to change her. He's often amused by her, but he doesn't make fun of her. Emily intrigues me because of her clear brilliance and courage that can overwhelm societal niceties, which creates humor as well. She willingly sacrifices herself to gain knowledge and/or to defend someone for whom she cares. I love both characters and I love their banter within their relationship--reminds me, in a way, of Nick and Nora Charles. If you don't know who they are--look it up and watch the movies. Once again, I highly recommend this novel to people who enjoy humor, fantasy, and clever plots.
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LibraryThing member ladycato
I read an advanced copy via NetGalley.
I adored the first Emily Wilde book it delivered an innovative twist to fairy lore, all through the viewpoint of a sassy academic. I found the sequel fantastic, a light-hearted romp, though a bit slower to engage me at first. Emily and Wendell are back at
I adored the first Emily Wilde book it delivered an innovative twist to fairy lore, all through the viewpoint of a sassy academic. I found the sequel fantastic, a light-hearted romp, though a bit slower to engage me at first. Emily and Wendell are back at
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Cambridge as the story begins. Wendell is still under a considerable threat from fairy kind, and Emily is seeking means to save him--but hasn't moved fast enough. Assassins go after Wendell on campus, expediting their journey to the Alps, where they hope to find a magical door in the area in which two scholars vanished decades before. This is where the story really picked up for me, as adventure blends with book savvy to delightful results. Show Less
LibraryThing member krau0098
Series Info/Source: This is the second book in the Emily Wilde series. I got a copy of this to review on ebook through NetGalley.
Thoughts: I really enjoyed this continuation of the Emily Wilde series. This installment has Emily working on a new project, a map of the fairy realms. Unfortunately,
I enjoyed this quite a bit. The story involves some wonderful new types of fae that we haven't meet before. There is also a lot of adventuring through mountains infested with a maze of fairy doors to various parts of fairy. The characters end up not only searching for the Nexus door back to Bambleby's home but also searching for a scholar who has been missing for nearly a hundred years.
I love that Emily is showing some character growth here. She is learning to accept some help and to also accept that she might also actually like some people. The drama between her and Bambleby continues; as Bambleby waits for her answer to his question about marriage. The addition of an apprentice for Emily and of a stodgy old Cambridge scholar, Rose, to the party adds a lot of fun to the story.
This story continues to have the cozy, warm feeling of the first one. Bambleby naturally turns any area he is in into a warm inviting space. I also enjoyed the mysteries around the fae realm that are explored here and the plot-line around Bambleby's mother. I am curious to see the direction things head in as we go into the third book.
My Summary (5/5): Overall I really enjoyed this. I love the characters and the different fae we meet. I also enjoyed the adventuring aspects of this and learning more about Bambleby's home realm. I would definitely recommend this series as a whole if you enjoy cozy fantasies that focus on fae mythology.
Thoughts: I really enjoyed this continuation of the Emily Wilde series. This installment has Emily working on a new project, a map of the fairy realms. Unfortunately,
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Bambleby's mother sends assassins to kill him right into Cambridge! So, Bambleby, Emily and team are off to the Austrian Alps to find a door to Bambleby's realm and pull the danger away from Cambridge.I enjoyed this quite a bit. The story involves some wonderful new types of fae that we haven't meet before. There is also a lot of adventuring through mountains infested with a maze of fairy doors to various parts of fairy. The characters end up not only searching for the Nexus door back to Bambleby's home but also searching for a scholar who has been missing for nearly a hundred years.
I love that Emily is showing some character growth here. She is learning to accept some help and to also accept that she might also actually like some people. The drama between her and Bambleby continues; as Bambleby waits for her answer to his question about marriage. The addition of an apprentice for Emily and of a stodgy old Cambridge scholar, Rose, to the party adds a lot of fun to the story.
This story continues to have the cozy, warm feeling of the first one. Bambleby naturally turns any area he is in into a warm inviting space. I also enjoyed the mysteries around the fae realm that are explored here and the plot-line around Bambleby's mother. I am curious to see the direction things head in as we go into the third book.
My Summary (5/5): Overall I really enjoyed this. I love the characters and the different fae we meet. I also enjoyed the adventuring aspects of this and learning more about Bambleby's home realm. I would definitely recommend this series as a whole if you enjoy cozy fantasies that focus on fae mythology.
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LibraryThing member kmartin802
In the second book in the Emily Wilde series, Emily is determined to help Wendell Brambley, her friend and fellow scholar, find the lost door to his faerie kingdom. He was overthrown by his stepmother when his father died and fled to the human world. He must find a door to his kingdom if he wants
Emily is a genius at research and has decided to follow the path of noted scholar Danielle De Grey who disappeared in the Austrian Alps while searching for a faerie door. The need is urgent because one of the assassins managed to poison Wendell causing his magic to become unreliable.
Besides Wendell, along on the journey are Emily's niece and assistant Ariadne and her department chair Dr. Farris Rose. And, of course, Emily's dog and grim Shadow is along with them too. After making their way to the Alps they discover that the area is littered with doors and the various creatures that make use of them. finding the correct door, the one that leads to Wendell's kingdom, isn't going to be an easy task especially since Wendell is getting weaker with every day that passes.
It will be up to Emily to enter into Wendell's kingdom alone to retrieve the object that can cure him of the poison that is killing him without becoming enchanted herself. And why not take care of the evil stepmother and get material for several scientific papers at the same time?
The worldbuilding is wonderfully creative in this story, which is told through Emily's journals, completer with footnotes. There were so many wonderful creatures and situations. I greatly enjoyed Emily who is a focused scholar and very single-minded about her research. I liked her awkwardness when she needs to step out of place as a scholar.
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to overthrow her. Especially since she is now sending assassins to Cambridge to get him out of the way.Emily is a genius at research and has decided to follow the path of noted scholar Danielle De Grey who disappeared in the Austrian Alps while searching for a faerie door. The need is urgent because one of the assassins managed to poison Wendell causing his magic to become unreliable.
Besides Wendell, along on the journey are Emily's niece and assistant Ariadne and her department chair Dr. Farris Rose. And, of course, Emily's dog and grim Shadow is along with them too. After making their way to the Alps they discover that the area is littered with doors and the various creatures that make use of them. finding the correct door, the one that leads to Wendell's kingdom, isn't going to be an easy task especially since Wendell is getting weaker with every day that passes.
It will be up to Emily to enter into Wendell's kingdom alone to retrieve the object that can cure him of the poison that is killing him without becoming enchanted herself. And why not take care of the evil stepmother and get material for several scientific papers at the same time?
The worldbuilding is wonderfully creative in this story, which is told through Emily's journals, completer with footnotes. There were so many wonderful creatures and situations. I greatly enjoyed Emily who is a focused scholar and very single-minded about her research. I liked her awkwardness when she needs to step out of place as a scholar.
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LibraryThing member jmchshannon
EMILY WILDE'S MAP OF THE OTHERLANDS is our second adventure with Emily Wilde and Wendell Bambleby. This time, Emily has a new project and a determination to help Wendell find the door to his realm. Their travels take them to the Austrian Alps as they seek to escape from faerie assassins. But the
After two novels, I can say that Heather Fawcett's creations remain delightful. For all her curmudgeonly ways, Emily is so lovable. Wendell woos Emily with such lovely attention that I can't understand why she still won't answer his proposal. Their banter is sweet, affectionate, and charming. I could read about them all day.
Ms. Fawcett continues to impress me with her writing. Her descriptions of the Alps put you there among the action, but the Folk and Faerie come alive under her pen. While Wendell makes the Folk look fun-loving and safe, Ms. Fawcett ensures we understand how dangerous they are. Some of Emily's encounters are downright scary, and there is no doubt that not all of the Folk are as innocuous as Wendell is.
EMILY WILDE'S MAP OF THE OTHERLANDS is every bit as charming as the first book. While we now know the characters' truths, we lose nothing in the knowing. If anything, we are more vested in their story, and it works. With its tension, a frisson of horror, and all the awkward love that Emily feels toward others, EMILY WILDE'S MAP OF THE OTHERLANDS is a fantastic way to start the new year.
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Alps contain more than just beautiful scenery and charming mountainside villages. Soon, our heroes find themselves in over their heads and uncovering unexpected secrets.After two novels, I can say that Heather Fawcett's creations remain delightful. For all her curmudgeonly ways, Emily is so lovable. Wendell woos Emily with such lovely attention that I can't understand why she still won't answer his proposal. Their banter is sweet, affectionate, and charming. I could read about them all day.
Ms. Fawcett continues to impress me with her writing. Her descriptions of the Alps put you there among the action, but the Folk and Faerie come alive under her pen. While Wendell makes the Folk look fun-loving and safe, Ms. Fawcett ensures we understand how dangerous they are. Some of Emily's encounters are downright scary, and there is no doubt that not all of the Folk are as innocuous as Wendell is.
EMILY WILDE'S MAP OF THE OTHERLANDS is every bit as charming as the first book. While we now know the characters' truths, we lose nothing in the knowing. If anything, we are more vested in their story, and it works. With its tension, a frisson of horror, and all the awkward love that Emily feels toward others, EMILY WILDE'S MAP OF THE OTHERLANDS is a fantastic way to start the new year.
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LibraryThing member tapestry100
The second book in Heather Fawcett's Emily Wilde series is just as delightful as the first, this time following Emily and Wendell Bambleby as they go exploring for Wendell's door to his lands before his stepmother succeeds in assassinating him. Joined by Emily's niece, Ariadne, and Dryadology
While keeping with the usual wit and humor that make these books so much fun, Fawcett does add a small dash of darkness here, showing that the Folk do in fact have teeth and can bite, and should be handled delicately. It's still a downright fun book to read, and I'm already looking forward to the next book in the series, even if I have to wait another whole year!
Emily Wilde's Map of the Otherlands by Heather Fawcett is out January 16, 2024, from Del Rey Books.
Thank you to NetGalley and Del Rey Books for providing an eARC in exchange for an honest review.
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department head Dr Farris Rose, the quartet travel to the Germanic mountain village of St Liesl, where they hope to pick up the trail of Danielle de Grey, a former professor of Dryadology who had disappeared in the area while searching for a nexus of doors, purportedly leading to multiple Faerie lands from one area, with the intent of finally finding Wendell's missing door.While keeping with the usual wit and humor that make these books so much fun, Fawcett does add a small dash of darkness here, showing that the Folk do in fact have teeth and can bite, and should be handled delicately. It's still a downright fun book to read, and I'm already looking forward to the next book in the series, even if I have to wait another whole year!
Emily Wilde's Map of the Otherlands by Heather Fawcett is out January 16, 2024, from Del Rey Books.
Thank you to NetGalley and Del Rey Books for providing an eARC in exchange for an honest review.
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LibraryThing member bibliovermis
Emily Wilde, now-tenured Professor of Dryadology at Cambridge, is thrust into a new Faerie adventure in a new region. I really enjoyed the continued adventures of Emily Wilde, and her continued clear-eyed analysis of her own mistakes and failures—but especially her triumphs! I was fascinated by
I felt like this one had more of a cliffhanger at the end than the previous in the series, which I don't love, but on the other hand I can't help but be thrilled there will be more sequels!
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the expanding cast of characters, and how Emily's worldview and methods of relating to others changed (or didn't) based on various influences. This sequel was a bit heavier on romance than Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Fairies, but without sacrificing any exciting adventure or intriguing mystery, so I'll allow it!I felt like this one had more of a cliffhanger at the end than the previous in the series, which I don't love, but on the other hand I can't help but be thrilled there will be more sequels!
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LibraryThing member tamidale
What an imaginative story! I’ll be honest, fantasy is not my favorite genre, but I do love a good fantasy on occasion and Heather Fawcett certainly delivers. This newest book is the second in a series about Emily Wilde.
In the story, Emily discovers her good friend and love interest, Wendell
They set out on a quest to find the door to Wendell’s kingdom in order to heal Wendell and put a stop to his stepmother’s evildoings. Traveling with them is Emily’s niece, Ariadne and Dr. Rose, the head of the department at the University where Wendell and Emily work.
I thought this moved a bit slow at first, but once the foursome gets to the location they have targeted, things really get interesting and there is never a dull moment for the rest of the story.
I don’t think readers have seen the last of Emily Wilde just yet, and I feel like Fawcett left things wide open for another book in the series.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Del Rey Publishing for allowing me to read and advance copy. I am happy to give my honest review.
In the story, Emily discovers her good friend and love interest, Wendell
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Bambleby, has been poisoned by his wicked stepmother. She wants him out of the way because he has a claim to the fairy kingdom that he has been cast out from.They set out on a quest to find the door to Wendell’s kingdom in order to heal Wendell and put a stop to his stepmother’s evildoings. Traveling with them is Emily’s niece, Ariadne and Dr. Rose, the head of the department at the University where Wendell and Emily work.
I thought this moved a bit slow at first, but once the foursome gets to the location they have targeted, things really get interesting and there is never a dull moment for the rest of the story.
I don’t think readers have seen the last of Emily Wilde just yet, and I feel like Fawcett left things wide open for another book in the series.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Del Rey Publishing for allowing me to read and advance copy. I am happy to give my honest review.
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LibraryThing member walterqchocobo
his is the second book in the Emily Wilde series and it is just as good as the first one--another fun, cozy fantasy. In this installment, Emily is working a map of all the fairy realms. However, Wendell's stepmother, who took the throne in Wendell's fairy world by killing the rest of his family,
The dynamics in this book have changed a bit with Emily accepting help from her assistant (who happens to be her niece) and Rose, the other Cambridge scholar who tagged along. There is some more adventure in the mountains and more different types of fae are introduced along with a few familiar faces from the first book. The banter between Emily, Wendell and Rose is always fun.
Other than one moment towards the end when they got out of danger in a completely unexpected way, this was a delightful read from start to finish. Fortunately, the ending is set up for at least one more adventure with Emily and Wendell and I look forward to seeing what they do next.
I received a copy of this book from NetGalley and Random House in exchange for honest feedback.
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has sent assassins to Cambridge to end Wendell's claim to the throne. This bold move hastens their quest to find a door into Wendell's realm and so Emily, Wendell, and other college folks head to the Austrian Alps on the trail of a scholar missing for one hundred years who was also looking for the door.The dynamics in this book have changed a bit with Emily accepting help from her assistant (who happens to be her niece) and Rose, the other Cambridge scholar who tagged along. There is some more adventure in the mountains and more different types of fae are introduced along with a few familiar faces from the first book. The banter between Emily, Wendell and Rose is always fun.
Other than one moment towards the end when they got out of danger in a completely unexpected way, this was a delightful read from start to finish. Fortunately, the ending is set up for at least one more adventure with Emily and Wendell and I look forward to seeing what they do next.
I received a copy of this book from NetGalley and Random House in exchange for honest feedback.
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LibraryThing member melaniehope
This is the sequel to Emily Wilde's Encyclopedia of Faeries. I loved it just as much as the first one. Once again Emily, a scholar on faeries sets off to find a map. Wendell Bambleby, who we know is an exiled faerie king, accompanies her on their next adventure. They both hope to find a way to
These books are really fun to read. The characters all complement each other and the hint of romance with Emily and Bambleby makes me want this series to continue. I received an e-book from the publisher in exchange for a review.
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enter Bambley's faerie realm and put an end to his stepmother's cunning attempts to kill him. Emily is still as socially awkward as ever and Bambleby still charming, lazy and set on Emily becoming his wife.These books are really fun to read. The characters all complement each other and the hint of romance with Emily and Bambleby makes me want this series to continue. I received an e-book from the publisher in exchange for a review.
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LibraryThing member foggidawn
Emily and Bambleby are off to the Alps in search of a faerie door, accompanied by an overeager assistant and a cantankerous old scholar.
I found this book as delightful as the first. If you like scientific-minded Edwardian ladies doing science on the fantastical, despite being somewhat hampered by
I found this book as delightful as the first. If you like scientific-minded Edwardian ladies doing science on the fantastical, despite being somewhat hampered by
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LibraryThing member kimkimkim
Absolutely delightful except for the parts where the faerie folk were torturing Emily Wilde and her love interest Wendell Brambleby. Much of the story falls into the realm of what a scholarly, not to mention grumpy, woman won’t do for her annoying indolent monarch boyfriend to repatriate him to
Whoever says you can’t make fantasy, love and sarcasm work has not read the first two Emily Wilde books. Imbued with near normal and realistic people and creatures there is just the right amount of magic, left turns and disbelief to make this a great series. Many thanks to Random House - Ballantine and NetGalley for a copy.
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his Kingdom. Set in the Alps the scenic descriptions include snow, more snow many faerie doors, and nasty things that go bump after dark. The dialogue and inner thoughts are so cleverly delicious and sometimes outrageous, you can’t help but smirk. Hoping that Ms. Fawcett would be able to keep the sequel fresh and entertaining, she has bested her first effort. There is a lot more to this story and I am looking forward to the next installment. Whoever says you can’t make fantasy, love and sarcasm work has not read the first two Emily Wilde books. Imbued with near normal and realistic people and creatures there is just the right amount of magic, left turns and disbelief to make this a great series. Many thanks to Random House - Ballantine and NetGalley for a copy.
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LibraryThing member LynnMPK
Another delightful romp with Emily and Wendell!
The footnotes still annoy me, but I ignored them for the most part. I think it would have been better to write a companion book of short stories, similar to Tales of the Peculiar by Ransom Riggs, instead of forcing them unnecessarily into the book.
The footnotes still annoy me, but I ignored them for the most part. I think it would have been better to write a companion book of short stories, similar to Tales of the Peculiar by Ransom Riggs, instead of forcing them unnecessarily into the book.
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LibraryReads (Monthly Pick — January 2024)
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2024
Physical description
352 p.; 9.45 inches
ISBN
0356519155 / 9780356519159
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Emily's new project, a map of the realms of faerie, will take them on an adventure to the picturesque Austrian Alps, where Emily believes they may find the door to Bambleby's realm, and the key to freeing him from his family's dark plans.