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Emily Wilde's Compendium of Lost Tales
Heather Fawcett

Emily Wilde's Compendium of Lost Tales

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"Emily Wilde's Compendium of Lost Tales" is an optional companion work. It can be read at any time, though it is usually best enjoyed after reading the first few core novels of the Emily Wilde.

Quick Verdict

🟡 Optional side story — not required for main plot

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✅ Yes — Optional

This is a side story that can be safely bypassed without losing any context for the main series.

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2025368 ppOptional Side Story
<b><i>NEW YORK TIMES </i>BESTSELLER • The third installment in the heartwarming and enchanting Emily Wilde series, about a curmudgeonly scholar of folklore and the fae prince she loves</b><br><br>Emily Wilde has spent her life studying faeries. A renowned dryadologist, she has documented hundreds of species of Folk in her <i>Encyclopaedia of Faeries</i>. Now she is about to embark on her most dangerous academic project yet: studying the inner workings of a faerie realm—as its queen.<br><br>Along with her former academic rival—now fiancé—the dashing and mercurial Wendell Bambleby, Emily is immediately thrust into the deadly intrigues of Faerie as the two of them seize the throne of Wendell’s long-lost kingdom, which Emily finds a beautiful nightmare filled with scholarly treasures.<br><br>Emily has been obsessed with faerie stories her entire life, but at first she feels as ill-suited to Faerie as she did to the mortal world: How can an unassuming scholar such as herself pass for a queen? Yet there is little time to settle in, for Wendell’s murderous stepmother has placed a deadly curse upon the land before vanishing without a trace. It will take all of Wendell’s magic—and Emily’s knowledge of stories—to unravel the mystery before they lose everything they hold dear.<br><br><b>Book Three of the Emily Wilde Series<br><br><b><b>Don’t miss any of Heather Fawcett’s charming Emily Wilde series:</b><br><b>EMILY WILDE’S ENCYCLOPAEDIA OF FAERIES • EMILY WILDE’S MAP OF THE OTHERLANDS • EMILY WILDE’S COMPENDIUM OF LOST TALES </b></b></b>

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Why this order?

Our team of curators analyzes publication history, author interviews, and internal narrative continuity to establish the definitive reading sequence. This ensures zero spoilers and maximum narrative impact.

Why This Order Is Confusing

Many reading lists for Emily Wilde conflict because early publishers often labeled short story collections as standalone novels, or rearranged internal chronologies for marketing. This guide follows original author intent and narrative continuity to settle the debate for good.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I skip reading Emily Wilde's Compendium of Lost Tales?

This is a side story that can be safely bypassed without losing any context for the main series.

Can I read Emily Wilde's Compendium of Lost Tales before Emily Wilde’s Map of the Otherlands?

Yes. Emily Wilde's Compendium of Lost Tales is an optional side story and can be read at any time without spoiling the main series plot.

Is Emily Wilde's Compendium of Lost Tales required reading for the Emily Wilde?

No, it is a companion work that enriches the lore but is not essential to the central storyline.

What comes after Emily Wilde's Compendium of Lost Tales in the reading order?

Currently, Emily Wilde's Compendium of Lost Tales is the latest entry listed in our database for this series guide.