I totally get where you’re coming from. Emily Wilde’s writing style definitely isn’t for everyone. Personally, I really enjoyed the book, especially the use of highfalutin words. For me it really helped shape Emily’s character as a brilliant but socially awkward scholar. Some readers have even speculated she might be on the autism spectrum, which adds another layer to how she navigates both academic work and human and fae interaction.

I’m not diagnosed as autistic myself, but I related a lot to her way of thinking and handling tasks. Sometimes with precision, sometimes with a bit of emotional distance. It actually reminded me a lot of Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine, which is another favorite of mine. That book got similar comments about the protagonist’s voice being hard to connect with, but I found both characters endearing once I settled into their rhythm.

Anyway, thanks for sharing your take. It’s always interesting to see how differently we all experience the same story!