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Heather Fawcett is a Canadian fantasy author whose books include the Emily Wilde series, the Even the Darkest Stars duology, and standalone novels for middle-grade readers and young adults. She holds a master's degree in English literature and a bachelor's degree in archaeology, and lives on Vancouver Island. Her work has been nominated for awards including the Locus, Mythopoeic, and Silver Birch awards.

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Catalog record updated August 25, 2026.

Heather Fawcett's Newest Book

A Labyrinth of Honeybees

short-story · First published 2026

New rulers meddle with the whims of the old gods in a lush and twisty short story of devotion, intrigue, and murder by the New York Times bestselling author of the Emily Wilde series. At a remote mountain temple, an inquisitor arrives to question a priestess about a pair of murders. The keeper of the sacred garden, its bees, and its ever-changing hedge maze does have her secrets. But what will protecting them cost her as she uncovers layers of conspiracy on both sides? Heather Fawcett’s A Labyrinth of Honeybees is part of the Magic & Mystery collection, puzzle-box mysteries from top fantasy authors. They can be read or listened to in one enchanting sitting.

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Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries

The first book in the Emily Wilde series and Fawcett's adult fantasy work.

Even the Darkest Stars

The first book in the completed Even the Darkest Stars young adult duology.

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series · complete

Even the Darkest Stars

A young adult fantasy duology about royal explorers, dangerous mountains, dark magic, and fallen stars.

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Even the Darkest Stars
Book 1 · novel · 2017

The first in a sweeping and action-packed debut fantasy duology loosely inspired by the early climbers of Mt. Everest—perfect for fans of Cindy Pon and Alison Goodman. Kamzin has always dreamed of becoming one of the Emperor’s royal…
2
All the Wandering Light
Book 2 · novel · 2018

series · ongoing

Emily Wilde

An adult fantasy series following a prickly scholar of faeries and her charismatic faerie rival and fiancé.

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Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries
Book 1 · novel · 2023

"She is a genius scholar and a meticulous researcher who is writing the world’s first encyclopaedia of faerie lore. But Emily Wilde is not good at people. She could never make small talk at a party—or even get invited to one. And she…
2
Emily Wilde's Map of the Otherlands
Book 2 · novel · 2024
3
Emily Wilde's Compendium of Lost Tales
Book 3 · novel · 2025

Emily Wilde has spent her life studying faeries. A renowned dryadologist, she has documented hundreds of species of Folk in her Encyclopaedia of Faeries. Now she is about to embark on her most dangerous academic project yet: studying the…
4
Emily Wilde's History of Dark Faerie
Book 4 · novel · 2027

The fourth installment in the heartwarming and enchanting Emily Wilde series, about a curmudgeonly scholar of folklore and the fae prince she loves. Emily Wilde continues to navigate romance, fae magic, and mystery in this next…

collection · ongoing

Magic & Mystery

A multi-author collection of separately published fantasy mystery short stories from Amazon Original Stories.

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A Labyrinth of Honeybees
Book 4 · short-story · 2026

New rulers meddle with the whims of the old gods in a lush and twisty short story of devotion, intrigue, and murder by the New York Times bestselling author of the Emily Wilde series. At a remote mountain temple, an inquisitor arrives to…

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Novels (8)

Ember and the Ice Dragons
novel · 2019

A stunning middle grade fantasy about a girl who used to be a dragon and her adventure to save her new home--from Even the Darkest Stars author Heather Fawcett. Perfect for fans of the Nevermoor and His Dark Materials series. Ember St.…
The Language of Ghosts
novel · 2020

The Penderwicks meets Howl’s Moving Castle in this thrilling middle grade fantasy adventure about a trio of royal siblings who unlock a long-forgotten magical language in their bid to reclaim their stolen throne—from Ember and the Ice…
The School Between Winter and Fairyland
novel · 2021

A fresh and exciting twist on magical boarding schools, the well-loved Chosen One trope, and the nature of true heroism--from the author of The Language of Ghosts and Ember and the Ice Dragons. Perfect for fans of middle grade fantasies…
The Grace of Wild Things
novel · 2023

An inventive and fantastical reimagining of Anne of Green Gables—with magic and witches!—that explores found family, loss, and the power of a girl's imagination, from the acclaimed author of The Language of Ghosts and The School Between…
The Islands of Elsewhere
novel · 2023

With hints of magic and plenty of adventure, this seaside story of siblings on a hunt for treasure is just right for fans of The Penderwicks and The Vanderbeekers. Not many kids have an island in their backyard, but suddenly, the Snolly…
A Galaxy of Whales
novel · 2024

A perfect summer read about whale watching and friendship both lost and found, from the author of Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Faeries and The Islands of Elsewhere When Fern hears about a photo contest with a big cash award, she decides…
Agnes Aubert's Mystical Cat Shelter
novel · 2026

As the proudly type-A manager of a cat rescue charity, she has devoted her life to finding forever homes for stray cats. Now it’s the shelter that needs a new home. And the only landlord who will rent a space to a cat rescue is a…
Wondrous
novel · 2026

Timed to the 75th anniversary of Disney’s enduring classic Alice in Wonderland, this young adult sequel follows teenaged Alice on a curious new adventure down the rabbit hole, many years after her first visit to Wonderland. Wonderland is…

Frequently asked questions about Heather Fawcett

Who is Heather Fawcett?

Heather Fawcett is a Canadian bestselling fantasy author who writes for adults, children, and teenagers. She lives on Vancouver Island.

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What did Heather Fawcett study?

She has a bachelor’s degree in archaeology and a master’s degree in English literature. She has said that archaeology helped develop her love of research.

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Who influenced Heather Fawcett’s writing?

Her influences include Tolkien, Dickens, George Eliot, Jane Austen, the Brontë sisters, and Susanna Clarke. She has also drawn heavily on fairy folklore and archaeological research.

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What awards has Heather Fawcett’s work been nominated for?

Her books have been nominated for the Locus, Mythopoeic, and Silver Birch awards. Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Faeries was a 2024 Mythopoeic finalist, and Emily Wilde was a 2026 Hugo Best Series finalist.

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How successful is Heather Fawcett as an author?

She is a New York Times, USA Today, and Sunday Times bestselling author, and her books have been translated into more than twenty languages.

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