This cover was awful but this was romantic and fairytale esk. I love every moment of it.

The seamstress angle was very unique and this will be a hit with YA lovers.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for granting me free access to the advanced digital copy of this book.

This book is charming, with an intriguing magic system, great queer representation and classic romance tropes. Niamh and Kit’s chemistry is definitely a highlight of this book. Ultimately, the writing and plot start to unravel, and by the third act up to the end, plot points are glossed over or forgotten entirely. It’s an interesting world and I’d be curious to see other stories within it in the future!

Niamh Ó Conchobhair left her humble home to create the wardrobe for the royal family's upcoming wedding in neighboring Avaland. The groom, Kit, is grumpy and doesn't want to be forced into a marriage. Niamh knows that the magic that underlies her incredible talent as a seamstress is dangerous, and will likely be the death of her. She and Kit inevitably spend quite a bit of time together as she works on his wedding wear and it soon becomes clear that the tension between them isn't all anger, but something much more. This is a great YA romance/adventure with some thought-provoking themes of obligation, family, duty, and love.

Many thanks to St. Martin's Press and Wednesday Books for the advanced reader's copy in exchange for my honest review.

A really great concept! Fans of fantasy, regency romance (forbidden love, enemies-to-lovers, and forced proximity) will fall for this one, I'm sure. I was thinking this was going be kind of "Spin the Dawn" meets "Bridgerton." And it was, in a way. I really liked Allison Saft's debut Down Comes the Night and this book continues to have the same magic and lyrical writing that I've come to expect from Saft.

Unfortunately, like A Far Wilder Magic, this book just didn't really live up to the hype for me. On the surface, I enjoyed this book. I, by no means hated it, and was intrigued by the concept. On a deeper level, though the story, magic, and romance just felt too weak and fell short of my expectations. This book seriously had everything going for it and didn't follow through. The "Bridgerton" vibes were there, but the resolution kinda sucked, honestly. Tied things up with a neat little bow in a way that didn't feel satisfying. I couldn't quite connect to either of the main characters as much as I would have liked, so the romance was a bit of a let down, too.

Overall, this book was fine. Not terrible, not amazing, but a nice fantasy romance. I think Saft fans will love it, but people (like me) looking for a bit more depth will find it lacking.

I really enjoyed this book. A historical fantasy romance. Definitely gave me Bridgerton vibes. The beginning of the story was very slow. I thought this was a pretty good YA book. The pining and the tension was so good. This gave Anthony and Kate in the best way. Trying to follow through with duty but ultimately following their hearts.
Thank you NetGalley

I thought this was a cute cozy fantasy and I did enjoy quit a few of the characters. The magic system I found to be interesting and likes the link to the gods and the powers. As cozy as this was tho I'm pretty disappointed at the ending I don't feel like any of the problems got solved. There are so many unanswered questions and I really wish this wasn't a stand alone.

A Fragile Enchantment is a captivating blend of magic, romance, and intrigue that pulls you into a world reminiscent of Regency England, with a fantasy twist. The concept of Niamh’s ability to weave emotions and memories into fabric is both fresh and fascinating, adding a unique layer to the narrative that I found deeply engaging. The relationship between Niamh and Kit Carmine is beautifully developed, starting as a reluctant friendship that slowly blossoms into something more. Their chemistry is palpable, and the slow build of their romance feels natural and rewarding. The tension created by the gossip columnist and the underlying political unrest adds just the right amount of drama and suspense to keep the pages turning. One downside is that the pacing can be inconsistent, with certain parts of the story feeling a bit rushed while others linger longer than necessary. Additionally, while the world of Avaland is intriguing, I would have liked to see more exploration of its magical elements and political dynamics. Despite these minor issues, *A Fragile Enchantment* is a thoroughly enjoyable read. It’s perfect for anyone who loves a well-crafted romance set against a backdrop of mystery and magic. The characters are memorable, and the story is both heartfelt and enchanting.

When I requested this book I was intrigued by the plot that was described, but once I started reading it I was not a fan of the writing style that the author had. Sometimes I felt like too much information was thrown at us at once, and the characters chemistry just felt like it was lacking in a way.

Magic and regency era like setting felt so promising, but this one didn’t hit me like I hoped. I do love how the FMC is a soft hero, but found her character to be a bit annoying. And the chemistry between her and the MMC a bit lacking.

This is such a beautifully written and delicate romantasy that is currently living rent free in my head, Books have the power to do that, especially ones like these.

WHAT A DELIGHTFUL FANTASY!
All the elements made it extremely captivating! The Magic and romance, tension and banter, an actually believable world and real stakes, and of course characters were so fabulous!!!!
Allison Saft has done it again and proven why she's an instant auto-buy author able to just transport me to a whole another world in all the books she writes!

The writing was confusing and chaotic. I was really hoping for that young adult forbidden regency romance that was marketed but it fell flat and felt like I was reading a middle grade novel.

Romance was just okay. The reveal was underwhelming and just seemed like a direct ripoff of Bridgerton Lady Whistledown.

While I love regency inspired worlds and romantic stories, this book fell a bit flat for me. It felt overly juvenile and I wasn't impressed with the writing style or prose. The characters were also a bit flat which made me struggle to finish this one.

DNF @ 10%

Premise seems interesting, but the beginning is so hard to read. Massive info dumps and just this one helpful character just going on long expositions telling us everything we need to know. Feels like there's no point in reading the rest of the book, everything was laid out so clearly.

Hard DNF. At 40% in, the pace was glacial and absolutely nothing of consequence had occurred. It’s a fun premise but nothing more.

A bit of a disappointment.
I was so ready to love this one, but it just felt like a lot of wasted potential.
This one could have been amazing.
However, there was some fun moments and I loved the Bridgeton vibes.

I really enjoyed this book. I hope the author continues to write more books in the future. I can't wait to see what this author releases in the future.

A Fragile Enchantment is Alison Saft's young adult foray into historical romantic fantasy. More specifically, it is a forbidden romance filled with tension and banter. Saft brings a unique perspective into this genre with their slow-build romance but fast-paced novel. The characters have their own intrigue and are believable, the world is fascinating and an interesting touch of a historical. I believe fans of Brigerton will really enjoy this book as it brings everything from captive budding love story between two characters who do not get along, only to find out they have more in common than they realize.

Thank you to Net Galley and the publishers for an arc to review.

The writing was lovely and atmospheric, and I thought the magic system was inventive. I also loved the character development!