Well, that was a lovely frivolous romance. It’s a YA, enemies to lovers, bad-prince-gets-good-girl, Bridgerton meets the Royals meets Irish history meets a modern lgbtq sensibility with a liiiiiitle bit of magic thrown in. I enjoyed it tremendously…It was also totally unrealistic and a bit tropey, but done in such a way that I honestly still really enjoyed it.

One thing I thought was brilliant was the very REAL history of the Irish Potato Famine and its legacy. Just like the Avlish, the English forced the Irish (Machlish) to export all the food they grew - to the point that the only thing left was potatoes. When the potatoes blighted, millions of Irish died of starvation while the food they grew was exported out of the country to England. And while the Machlish have their independence, the Irish haven’t gained it (or reparations) even today. I appreciated the history of that being interwoven into this otherwise lovely wish-fulfillment fantasy romance.

I enjoyed it a lot. If you need a little book candy (and you don’t mind…um kind of subpar dialogue but AMAZING descriptions) then this book is for you! Enjoy!

Thank you Netgalley and Wednesday Books! Posted to Goodreads.

I really enjoyed reading this! It has such magical, whimsical, and beautiful writing that really brings the world and its characters to life. It was fun and romantic and full of so many perfect Regency moments (duels, rain-soaked confessions!!!) I loved Niamh and Kit and I loved all of the other supporting characters and the way they interacted. The romance, political intrigue, and magic all tied in well to create a lovely story.

I have grown to love Allison Saft and her soft, heartwarming stories that are filled with deeper messages of love, acceptance, loyalty, and sacrifice. She is now an auto-buy author for me.

I had a friend say that Saft writes books that are so atmospheric and she builds such an intricate world. My friend is right. Sadly, that's not at all important to me in a book. I love a fantasy that is faster paced and filled with characters and plot that I want to see moving forward. This was just slower and more detailed than I prefer.

I walked into this enchanting story completely blind but compelled by the stunning cover. I was transported into what felt like Bridgerton, imbued with magical bloodlines and whimsical elements. The world building was done beautifully with the most addictive descriptions. I fell in love with these characters and enjoyed watching their relationships unfold. This was my first and certainly not my last read by Allison Saft.

Read this if you're a fan of:
♡super slow-burn romance
♡forbidden love
♡Bridgerton sprinkled with magic
♡easy to follow fantasy world building/unique magic system

A big thank you to Net Galley and the publisher for the chance to read this charming story ♡

A Fragile Enchantment has a super interesting premise and magic system. It is a low stakes, cozy kind of story.

I thought this was a bit slow to start and I had trouble with the romance. It was a little too insta-love for me. I couldn’t really connect to the characters and felt the MMC was a little bit of a red flag. He couldn’t really control his emotions and put poor Niamh through a lot. Even though she immediately forgave him once he looked deep into her eyes.

Overall it was cute, but for a romance, it didn’t have that swoon-worthy aspect that you would expect. There were also a lot of side plots in this. I wish there were a little less and we got a bit better of a conclusion to those stories.

This was nothing short of absolutely delightful. If you want a world to truly escape into, READ THIS! wow wow wow. I don't typically much for Young Adult / New Adult stories but this was a pleasant surprise - If you are at all a fan of Rachel Griffin, the writing style and story style I think are similar and would definitely recommend.
4.25 stars - loved!

A really fast and feel-good read. A Fragile Enchantment is a cozy and romantic fantasy standalone with a happy ending and a call to justice and equality. I really enjoyed this one.

Thanks to St. Martin's Press & NetGalley for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

A Fragile Enchantment is a beautifully written historical fantasy romance full of learning to accept oneself and learning when it's okay to be a little selfish. Niamh is a young woman striving to give her family a better life, despite their poor conditions following the Avaland's greed when they stripped them of the majority of their resources. She accepts a job from the Prince Regent to design the wardrobe for the second Prince's (Kit) wedding. Despite his prickly nature, Niamh starts to grow closer to Kit whilst an anonymous columnist grows closer to uncovering hidden royal secrets and scandals.

We follow a former alcoholic whose current vice is self-loathing and a woman determined to set her family up for success while on suspected limited time, all the while not allowing herself to truly live. This setup is perfect for a self-love journey for both main characters, and I loved it to pieces (self-love journeys are an all-time favorite trope of mine).

The writing is delectable for the most part, with the exception that sometimes the characters seemed to speak with more modern phrases randomly within the historical context/dialogue. Sometimes, it was a bit awkward.

The court scandals, emotions, and the tension between our characters were all excellently done. I felt for both the main characters and loved their growth. The ending felt a little rushed through, I would've loved for my time to be in between the climax and the resolution of how the MCs relationship turned out so that it could be savored more after all that tension build up and slow burn.

I see why Saft is such a popular author, and I'm interested in reading more from her. Saft's writing style alone could draw me into a story.

Another fabulous book from Alison Saft!

A Fragile Enchantment follows a magical seamstress as she discovers intrigue and love at the palace.

The best part of this author’s writing is her deep characters. I loved how strong they were and how much I could feel every one of them. The examination of their personal wounds and intricacies was exquisite. I was rooting for them the entire time!

I also loved the romantic tension and build up, as well as the fun ending.

I would highly recommend this book to all YA fantasy readers!

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Thank you to Netgalley & the publisher for sending me this ARC! All thoughts below are my own 😊

This was a cute, funny, hopeful little book. I had a genuinely wonderful time reading this!

Niamh as the main character is so relatable and easy to root for. She’s a bit chaotic, but we love her for it. Kit is also fun and a bit of a grump, but we also love him for that. Their relationship was so enjoyable to see play out, and I really enjoyed their banter! I also enjoyed the side characters but I really wanted more from some of them, so maybe we can get Saft to write another story in this world 👀

The plot was pretty zany, but it made for a really great time! There’s also a lot of heart to this story. I found myself highlighting so many passages because there were just so many good lines. Overall, this was a fun read, and I definitely recommend checking this out come January, especially if you love cozy-ish fantasy (with a splash of Bridgerton!)

🌹ARC REVIEW🌹A Fragile Enchantment by Allison Saft

Thank you Netgalley, St. Martin’s Press, & Wednesday Books for the eArc in exchange for an honest review!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

I really enjoyed reading this! A Fragile Enchantment is a historical regency inspired fantasy romance that is filled with magic, friendship, politics, love, tension, with a hint of betrayal thrown in there.

The world building in this was unique with a perfect blend of magic enchantments, tension, and political intrigue.

I loved the complexity of the characters and how their stories were so captivating. Niamh is such a wholesome character with her sense of duty and naivety in the beginning but as the story progresses you can really see her character development with how she really stands up for herself and blossoms into this badass seamstress. Also it was fun to read about the prickly Kit opening up and falling for Niamh. I really loved the friendship and found family between Niamh, Kit and Sinclair. The shenanigans that they got up to were funny and a bit chaotic, I could just read a whole separate book of just that.

Kit and Niamh’s relationship, although forbidden, was very sweet and beautiful. It was definitely more like a slow burn. I really liked watching it progress.

The only criticisms I have is that I wish there was just a bit more magic and enchantments, and that the magic system was explained more in depth. Also the beginning felt a bit slow to me but once you start getting into it, it picked up pace quickly!

Overall, it was well written, with a good plot and interesting characters. Also that cover is gorgeous!! 😍💚 I would recommend checking this out if you love forbidden fantasy romance!

This is the first book I’ve read from Allison Saft and I can definitely say it didn’t disappoint, I look forward to checking out her other books!

I loved every second of this sparkling romantic fantasy from Saft! I can't wait for the world to fall in love with Niamh and Kit and the immersive storytelling Saft weaves.

“No good ever came from loving fragile things.”

“A Fragile Enchantment” is a romantic fantasy about a magical dressmaker who falls in love with a handsome Prince Charming! But love has a price… Will these two lovers get their chance at happily ever after?
Threaded with magic, forbidden love, drama, and betrayal this story will leave you astonished!


“I climbed out of oblivion, and my life is finally my own. I finally know what I want. I want to make things right. I want . . .” He cut himself off. But he did not need to finish his sentence for her to understand. I want you.


⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4.5
I’m astonished by this beautiful love story and unexpectedly found myself enjoying!

This novel isn’t typically something I would read but I heard very good things about the novel and was surprisedly impressed with the writing style and the characters. There was banter, cute scenes, and unexpected twist that left me in so many emotions. I can’t wait to pick up this novel on release day!

Thank you to Netgalley, Allison Saft, and St, Martin’s Press for the amazing opportunity to arc read “A Fragile Enchantment” in exchange for an honest review!

Allison Saft has not let me down yet. I have loved all of her books so far and A Fragile Enchantment is no different.

I just absolutely absolutely love the way she tells stories. It’s all so enchanting. Everything about Kit and Niamh is just so lovely. I just love how complex everything felt like it was but how simple everything felt. I never was lost. I love the politics, the complicated feelings, the magic. I love the dresses and the balls and the kingdom.

I really adored all of the characters. I don’t think there was a single character that I didn’t like. The themes of this story were just so heartwarming to me. I loved Niamh’s positivity and optimism. It was so refreshing to see especially in a world that is not kind to her.

Anyways, I will read absolutely anything Allison Saft writes. She is fantastic. Thank you netgalley and wednesday books for this opportunity.

Thank you to Net Galley for sending me an ARC in exchange for my honest review!

Rating: 4 Stars

I had no idea how much I'd love this story when I first saw it, but the cover and the synopsis completely drew me in and now...I'm a huge fan! From start to finish, I enjoyed every word and every page turn. Allison Saft wrote a beautiful story that I just want to read for the first time all over again.

This was lovely and I really enjoyed it. The vibes of this were very similar to A Far Wilder Magic and I think this author excels that niche. Magical and romantic with a soft and cozy vibe.

3⭐️

I feel in the middle with this book, I did enjoy parts of it, but most of it felt lackluster. It was pages and pages of world building that I didn’t remember 10 seconds after reading, and none of it came up after again unless it was needed to fill empty paragraphs. The magic system was a fun idea, to put the magic into a craft. I hadn’t read any other books with that idea, but I do wish it was more descriptive.

It wasn’t until 36% into the book I finally cracked a smile.

It wasn’t until 55% into the book that I giggled and kicked my feet.

It wasn’t until 64% into the book, the FMC had the genius idea to finally try and find out who was writing these gossip columns about them. (A big plot point talked about since the first chapter.) They solved it in pages while I pondered the entire book who it was. (I was wrong.)

The ending was a rushed mess. This huge, bad altercation that had been building up this entire story, ended with a simple “Stop.” and “No.” Nothing felt answered or solved.

While I believe the ending had a huge impact on my rating, and it was not my favorite book. It doesn’t mean it can not be yours. I still recommend everyone who enjoys regency/magical books to give it a chance.

Thank you NetGalley, St. Martins Press & Allison Saft for the opportunity to read this arc in exchange for an honest review. ❤️

Half a Soul ft. Bridgerton. This was a fun, low-stakes, mostly PG romantasy that was a nice break from stronger genre books. It was easy to read with lovable characters—great book to pick up if you just want to feel good for a bit.

🩵🧵 A Fragile Enchantment ARC Review 🧵🩵

Thank you so much to Allison Saft and Wednesday Books for the opportunity to read and review this book!

A Fragile Enchantment is a fantasy romance. Seamstress Niamh has the opportunity of a lifetime - to create the clothes for the upcoming Royal wedding. But when she meets the Prince, she realizes she might have signed up for more than she bargained for

This was a fun fantasy read. Niamh was a fun character and I enjoyed her growth throughout the book. Kit was a wonderful character and I really liked his rakish attitude. It had all the society vibes of a historical romance - with balls during the season, society gossip and politically advantageous marriages - which was a fun twist. This book was a bit insta-love for my personal tastes, but otherwise was an enjoyable read!

Overall this was a four star read for me. I enjoyed the characters and the story! While this book had a romantic subplot, it was a slow burn and had no on page smut - so overall one flame for spice

If you’re a fan of fantasy romance with forbidden romance, unique magic systems and fun world building, then absolutely pick this one up!!

Please Note: review will be posted on Amazon upon publication

This was such a heartwarming story. I loved how whimsical and cozy this was. The magic system is unique but easy to follow and as always Allison Saft’s writing is so beautiful.

What to expect:
Standalone YA fantasy
Found family
Chronic illness rep
Grumpy x sunshine
Regency romance
Forbidden romance