This book sounded like it had so much potential to me.

Unfortunately, it was a disappointment for me.

I didn’t like the characters. I thought the plot was a bit silly.

Also: this has a spicy scene that felt WAY too spicy for teens. I had to double check that this is marketed for teens. It is. I just think parents should be aware. 🙃

Thanks to NetGalley for the chance to read this!

Cute feel good romance! I really enjoyed this one. I felt attached to the characters and I thought the concept was unique and refreshing!

A dreamy, whimsical fantasy romance with the sweetest FMC, the prickliest grump of an MMC, political undertones, and a really interesting magic system. I loved Niamh’s ability to weave emotional enchantments into the clothing she makes and Kit’s slightly out of control horticulture.

The story is entertaining and enjoyable to read, it’s…not quite lighthearted or cozy…but not of the grab you by the throat and never let go super intense variety of fantasy read. So it’s great for when you want to read something *magical* that’s lovely to read but also want to be able to put it down and come back later if you need to. I really enjoy Allison’s writing and am looking forward to reading her next book soon!

This book was so lovely. The whimsy and magic feel of the whole story was very reminiscent of Caraval and Stephanie Garber's writing which I love!


The forbidden romance, enemies to friends to lovers, and all of the side characters and political plot really made this a very captivating read pretty much all the way through. Reading this book has definitely made me want to pick up this author's other books for fun romantic, whimsical stories filled with magic and longing.

Definitely recommend if you like Stephanie Garber and Rebecca Ross

A Fragile Enchantment is an enchanting read. Allison Saft whisks us away into a lush and beautiful regency romance story that you will never want to leave. Our hero, Kit, is very abrasive prince but we start to see a soft side to him that will make you swoon. Our heroine, Niamh, is a seamstress with a gentle heart and I constantly wished I could give her a big hug. The romance is slow burn but there is so much tension and it's utterly swoon-worthy.

I enjoyed the friendship group formed through Niamh, Miriam, Rosa, and Kit, and Sinclair. There interactions helped give depth and insight into the characters and I loved the banter between them.

I absolutely adored Saft's picturesque and whimsical writing. I could picture myself walking through flowering gardens in a castle, sitting down and drinking tea with the crew, people watching at lavish balls, and hiding in dark corners while watching the forbidden romances unfold.

If you are fan of regency romance, forbidden romance, brooding heroes, and beautiful writing, then this is the book for you.

I absolutely adored the Bridgerton vibes in this book. I had so much fun reading this and didn’t want to put it down. I loved the main characters and the tension and banter between them was so perfect. So many of their scenes had me giggling and blushing.

My only complaint is I wish there had been more world building. The magic system was never completely explained and felt more like a side part to the story.

A good read for the YA audience! While I personally struggled to connect with the characters and story, I can appreciate the writer’s style and enchanting story.

The fantasy world Allison Saft creates is beautiful and magical but I found my investment and interest in the actual romance lacking. The story itself was predictable and the conclusion just as much so . Overall not a win for me but I still look forward to reading more by the author.

This was my first book by Saft and I enjoyed it for the most part. It was slow at times and took me longer to finish than expected. I think I was expecting more magic/fantasy than there actually was. Would have liked more.

Alison Saft's A Fragile Enchantment features swoon-worthy romance, but some of the pacing took me out of the book a few times. That said, it is certainly worth a read for the great characters and the romantasy of the tale.

Thank you to Wednesday Books, Allison Saft, and Netgalley for an arc of this book. I gave it 3.5 ⭐️. It was a good story, however it was slow-paced and was more of a romance then fantasy. I think I just expected more fantasy .

"In this romantic fantasy of manners from New York Times bestselling author Allison Saft, a magical dressmaker commissioned for a royal wedding finds herself embroiled in scandal when a gossip columnist draws attention to her undeniable chemistry with the groom....Transporting readers to a Regency England-inspired fantasy world, A Fragile Enchantment is a sweeping romance threaded with intrigue, unforgettable characters, and a love story for the ages."
YESSSS!!! I ate this story up!! As another reader described it perfectly, it is like a YA Bridgerton with fantastical elements!
I look forward to more by this author!

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with an advanced review copy.

I really have enjoyed Allison Saft’s previous novels, so I am always excited when I get to read a new one. This was a fun story about a magical girl who is hired to make the wedding clothes for a prince. It ended up being just okay for me, though. There were times that I enjoyed the dynamic between Kit and Niamh, and others where I wasn’t super invested. I also felt like the ending was a bit rushed and left a lot of things unresolved. Overall, it was a cute story, though. Fans of Bridgerton may enjoy this romantic fantasy.

Beautiful writing and interesting story, but there was something missing in the world building and I didn’t feel the chemistry between the lead characters. The side characters are fantastic though. I still look forward to reading more from this author.

3.5 out of 5 wine glasses

One of my favourites from Alison Saft. I first read A Far Wilder Magic, and adored it. From then on I knew Allison Saft would become an auto-buy author for me. I’ve read all of her books and they are all amazing. This story was beautiful, her writing is beautiful. Everything about this book is perfect.

In general, I really like Allison Saft's books because they all have such a romantic air about them and it's so potent that it's impossible not to be thoroughly immersed in these characters and their stories. A Fragile Enchantment is romantic and lovely and the heart within the story is utterly perfect. I still think I liked A Far Wilder Magic a little more, but overall, this is such a gorgeous book!

A romantic fantasy that many will find incredibly endearing. Magic, romance, tension, and banter make for a delightful read!

If you’re into the Bridgerton romance you will love this ! I loved the overall vibe of the story, forbidden romance / enemies to lovers. Sign me up

I wanted to like this book, it had everything anyone could want a unique magic system, forbidden romance, but everything was just…lacking.

The magic system?

One word confusing. So, Niamh has a streak of white hair because she uses her magic, and because she uses her magic a lot it’s slowly killing her? But it’s only affecting her, because it never mentions it affecting other people or that this is an issue with other magic users.

The romance?

The first time Niamh and Kit meet, Kit says something mean to Niamh that just left a bad taste in my mouth with really no explanation as to why he was so rude to her, like you just meet her and your being unreasonably rude. After that meeting it’s just a roller coaster of emotions his nice one minute and mean the next. This was marketed as enemies to lovers, but they were only enemies when Kit was mean to Niamh.

The other characters just weren’t developed enough for me to care for them.

Honestly could have benefited by being a dialogue just for the purpose of developing the world building and characters.



Solid 3 stars.



Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I loved this! I love the unique magic system this book has, and that the magic actually takes a physical toll/emotional toll on some of the characters. I loved the Regency-era storyline, and watching two main characters fall in love so passionately. It's like magic and Bridgerton combined!

The cover is beautiful, the potential for novel-study is also incredibly refreshing. Discussing Fantasy as well as classism, duty, honor, etc., would be a great conversation in a classroom or book club for this novel.

I wish Kit had a bit more explanation or three dimensional characteristics, because Niamh was so well-developed. But overall, I really enjoyed this!