* I received an e-arc via Netgalley from the publisher. Thank you for the opportunity to review. All thoughts are my own*

I was so excited to receive an early copy of this beautiful book! After reading A Far Wilder Magic, I needed more from this author. I want to go back and read her debut ASAP! I loved this one so much!

A Fragile Enchantment weaved an absolutely magical story that took place in a regency England inspired fantasy world. There’s magic, political intrigue, romance, beautiful clothes, and so much more! I was swept away from the beginning.

The romance in this one had me absolutely swooning! It gave me Bridgerton vibes with that element of fantasy that was just perfect. I highly recommend!

This was fun! Definitely Bridgerton with a smidge of magic! It had regency romance, balls with dancing, and even a secret someone behind a scandal sheet!

I loved the forbidden romance (even if he was a jerk at the beginning) and

I do wish there was more magic! I was definitely expecting more fantasy elements, but it was quite minimal. I also wish the romance was slowed down a bit. It felt like it went from hate to love quite quickly.

I do love a standalone fantasy however, and had a good time with this one!

I absolutely adored this! I love soft fantasy stories. Just a little bit of magic is all you need. I loved the Bridgerton vibes of this book!

Definitely going to be a forever fan of Allison Saft! She writes so beautifully. It’s so easy to follow and it’s just an overall enjoyable book. I loved our two MCs. Their chemistry was undeniable from the beginning. I knew he didn’t hate that first gift she gave him!!

The love story is the focus of this book and it was my favorite part. I could not get enough of them and I want more stories set in this world!!

I will not give a review until St. Martin's Press addresses the concerns and demands of the boycott.

This was a lovely mix of historical fantasy and romance. Like a YA version of Bridgerton.
really enjoyed the magic lore and wanted to dive into it more but this was more of a romance than fantasy book. The ending was a bit fast, things wrapped up and I kind of wanted it fleshed out more -- this is more for the characters than the world building/plot but a lovely read

Thank you to St. Martin's Press/Wednesday Books and NetGalley for the eGalley I initially began reading for this review!

Well, this quickly became one of my favorite reads of the year, despite being hesitant at first. This story is *stacked* with the good stuff: magic; a slow burn, mutually-pining romance that is enemies to friends to lovers between a grump and sunshine; bisexual main characters and queer side characters; social justice; a happily ever after... ugh, it's so good.

Why I was hesitant at first is due to the fact that it is *technically* a "colonizer romance". The setting is a high fantasy version of England (Avaland) and Ireland (Machland) where magic is full-blown real, complete with the real colonization Ireland had experienced--even the Blight (brought about by the royal family's magical ability to control flora in this context). But the enemies-to-friends-to-lovers trope stems more from Kit being just a huge grump at first to Niamh and not solely from the fact that he is a prince of the country who colonized her homeland. Kit was actually estranged from the royal family for years and doesn't share the same sentiments as his brother Jack, who desperately wishes to uphold their family's ill-gotten legacy. It is because of this that Kit is on the side of resistance and amiable to the Machlish's cause, though he feels helpless to stop it at first. Niamh fully believes that he has the power to be different than his father and brother, to end the oppression and make significant change and give out reparations.

It certainly helps that even though Kit is betrothed to another and Niamh is supposed to only be the wedding tailor, they fall into an infuriating (to them, at least) whirlwind romance that is certainly scandalous; not only is he already engaged, he is a prince of Avaland and she is a "mere commoner" from Machland. The fact that she is "divine-blooded" (i.e. has magic, whereas most commoners do not) does not make a difference in the eyes of most. She is "lowborn" and would be reaching above her station by entertaining any hope of being with him. Fortunately, she makes friends in literal high places that keep her from being so scandalized and removed from her position as the (albeit temporary) royal tailor as she and Kit find themselves in increasingly compromising situations. Their romance grabbed my heartstrings with both fists and ripped gleefully. I *loved* it.

The social justice aspect is not just a legitimate social commentary on our actual world, but what drives the ups and downs of all the relationships Niamh makes throughout the story, not just with Kit. She has to endure frustrating xenophobia whenever she's allowed into noble spaces. There is also an ever-brewing discordance between the Machlish servants and their Avalish employers, and a revolution is stirring that Niamh has to decide whether it'd be safe for her family back in Machland to join. All of it is handled wonderfully and I'm happy with where it all ends up too.

So if you're a romantic sap like I am who loves that slow burn, yearning romance between two queer characters with a hearty seasoning of social justice, this is definitely a story for you!

This was a Bridgerton meets Fantasy hybrid! I enjoy both, so I fully expected to enjoy this book. It was an enjoyable read, but did lack some of the depth that I prefer. It was a bit more “cute” than I like, but that is just my preference and may not be yours. It took a bit to get the plot going, but I did like the romance overall.

I wanted to givre this a go as I don't really do regency romances but this one had that extra aspect of magic so I thought why not?

Not sure what I expected but it just didn't work well for me. Most people have said it has a Bridgerton aspect and maybe that's my problem because I do NOT enjoy that series/show.

It just didn't captivate me.

This was a highly readable period romance with a bit of fantasy. I think it will appeal to fans of Olivia Atwater. My only real complaint was the world building, it was quite weak, and the fake countries were such thinly veiled version of Ireland, England and Spain I wished that the author had just used the real countries. Otherwise, I thought it was a fun read.

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 .