I LOVE ALLISON SAFT WITH THE BURNING PASSION OF A THOUSAND SUNS AND EVERY ONE OF HER BOOKS HITS. THIS STORY IN PARTICULAR WAS SO CHARMING. COZY AND BRILLIANT.

This was cute and I enjoyed the prose but the ending was so insufficient. It solved basically none of the problems the characters were facing, just ended with a “we’ll worry about this later, let’s sit with the power of love for now”

Niamh (pronounced "Nee-ve") is a commoner with a magical ability to sew emotions into garments who is hired to create wedding clothes for the upcoming marriage of the younger prince of Avaland, Kit, and his fiancee Rosa, the princess of a neighboring country. Despite his prickly exterior, Niamh finds Kit extremely attractive, and vice versa. Unfortunately, between the Prince Regent Jack, a nosy gossip columnist, unrest with an oppressed minority group, and both main character's tendency to martyr themselves for the people they care about, there are a lot of things in the way of their happy ever after.

Overall, I thought the book was fine. It's a nice, fluffy teen romance between two characters who are trying to get over themselves. I was a bit disappointed that Niamh doesn't make connections with the other women in the book, even though they are clearly shown as being present, competent, and involved in the plot. I also agree with the other criticism I've seen about the ending being very sudden and unrealistic with the civil unrest just kind of going away.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an Advanced Readers Copy!

This was my third and probably favorite Allison Saft novel if only because I now have appropriate expectations. Like the others, a Fragile Enchantment is a historical romantic fantasy. I always love the magical settings that still feel real, but get frustrated with the lack of plot resolution and this is no different. The characters’ problems are never really resolved and the consequences of FMC’s actions didn’t always seem appropriately severe. Since I was expecting this, I was able to focus on and enjoy the setting and the romance which was written beautifully and with so much longing.

Thank you NetGalley and Wednesday Books for an advanced reader copy.

I love a good slow burn! This book was super cute and I loved the historical vibes! I absolutely adored the characters and the world-building. I really enjoyed Niamh's journey of growth and her interactions with Kit. I would absolutely recommend this book to anyone looking for a slow-burn romantasy.

3 stars!

This had potential... the romantasy story plot itself wasn't bad and it was interesting but for me the world building aspect felt like I needed more details to fully immerse me. Overall not bad!

This book was amazing! I loved the setting, the characters, and the romance. It was delightful and fun yet also heartfelt and fascinating. The plot twists shocked me and I loved the heroine’s determination. I also liked the diversity in a fairy tale-esque story. I would recommend this novel to everyone.

When I initially read about this book I thought it sounded interesting, even though I don't read that much fantasy. I appreciated the bits of history woven throughout the story. Thank you Wednesday Books and NetGalley for this ARC!

A Fragile Enchantment by Allison Saft is a lush fantasy romance with a Regency-inspired setting, courtly intrigue, and a touch of magic. The story follows Niamh, a talented dressmaker with enchantment-infused sewing abilities, who is invited to a royal court on the brink of political turmoil. There, she becomes entangled with the brooding prince Kit, leading to a slow-burn romance filled with longing and tension.

Saft’s prose is beautifully atmospheric, weaving themes of love, class divides, and self-worth into a compelling narrative. While the plot follows familiar tropes, the rich worldbuilding and emotional depth make it an engaging read for fans of romantic fantasy like Bridgerton meets Howl’s Moving Castle.

I truly enjoyed this read. I always love a grumpy sunshine slow-burn and this one was just that. There is forbidden romance and a diverse cast of characters which kept the story going.

The magic system, out the magic that is within our FMC, Niamh was a bit confusing to me, but honestly it fell to the back of the story compared with the romance for me. I was more engrossed in when these two - Kit and Niamh - would get together than anything else in the story. Which just made it enough for me to enjoy.

Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for the eARC for review. All thoughts are my own.

Normally YA doesn’t appeal to me but this was really sweet. Loved the magic system! I really enjoyed the combination of fantasy and historical romance. I look forward to reading more in the genre and more by this author as well!

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC.

I loved Saft's debut "Down Comes the Night' and was really excited to read this one! Unfortunately the plot fell a little short, and I would have liked to get a bit more from this novel, but it was still a fun read.

i had such high hopes for this, but ultimately it did not live up to my expectations. the romance was too fast for me, but overall it was cute. the plot, however, was all over the place.

3.5 stars Saft makes a first-love romance work, somewhat. In this story, the MFC and the MMC fall for each other instantly, but they also have time to get to know each other. I thought the story needed more time to flesh out the characters and make the love real. By the end of this book, all I could see was the main couple hating each other in the future. I see it as the world Saft built for this needed more time for this story to feel complete, as it does not.

Cute, but slow and the characters were a bit flat… hoping her next book is better I’m really excited for that 🙏 yeah hope her writing has gotten better fr

I absolutely adored this book. It had me feeling like I was watching Bridgerton, but with a magical twist! It had everything you could want in a book—royalty, scandal, political drama, and more. The writing was simply beautiful and whimsical, transporting me completely to the world created in the book. Niamh reminded me of myself—someone who sacrifices for the people they love. The story between Niamh and Kit was utterly captivating. I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good romantic fantasy.

I wanted to like this more than I did. I have enjoyed Allison Shaft's previous works, and was excited to read a new YA romantic fantasy, but this just didn't really do it for me. I wasn't immersed in the story or the world and I struggled with the characters and the decisions they were making. This book just wasn't really for me.

"A Fragile Enchantment" by Allison Saft is a beautifully written novel that offers a gentle escape into a world of magic and romance. The author's lyrical prose and vivid descriptions make the book a pleasure to read, and the enchanting world-building adds a layer of charm to the story.

The characters in the novel are well-crafted, each with their unique personalities and motivations. The protagonist's journey is engaging, and readers will find themselves rooting for her as she navigates the complexities of love and self-discovery. The romantic elements are sweet and tender, adding a touch of warmth to the narrative.

However, the pacing of the story can feel a bit slow at times, and some readers may find certain plot points predictable. While the book's focus on character development is commendable, it occasionally comes at the expense of the overall plot's momentum. This can make the reading experience somewhat uneven, with moments of brilliance interspersed with slower sections.

Overall, "A Fragile Enchantment" is a charming and enjoyable read that will appeal to fans of magical realism and romantic tales. While it may not be a perfect novel, it has enough heart and beauty to make it worth a read.

4! I was fully prepared for this book to wreck me, and A Fragile Enchantment by Allison Saft did not disappoint. This story had me feeling everything and has officially earned a spot as one of my all-time favorite romances.

The book follows Niamh, a seamstress with the rare ability to weave emotions into fabric, who is summoned to the capital to create garments for a royal wedding. There, she meets Kit—the sharp-tongued, reluctant prince being forced to the altar. And when I say Kit is prickly to everyone except sometimes her, I mean it. His character had me grinning and kicking my feet. Saft writes him in a way that feels so refreshing—he gets flustered, BLUSHES, and isn’t afraid to show how deeply he feels. The grumpy x sunshine dynamic (which isn’t always my favorite) worked perfectly here, and the slow-burn romance was painfully good, which is always my favorite.

It’s cozy, atmospheric, and completely swept me away. I also loved that there wasn’t a true villain—just flawed, complicated characters making frustrating choices that had me wanting to shake some sense into them. My only complaint? I wish there was more. I wasn’t ready to say goodbye to Niamh, Kit, and Sinclair.

Thank you to NetGalley and St.Martin's Press for this eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This was an interesting fantasy novel with an interesting magic system. I want to know more about the different magic the people have and how it manifests. There were definite Bridgerton vibes which was really fun and I loved all the gossip columns. I enjoyed the forbidden love that occurred and was swept away by it.