Synopses & Reviews
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.
Niamh Ó Conchobhair has never let herself long for more. The
magic in her blood that lets her stitch emotions and memories into
fabric is the same magic that will eventually kill her. Determined to
spend the little time she has left guaranteeing a better life for her
family, Niamh jumps at the chance to design the wardrobe for a royal
wedding in the neighboring kingdom of Avaland.
But Avaland is far from the fairytale that she imagined. While
young nobles attend candlelit balls and elegant garden parties, unrest
brews amid the working class. The groom himself, Kit Carmine, is
prickly, abrasive, and begrudgingly being dragged to the altar as a
political pawn. But when Niamh and Kit grow closer, an unlikely
friendship blossoms into something more — until an anonymous gossip
columnist starts buzzing about their chemistry, promising to leave them
alone only if Niamh helps to uncover the royal family's secrets. The rot
at the heart of Avaland runs deep, but exposing it could risk a future
she never let herself dream of, and a love she never thought possible.
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.
Review
"Fantasy of manners at its very height.
A Fragile Enchantment brims with longing: between the bantering
characters and in their desires for a better world. Allison Saft has a
talent for dynamics you'll adore." Chloe Gong, #1 New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights
Review
"This delightful novel weaves together the romance and passion of a
Regency romance with the magic, whimsy, and heart of a Ghibli film. I
was left utterly enchanted." Axie Oh, New York Times bestselling author of The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea
Review
"Achingly romantic and full of heart....Saft proves that her ability to
craft a heart-wrenching, healing love story is unparalleled. Like
Niamh's enchanted gowns, Saft's story is woven with a kind of magic that
keeps you in the palm of her hands from the first page to the very
last." Courtney Gould, author of Where Echoes Die
Review
"Full of gorgeous prose, a captivating magic system, and lovable yet deeply flawed characters...Come for a romantic
Bridgerton-esque escape into a beautiful fantasy world, but be
prepared for danger, intrigue, and incisive political commentary at
every turn." Jamie Pacton, award-winning author of The Vermilion Emporium and The Absinthe Underground
Review
"A genre-blending combination of fantasy, court intrigue, and period romance." Booklist
Review
"Saft expertly weaves together magic, political intrigue, and slow-burn
romance in this evocative fantasy... Fans of both Regency romances and
alternate-Earth fantasies will find much to pour over in this sweeping
read." Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Review
"Saft layers the tensions and emotions like a delicate dessert...I
especially love when a romantasy refuses to shortchange either half of
the portmanteau." The New York Times
About the Author
Allison Saft is the
New York Times and indie bestselling author of
A Far Wilder Magic and
Down Comes the Night. After receiving her MA in English
Literature from Tulane University, she moved from the Gulf Coast to the
West Coast, where she spends her time rolling on eight wheels and
practicing aerial silks.