A Fragile Enchantment

De: Allison Saft

Narrado por: Fran Burgoyne

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 listeners 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.

A Macmillan Audio production from Wednesday Books.

©2024 Allison Saft (P)2024 Macmillan Audio

Reseñas de la Crítica

“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)

"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

"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

Regency Inspired Fantasy Romance

A Fragile Enchantment is a regency inspired fantasy romance. Niamh is a dressmaker who stitches enchantments and her emotions into her garments. She has been tasked to make a wedding gown and Prince Kit’s coat for the wedding. However, Kit and Niamh fall in love. There is court intrigue, a class system, good LGBTQ representation, and Niamh has a chronic illness that is not overtly stated by the author. While the story is gorgeous, the romance is fine. The magic system isn’t explained. Overall, I really enjoyed it.

Bridgerton-esque

3.5 stars! Bridgerton with a magical twist. Charming story with perfect narration. The narrator perfectly captures the different accents throughout the story to give it more depth and character. Some parts got a little slow in my opinion, but overall a super cute story.

4.0 Stars

4.0

Bridgeton Vibes with Lady Whistledown concept.
Prohibited Love
Based in England

Listened to the Audiobook on audible & 10/10

recommend.

My Review:

Allison can't do no wrong in my eyes when it comes to her novels and characters.

Loved the Bridgeton vibes and mystery to figuring out who was behind the gossip line.

I really loved Niamh's character development towards the end and I definitely took in the life lessons it gave.

(I have now read all of Allison Saft books, just patiently waiting for her new release "A Dark & Drowning Tide"

Great storyline

let's start with the narrator right on point excellent job, great storyline and world building. wish we had been able to get more of the magic that the characters possess also more of what happens at the end with all characters but overall a great job

Such a cute magical story!

This has such a great magic system and the royal family is just like any other, but obviously with power and influence. I love how there is a magical dressmaker. It’s just so cute.

For romantics

Entrancing story and exceptional performance. The character is a self described “hopeless romantic” and the book will give readers of a similar nature many engaging moments.

Mix and struggles of tribes end the evolution of equality..

A beautiful Modern day fairy tale. With many great twists and turns.
A great way to celebrate equality.

Whimsical Fantasy

I enjoyed the storyline and found the character development enchanting. I highly recommend for the adults with the YA community but sadly as a school librarian I couldn't approve it for our school library. There is a wonderfully written love scene that prevents me from approving this book.

Cute

Endearing characters if a tad cliche. Story was interesting with mild fantasy elements, wish the magic aspect was explored a bit more. It was overall, cute.

Embroidering wonders, but not with fingers unpricked.

I am diving headlong into my Fantasy of Manners Era, and I’m glad this book was there. It was a lovely story, and I truly enjoyed the way her magical skills worked. The writing was often lyrical, though the expression of affection was never quite as devastating as we love in a Regency affair. But the yearning was still excellent as the odds stacked ever higher.

The world is an obvious facsimile of our own, and I feel like the author just renamed actual places to keep the Historical Accuracy Police at bay in their reviews.

Despite it being a facsimile in a fantasy world, the political disputes of the royals within the story felt too much informed by policies of the here and now; they were the opposite of immersive for me. Some may find this to be the kind of world building they desire, but I find it jarring and distracting when the political discourse feels too modern.

🎧 The audio narrator was enchanting, endearing the FMC to me more with her sweet Irish accent. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ for audio.