A Fragile Enchantment is the romantic tale of a prince and a magical dressmaker. Niamh never imagined she’d be making clothes for a prince. However, her magical talent has caught the eye of royalty and she’s been summoned from her homeland. Niamh soon finds the prince isn’t very princely and instead is a sulking grump. As she makes various outfits for his engagement, Niamh grows closer to Kit and learns his true personality. When scandalous gossip singles out Niamh, she must try and uncover who is targeting her. Will Kit go through with his engagement? 

Kit and Niamh have incredible chemistry! They have a delightful grump/sunshine dynamic. Kit is protective of Niamh and Niamh is very intuitive when it comes to truly understanding Kit. I absolutely loved the scenes between them, they were filled with longing and heat. Niamh is the most clumsy heroine and I love that for her, as it means Kit must constantly be catching her. The cast of characters surrounding them are equally wonderful. I especially liked Rosa (Kit’s intended bride). I loved Rosa’s personality and who she ended up with. There is LGBTQ+ rep in this story, though it is not widely accepted everywhere in the world yet. This doesn’t diminish the joy and happiness that LGBTQ+ characters find in the story. 

I love all of Allison Saft’s books but this is my favorite one yet! Allison Saft’s writing is lyrical and filled with descriptive prose. Niamh’s talent for imbuing emotion into the fabric of clothes was such a creative form of magic. The magic does come with a price that forces Niamh to reckon with her own mortality. This book would be perfect for readers who enjoy Regency romance with a magical twist. Readers who seek a grump/sunshine romance, atmospheric writing, and beautiful prose will love A Fragile Enchantment. 

Thank you to Allison Saft, Wednesday Books, and Netgalley for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.