Reviews

A Fragile Enchantment by Allison Saft

booktalkwithrae's review against another edition

funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

It has been a while since I’ve read a book that I thoroughly enjoyed so this was a pleasant surprise. A romantic story of a prince and a magical dressmaker. I really enjoyed the magical world that this author created. It gives me Regency/Bridgerton vibes with a sprinkle of magic. 

The characters are enjoyable. Niamh (love the name) is our dressmaker who can be a little naïve at times but I enjoyed her growth throughout the story. Of course we have Kit, the broody Prince. Even the side characters were really enjoyable, which I found really rounded of the story well.

The plot was good, and the romance was definitely definitely enjoyable. However, I feel like there were some moments where I lost interest in the romance. But then it would pick up again later on.

Overall, I think this is a really solid YA romance fantasy. Even better, it’s a standalone so there’s not a lot of commitment there. And sometimes I find romance, fantasies as standalone are hard to write, but this writer did a great job with it.

If you enjoy Bridgerton vibes or Sorcery of Thorns then I think you will enjoy this one!

paperdove's review against another edition

medium-paced

4.0

elisabeths_library's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

_janina's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted mysterious relaxing slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

herbookishwayss's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

itsblackrose's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

easy_breezy003's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.75

bluedaisygirl's review against another edition

emotional hopeful mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

I liked it, but didn't love it. There were some character development and pacing issues that annoyed me. But, I did want to find out what happened, so I kept going.

chchelsea's review against another edition

hopeful lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

fugubooks's review

3.0

It was good, but I wanted more of Niamh's magical ability on display. Something that I've come to realize is that I adore unique magic systems and abilities, and the ability to imbue your embroidery and fashion pieces with emotions and intentions is incredible to me. I just wished that the book had more of it.