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A Fragile Enchantment

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The paperback edition of New York Times bestselling author Allison Saft's romantic fantasy of manners.

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.

Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 19 reviews)

Joseph ★★★★★

I tore through this in two sittings—Saft's take on the romantic fantasy of manners is so sharp I kept rereading passages just to savor the banter. Niamh's struggle with her blood magic feels achingly real, and the paperback's deckled edges make it feel like a proper keepsake.

Edward ★★★★★

The story pulled me in from the first chapter—Niamh’s inner conflict over her magic feels so real, and the romantic tension builds beautifully. The paperback’s pages have a nice weight and the print is clear, which made it easy to sink into for a whole evening. I finished it in two sittings, and I’m

Michael ★★★★★

The cover art is gorgeous in person, and the paperback binding feels sturdy enough for the multiple times I'll be flipping back to re-read Niamh’s story. Saft’s prose pulls you straight into that tense, romantic ballroom atmosphere, and the magic system is woven in so subtly it feels natural.