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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 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.

  • “Between the prejudice against her people and the chronic illness she knows will kill her someday, [Niamh] is convinced there is no room for love in her life. The plot, like the prince, delights in proving her wrong. Saft layers the tensions and emotions like a delicate dessert... I especially love when romantasy refuses to shortchange either half of the portmanteau.” — The New York Times Book 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

    "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

    "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

    “A Fragile Enchantment is an absolute dream of a book! Full of gorgeous prose, a captivating magic system, and lovable yet deeply flawed characters, it swept me away entirely. 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

    "Achingly romantic and full of heart, in A FRAGILE ENCHANTMENT, 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, award-winning author of The Dead and the Dark

    “A Fragile Enchantment by Allison Saft is a tender and romantic tale about living up to your family's legacy and what happens at the crossroads of what's expected of you with what your heart desires. Saft's prose is ethereal and utterly enchanting; you can't help but melt into the luscious world she has created. Full of magic, lingering stares, and witty banter. An incredible story you will swoon over!" — Joss Diaz, Kepler's Books

  • Australia: Hachette Children’s Group

    Canada: St. Martin’s

    France: Bragelonne

    Hungary: Konyvmolykepzo

    Italy: DeAgostini

    Russia: Eksmo

    UK: Hachette Children’s Group

  • Discussions of emotional and physical abuse

    Discussions of colonialism

    Death of a parent (off page)

    Alcoholism

    Homophobia

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