A Fragile Enchantment is my third book by Allison Saft, and unfortunately, my least favorite. I adored the atmosphere in both Down Comes the Night and A Far Wilder Magic, and I always end up loving the tortured and broken characters she ends up writing. I knew Enchantment would be different in at least atmosphere, as it was focused more on a historical, regency setting rather than something more gothic, but I thought I would enjoy it all the same. 

That isn’t to say I didn’t enjoy A Fragile Enchantment, because in a way I did. I had fun with it while I was listening to the audiobook, and I was invested in the romance and characters for most of the story. However, it was just missing some of the stronger qualities I’ve come to expect from Saft’s writing, and overall this book just didn’t feel all that memorable. The setting never felt strong enough to me, and the magic felt diluted and under-explored, even as it was constantly brought up on the page. I also just wasn’t fully invested in the characters or their relationship either, especially as I got closer to the end of the book. Everything just felt a bit shallow.

Overall, while I don’t regret reading this one, it’s not a book that will stick with me for a long time either. Saft’s other works have just been a lot stronger, and I’d recommend reading those over this one, especially if gothic books dripping with atmosphere are more your thing! This definitely hasn’t put me off her writing though, and I can’t wait for her next release!