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A Fragile Enchantment by Allison Saft

the_sunken_library's review

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2.0

Really a 2.5

Big vibes of the author wanting to create a regency romance with a twist of magic. Great potential but poorly executed. It clearly wanted to be Pride and a Prejudice but lacked wit, insight and self awareness.

- Incredibly intense to the point of being a bit ridiculous.
- Used italics too much - it became over bearing and distracting. Every time I saw one I rolled my eyes and now they are sore.
- A number of editorial errors that jarred me out of the narrative.
- Poor world building that eluded to magic but never explained its system or rules. The author occasionally touched on magic users being the decendents of God's, but never elaborated on it. This would have been really interesting and its a shame that this part wasn't fleshed out properly.
- A romance that made little sense. I have no idea what Niamh saw in Kit or the other way round. He was a stubborn arse and she was essentially and idiot. It also became boring how self deprecating she was.

After the 50% mark, I started skim reading, which is always a bad sign. Even then, it took me ages to read what isn't a particularly long book.

susiemarie1111's review

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hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

Super cute, sweet story! A light fantasy with a UK-Ireland(?) coded tension. Different classes, 
happy ending
. In the beginning (first few chapters) I was a little skeptical of whether I would like it, but I ended up adoring it! Soft FMC. A reviewer said it had Studio Ghibli vibes, definitely agree! 

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aquainthobbit's review against another edition

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Lost interest after 200 pages, I really wish I liked this book!

emilysines's review

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emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing 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

hughkimb's review against another edition

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lighthearted slow-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

3.0

amycelestee's review against another edition

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3.25

cute but confusing/run-aroundy

katrinaphti's review

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medium-paced

3.75

zanda_graves's review against another edition

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4.0

I had so much fun reading this book. The romance in it was so cute! Niamh was a very sweet protagonist.

literary_laurynn's review

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4.0

is this book perfect? probably not. do I care? no.

redbeanbunny's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-paced

2.75