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Holy WOW! I loved this book! It is the first book by Allison Saft and it was absolutely magical! I stayed up all night reading this gem!
Think Regency Gossip Girl…Niamh is not the typical seamstress…when she stitches a garment she stitches in her emotion into her creation! So if she is thinking happy thoughts, the person who puts that dress on will feel her happiness. She is requested at the Palace in Avaland to be the Royal Seamstress for Prince Christopher's wedding.
Prince Christopher (aka Kit) is a grump with a capital "G"! He is a mean bully to Niamh from the first moment they first met. Not only does she have to deal with him, but she receives a note from an Anonymous Scandal columnist, Lovelace, to find dirt on the Royal Family. She needs to decide whether or not to help dig for dirt or possibly be thrown into the gossipy mix.
Niamh was such a strong, lovely character. While I love how she works hard to help her family, she really needed to put herself first. Wearing herself down, getting sick while doing it was just hard to watch/read. I have someone in my life who does the same thing so it made it feel all that more relatable. At first, I didn't care for Kit but my feelings soon changed once I saw that he disliked everyone but her. His tender little moments and actions towards her were so endearing. I loved them!!!
I loved the ending. While I did find it to be a bit predictable - Lovelace's true identity, it didn't take away from my love for this book! I loved all of the supporting characters - especially Sinclair and Rosa! I have been recommending this book to all of my friends!
Ⓦⓗⓐⓣ Ⓘ Ⓛⓞⓥⓔⓓ:
✨️Beautiful cover
✨️Powerful writing
✨Bridgerton vibes
✨️Wonderful supporting characters
✨️Their sweet moments alone
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✨️How the help (especially those from Machland) were treated
✨️That Niamh put everyone before herself (even her health)
𝕋𝕙𝕚𝕤 𝔹𝕠𝕠𝕜 ℍ𝕒𝕤:
Regency Romantasy
Magic
Forbidden Romance
Enemies to Lovers
Family Secrets/Drama
Anonymous Scandal
Tension/Angst
Found Family
LGBTQIA Representation
Political tension
Thank you to @netgalley, @stmaetinspress & for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.