"Fans of Regency romances will revel in this fantastical affair." -Kirkus Reviews
"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
"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
"Achingly romantic and full of heart....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, author of Where Echoes Die
"Full of gorgeous prose, a captivating magic system, and lovable yet deeply flawed characters...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 Praise for A Far Wilder Magic:
"If simmering romance between two people with their walls all the way up is your jam, then this book will win your heart...romantic but not romanticized, A Far Wilder Magic suggests that the true quest isn't hunting the mythical beast, it's finding the truth within yourself." -NPR.org
"Teeming with magic and alchemy, A Far Wilder Magic is an utterly transportive read...Saft crafts a deliberate, intricate romance that will have you as unmoored as the characters." -Chloe Gong, New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights
"This atmospheric, emotionally driven story focuses on the slow-burn romance between two outcasts who yearn to belong...Deeply romantic and utterly magical." -Kirkus Reviews
"Innovative, romantic, and intoxicating. A Far Wilder Magic is a diamond of the YA fantasy genre, with a fresh and artfully layered world and extraordinary characters to match." -Amanda Foody, author of Ace of Shades
"Saft's detailed alchemical system and rich, lyrical prose bring this dark fantasy to life, crafting a tale of perseverance and passion that will linger with readers long after they reach the final page." -Aden Polydoros, author of The City Beautiful
"Tender, intimate, and atmospheric...With devastatingly gorgeous prose, intricate worldbuilding, and an utterly original plot, Saft weaves a love story that will tear you apart and then stitch you whole again." -Ava Reid, author of The Wolf & The Woodsman
Praise for Down Comes the Night:
"Saft interweaves intrigue, romance, and magic to fashion a slow-burning and atmospheric fantasy debut." - Publishers Weekly
"Fans of Leigh Bardugo's "Grisha Trilogy" and Marie Rutkoski's "Winner's Trilogy" have been waiting for this Darkling-esque romance...Those who pick up Saft's debut will be richly rewarded on all counts." - School Library Journal (Starred Review)
"A tale of politics and war wrapped around an enemies-turned-maybe-something-more romance and all set inside a crumbling mansion full of deadly secrets all combine to create something truly unique." - Culturess
"Complex, carefully rendered, and utterly addictive, Down Comes the Night is a YA fantasy classic in the making." - Christine Lynn Herman, author of The Devouring Gray
"A twisty dark ride through a gothic world that'll keep you up all night....engrossing, haunting, and beautiful." - Isabel Ibañez, author of Woven in Moonlight
"Atmospheric, romantic, and just a touch eerie-this is the kind of story I love to get lost in." - Emily Lloyd-Jones, author of The Bone Houses
Allison Saft is the New York Times and indie bestselling author of A Far Wilder Magic and Down Comes the Night. After receiving her MA in English Literature from Tulane University, she moved from the Gulf Coast to the West Coast, where she spends her time rolling on eight wheels and practicing aerial silks.