Because forbidden love is always fragile, like a loose thread.
Song Vibe Check:
"Everywhere, Everything" By: Noah Kahan, Gracie Abrams
"Mi Amor" By: Nova Miller
"Enchanted (Taylor's Version)" By: Taylor Swift
Note: Thanks to Netgalley for the eARC!
Okay, so you all probably know by now that I have a soft spot for regency era books/films. Pride and Prejudice is among one of my all-time favorites and anything during the regency/Victorian times is one of my favorite time periods to read about, so when I first realized I got approved for this title, I was overjoyed and the way this story wraps you in since the beginning is crazy. I started this one in December and finished it between the blur of New Year's Eve and new year's, so to me... it's one of my 2024 books so far.
AND I LOVED IT. So, without further ado, let's start with our usual.
Short Summary: A royal tailor has to design for the grumpy groom who wants nothing to do with her until her first enchantment changes everything between them and the fate of everything they know hangs by a very loose thread.
There is so much I love about this book. The way that it feels like it will be a classic novel years in the future, to the unique magic system of flowers and enchantments in dresses that create an air of confidence and calm, to one that evokes emotion LITERALLY is truly something that pulls you in. The way almost EVERYONE in this book is queer in some way, shape or form had me pulling out my fan and swooning because THE BISEXUAL REP WAS EVERYTHING. I've realized this is likely to be the best year for the YA Queer lit to expand to other genres because usually, I've noticed the queer lit to be mostly in the contemporary fiction realm and if it does fall in the fantasy, sci-fi, historical fiction or even horror genres, it's not seen as much or we have characters that it's not exactly obvious if a character is bi, or asexual, or pan, or whatever the case may be. Even stories featuring lesbian characters was not seen so often, so it's nice to see more bi rep and a queer found family felt very wholesome for me.
I love Sinclair. Yes, I know what he did, but I still love him. The gossip columnist arc of the story definitely kept us as the readers on our toes and the dynamic between Niamh and Kit was a wonderful ride. The way she's so outspoken and how he was prickly, but showed his love and care for her in his own way, revealing what a cinnamon roll he ACTUALLY is was adorable to witness. Also, Rosa gave strong lesbian vibes in the beginning and when we finally get her happy ending with Miriam, I actually teared up. It was wholesome and joyful and hopeful and everything I could want in a regency novel for YA, so with that being said, GO GET YOUR COPY NOW.
Overall: 5/5 stars
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