Another beautiful YA, coming-of-age, fantasy romance from Rachel Griffin.

Readers can expect the same beautiful writing we know and love from this author, as well as a story that many of us have as teens/young adults.

There is a version of our story in which we do exactly what is expected of us by those we love and trust. The other version is the one in which we do what sets our soul on fire. Do these have to be mutually exclusive?

I adored all the characters. Tana, the main character, is wild, curious, and fiercely loyal. In fact, each character was true to and protective of their beliefs, while none of those beliefs were portrayed as the "bad" or "immoral" way, just a different way, and I feel this message is so powerful.

Tana has a good familial support system and a best friend who sees her soul, and seeing their interactions through both tension and peace felt realistic, with the love jumping off the page. Tana allows herself to be refreshingly vulnerable... even with a boy she just met. The romance is forbidden, unexpected for both characters, and everything a first love should be.

If you're into YA romance, I highly recommend this cozy read!

Thank you to Sourcebooks Fire and Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review an advanced copy!

Tana is set on her future. She has to be as the coven leader's daughter. She will marry the Governors son and help bring in an alliance between her coven and humans on the mainland. But when she meets Wolfe on the beach, he opens her eyes to the secrets of her island home.

I haven't read YA fantasy in a WHILE, and I'm happy this is the one that I chose to read. The atmosphere of this novel is heavy. You are dropped right into this witchy, island world with its magic and traditions. Griffin does an amazing job building this world without having to tell you too much. She lets you experience it with Tana instead. My favorite part was the love story. Tana is not a rebellious girl but Wolfe brings out something in her that she didn't realize she was missing. The main storyline was well thought out and I was happy this was a standalone, giving a good ending to all of the characters. I wouldn't mind, however, entering this world again!

Overall, I enjoyed this book and would definitely recommend it!

Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the gifted copy. My reviews are always honest.

Rachel Griffin's words are like a song I never want to end. A melody that I effortlessly lose myself in, as though I've been carried out to sea, landing on The Witchery's shore.

In Bring Me Your Midnight, Tana navigates duty and longing, mistakes and power. She comes alive when she meets Wolfe and discovers a world made of the very magic she was raised to fear. My heart burst with happiness, anger, heartbreak, love and hope—the first time I have felt a story so deeply since I read Twilight and knew I had to be a writer.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an eARC in exchange for an honest review and to Rachel Griffin for writing one of my new favorite books.

I received an ARC from the publisher via NetGalley and am voluntarily posting a review. All opinions are my own.
I generally enjoyed Rachel Griffin’s prior books, even if I had some issues with their approach at times, they brought a lot to the table I hadn’t seen before. Bring Me Your Midnight, meanwhile, was fine, but didn’t blow me away.
While previous books were grounded in the real world, this book is more in the high fantasy vein. However, Griffin is once again writing about witches, and I enjoyed seeing how the witches’ magic system was developed throughout.
Tana is a pretty solid protagonist. She has a very standard conflict between doing her duty and following her heart. She’s also a very curious person who’s always seeking out answers for herself.
The romance was the weak point for me, because in spite of the romance feeling much stronger, I wasn’t sure I felt Tana and Wolfe (the name is super-cringe!) had much chemistry in their interactions with each other. Wolfe also didn’t feel like he had a ton of substance as a character, beyond his issues with magic, which Griffin has already used, to much better effect in my opinion, in a prior book.
While I didn’t love this book, I also admit I’m not the target audience. If you enjoy younger YA fantasy romance and/or witches, I’d recommend checking it out, to see if it works out better for you.

"I'm selfish, and when I see you practicing my magic, the world makes sense."

"I would set the world on fire just to see your face."

"You are more real to me than the waves on the shore or the blood in my veins."

It's been a while since a young adult novel captivated me so completely and Bring Me Your Midnight did just that. From the moment I picked up this book, I was sucked into the magical world Rachel Griffin created. A world where witches were threatened by mainlanders and only an unprecedented alliance could protect them. The characters were equally intriguing. Tana had the weight of the world on her shoulders and was afraid she wouldn't be able to live up to the expectations that were set forth for her. She never questioned her life until Wolfe came into the picture..

Bring Me Your Midnight is a well-written and intriguing story. This story captivated me and was impossible to put down. I easily devoured it in just a few hours. Bring Me Your Midnight is filled with magic, secrets, romance, and just enough drama to keep you on your toes. I had a wonderful time getting swept up in Tana and Wolfe's story.

This was my first book by Rachel Griffin, and it did not disappoint.

Synopsis: To save the Witchery, Tana is betrothed to marry the son of the Governor of the mainland, Landon. Their marriage would secure an essential alliance between the witches and mainlanders. Tana's coven has catered to the fearful mainlanders for years by releasing most of their magic into the ocean that separates them during full moons; however, Tana misses the ritual one night, which is a huge problem. It is on that fateful night that she meets Wolfe, who is from a coven that practices "dark magic," and he seems to be the only one who can help Tana. Rather than guiding her on how to release her magic, though, he shows her how to harness it. Tana cannot fight the allure of this powerful magic, or Wolfe, but she is also obligated to fulfill her duty to both her family and coven by marrying Landon. How will she decide what to do?

Thoughts: Griffin's writing is atmospheric, lyrical, and nothing short of beautiful. She meticulously creates this fantastical world with great detail, but it is also manageable for readers to grasp. This story had it all: family drama, romance, tension, and darkness. Needless to say, this will not be my last read by her!

Rachel Griffin does it again. The way that Rachel writes is so atmospheric and beautiful that it's not hard to imagine being there right with the characters. I love how this book makes you question just what is bad and what is good when you willingly have forgotten your past. There were forbidden romance vibes that I absolutely loved. Bring Me Your Midnight is perfect for fans of witchy, romantic stories with female protagonists that make their own path.

I received this ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. So here it is!

The more I claim to not really like books about witches, the more I seem to read them? Bring Me Your Midnight (BMYM for ease) really reminded me of The Poison Season by Mara Rutherford, a book that I LOVED! Like Rutherford’s witches, this coven occupies its own island that overlooks the mainland that fears the witches and their magic. For those who have not read The Poison Season, I will not say anything more! While BMYM starts out with these similar alienating vibes, we quickly learn that the witches desperately want the mainlanders to accept them, and the coven leader is willing to create a marriage alliance between her own daughter, Tana, and the governor’s son, Landon. For years, Tana has accepted this role, until one midnight when everything changes.

Full of magic, deceit, prejudice, and dark secrets, this was a pretty good read! I always feel like standalones would benefit from being expanded into a series. Just over 300 pages doesn’t feel enough to form a fully immersive world, and I think this could have been built upon. For a single novel, however, I think author Rachel Griffin did a really good job of laying out the details in a beautiful and lyrical way.

3.75/5 stars.

Thank you to Sourcebooks Fire and NetGalley for an advanced copy in return for an honest review.

Ms. Rachel has done it again!

Bring Me Your Midnight is a spellbinding and enchanting novel that beautifully showcases the author's talent for magical storytelling. As a devoted fan of Rachel's writing, I was thrilled to find that this book encompasses all of her best elements. From the very first page, I was transported to a world filled with wonder and intrigue, where magic and romance intertwine in mesmerizing ways.

Set on a remote island, Tana’s coven has appeased those who fear their power for years by releasing most of their magic into the ocean during the full moon. But when Tana misses the midnight ritual—a fatal mistake—there is no one she can turn to for help…until she meets Wolfe Hawthorne. Wolfe claims he is from a coven that practices dark magic, making him one of the only people who can help her. But he refuses to let Tana’s power rush into the sea, and instead teaches her his forbidden magic. A magic that makes her feel powerful. Alive.

One of the highlights of Bring Me Your Midnight is the passionate and tumultuous romance between two witches, raised to hate each other but destined to fall in love. Griffin masterfully weaves a tale of forbidden love, filled with intense emotions and a deep connection that transcends the animosity between their covens. The chemistry between the characters is palpable, and their journey to overcome their upbringing and embrace their feelings is both captivating and heart-wrenching. This romantic subplot adds an extra layer of depth to the story, leaving readers swooning and rooting for the star-crossed lovers.

Rachel Griffin's writing style is nothing short of magical. Her poetic descriptions bring the world to life, painting vivid imagery that immerses readers in a realm brimming with beauty and mystery. The fantastical elements are intricately woven into the narrative, creating a captivating atmosphere that sparks the imagination. The author's ability to infuse her stories with such wonder and enchantment is a testament to her storytelling prowess, and Bring Me Your Midnight is no exception. For fans of Rachel's work, this book is a must-read that delivers on every front, and for those yet to discover her writing, this novel is a perfect introduction to a world filled with magic, passion, and poetic brilliance.

I am simply in love with Rachel Griffin’s writing. It’s that simple. While this book wasn’t my favorite of hers, it had everything that I love from the worlds that she builds. Her stories have such a strong connection to the earth; they are the epitome of cozy cottage-core witch vibes. I loved the change of scenery in this book - her last was very forest-focused, and this is very summer and ocean oriented.

I think what I wanted from this book was a bigger conclusion - while Tana and Wolfe help their island make some progress, I wanted something more satisfying. I can appreciate that the ending was a more practical step forward, I was hoping Tana would completely shake up the entire island’s belief system.

Overall though this was a great book to sit down with on a warm summer evening.

Tana lives on a beautiful island with her friends, family, and witch coven. Her fate has been decided for her since before she was born. In order to keep the island of witches safe, Tana must marry Landon, who is the governor's son. Contrarily, Tana finds herself stunned by the shooting star that is her newfound love, Wolfe who came into her galaxy. Magical, mystical and entrancing love she has for Wolfe is where her heart lies, even though she is planning to marry Landon.

*Special thanks to NetGalley and Sourcebooks for this e-arc.*

𝗤𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀
• enemies to lovers
• forbidden love
• duty vs. love
• witchy spoopy season time

I’m obsessed with the witch world Rachel Griffin has created with her previous books, and this one is no different. Bound by her duty to bring peace and safety between low tide witches and “normal” people, Mortana “Tana” Fairchild is sent to marry the mainland governor’s son, until she literally runs into Wolfe Hawthorne, a practitioner of forbidden high tide magic.

It’s painful to watch Tana try to keep all aspects of her life happy and harmonious at the expense of her own, and at the same time wish the witches didn’t have to sacrifice their way of life due to fear of death at the hand of a group of people who don’t understand them.

Perfect to get into the fall spooky season, this story weaves its own witchy lore with a comfortable dose of romance.

This was really good, i love her books and I definitely recommend this one. Such whimsical vibes. I will be picking up all future books

I can’t explain to you how excited I was to receive this ARC, I’m SUCH a Rachel Griffin fan and nothing makes me happier than being tangled in one of her stories. Bring me your midnight was full of the lush world building I love so much from Rachel. I fell in love with our FMC from page one, her free spirit could be felt on every page. I loved her connection to the ocean and her selflessness, Tana truly is one of my favorite characters I’ve ever read. And then there’s WOLFE my sweet brooding angel. They really were two sides of a coin and their romance truly swept me away. I loved this book so much oh my goodness. If you’re a fan of Rachel’s writing I think you’re going to love this one…and even if you just have small coastal town daydreams like I do, this one is COZY goodness. So excited to get my personalized copy in the mail!

I love a good title about forbidden love (a pull between duty and desire), and this one doesn't disappoint! I read it within a single sitting, and I'd do it again right away!

I had seen a lot of great reviews for this book, so I was quite excited when I hopped into reading it. However, I just don’t think the book clicked with me as much as it did for others. I felt like the book was way too slow paced but then super fast paced at times, and I began wishing that it would flow at a more continuous momentum than it did. All of this being said, I did think the plot was unique and I have a feeling that a lot of kids in our library could really like this book.

Bring Me Your Magic is about family expectations, friendship, love for your home, and best of all Magic!

Tana lives on an island with a coven of witches that practice low magic, and the wheels have been set in motion since she was a child for her to marry a Mainlander. Hoping the union would help cement laws to protect her home and the witches that live there. Tana is okay with this plan, at least until she meets Wolfe, and while their first interaction is a bit antagonistic their chemistry is undeniable. He tells her the truth and has her questioning everything she thought she knew.

I loved Tana's relationship with Wolfe, even when she doesn't want to she is drawn to him. He tells her the truth and not only loves her for who she is but teaches her to love herself. The writing and the setting are beautiful, and the plot and the romance sucked me in from the first page.

Bring Me Your Midnight was a beautiful story about many kinds of relationships. The book focuses on Tana's relationship with her mother, her best friend, her community, the boy she loves, herself, and her magic. As always, Rachel Griffin's writing pulls you in and evokes your senses. Although not as lyrical as her other stories, the writing is still beautiful and I was more invested and hooked by the plot in this book.

The setting was wonderful and cozy, and the magic system was very simple and easy to follow. I loved all the characters, and wished we had more backstory on each of Tana's parents (although the book does get into some of her mother's story). I also loved the fact that Landon, Tana's betrothed, was such a good guy. I enjoyed seeing their relationship begin to develop, and would have liked even more! The relationship between Tana and Wolfe was intense and I loved every second of it. Even though it happened pretty fast, it was done well.

I loved this book and would recommend it to fans of Rachel Griffin, witchy and atmospheric reads, kind-of love triangles, main characters finding themselves, complicated relationships, "I shouldn't love you," and beautiful broody male characters.

Thank you to Sourcebooks, NetGalley, and Rachel Griffin for the advance copy in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own and are given freely. This beautiful book is available on August 1st, 2023!

Thank you to the publishers for sending me a copy of Bring Me Your Midnights. While I love all things Rachel Griffin, I was slightly disappointed in the execution of this novel. The descriptions were beautiful as Rachel is an expert storyteller, but Bring Me Your Midnights as a whole felt slightly rushed and unfinished

Flew through this book, especially in the second half. Loved the island setting, and the non-complex magical system. It wasn’t overly complicated or difficult to understand. The romance happened very quickly, but I really loved their chemistry and would like to see more! I agree with others about how nice some POV from Wolfe would have been! Nice, whimsical YA magical read!