Thank you Netgalley for the copy of this book!

The best part of this book—and any of her books—is the magic system. I loved the nature based magic system, the witch coven, and way their magic interacted with nature and the ocean.

This story was definitely fast-paced and a quick read. I wished it’d spent a little more time developing the characters and the main relationship. I did enjoy the overall message and theme of growing up and finding one’s own path. The love story was sweet and the vibes lush and gorgeous.

Overall, I’d recommend to YA fantasy lovers, and I definitely think this would be a great one for younger YA readers too.

Review: Bring me your midnight
Author: Rachel Griffin

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️5/5

Oh my goodness. I may never be the same. I adored this book. I can tell this is going to be one of those books that sinks in to my bones and is never really gone.

This world building in this book is phenomenal. It is atmospheric. Cozy. Everything.

The love story… amazing. The family loyalty… gutting and tender. The friendship between Tana and Ivy…. So complex and deep.

I adored this book. I will be recommending it to everyone.
If your my friend prepare to hear about this book A LOT. ❤️❤️✨✨✨

Rachel Griffin has quickly become a must-read author for me. I've loved her writing and characters and world building since The Nature of Witches and haven't been disappointed since. Bring Me Your Midnight continues the traditional atmospheric feel of Griffin's previous work, with a fun Cinderella-esque feeling to the plot. Tana is the daughter of the coven's ruler and she is told to marry a human prince, essentially. However, things are not what they seem on her home island, as another witch soon shows her. This book included some of the most beautiful prose I have read in a long time, and though it took me longer than I expected to get into the story I'm very glad I stuck with it. Thank you to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Fire for the advanced eBook!

I really wanted to like Bring Me Your Midnight, but the pace is just unbearable slow. I continually get sucked in by gorgeous covers, which is exactly what happened here.

I thought the slow pace would speed up once the world had been built and the characters introduced, I especially thought things were going to speed when the plot started to kick in, but it didn’t. There was no excitement, no tension or drama, no passion. There was romance in this book, but it didn’t develop, just appeared.

I really tried to get to the end, but once I got to 65% I had to call it quits.

This had potential, first fantasy in a while that actually pulled me in completely for part of the story. It got off to a slow start, was fantastic in the middle, but then didn’t ever really get to a crescendo…I kept waiting for the big moment/conflict to come to a high point. I liked both main characters, got wrapped up in their love story, and was invested in the conflict. There is one mature scene that prevents us from using it for BOTB.

Ooooo my friends. Rachel Griffin’s new book, Bring Me Your Midnight is a force to be reckoned with, that is for sure. The writing, the story, the characters, everything about this book was just beautiful.

Tana, the daughter of the coven leader of the Witchery, is set to marry a mainlander boy from a prominent family to establish peace and protection between the witches and the mainlanders after the witches have denounced the ways of old magic for a softer, more low magic lifestyle.

But before their engagement is announced, she meets Wolfe, a witch from a hidden coven that still practices the old, dark magic, and her life is turned on its head.

This is a beautiful, magical story full of finding one’s own strength and identify in a life where everything had been decided for you. The evolution of Tana and the growing forbidden connection between her and Wolfe was just incredibly written and wrecked havoc on my emotions. I found myself so angry and emotional at Tana’s situation and had tears quite a few times — the sign of a wonderfully written book, it makes you feel things.

This book is not one to be missed.

I absolutely loved this book. It enchanted me from the first few chapters. The coven’s home feels like a beautiful and magical place I want to visit and that it could steal your heart even with its secrets.

Tana's journey is filled with exciting firsts, some angst, and heavy decisions between her coven's future and her happiness. With an unbelievable loyal friendship that I wish everyone had and a intense budding new relationships it was impossible to put this book down.

This magical world is just mesmerizing.

A huge thank you to Sourcebooks Fire, Rachel Griffin and NetGalley for granting me an ARC for my review.

An exquisite tale of young love, family, friendship, secrets and magic! I absolutely loved this book and did not want to put it down. The character development was excellent, the pace was fast, and the storyline was intriguing. I particularly enjoyed the push and pull between duty and desire, and the contrast between "high" and "low" magic. Fantastic!

Griffin’s writing is lush and pulls in the reader at once. The plot was fast-paced, and the romance was great. My only wish was that Griffin had made this a duology or trilogy, because the ending felt rushed. I’ll definitely recommend the book to friends.

Not sure it is an official troupe, but witches is my favorite troupe. This new book by Griffin set to release next month will be a hit like her other two books.

Tana is a witch that lives on an island and is forced to suppress her magic. She is also set to he married to the son of the Mainland’s leader-bringing an alliance her coven has desperately needed. Then Tana meet Wolfe and her life is quickly sectioned into two chapters: Before Wolfe and After Wolfe.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The worldbuilding in this book was very well done and easy to understand as the story went on. The tension between love and duty was so well done that you kept feeling for Tana. Each decision that Tana faced was not decided easily and you felt exactly what she felt during each other her decisions. The characters were so well developed that you wanted to hate them, but you understand why they did what they did. The love triangle was also well done. You had Landon who was sweet and wasn't a bad person which made you pull for him, but then you had Wolfe who was Tana's actual love interest and represented what she wanted in life. The love story is so well done that I just kept wanting more of both Landon and Wolfe. The story did continue to go back to magic and witches which was the central point of the story. I am amazed at how well this story was written and how everything got answered at the end.

4/5 stars. Thank you Rachel Griffin, Sourcebooks and Netgalley for a free eARC in exchange for an honest review.

This book definitely gave me mixed feelings. On the one hand, I dived into this easily at times and I did enjoy the idea of this book. On the other hand, the romance wasn’t there for me and I also wanted more from the book.

ARC Review

Story: 3.5/5 ⭐

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Tana Fairchild’s fate has never been in question. Her life has been planned out since the moment she was born: she is to marry the governor’s son, Landon, and secure an unprecedented alliance between the witches of her island home and the mainlanders who see her very existence as a threat. One night she meets Wolfe, a practitioner of dark magic - everything her coven has rejected. He teaches her how to use this magic. It shouldn't feel right, it's against everything Tana believes in, yet it feels perfect. Now she must choose between her coven and her newfound power.

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This is such a beautifully written book by Rachel Griffin. Overall I enjoyed this book. It started off a little slow but ended up captivating me throughout to the end. Her writing style is smooth and clear, however I wished she would be more descriptive. I honestly couldn't picture Wolfe until the later part of the books. Her intro to the characters could use a little work and the romantic buildup could have been a little smoother - it felt like a slow burn but not at the same time. Other than that I enjoyed the story. You can really feel the emotions rollercoaster that Tana feels. I found myself tearing up a few times. I couldn't help but root a little bit for Landon even though I knew she wouldn't end up with him.

***I received this book in exchange for my honest opinion. Thank you to the author/publishing company and netgalley for this opportunity!

Bring me your midnight was the perfect palette cleanser. A entrancing, heartbreaking, book about star-crossed lovers. It's been a long time since a book has made me cry, but this story brought on the water works.
Tana is the daughter of the high witch of her coven. Her life has been laid out for her from the day she was born. She is to marry the son of the governor of the mainland in order to form a treaty with them to protect her coven. Tanas coven resides on a tiny island just of the shore of the main land, and they all practice just a sliver of what they are capable of in order to be accepted by the mainland. This leaves them full of power that they must release into the ocean at the end of every month. But this release is killing animals and destroying their island. During one of these releases, Tana spots a poisonous flower that kills witches off in the distance, floating, and when she chases after it she slams into her future.
The island is hiding secrets from Tana. Her mother has lied to her for her entire life.

Tana needs to decide if she will make the choice for the good of her coven, or make the choice to forge her own path.

This book really hit home as I've been feeling a little bit stuck on a path that's not my own. Tana has helped me work through this.

A wonderful story!

I am firmly convinced that everything Rachel Griffin writes is pure magic. Bring Me Your Midnight did not disappoint. I thoroughly enjoyed Tana's journey of self discovery and her spirit. I love how much she loved her magic and how much she loved her family in the same token. One of the many things I loved was how much nature was tied into the magic. Rachel has a gift for incorporating scenery and atmosphere into her writing to where you feel like you could reach out and step into her world and be completely at home. Wolfe's love of Tana and his own family, magic included, was so beautiful and sweet. I loved this book so much and cried my eyes out per usual.

While I can’t argue that I enjoyed the lush writing and atmospheric descriptions involved in this story, I have to admit that at times the details and reminders of Tana’s mental anguish and plot lines became a little tedious.
Especially when towards the end of the book, when the story is being repeated to the reader and Tana after she’s given away her memories of Wolfe and high magic.
In any case, the parental expectations and weight of Tana’s responsibilities were believable and heavy to read and I couldn’t help but be thrilled for Tana as she made her decision to be free.

Rachel Griffin's "Bring Me Your Midnight" takes readers on a thrilling journey into a captivating world of witches and forbidden magic. The novel presents an interesting setting, and the protagonist, Tana Fairchild, leads us through a tale filled with intrigue, love, and difficult choices. While some areas could have been further explored, the overall experience is enjoyable.

The characters are intricately woven, adding depth to the story. Releasing magic into the ocean during the full moon is unique, and the negative consequences of it feel authentic. Tana, the central character, is likable and relatable, as are most of the characters in the book. Griffin succeeds in creating a cast of individuals with distinct personalities and motivations. While the characters lack significant flaws, their interactions and relationships are engaging, allowing readers to invest in their stories. Tana's journey of self-discovery, torn between duty and following her heart, adds depth to her character and keeps readers invested in her choices.

The book's pacing sometimes felt rushed, given the timeline. There could have been more exploration and development in certain scenes, allowing readers to appreciate the consequences of Tana's decisions. This flaw prevents the story from reaching its full potential.

Despite this, "Bring Me Your Midnight" leaves readers longing for more. It feels like the foundation of a larger world and story. It begs to be expanded upon, and the potential for a series is evident. Griffin's writing style, the compelling characters, and intricate world-building make it easy to envision this book as the start of an exciting series that would leave readers eagerly anticipating the next installment.

"Bring Me Your Midnight" is an enchanting novel that introduces readers to a fascinating world of witches and forbidden magic. Rachel Griffin's skillful storytelling and engaging characters create an enjoyable reading experience. While the book may have benefited from a slower pace at times, the overall impact is undeniably captivating. Fans of fantasy and those who appreciate a strong female protagonist will find much to enjoy in this enticing tale.

Thank you Netgalley for this opportunity to review Bring Me Your Midnight! Please find my honest review below!

As a lover of witches and magic, I was very excited to start this ARC. A book about a young witch whose life is planned out for her. She’s meant to marry the governor’s son to solidify an alliance between her island of witches and the mainland. All is derailed when Tana meets a witch named Wolfe with dark secrets and revelations that turn her life upside down. The story called out to me and the cover was absolutely gorgeous. I ended the book with some mixed feelings and realizing that maybe this wasn’t the read for me unfortunately.

Starting with the good, Griffin does such a beautiful job transporting you into the setting of the Witchery. The town is small, quaint and kissed with magic. The perfect place for Tana, a young witch, and the rest of her coven to hide in plain sight from the Mainland. The idea behind the witches vs the regular humans is a rather tried and true concept and it works every time. I did thoroughly enjoy the idea of lessening and releasing their magic and what effects that had on them.

By far, my favourite characters would be Ivy and Wolfe. Just like Tana, I felt that Ivy was meant to be the daughter of the council leader instead of Tana. Ivy has a good head on her shoulders and I could tell what sort of person she was just from their first few interactions. I also adored Tana and Ivy’s friendship and it was probably the highlight of the book for me. On the other hand, Wolfe is a classic, edgy bad boy and I’m always a little partial to those. I loved seeing his anger and the frustration that came with his anger turning to deeper feelings. He was a layered character past all the scowling and banter.

Now onto the not so great. I felt almost no connection to Tana. In my opinion, I didn’t feel like I got to see her thoughts enough to truly understand her as a person. I felt like I was TOLD about Tana rather than SHOWN about Tana. In general, I feel like the book did a lot more telling than showing, and that put me off. For example, I didn’t feel Tana's connection to the sea the way I should have, instead I was just shown that she dives in whenever she pleases. Tana also came off sounding a lot younger than she’s meant to be. That I can excuse with her sheltered lifestyle, but it gave the tone of the book more of a teen read rather than a YA read.

My biggest gripe with the book is that nothing felt imminent and urgent. The pacing of the book felt a little off to me as well. The first 70% had been slow while everything happened back to back in the last 30%. And so many things happened in the book, so many life shattering things!, and yet it seemed to leave no impact. In one chapter, something gigantic happens to Tana and by the next chapter not only is it resolved but brushed off for the next plot point. No consequences, no real change to her life despite the many drastic decisions she makes in the book. It left me feeling like I was on a very low rollercoaster where I never got to reach the peak of the drop but just coasted across a few bumps.

Overall, the book was a three star for me. I enjoyed it for the most part but couldn’t overlook some of the things mentioned above.

I was very into the book in the beginning. The premise was intriguing and I loved the island setting so much. But then it kinda lost me along the way. It was a bit slow at times but then suddenly the main conflict was resolved and it ended. I just wish it had more of a mystery and higher stakes.

Also, the romance was a bit too insta-lovey and it just didn't work for me. I didn't like how it seemed to take center stage in the main character's decisions. I felt like the only reason she questioned her reality and decided to leave was because of Wolfe and not because she felt real indignation about her coven's ways.

However, I still liked the book! But it's definitely more of a cozy story than a high stakes one.

🔮Bring Me Your Midnight Review🔮

Rachel Griffin has been an autobuy author since I absolutely loved the Nature of Witches so when I was approved for an eARC of her latest, Bring Me Your Midnight, I squealed with excitement. The way Rachel incorporates nature and magic is so seamless and beautiful. Tana Fairchild’s life has always been planned out. She is to marry the governor’s son which will help secure an alliance between her people, the witches of the island she calls home, and the non-magical mainlanders. The mainlanders fear magic, and her people have kept them appeased by using their magic minimally and releasing their excess into the ocean. When Tana misses the ritual, a mistake which can be fatal, she has no one to turn to. That is, until she meets Wolfe, who is from a coven that practices dark magic which can help her release her excess before it is too late. Learning this forbidden magic would change her life in more ways than one.

I loved how rooted in nature the magic system was in this story. In each of Rachel’s novels to date, the magic system is rooted in nature, but each time she does it differently. Between this and her beautiful writing, I always feel at home in her stories.

I really enjoyed Tana as a female lead. Her struggles with her predetermined fate are understandable and made her a character I could really root for. Parental expectations is a big theme in this story which I think will resonate with a lot of readers. Not only does Tana have the weight of her parent’s expectations on her, but also those of her entire coven. I also really enjoyed Wolfe, who was mysterious and intriguing.

I really enjoyed the twists and turns of the story and found myself binging it rather quickly. The story reminded me a little bit of A River Enchanted (a book I ADORED) and Spells for Forgetting (a book I was very lukewarm about) in that the setting is a magical witch inhabited island with a nearby non-magical mainland. I look forward to reading what Rachel Griffin writes next!

Thank you to @netgalley & @sourcebooksfire for the eARC in exchange for an honest review. Bring Me Your Midnight is out August 1, 2023!

⭐4/5 stars⭐