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Bring Me Your Midnight

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I am convinced this book as written or the eldest daughters that never get to choose themselves. Once again, I have fallen in love with Griffin's writing. This is a well written and engaging read for lovers of good books!

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This book completely swept me off my feet! What initially attracted me was its gorgeous cover, but I soon found myself captivated by the extraordinary worldbuilding, intriguing characters, and a plot that held me in its grip.

Tana, the protagonist, became an instant favourite. Navigating her journey was an absolute delight, and I found myself deeply invested in her character.

The writing was easy to read, and I felt connected to the characters.

While the ending left me craving a bit more depth, the overall enjoyment I derived from this book was immense. It was a delightful journey that exceeded my initial expectations, and I can't wait to explore more works from this author. The blend of a beautiful cover, a compelling world, and engaging characters made this read an unforgettable experience.

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This was an alright coming of age tween story. I enjoyed it but I wanted more. More character development, more tension, more magic… just more.

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I’m such a big fan of RG’s atmospheric settings. How she paints such a vivid picture is beyond me. This book was so wonderful and different from Nature of Witches.

I loved the dynamic between the two MCs, how they seemed to help each other grow as people! ::swoon::

I’m so so grateful I got to read this as an eARC!

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Thank you to Netgalley and Sourcefire Books for sending me a copy of this book! All opinions are my own!

Have you been looking for an absolutely magical story that will sweep you off your feet and take you into a world that will show you the true power of love? Well look no further! The message behind this story about being true to yourself and about the depth of love was one that stood out to me against such an enchanting background.

The romance in this story is so sweet and strong in a way that I haven't read in a while. I loved watching Tana and Wolf get to know each other and figure out where they fit into the world in relation to one another and in general. I think Tana's story of self-discovery and the assuredness to go where you truly fit was beautiful in and of itself. She shows the strength it takes to be yourself and the joy and freedom that it can bring which is unlike anything else.

There seemed to be a lot of repetition, which the plot itself lends to, but the repetition made it feel like the story was dragging a bit toward the end. But I absolutely loved the ending and the way it tied all the threads together.

If you're in a witchy mood, head to the Witchery!

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Not my favorite Rachel Griffin book but I love her atmospheric writing with elements of discussing climate change and this book continues to deliver that

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I started this book last night. It sounded promising, but it never really grabbed my attention. It felt like a fairytale without the dire stakes. It was also too immature and simple. The characters were too one-dimensional and lacked complexity. The story was also a little too simple. It was like the genre of the book is stuck between middle grade and YA, but not in a positive way.

DNF at 24%.

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“I used to believe that I belonged to the sea. But I was wrong. The sea belongs to me.” —Rachel Griffin, Bring Me Your Midnight

Bring Me Your Midnight tells the story of Mortana Fairchild, whose path has been chosen for her since the moment she was born, as she begins to grapple with her sense of familial and societal duty, her own desires and the possibility that the belief system she has been raised on might be flawed, and the fundamental truths she has been taught might not be so.

The way that Rachel Griffin manages to reinvent the concept magic with each of her books, finding new ways to make nature its foundation, exploring environmental themes and settings with such reverence and care, never ceases to amaze me and I genuinely think this is something that sets her apart within the subgenre of witchy fantasy books.

Pulling off a self-discovery journey like the one Tana goes through, where she finds herself challenging her own beliefs, learning to want things for herself when her whole life has been dictated by others’ wants and needs, while keeping the YA audience in mind is no easy feat, and I think this book is a stellar example of how to do just that. Without taking away from the seriousness and complexity of the subjects it navigates, Rachel Griffin managed to present us with a journey of self-discovery that is easily digestible for a younger audience, while still meaningful and multi-layered.

I thoroughly enjoyed Tana’s relationship with Wolfe (to the point where it made my chest ache), and how he never pushed his beliefs or ideals onto her but rather encouraged her to seek answers, seek the truth, for herself. He encouraged her choice, be what it may, when she grew up believing she didn’t have any to begin with.

Having said that, I also enjoyed that the focus wasn’t just on Tana and Wolfe’s relationship, but also the relationship between Tana and her parents, Tana’s friendship with Ivy, Tana and Wolfe’s relationship with their respective communities, as well as their relationship to the environment, etc. It was interesting to see how these relationships evolved along with Tana’s development as a character.

I would highly recommend giving Bring Me Your Midnight a read; it is fun, magical and heart-achingly romantic, the kind of book that will wrap you up in atmosphere and make you lose track of time.

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I was very pleased with the novel. Bring Me Your Midnight was a lovely novel that pulls you into the lives of the characters. Thank you for the opportunity to read and review this novel.

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I have not finished Bring Me Your Midnight yet, but I have been really enjoying this book a lot. Bring Me Your Midnight feels closer to what The Nature of Witch felt like. This book is very atmospheric and makes you have a ton of questions, which is great because you'll be constantly flipping the pages to see what the truth is.

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Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! No spoilers. Beyond amazing I enjoyed this book so very much. The characters and storyline were fantastic. The ending I did not see coming Could not put down nor did I want to. Truly Amazing and appreciated the whole story. This is going to be a must read for many many readers. Maybe even a book club pick.

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I have such mixed feelings. The book was good, I really enjoyed it overall, but I feel like I did struggle through at a few times. I loved the magic aspect and the romance aspect of the book as well.

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Books about witches always manage to sky rocket to the top of my TBR. I have heard so many great things about Rachel Griffin's novels and I was excited to check this one out. The premise is very interesting and I liked the main character Tana a lot. The different kinds of magic were very interesting and the island setting added another layer to the story. There isn't anything necessarily wrong with this book, I just never felt fully into the story as Tana made tough decisions. It could be a case of wrong time, right book so I will definitely give Rachel Griffin's books another shot.

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Loving all of the books that Rachel Griffin has put out. Bring me your Midnight is no different. Another great example of her incredible writing.

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Bring Me Your Midnight is everything I didn't know I needed from Rachel Griffin. I loved Wild is the Witch, and Bring Me Your Midnight captures that same atmospheric writing style with a fantasy setting. This book aboslutely worked for me, and I couldn't get enough.

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I really enjoyed this story, and absolutely flew through it in a day. I thought the characters were very compelling, and I enjoyed the world and the magic system! I loved its connection to the tides with the names high tide and low tide magic, and that their magic was stronger at night because of the way the moon affects the tides. The only thing I didn't love was I wasn't completely sure about the setting--if it was our world with magic or a new universe altogether, and if it was our world, I was trying to place it further back in history than it clearly was (at the mention of electricity, and then phones later on, I got a bit of whiplash trying to orient myself). Overall a lovely story with a compelling romance.

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I LOVED this book so much! This was an enchanting, beautifully written and deeply emotional fantasy romance.
I absolutely devoured this book, it was fast-paced, the writing is beautiful and lyrical, love the story and the characters. It was nothing short of perfect.
Looking forward to reading more of Rachel's writing!

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I would like to thank Netgalley for the opportunity to read this ARC.

First, I’m in love with the cover of this book, it was the first think I notice when I was scrolling the page and I was curious when I read the synopsis, because it has all the things I love in a fantasy and romance book.

The premise was so good, and, in the end, I really liked this book. Well, it has enemies to lovers (MY FAVOURITE TROPE EVER) so I was in love even before I started to read. After some chapters, I was simply addicted, I loved the characters, the dynamic, the plot, the world bulling.

I loved Tana, even with all the struggles and different beliefs, she was amazing. And the love that she felt for Wolfe… AAAAAA loved it. And the other characters had a great development too.

I swear, it is really good, I recommend it to ANYONE, because you will not be disappointed.

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Bring Me Your Midnight is the third book of Rachel Griffin’s that I’ve read, and it may be my favorite. The book follows Tana Fairchild, who has had her life planned out for since she was born. She’s engaged to marry Landon, the son of the governor, in an arrangement that will bring protection to her coven and their island home.

Tana and her coven practice a gentler kind of Magic than witches of the past. Fear of dark magic led all witches to their new island home. Now the witches that practiced dark magic have all disappeared and the island is a happy place. Tourists from the mainland visit the Witcher for enchanted goods such as teas, soaps and perfume. The only problem with the new kind of magic is that the witches have to release their unused magic into the sea once a month in a ceremony called the rush. This ritual has been damaging the island and interfering with the natural currents of the island. The water is getting more dangerous and it’s only a matter of time until someone gets hurt.

On one of these nights, Tana literally bumps into a boy she’s never met before. His name is Wolfe and he claims to be from the coven that practices dark magic, or high magic as his coven calls it. Their meeting leads to Tana to miss the rush. Wolfe helps her with her extra magic and in the process opens Tana’s eyes to a new way of practicing magic. Tana learns that everything is not as it seems. She will have to make hard choices to determine just what kind of life she wants to live.

This was a fun witchy read. I loved the enemies to lovers aspect and the magic system seemed fresh and exciting. I could definitely see this book having a sequel because I felt like there is still plenty more to be explored in this world.

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Thank you for the chance to read early. While this wasn't the book for me, the writing was beautiful.

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