After reading Ms. Solomon's first book, "Pearly Gates" I could not wait to get my hands on "The Midnight Croissant". As someone who has lost many people in my life, I find the novel's themes of an afterlife and found family to be particularly comforting. Ms. Solomon is a skilled storyteller who effortlessly weaves humor and fun into her more serious topic of belonging and finding our place in the world. I especially loved the settings in Paris and the vivid descriptions of French pastries. "The Midnight Croissant" is more than an amuse-bouche, it's a four course meal at a Michelin starred restaurant. It is truly a very special book-I highly recommend!

This was a cute and fun romp through Paris with an added detour for Pride celebrations and found family. The characters are well-drawn, and you want to root for them throughout.

The Midnight Croissant is perfect for people looking for feel good, very low spice, LGTBQIA+, cozy fantasy.
This is the second book in the Pearly Gates series and I have to say I'm loving it. Bonnie Solomon is able to tell a great story while balancing humor, conflict and character growth. While this book can be read as a stand alone I think it is more enjoyable if you read Pearly Gates. I enjoyed seeing Pearly's growth between the two novels. I also love watching the growth of her charges. The flare of Pearly's character adds to the story. I also appreciate all of the representation. This was the perfect light hearted escape read that I needed right now. Honestly I can't wait for the next installment. And I need to know how Dumb Pearly continues to grow.

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Some books entertain you.

Some books comfort you.

And then there are books like The Midnight Croissant. The kind that gently takes your face in its hands and says, “You’re allowed to be exactly who you are.”


The Midnight Croissant is a story about acceptance, love, and finding your own way, and it does so with warmth, humor, and emotional honesty that completely caught me off guard.


Pearly is an absolute vibe. Witty, optimistic,  and powerful, she pushes so hard to be herself, and I respected that deeply. Her take on life is wholesome without ever feeling naïve and she encourages everyone around her to grow while still giving them the space to just be. 


Every story mattered. Every moment counted. I got emotional.... like, really emotional. I felt everything the characters felt: happiness, anger, sadness, love, desire. One standout moment for me was Lillian and Pearly’s conversation in Chapter 22, it was eye opening and absolutely beautiful. Moments like these make me take a look at my own life.


Bonnie Solomon’s descriptions are stunning, painting scenes so vividly that I could practically taste the croissants and feel the glow of the city. (Also… Emily in Paris mention?? 👀 I see you, girl.)


Ultimately, The Midnight Croissant made me feel warm and fuzzy inside. It’s naturally funny, emotionally rich, and deeply comforting. The author has a rare gift for making readers feel understood and that’s something truly special.


I have to add as well that the LGBTQ+ acceptance in this story was subtle, gentle, and perfectly written. As a bisexual woman who took over 20 years to come out ... thank you. This book made me feel seen without ever feeling performative.


P.S. If this were an animated show, I would watch the hell out of it. Amazon Prime or Netflix — Come get ya girl!!

I absolutely adored *The Midnight Croissant*! 🥐✨ This book is pure sparkle—witty, heartfelt, and bursting with charm from start to finish.

Pearly is exactly the kind of chaotic, fabulous spirit guide I didn’t know I needed. Her attempts to “subtly” meddle in her charges’ lives (by sneaking them onto a Paris group tour!) are hilarious and surprisingly touching. Watching this unlikely trio open their hearts in the City of Love—through museum wanderings, Pride celebrations, and moonlit magic—was such a joy. 💕🌈

And the ex-soulmate tension with Thunder? Delicious. The romance is tender and layered, with just the right amount of longing and second-chance hope. Beneath the sass and glitter is a genuinely moving story about healing, found family, and daring to love fully—yourself included.

Warm, whimsical, and wonderfully inclusive, this book feels like a hug wrapped in Parisian stardust. ✨🗼💖

I am so grateful to Netgalley for the ARC!

This took me a little bit of getting used to, but I ended up loving it. The growth and love pouring out of these characters was fantastic. What a beautiful story about love and acceptance.

Book: The Midnight Croissant
Author: Bonnie Solomon



Genre: Sci Fi & Fantasy, LGBTQIA+, Humor & Satire
Series: Pearly Gates Series
Setting: Paris
POV: Main Character POV


My Thoughts:

This novel is one that embraces the joys of drag, life long friends, LGBTQIA+ identity, and change throughout lifetimes. After reading book one, “Pearly Gates,” I have been very excited for the second addition to the series. My emotional attachment to Pearly continues in this story!

Pearly is tasked once again with helping her charges find peace and renew their view of life (i.e. increasing their aura). Pearly strikes a deal with her supervisor that she will raise her charges' aura by one level in ten days in Paris, the city of change and love. From pretending to be a travel vlogger (and ex-cruise ship member), Pearly must navigate the trials of her charges and her feelings for her previous soulmate, Thunder.

This story really dove into Pearly’s character in her new found role but also helped to embody themes of grief, longing, sexual orientation, coming out, and change. Pearly found herself trying to look at her charges as human beings, who are trying to move past their past and embrace their futures. Each charge/human I was able to find pieces of my personal story and was able to resonate with them – Solomon does a fantastic job in creating characters that many people can find themselves in.

As for the audiobook, Solomon narrates and really adds layers to Pearly’s personality that would not have been seen reading only the text. Pearly is narrated as quirky and high energy that I found to be entertaining and lovable.

I cannot recommend this novel enough if you would like Y2K, a splash of Paris cuisine and culture, and to see pure LGBTQIA+ joy. While it is uplifting and beautiful, you may find that it is also deeply emotional and leads you as a reader to navigate the world and the frequent changes around yourself a bit different -- the Pearly way <3

A special thank you to Bonnie Solomon, Bonsol Press, and Netgalley for an audio ARC and eARC of this story in exchange for an honest review