Thank you NetGalley and SOURCEBOOKS Fire for granting me access to this book in exchange for an honest review.

What an enchanting, beautifully written and deeply emotional fantasy romance that is about family, friendships, love, duty, loyalty and having the courage to do what makes you happy. It is filled with forbidden romance, angst, passion, tension, secrets, witches, magic, twists and love. The atmospheric setting, rich character development, and the exquisite writing makes this book a MASTERPIECE! Bring Me Your Midnight had me feeling all the emotions! I completely devoured this book and wanted more😭!! The cover is just stunning and I am completely obsessed with this book!💜💜💜💜💜

Tana, the female main lead, lives on a beautiful island with her friends, family, and witch coven. In the story, her fate has been decided for her since before she could even breathe her first gasp of oxygen. In order to keep the island of witches safe, Tana ensues a whole force and plan of an alliance. The proposed alliance is for Tana to marry Landon, who is the governor's son in the story. Contrarily, Tana finds herself stunned by the starry dark night shooting star that is her newfound love Wolfe who came into her galaxy. The plot twist of heartbreaking love she felt for Wolfe lit up her entire night sky. How may she keep her family duty, when her heart is amongst the STARS and all the GALAXIES of true love? The ignition of magical, mystical and entrancing love she has for Wolfe is where her heart lies, even though she is planned to marry Landon.


If you enjoy witchy fantasy romances, secretive islands and lush land/oceans that has angst to die for and undeniable chemistry than this book is for you! This is my first read by Rachel Griffin and it will not be my last! I highly recommend this book and it deserves a million magical stars!!!💫💫💫💫💫

I see this one being a hit among fantasy lovers. The writing is beautiful and I think the dark, witchy vibes will check a lot of boxes for people. It wasn't for me though, as I'm not much of a fan of flowery writing, I'd rather a fantasy start with some action to get me invested right away.

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC. This book provided in exchange for an honest review.

Mortana has lived her entire life according to the plan laid out by her parents and her coven. She knows what her life will look like: marry the governor’s son and cement an alliance between the new coven and the mainlanders. Duty has always been at the forefront of her life. When she misses an evening ritual to rid her excess magic, she meets a witch from the old coven she believed was gone. Wolfe helps Mortana explore a world she thought was gone. Now Mortana must decide between duty, and the forbidden world of dark magic.

This is my second book by Rachel Griffin, and she has such an incredible talent for weaving nature into fantastical stories. Mortana loves the sea. I loved her relationship with the water. I have spent most of my life by the ocean and could relate to her love of the water.

Overall, I enjoyed the forbidden romance and political intrigue in a magical island setting.

This was a 3 star read, a promising premise that just didnt come through for me

So the good: The cover is beautiful, the writing is very pretty and easy to consume and the story is atmospheric and evokes a real sense of the wildness and magic in nature.

The less good: I was bored, I had no real investment in the FMC or the relationship with the MMC, they were both kind of beige to me.

I think it fundamentally comes down to me not being quiet the right audience for this, I enjoy YA fantasy but this read very young to me. I think it would be a fabulous book for the right person though.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC

"This boy has upended every part of my life, set my entire existence on fire."

This book made me feel so many things. It's not often that I am pulled into a story to the point where I can smell what is being described and see each scene so clearly.
From the very first page I knew I was in for a beautiful ride.

Keywords are: YA romantasy, witchy, soft ennemis to lovers, elemental magic, duty Vs desire, angst, AAAAAAAAH SOOOO GOOOOD.

Tana Fairchild lives on the Witchery, island and home of the witches where harmonious and soft magic is being practiced. She is also the only daughter of the coven leader and her life has been planned out since the beginning: She will marry the most powerful mainlander's son to guarantee security for all the witches, after so many centuries of being seen as a threat. She takes her role with pride and honour.

But her life is turned upside down when she misses the monthly rush where all witches are supposed to drain their excess magic into the sea to avoid dying from the build-up.

Her world opens up and goes into crumble when she meets a boy, Wolfe, pretending to be from another coven, one that should have disappeared centuries ago when dark magic was still practiced. He is her only hope of survival after missing the rush.

"We surface, and Wolfe's rough voice reached me, his wet lips brushing against my ear. "Breath", he says."

I screamed, swore, I threw my kindle in frustration, gasped, blushed and giggled. I felt the peace and wilderness of the ocean and the warmth of magic. These characters haven't left me since I finished this book and Rachel Griffin's lyrical writing was absolutely perfect for the colourful universe she created.

In my top 10 favourite books of all times!

Thank you to Sourcebooks Fire and NetGalley for the e-Arc in exchange of an honest review.

🌿Book Review🌿

Q: Predictive text today! Let your phone fill in the blanks:

If I had magic, I would have _____.

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Title: Bring Me Your Midnight
Author: Rachel Griffin
Genre: YA Fantasy
Available: August 1, 2023
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🌿Synopsis in comments

🌿My Thoughts

Rachel Griffin has done it again!

Bring Me Your Midnight follows Tana, a young witch who is set to marry the Governor’s son to keep peace between the mainland and the witches living on her island. But as Tana gets closer to her wedding date, her questions grow about the reality of the witches of her island. It doesn’t help that she’s met Wolfe who technically shouldn’t exist.

This book is beautifully atmospheric. Like the currents in the water, it was easy to get swept in to. It was as if I could feel the water on my skin, feel the magic around me.

I loved the coming-of-age approach as the wedding gets closer. Tana really starts to ask questions and not believe everything she’s told by her parents. Maybe it’s forbidden love, maybe it’s the confidence to question and critically think. It really works well.

If you love atmospheric witchy fantasy with forbidden love and an earth connection, preorder Bring Me Your Midnight and add it to your TBR!

Thank you to Sourcebooks and Netgalley for the opportunity to read this book. The review expresses my own opinions.

Midnight! I loved the storytelling and Wolfe! Tana and Wolfe were SO good together. That means I can get Landon all to myself ;)

Thank you to Sourcebooks Publishing and NetGalley for the ARC of this book. All opinions are my own.

Rachel does it again! This was absolutely stunning. I can not get enough of the voice and stories she writes. She sucks you in and you never want to get out! Bring Me Your Midnight was no different. I was pulled in from the very first page and didn't put it down until I finished. I highly recommend this!

Thank you NetGalley, Sourcebooks Fire, & Rachel Griffin for this eARC of Bring Me Your Midnight!

My review:

This is the first book I read by Rachel Griffin & I LOVED it! I wanted to visit the Witchery (the magical island where the story is set) myself, I was captivated by the magical system, & Tana’s struggle with her duty to her coven/Landon & her desire for Wolfe/high magic made me eager to continue reading. I also enjoyed the brief POV switch as well as Tana’s relationships with her parents & best friend, Ivy, & how those affected her decision making throughout the story.

If you’re a fan of witches/magic, forbidden love, an atmospheric island setting, & self-discovery, I highly recommend this book!

Actual rating: 4.5⭐️

I really enjoyed this book and was so invested in it! I liked both the story and the main character Tana. I liked the conflict between the mainland and the witches and the conflict between the two types of magic used by the witches and their covens. This all led to the conflict of duty and Tana becoming who she raised to be versus love and what she wants to become. This inner conflict and battle was so well done and also had me stressed at times. This of course leads to her relationship with Wolfe. While I love their relationship and how they bring out the best in each other, it felt too much like insta love for me (which is why I took off 0.5 stars). I would’ve loved to see more of them in the first half to really develop it by the second half when a lot happens. I also loved all the secrets and twists that were revealed and kept you wanting to read to learn the truth and see what happens next.

Overall, this is a great ya fantasy and I recommend you read it when it comes out!

Read if you like…
•witches
•hate to love
•choice between love and duty

I have no words to describe how breathtakingly beautiful this book is. Rachel Griffin has a gift with words and is always able to pull me into the narrative through her beautiful prose, and this was no exception.

The pacing of this one was slower but it worked so well for the type of story it was. There’s not a lot of action but the storytelling was so good that you don’t even noting the slower pacing. It was fluid like the sea that Tana lives for. She was a fantastic character that knows how to fight for what she wants. Her sense of duty to her coven is strong but her need for independence is stronger and I love that she’s so relatable in that sense. The slow burn romance between Tana and Wolfe was so well written and I really enjoyed seeing Tana’s development with her relationships.

The magic system was also so captivating and I loved the connection it had to the moon and the sea, and how the witches work with the mainlanders to keep a balance between their two sides. It’s interesting to see how Tana was taught to understand magic by her coven versus the various details she uncovers after meeting Wolfe. So many secrets run this island and it was fun to see how they were brought to light.

This book is an easy read but a beautiful one that did not disappoint. It will stick with you and will keep you absolutely entranced through the entire thing!

Thank you NetGalley and Sourcebooks Fire for the eARC of this book.

Mortana Fairchild has always lived her life knowing one thing for certain; she is the lynchpin on which her coven’s survival depends. As the daughter of the coven’s leader, Tana has been promised to the son of the mainland’s governor - a union that will solidify an alliance between regular people and witches. Having always been proud of her role in the agreement, she’s devastated one night when she makes a fatal mistake and misses the Rush - a vital ritual for all witches. It’s on this same night that she quite literally runs into a mysterious boy who practices dark magic - magic that is forbidden to Tana’s coven.

Wolfe Hawthorne might be the only person on the island with the power to save Tana’s life, so she might still save the lives of her people. As Tana secretly meets with Wolfe, she learns the truth about her island’s history, her mother’s deception, and will soon have to make a decision that will irrevocably alter the path of everyone’s lives.

This book (YA) takes place in a contemporary fantasy world that mirrors the Pacific Northwest. I thoroughly enjoyed this fast-paced, deeply atmospheric and romantic story. It definitely picked up for me about a third of the way through, it had a bit of a slow start but once we meet Wolfe, it really took off.

Read this if you like:

Forbidden Romance
Dark Haired MMCs
Coming of Age
Witches
Moderate Angst
Lovely Worldbuilding


https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5652289870

First of all, thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me this eARC in exchange for an honest review! This book caught my attention based on its gorgeous cover and synopsis, so I had already preordered the book since January.

The main protagonist Tana is a young witch on an island with other witches, who was betrothed to the son of the Mayor in Mainland, Landon. However, during the rush with her coven, she discovered and met a mysterious boy named Wolfe who will change her life and turn their magic in a twist.

After reaching the end, I started to feel like I regret preordering it…This book written by Rachel is my first time reading and I thought it was nice to read witches with astounding magic, but I didn’t get the feeling of that. There are a few elements that lacks in this book; (1) the characters, (2) the plot, and (3) the love interest.

(1) I couldn’t connect the characters, especially the main protagonist. Her personality is decent and made me almost fall asleep. However, I do admire her love for the ocean. Tana always loves to go outside where the sea calls her, mainly a lone wolf to enjoy the scenery even its water. She also does want the best for her family though struggling as she tries her best what’s best for her people or for herself. The rest of the characters are somewhat okay, too simple, and entertaining, though I wish there was a little more depth in the main character interactions.

(2) I almost lost what the plot is about or probably just me who didn’t pay attention to its detail due I was uninterested mood in 47% progress of the book. Anyways, I force myself to complete it and made it at the end. It’s all about witches with magic and wanting their rights and what’s best for the witches' society on the island.

(3) TBH, the couple’s love is too fast and in a rush. I don’t see Tana and Wolfe’s connection or a spark together…I really do try to understand their feelings, but there isn’t and Tana falls for him quick right after helping her release the magic or else there will be consequences from nature. There is not enough depth or passion in their relationship, I find it more like helping-a-friend-in-love-already…

I supposed I already have high expectations in this book before I read which I shouldn’t do, after all this novel is YA. I still like it and can recommend it to young readers who like witches, magic, and instant love in this story.

I don't know how this is my third Rachel Griffin book, and yet I'm still surprised with the impact it has on me. Her work is somehow both light and heavy, both simple and complex, both short yet leaving a long impact. But here I am, surprised that Bring Me Your Midnight has done the impossible, yet again.

Rachel Griffin makes magic feel not only possible, but that it currently exists, hidden from society but undeniably present.

I could have devoured this book in a day, but I forced myself to make it last. The Nature of Witches is likely still my favorite, but that's so hard to say when Wild is the Witch and now Bring Me Your Midnight just lingers in my mind, constantly creeping into my thoughts. Perhaps it's because The Nature of Witches was the first, so it'll always hold a special place in my heart. But Bring Me Your Midnight is undeniably it's own thing, and just as incredible.

I was brought back to childhood memories of visiting the beach, of nearly drowning but not letting it stop my love of the sea, of days and days spent on the beach with loved ones, enjoying nature and the ocean. Even though I'm, to be honest, not a beach person, Bring Me Your Midnight has me wanting to visit again, just to be reminded of the beauty and majesty of the ocean and shoreline.

I don't know what I was expecting with Bring Me Your Midnight, but I found it and then some. Between life stresses and what I think are book hangovers, I haven't read a book in a week [as of me writing this], which is unheard of for me. The closest I come to taking a break from reading is waiting until the next day to start a new book, or forcing myself to take several days to read a book. With Bring Me Your Midnight, my book-hangover was cured, and it was a struggle to force myself to take longer than a single day to read it. I wanted to devour it, and it's evidence that Rachel Griffin's work is magic in and of itself.

That's a really long intro, but, as usual, I went into this book knowing next to nothing about it, but you can know everything you want to by visiting the Goodreads page, which you can find here!

Recommendation: Read it. Have you read and enjoyed [to whatever degree] her previous work? Read it. Even if you're not a fan of the beach or the ocean, it doesn't matter. This story is light and deep, heavy and simple, short and lingering-in-your-brain long. It's such a lovely refresh to anything you're currently reading, it sweeps you off your feet to an island of witches and magic, and it constantly finds a may to creep back into my brain. Just like The Nature of Witches, I will likely be recommending it to anyone who reads books even remotely similar. If you liked The Poison Season, you're in luck! It's similar while still being its own thing. Read it!

Alright, now that I'm done semi-repeating myself on the simple yet complex entity that is Bring Me Your Midnight, let's talk about it a little more. But where do I even start? I guess we'll start with the magic system [non-spoiler-y like]. While there are similarities to the magic in Bring Me Your Midnight and Wild is the Witch, there's a [spoiler-y] element to it that makes it different.

Tana is predictable in a lot of ways, but also unique. She has this strong love for her coven that has lead her to not push back against her lack of freedom [too much, anyway], and an even stronger, deeper love of her magic. So, when her magic, something she loves basically above all else, is essentially threatening to kill her, she left with few options - and by few, it's really just one. Wolfe.

Wolfe is a great, complex character [who I might like more than Tana, to be honest]. He's presented as her foil, in essence, but becomes something else not too long after he's introduced in the story. He's like and unlike so many other MLIs [Male Love Interests], enough of both to make him easy to read but also intrigue you enough to not get bored or leave you feeling like he's a repeat of a MLI from another book.

While the story is a romance, it's also so much more. [That's not really a spoiler, right?] Yes, the romance between Tana and Landon - and Tana and Wolfe - are a big part of the story, but you could, honestly, kind of take them out of the picture and still have a strong story [in my opinion, anyway]. This book is as much a coming-of-age/coming-into-yourself story as it is a romance. And, in my opinion, it makes it a stronger book. It is almost two stories at once, and that's kind of amazing. While I do think The Nature of Witches also sort of has this going for it [and I don't think Wild is the Witch does], Bring Me Your Midnight executes this the best.

I found myself not wanting to put this book down, and I think you will too! Onto spoiler-y thoughts below!

**SPOILER-Y THOUGHTS INCOMING! IF YOU WISH TO AVOID THEM, STOP READING NOW! YOU ARE, OF COURSE, ALWAYS MORE THAN WELCOME TO COME BACK AND READ THE REST WHEN YOU'VE READ FOR YOURSELF, IF YOU'D LIKE!**

Will I be reading this book again? Maybe. Will I stare lovingly at it when I receive it and add it to my shelves with a happy heart? Definitely.

While I do feel like the magic system in this book is the least strict of the three magic systems Rachel Griffin has created, it doesn't detract from the story. It just sort of makes the magic seem that much more fictional [which isn't necessarily a bad thing - we read fantasy because it's one of the most fictional genres there is, right?], but it is different from how Wild is the Witch and The Nature of Witches feel. Both of those books feel like those witches could actually exist, but the way the magic works in Bring Me Your Midnight feel a little less like that - mainly because it seems like the magic is more limitless in capability than the others. There's never really a hard line drawn between what the magic is capable of and what it isn't [other than it's ability to kill the user if enough of it isn't used, which is the central part of the story].

That's really my biggest critical thought of the book, and it's not even a real deal-breaker. It's just another reason why Bring Me Your Midnight is unique from her other books.

Tana's parents' shop [and Ivy's parents'] make me want to get into plants and botany [which is something that I've gotten more seriously tempted by when reading Outlander for the first time]. Tana's love of the ocean has me, a not-beach person, wanting to go back to, well, the beach. Wolfe's magic, and Tana's introduction to it, has me wanting to find something that gives me a similar feeling [because that has to be possible outside of magic, right?].

[Also, Ivy might be my favorite character. And I'm curious if she takes Tana's place and marries Landon to protect the coven and island. I feel like it was fairly heavily implied.]

All of that said, it was a beautiful, atmospheric read that had me on the that island of witches, the ocean nearly vivid enough to smell, and I find myself feeling like the first print case design just doesn't measure up to how pretty the story inside it is [as in, the story is prettier than the first print case]! That said, I can't wait to see some beautiful fan art that I'm sure this book is going to inspire in some talented artists!

Also, the ceremony Tana has to do when she comes of age gave me Divergent vibes, and now I want to reread that book. Why am I like this? Especially this year? It keeps trying to be the year of the rereads, but I have to be strong. [Right? . . .]

Anyway, if anyone loves botany and has any tips on where I should begin [especially botany related to tea and medicine], I'm all ears!

As always, I hope you enjoyed the review, and be kind, stay safe, and read on!

One of the most magical books I've read this year. This was my first book I've read by Rachel Griffin and I will be purchasing the rest of her books immediately. I loved her writing so so much. Poetic and absolutely magical.

Well-written characters and a plot that kept me intriguied throughout the book. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a magical YA fantasy read!

3⭐️

This for me was just ok. I have read other books by Rachel Griffin and I really love her other books.

In this book we follow Tana our main protagonist. She is a young witch on an island of other people with magic. Their magic is fairly simple and less than what it was. As there was another coven that was banished for using dark magic. People without magic live on the main land and there is still fear regarding the witches. In hopes to unite the people Tana is betrothed to Landon the son of the mayor.

From there we follow Tana as she discovers who she is and what she really wants from life. A mysterious boy name Wolfe turns her life on its head.

The premise of this book was great. It's whimsical and Rachel Griffin is a beautiful writer, specifically around stories regarding magic. I wanted to know so much more about this world and the history surrounding it.

For this one I feel like it would have been better as a longer book, duology, or trilogy. The world building and relationships felt really rushed and there wasn't enough time spent in the story fully establishing either. I just never could truly connect.

The pacing was my second issue in this book. It was a bit quick in the beginning and then dragged in the middle. Since this is stand alone it then felt rushed at the end.

I'd love to see a series from Griffin in the future. She's incredibly talented and the writing in this book is truly beautiful. It just unfortunately overall fell flat.

I would recommend this book to anyone who loves stories regarding magic, witches, and politics around it, Also to readers that do just want stand alone fantasy book.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Fire. My review is voluntarily my own.

Finished this in one sitting. HOLY MOLY!! YA Roman tasty with witches with the most atmospheric setting was right up my alley. Just overal beautifully written and I can’t wait to read more from this author.

Thank you for the eArc.

Overall this book was okay for me. The premise and the magic system as a whole was really interesting, making me wish it was explored a bit more. I also like the idea of the romance in here but I think the execution just fell a bit flat for me with some enjoyable moments but lots of moments that just felt too insta-lovey and missing a spark.

Here Rachel Griffin goes again, with another delightfully witchy coming-of-age story! Bring Me Your Midnight is a wonderful blend of magic and YA romance.

This story takes place on an island where witches practice low-magic at a controlled level. The coven voluntarily drains most of their power into the sea in order to maintain a fragile relationship of trust with the non-magic people of the mainland. On this island, we meet Tana, who has always known her duty and role in her family and her coven - to marry into an alliance with the mainland governor’s son. As the commitment ceremonies approach, Tana begins to question her role and the history of her coven. Throw in a forbidden romance, and you’ve got yourself a fun YA novel.

I had a great time being swept up in the feeling of the town, the magic system, the atmosphere, and the angst! Overall, this was a 4.25 to 4.5 star read for me. I did feel a bit of a lull about two-thirds of the way in, but aside from that, I really enjoyed the ride. I think it's safe to say that I'll read (and love) anything that Rachel Griffin writes.

Thank you NetGalley and Sourcebooks Fire for the e-ARC in exchange for my honest review!

This is the romantic fantasy of my dreams!! Every detail of this book is finely crafted - from the lush, dreamy descriptions to the deep and well thought out relationships. The themes in this book are something every young person should read - questioning lifelong beliefs as a teen is something that everyone struggles with. And this book uncovers that struggle with nuance and care. Excellent!