I enjoyed this book but was left wanting more. I do love Rachel’s writing ever since nature of witches but this book just didn’t hit the same spot as her others.

This is the first book I have read by Rachel Griffin and I am amazed.

The story follows Mortana Fairchild--a young witch on an island. Her path has been laid out for her since childhood--to secure and alliance with the mainland to protect her coven and island. Tana struggles with everything she's ever been taught about her future, about dark magic, and about the mysterious old coven. Her curiosity puts herself in predicaments she'd never before imagined.

I love love love the magic system in this book. Griffin's description of witchcraft is the closest to reality of all the witchy fantasy books I've read when it comes to the actual practice of witchcraft. The characters pull their magic from nature and the world around them--their power lies in their connection with the Earth.

Griffin's love for the beauty of the world around her shines through her words. The way she describes Tana's love of the ocean--of the magic and the peace it brings--is wonderfully poetic. The secrets slowly revealed had me gasping, and I couldn't put it down! There was character development was excellent and relatable. I loved it! :)

Thank you to NetGalley and SourceBooks for an eARC in exchange for an honest review!

Another beautifully written, intelligent and atmospheric novel from Rachel Griffin. I always enjoy the quiet lyricism and careful characterisation of these books and this one was no exception. If you enjoyed Wild is the Witch definitely give this one a go.

An island exclusive to witches who were forced to restrict their magic after being scrutinized and cast out by society many years ago. This coven has been trying to keep the peace and rebuild their relationship with the mainlanders (nonmagical people) who were taught to fear the full extent of witches' power. Tana has known her whole life that her fate is to marry the governor's son to secure protection for her coven through their alliance. When she meets a boy named Wolfe who is from a banished coven, she starts to uncover that the facts she was told about her magic and about witches in general may not be true.

Rachel Griffin's writing never fails to be immersive and atmospheric with stunning imagery. I particularly loved how much the ocean was incorporated through the story and as a way for the witches to harness power. The relationship between Wolfe and Tana was so well developed and full of angst and longing (I love a forbidden romance). I enjoyed witnessing Tana overcome her prejudices and finally do what was best for herself.

Bring me your Midnight was a wonderful twist on witches and doing something for yourself and not following the path others lay out for you.

Tana has had her life laid out for her, she knows her role and what is expected of her and she plans to follow that Jo matter what.

And then the moon flowers start appearing to her and her life as she knows it starts skidding off the rails.

The problem with that is it will affect all of the people she loves and she doesn’t know what to do.

This was a good story with love and loyalty and the drive to do what is right even when it breaks your own heart.

Definitely recommend

bring me your midnight by Rachel griffin is a beautiful love story to the ocean, to duty, to friendship and to family
I will forever be completely awed by Griffin’s evident love for the Earth and how she always includes a narrative about the importance of taking care of the environment in her stories
bring me your midnight follows protagonist Tana Fairchild who has a duty to her family and her coven to marry the governors son Landon and thus creating an important alliance that will ensure the safety of the witches living on The Witchery…basically an island where the witches live and have cute little magical shops the mainlanders can visit
Tana works at a perfumery where her and her family use herbs and magic to create perfumes (this gave me major practical magic vibes)
However, there is one night where the witches band together to perform a ritual where they release their excess magic into the ocean and this has caused tremendous harm to the ocean and the surrounding wildlife
The witches have to perform this ritual or else harboring the excess magic is fatal
One night, Tana accidentally misses this ritual and meets a broody boy named Wolfe who turns her world upside down and shows her secrets that could destroy everything she has ever believed in….

There were many things I liked about this book
I loved the atmosphere… I could smell the ocean and all the herbs tana and her family work with
I also Loved the relationship Tana had with her best friend Ivy, they were really sweet to watch
The relationship Tana has with her father was also incredibly wholesome and endearing

I had a very hard time with this book, however. It was definitely on the slower side i usually binge read Griffins book in a day but I had a hard time getting lost in this one
Furthermore, I wish the conflicts were resolved better and we had at least a couple more chapters of Wolfes POV to really understand his turmoil

Overall, griffin writes beautifully and I’ll always be captivated by her stories this one was just not my favorite

This was a fun book full of atmosphere and magic. I love the island life depicted and the characters were fun. This is truly a finish is one sitting book.

I really enjoyed this book! Magic, romance, friendships, family, secrets and tough choices, all on a background of a beautiful island where witches practice the kind of light magic that does not make the people of the mainland uncomfortable and fearful. Tana is the daughter of the island's leader. She works in her family's parfumery where she mingles her magic into her concoctions of flowers and herbs that are the ingredients of the perfumes sold to the tourists who visit the island. She is fated to marry the son of the leader of the mainland to solidify the relationship between the two peoples. But then she meets a strange young man, Wolfe, with a different kind of magic. The kind that has been forbidden from the island. The pull she feels toward Wolfe and the dark magic forces her to choose between the responsible life she is supposed to lead, and the one where she is free to live and love as she wants to. Should she follow her heart, or follow her destiny?

Coming out August 1st- welcome to my most anticipated summer release!

I adored last year’s Wild is the Witch by the same author, and while Bring Me Your Midnight was a very different book, it has the same tender heart that drew me in.

Rachel Griffin is an auto-buy now, people. And I know I won’t be the only one!

Tana’s life is essentially mapped out for her from birth, and for good reason- when she marries the governor’s son, it will keep her coven of witches safe. They try so hard to make themselves more palatable to the Mainland from their island of the Witchery, and this marriage means more protection from old fears and prejudices.

Tana is nothing if not strong, dutiful, and passionately dedicated to the sea around their island. One word: atmosphere. I could practically taste the saltwater.

Everything is going as planned until Tana meets Wolfe. He turns her cautious world upside down, but in a twist of circumstance, she needs him. Wolfe is a grumpy delight. I absolutely loved him in contrast to Tana, who begins the book much more passive.

No spoilers, but no, Wolfe is not the betrothed.

Ensue enemies-to-lovers romance, secrets, magic, and love. Love simply pours from this book, and it made it really, really hard to put down. I read the entire book in two sittings. If would have been one if my husband hadn’t glared until I turned our lamp off!

I enjoyed the world-building and the characters, but most of all I couldn’t get enough of how this book made me feel. The way it’s written is simply breathtaking. I’m pre-ordering this one (hello, gorgeous versions)- make sure to check out socials for this author and Sourcebooks Fire to see order information!

In summary- this is a very enthusiastic YES, in my very favorite genre, too. Read with some Taylor Swift going, and you have a perfect day ahead.

"I've always thought that if I needed to find my true north, I'd find it in the depths of the sea."

I was hooked from the very first paragraph of this book, and proceeded to finish it in one sitting because I couldn't bear to put it down. Rachel's writing is truly beautiful, and I really enjoyed the story. Bring Me Your Midnight had everything I wanted from a YA fantasy novel, with plenty of romance and the added bonus of the sea acting almost as its own character throughout.

The ending felt a bit too neat and tidy for me, but not enough to keep me from loving or recommending this one, and although it felt like a standalone, I do wish it were a series so we could return to the world and see what happens with the characters, the currents, and the coven.

Thank you to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Fire for an eARC of Bring Me Your Midnight!

Utterly romantic and atmospheric. Rachel Griffin’s Bring Me Your Midnight will sweep you off your feet like a rushing tide. Tana, a young witch, is trying to do the right thing for her Coven by marrying the Mainlander Governors son, securing their alliance and safety. However, she meets the mysterious and alluring Wolfe Hawthorne, who claims he’s from a Coven that is supposed to not exist. Tana begins to question everything she has ever believed in and must make a choice: stay the course or follow her heart?

I absolutely adored this book and am so excited for its release!

What didn’t I love about this book?? Tana Fairchild, a witch living on an island with her coven is set to marry the Governor of the mainlands son to create an alliance protecting her people from the non-magical people that threaten their way of life. When Tana makes a fatal mistake, she has nobody to turn to to help her until she meets Wolfe, a boy she’s never seen before but who claims to be from a coven that is practicing dark magic in secret on her island. Torn between her duty and her new feelings for Wolfe, Tana has to figure out how to save her people while following her heart.

I adored this story so much: the characters, the magical system, the sweet romance, the secrets, and I think most of all the wonderful atmospheric vibe throughout the whole story. I couldn’t get enough of the details of the island and her home and the magical shops, it was all just so captivating and beautifully written, by the end of the story I felt like I really knew the Witchery and Tana. This was my first book by Rachel Griffin and I can’t wait to read more from her. I absolutely recommend this book for any YA fantasy lover.

Thank you to @netgalley and the publisher for this arc in exchange for an honest review. 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐌𝐢𝐝𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 will be released August 1, 2023!

I loved every second of this book, the atmosphere, the setting, the characters, the pacing. Everything!
I was transported to that island, living the magic and the love for the entire book.
If you like romantic books with witches, this one is for you!

“Bring Me Your Midnight” excelled at creating an intriguing world of magic and hitting interesting plot points along the way, but didn’t quite reach its full potential. I think more conflict between the opposing forces would have made the stakes feel higher and more exciting. The story itself was enjoyable and well-written though. I particularly enjoyed the friendship and emotional journey shared by Tana and Ivy.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for sharing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Thanks to Sourcebooks Fire and NetGalley for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

4.75 out of 5 stars

Generations ago, Tana Fairchild's ancestors made the choice to completely abandon any dark magic in order to attempt to make the "mainlanders," people without the ability to do magic. They stopped doing magic at night. They stopped doing any magic that could be considered to alter a person's choices. They only live and practice on the east side of their island, so that the mainlanders can see them and know that they are open and truthful and trustworthy in what they do.

Tana Fairchild has a role to play in the history of both the witches of the island and the mainlanders - she is going to marry the mainlander's governor's son, Landon. She is okay with this role that she has been given. For now, though, she is content to work with her parents at the perfumery they own. She has a best friend, Ivy, who creates teas to calm, to energize, or to remember.

Once a month, during the full moon, the witches of the island gather at the western shore and rush their magic - release the leftover magic they did not use in order to avoid it poisoning them and killing them. Their magic rushes out of them and into the ocean. But one month, Tana misses the rush, having bumped into a boy she has never met before, but claims he lives on the island in a different coven. Tana knows the only possible explanation is that he is part of the old coven who did not agree to tame down their magic, who still practice dark magic.

Now, with only nine days to live before her magic eats her alive, Tana reaches out to the boy, Wolfe, to see if he can help her rush her magic. But Wolfe explains that what the new coven has been doing - releasing their magic into the ocean - is actually effecting the currents in a negative way and damaging the island. And it is unsustainable. He refuses to help her rush, but he will help her release her excess magic in a different way: using it up.

But the magic the new coven practices is not nearly enough to use up her magic, and so Wolfe begins teaching Tana spells that use more magic - growing ferns, flying. Although neither of them can see eye to eye on which side is right, they are learning to see through each other's eyes and maybe understand each other.

When Tana's relationship with Wolfe threatens all that she is and all that she has planned, her parents step in, and enlist Tana's best friend, Ivy, to create a tea for forgetting. Forgetting Wolfe. Forgetting the meetings on the beach at night. Forgetting the dark magic she has learned. Forgetting the feelings she felt that had her willing to give up everything she thought she wanted of her life.

But on an island, secrets can't stay secrets forever.

I am absolutely taken by Rachel Griffin's stories. Like Alice Hoffman. Like Sarah Addison Allen. The magic lures me in, the story keeps me there. This was a phenomenal story, and like The Nature of Witches and Wild is the Witch, she connects magic with nature, with wildness, and draws a clear line between what is wild, and what is tame.

While I absolutely adored this story, I did have some lingering questions that I am not quite certain are plot holes or not, mainly pertaining to the moonflowers. But all in all, this was a stunning third book from an author that I hope to read many more books from.

Bring Me Your Midnights has left me a bit speechless.

Bound by duty to keep the peace between her coven and the people on the mainland, Mortana Fairchild is fated to marry the governor’s son. Always knowing she was destined for this path, Tana has never questioned the plans laid before her. That is until she meets Wolfe Hawthorne who opens her eyes to the secrets of so-called dark and forbidden magic.

Bring Me Your Midnight has light, whimsical elements surrounded by a deep, dark, and highly atmospheric vibe. Themes surrounding midnight, darkness, and the sea immerse you in a world that shows just how stunning the darkness can be.

This story is deeply romantic and filled with the most beautiful imagery. I will be thinking about this story for a long time to come.

4.5/5 - another amazing read from Rachel Griffin

Having read this authors previous books (wild is the witch and the nature of witches) and loving them, I went into this book with high expectations, and I was not disappointed (this may now be my favourite of the 3).

We follow Tana, who lives on a small island with her coven, has had her life planned out for her for as long as she can remember. She is meant to marry Landon, a mainlander, to solidify an alliance between the humans & the witches. However, during the monthly ritual to release their magic into the ocean, Tana stumbles upon Wolfe, who is not a mainlander nor a witch from her coven. With this, she discovers a complex web of deceit and betrayal that has been woven by her coven to appease the mainland, and she has to decide which path she will choose to follow.

The writing was fantastically whimsical as always. As someone who is passionate about climate and sustainability, I thoroughly enjoy the emphasis these books always have on the environment. My only complaint would be that Tana/Wolfe seemed to fall in love pretty quickly without seemingly spending much time together, but that aside I really did love this book.

This creation was beautiful..Tana and Wolfe are so perfect. I love how the story flowed. I thought it would go different between her and her mom but I was so happy with how it ended.

With the insanely beautiful writing & unique, emotional story, I can't give this anything less than 5 stars!!!

Think Spells For Forgetting vibes (witches on an island in the PNW + issues between witches and humans) but with more magic involved!!

It's clear from all the descriptions in this book how much Rachel Griffin loves the earth and the ocean and wants to preserve it! I loooove the ocean/water myself so I instantly related to the FMC for that.

Review: I devoured this book and loved it. The story, the characters, the world, the ending… all great. I often find adult fantasy novels to not be nearly as enjoyable as young adult, but with young adult I often long for more story, more depth, more drama even. I need to find a young adult fantasy novel written like an adult one.
Recommended For: Highly recommended for those who like witchy books that have beautiful writing.