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

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%.

“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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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

I really enjoyed this book, the story was so interesting and well crafter that it made it really easy to read. I really loved the world building and the connection between magic and nature. I really liked both main characters but I would of like to have more information to get to know them better.
Overall, I think it was a really good book, the only reason why I don't give it 5 stars is because the relationship between both MC felt too fast, I would have liked a bit more of romance and for them to get to know each other better. I just felt that they went from not liking each other to loving each other.

Thank you Netgalley for the e-arc in exchange of my honest review

Who doesn't love when nature and magic weave together?

I went into this one having read and loved the author's two previous witchy books.

But what I found in Bring Me Your Midnight was not the self growth and gentle magic of the authors two previous works, instead we had a main character who was twenty yet was treated and acted like a 14 year old. She had a curfew, sleepovers, and was under the constant watch of her parents. So imagine how jarring it was to read such a mentally young protagonist who was about to get arrange married. It felt icky, honestly.

I also really didn't enjoy the insta Love, it felt cliched and unoriginal.

The slow magic and growth I loved from the previous books was missing completely from this one and as one of my most anticipated books of the year, not only was I disappointed, but it also put me into a reading slump.

I still have faith in this author and will read her future offerings, this one was just not for me.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for an Earc of this book. All opinions are my own

I got totally sucked into this enchanting world filled with magic taboos, steamy romances, a stunning island backdrop, and loads of drama!

It's so captivating that now I'm determined to explore Rachel Griffin's other works, expecting to fall in love with them just as I did with this one. Reminiscent of the Scorpio Races, it feels like a fantasy twist on our world, and I'm a sucker for that every time. The connection to earth and elements, along with subtle discussions on prejudice, adds an extra layer of depth.

The pace is lightning-fast, contributing to the story's excitement, although it might make some moments feel a tad rushed. Personally, it didn't hinder my enjoyment, but for those who prefer a more leisurely pace, it's worth noting before diving in.

In summary, this book was so delightful! I can already see myself recommending this gem frequently in the future.

Bring Me Your Midnight by Rachel Griffin is so lush and engaging. It is a superb story that feels almost out of time. The book follows Tana Fairchild who is the daughter of some prominent witches who live on this island. Across from the island is where the non-magical people live — on the mainland. There is a tentative peace between the mainland and the island, so long as the witches limit their magic to parlor tricks and cast excess magic into the sea. Tana is about to firm up the peace even more by being promised to the governor’s son Landon as his future wife. Unfortunately, one day, she misses the casting of magic into the sea because she bumped into a mysterious stranger and so is scared she’ll die because she didn’t get rid of her magic. However, that stranger, is member of a hidden coven that coexists on the island. Now, Tana is questioning everything she ever knew.

This was absolutely a me sort of book. I enjoyed the world building and how it was parceled out. It was so interesting learning about the magic and the two covens. Also, in the beginning it feels like Bring Me Your Midnight is set in the 1800s but then it mentions electricity and light bulbs and that had me thinking okay I can’t quite place the setting. I also liked that Landon was actually a nice guy and not a terrible person even though Tana was not into him. Wolfe was so fascinating to me — I found myself drawn into his way of life and the history of his coven. I think if you want a magical vibe, you need to read Bring Me Your Midnight by Rachel Griffin. I know that now I’m feeling very apt to pick up her other books.

Magical, romantic, and absolutely beautiful. Everything you might expect from something written by Rachel Griffin.