Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for providing me with an arc of this title in exchange for this honest review.

This book failed to grab my attention and i was just overall very bored throughout all of it.

Thank you to Sourcefire books for providing me an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I am sad to say this book just did not work for me. This is my first book by Griffin and I truly have heard from many others that they loved it. I felt the beginning and halfway into the story that this was truly settled in the YA genre (and no problem with that), but felt very ordinary. Not bad, but not outstanding. The main character, Tana, was painfully naive and not exciting. She stumbles upon a boy named Wolfe who was more interesting and kept my interest in reading on. Once I got past the half-way mark, it started declining for me. The writing would shift between early YA to much older YA with heavy cursing being used followed by ultra dramatic despairing scenes. I wish the writing would have picked a lane (I'm really fine with either!) and stuck to it. It also contained some of my least favorite tropes in the back half of the book. This is rather spoilery, so I won't be listing them in the review itself.

Ultimately, this just wasn't my cup of tea. I enjoyed the witchy vibes and the cult-like vibes the story offered, but it never quite got off the ground and I did not find the characters to be overly likeable or enjoyable.

I am impressed with how Rachel Griffin can write several books that all feature young women who are witches, yet make each of them different. One creates a spell that is carried off by an owl and she has to retrieve it before it is too late. Another has magic that can actually affect the Earth's climate. And then we have <i>Bring Me Your Midnight</i> with its coven of witches who have exiled themselves to an island off the coast and maintain a fragile peace with those who live on the mainland. Tana's engagement to the son of the most powerful family of mainlanders should cement the truce and keep everyone safe, but there will be a price. Can she give up ties to another who has made her feel alive and powerful for the sake of the coven? Is the coven hiding dangerous secrets even from its own members? Whom should she trust with her heart and her magic?

The descriptions of how working with magic makes Tana feel, as well as the pull between her and the character of Wolfe make it easy to believe that her choice is a difficult one. Especially with her intended husband so sure that it is a marriage of convenience and benefit with no need to worry about hearts and messy emotions. The effects of the Surge of magic from the coven on the waters surrounding their island seem to parallel the effects of human activity on the climate. Will any of the leaders make the right choices to prevent further damage, or continue with the status quo? At times it was hard to turn the page and discover the answers along with Tana.

For those who enjoy romance, mystery, and magic all wrapped up in a complicated bundle of conflicted loyalties and desires - this is your next read.

I loved all of Griffin's books so far but this one is best so by far; I tell she put all her heart and soul into this story. The story is a fantasy but at the same time it is so relatable, a forbitten love story, family obligations and saving the land and ocean you feel is a part of you. It touches on difference of people and what we don't understand scares us. But when we have common goal, can we look beyond the differences and come together.

If you read anything this fall, read this, it will break your heart and make you want to be better and fight for yourself and things you love.

Tana's fate has been planned the moment she was born, she is to marry the governor's son, Landon and secure and alliance between the witches of her island home and the mainlanders who see them as a treat. Just when she has come to terms on what she needs to do for her family and the people she loves, one boy named Wolfe will change everything and open a power within herself that she never knew she had.

But when the tide changes and she must choose between love and duty to her family and the home she loves.

Thank you to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Fire for copy of this book for my honest review.

Lush fantasy set on an island of witches. Tana loves her life on the island she calls home, the only safe haven for witches. Nearby is the Mainland, where magic is still somewhat feared. This is despite the fact that Tana's coven renounced dark magic years ago, and now solely uses it for little things, like magical teas and perfumes. Tana has always known her destiny was to be married to Landon, the son of the governor of the Mainland. Their marriage will forge a bond between their peoples, providing the safety that the coven has always yearned for. She's proud to marry for duty, hoping it could lead to love. That is, until she meets Wolfe, and he opens her eyes to the truth of their magic, and to what love could be. Tana will have to choose, to follow the path that's been set for her or to break out and into the unknown.

I sped right through this one. Absolutely loved the magical island setting, with nature as the basis for the magic system. Tana was a great protagonist. She loves her family and her home, but once her eyes are opened to what her magic can truly do, it's impossible for her to accept less. Great relationships all around: Tana and her parents (though there are some lies to get past), her friendship with Ivy, and of course the romance with Wolfe. Gotta love a forbidden romance! Overall, this was a fantastic read that I would definitely recommend.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

I did not finish this one, it was not for me, I couldn't relate to the characters, and just did not care for the story.

5/5⭐️

I have loved every single Rachel Griffin novel and this one is no different. She writes YA light fantasy perfectly! I really enjoyed the main character and found her family dynamic interesting. Some of my favorite stories entail a young woman finding her way and how that affects those around her. I will 100% continue to read anything Griffin writes.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an early copy in exchange for an honest review!

"𝙃𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙢𝙮 𝙙𝙖𝙮𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩, 𝙢𝙮 𝙨𝙪𝙣, 𝙢𝙮 𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨 𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙥𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙢𝙖𝙜𝙞𝙘. 𝙄 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙣𝙤𝙬, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙄 𝙫𝙤𝙬 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙖𝙢𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙝𝙞𝙢. 𝘽𝙪𝙩 𝙬𝙚 𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙣'𝙩 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙙𝙖𝙮𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩. 𝙃𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙬𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙗𝙚 𝙬𝙝𝙤𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙬𝙚 𝙬𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙚. 𝙄 𝙬𝙖𝙩𝙘𝙝 𝙝𝙞𝙢, 𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙗𝙡𝙮 𝙗𝙚𝙖𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙛𝙪𝙡 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙢𝙤𝙤𝙣𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩. 𝙄 𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙢𝙮 𝙡𝙞𝙥𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙝𝙞𝙨. 𝙃𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙙𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨, 𝙨𝙤 𝙙𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙄 𝙗𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚."

This is the first book I've read by Rachel Griffin and I loved it! With a healthy balance of magic, ocean currents, romance and mystery, I felt this book was perfect in every way. Griffin casts a spell with her beautiful writing and has the reader fully invested in Tana and Wolfe. I was immediately intrigued by the first chapter and found this take on witches interesting. This book is a great example of how everything does not always happen as planned. Life can throw you a curve ball and in this case, his name is Wolfe.

I looked forward to reading this book and every time I wasn't reading it, I kept thinking about it. From the magic to the secrets and the meet-ups on the beach, I loved it all.
A perfect book of witches doesn't exist? Then you haven't read Bring Me Your Midnight yet!
This book is exactly what you need for your spooky season TBR.

There were so many beautiful quotes but the one I've added is my absolute favourite! I want to memorize it by heart.

- covens
- forbidden romance
- arranged marriage
- witches
- self-discovery
- ocean

Many thanks to Netgalley and Sourcebooks Fire for this gifted electronic copy in exchange for an honest review.

The cover of this gorgeous book is what originally drew me to it, it's one of my favorite book covers of all time. All of Rachel Griffin's books are gorgeous and this was the first one I've ever read. It was beautifully written, the setting was amazing, the romance was *chef's kiss*. I devoured this book within a couple of days. I loved the magic system and the darkness it had to it, I've never read a book with an element quite like that before. This book actually brought me to tears a couple of times with its gorgeous writing and parts of the plot. I can't say enough good things about this book and I'm so excited to read her backlist titles now.

*Many thanks to Sourcebooks Fire for the gifted copy for my honest review*

This one didn't really work for me. There's so much potential with the world building and the political situation, but instead we are forced to watch our main character whine around and having such an acute case of insta-love. Our main character, Tana, was very sheltered, selfish, and gullible, feels entitled to know because she's daughter of the leader, but doesn't want to pull the weight of her duty. As it was romance heavy, the side characters and world building ended up very under developed despite the potential.

I am going to be honest, I like the idea about this book and I think it started off good but I DNF'd it. I couldn't get past halfway. I am to really sure what it was about it that I didn't like but it just did not hold me.

Rating: 3.75/5 stars

Ok this book really had me hooked after the first few chapters and I genuinely enjoyed it as a whole. Overall magic system was just enough and easy to follow along with the plot and gave it such a nice cozy feeling. I did feel as if the ending was a bit rushed and could've been lengthen in some way, somehow maybe?

This book is going to start my witches era! Tana is a low tide witch, with her life long planned out. Wolfe is apart of a coven thought to be long gone. But when they meet, their paths both change. This is a great story and I will be getting this book asap for our high school library!

I like how the vivid imagery of Griffin's writing envelops the reader in a witchy quest of a girl who honestly encapsulated the free spirit vibes while also giving us a witchy tale, romance and the tension which I think was great. I hadn't read her writing before until I read this one but I definitely hope I see more witchy tales from her :)

Sadly, this book ended up being very disappointing. I was looking forward to this book based off the premise, but I don’t think the author lived up the full potential of what they promised.

Tana is a young witch living in a witch colony off the coast of the mainland. Ever since she was young she was promised in marriage to the son of the mainland’s governor. She has grown up knowing the plan for her life until one day she starts to question everything.

This novel was painfully slow causing me to pick up it and put it down every couple of chapters. I kept thinking something was going to happen, but it never does. The characters also felt very two dimensional and flat. I would have liked to see more world building and character arcs.

Thank you Sourcebooks Fire for the gifted e-copy.

Wow. This was exactly the book I needed to get me into my fall reading mood. Bring Me Your Midnight is a story about a young witch who thinks she knows what she wants, but her thoughts change after she meets someone that makes her question everything about what she thought was the truth.

Tana lives in the Witchery, an island community of witches just off the mainland. She is expected to marry the mainland governors son, sealing the deal to keep the Witchery protected. One night, she misses the rush (how the witches release their excess magic so they don't OD on it), and ends up meeting Wolfe; a boy, a witch from the old coven they were led to believe isn't in existence anymore. By missing the rush, Tana believes that her magic will build up to the point that is fatal, but Wolfe helps her by using a type of magic that Tana has been told to fear. The more she gets to know him and his magic, the more she realizes she hasn't been told the truth about a lot of things, and she may not want what she's spent her life thinking she's wanted.

First of all, the Witchery sounds like an amazing place, and I want it to be real so I could go there. A whole island of witchy shops and people? That sounds like perfection! Second, I loved Wolfe and everything he brought to the story. He struggled with doing what was right for him, for his coven, for Tana, and he was pulled in so many directions, you could feel it even though most of the book is from Tana's POV. I would love a book from his perspective, or that of someone in his coven!

Some of this plot is predictable, but that didn't take away from my enjoyment of the book as a whole. I loved the coming of age aspect, how Tana really struggled with doing what's right for her coven versus what she really wanted to do, and the friendship between Ivy and Tana. I will definitely read more from this author, and I do hope she writes more in this setting!

Are you looking for a book that will be full on cozy cottage-core magic vibes?
Well, this is your book. Rachel Griffin never disappoints.

Sometimes it's hard to explain what you liked about a book and what are the things you didn't enjoy as much. For me, Bring Me Your Midnight was a love letter to the sea, foraging and crafts. Nature, in general, but more specifically how to be gentle with it while also taking what we need from it.

Rachel's writing on this book was so evocative of stepping barefoot onto a grassy field at dusk. That's the only way i'd be able to describe this book. And the romance felt like spending a cold winter day at the beach and then going home to a blanket and a hot beverage.

I loved every single part of the way this book was written, from the wording to the referencing to past events as little clues being left behind. But when words weren't enough that's when i realised "not everything that shines is gold".
Even though the chemistry between Wolfe and Tana felt instant, it also felt rushed, as if with just one look both of them already knew they'd be it for each-other. Unfortunately, insta-love is not my trope. And another moment where everything felt so rushed, was in the "third-act breakup" if i am allowed of calling it that. It happened so fast I had to reread twice to understand what was going on (because sometimes as a Spaniard, English can be difficult, okay?).

Overall this was a beautiful book and the nostalgia it gave me and the feels and vibes of it all, it was definitely worth it. So if you need a book to feel those cozy witchy vibes? Rachel's books are what you're looking for.

This story is a beautifully written tale about the connectedness of all, the importance of balance within as well as without, and the beauty of coexistence. It’s a story about love, sacrifice, and the lengths people are willing to go to for those who mean the most to them. The author tells the story with a level of elegance that not only had me loving the tale but also respecting the messages that are hidden within its words. There were moments in the book that had me feeling every emotion the FMC was feeling, as if I was standing in her place while the story was playing out. I was able to experience her anticipation, joy, sadness, peace, heartbreak, love, and etc. in a way that had my heart beating rather quickly in my chest, butterflies swirling in my belly, and warmth blossoming in my heart. I got to watch characters finding their inner strength and becoming true to themselves, I witnessed the most beautiful relationships forming, got to see the strength of a community, and the love of family, in all its forms. This was a touching, heartfelt story that I would absolutely recommend. Some light spice; kissing and sultry moments.

Ultimately, I was underwhelmed. I expected more from the atmosphere and world building and what I got was repetitive feelings from the main character with so much back and forth of her heart's desire versus the pressures of her responsibilities. I had pretty high expectations going in. I expected more fantasy and got magical realism (and not in a good way). The concept and premise is great, the execution didn't quite work for me.
There were some things I did like so it wasn't a complete miss for me. I think the setting was interesting and well written. The love interest and the mystery behind why things were happening were big factors in why I kept reading. I haven't written Rachel off as an author but I do think my expectations based on this read will allow for a greater enjoyment of a future one.
Thank you to Sourcebooks Fire and Netgalley for the advanced copy. All thoughts in this review are my own.

With each new book, I fall more in love with Rachel's books.
This is my favorite of hers by far, and it was SO good. It had me feeling every thing. I loved the plot and the characters. Some things didn't play out like i was thinking they would, but that wasnt a bad thing. And there is a trope in this book that when it's done well, it works SO DAMN GOOD and I loved it in this book.
Ten out of ten recommend. It was so good!