A review by robin_reads
The Midnight Bargain by C.L. Polk

adventurous reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

A regency era fantasy novel about two women out in society, who are supposed to find husbands but don’t want that and try to find ways around it. 

I like the main idea of the story but it felt like the characters were dense and dramatic for the drama of it all and I don’t like that very much. Same with the withholding of information and miscommunication that could’ve been solved so very easily. 
The author has a good way of telling the story and I enjoyed the story for the most part. I was invested into the outcome, even when I got annoyed with the characters. It was partly predictable and the epilogue is very all-around happiness and Happy End, which I don’t always care for. 
All in all, it was a solid read about women’s rights to their own bodies and magic and overcoming societal expectations.
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