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meant2breading's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Animal death, Toxic relationship, and Injury/Injury detail
tourmaline_and_tomes's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship
makenna_reads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Toxic relationship and Violence
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Death
betweentheshelves's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I think my main qualm with this book is that I wanted more development of the romance. Sure, Tana and Wolfe got to spend a decent amount of time together, but I still didn't quite believe the romance by the end. I wanted it to be developed a little bit more. Not the worst I've read, but I wish there was just a little more spark and chemistry there.
There was good character development, though, and the overall stakes were pretty high by the end of the book. Not a bad standalone fantasy overall, if you're looking for that!
Graphic: Animal death, Emotional abuse, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Cursing, Sexual content, and Gaslighting
Minor: Blood and Injury/Injury detail
bellebookcorner's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I received an advanced review copy for free through Netgalley, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. Huge thank you to the author and publisher!
Graphic: Emotional abuse and Toxic relationship
Minor: Animal death and Injury/Injury detail
theespressoedition's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Rachel Griffin brings a certain kind of magic to her book that I've yet to find elsewhere. While I was reading Bring Me Your Midnight, I found myself forgetting that it was a book. I wasn't just looking at words on a page, I was living Tana's story, feeling her heartache, and experiencing every salt and sea-soaked moment. This is the kind of book that envelops you and before you know it, you're wiping away tears and blinking at your surroundings, realizing hours have passed and you spent them all on Tana's beloved island.
I'll be the first to admit that I'm not an outdoors person - and not because I don't want to be, but because I have countless allergies and a paralyzing fear of most bugs. That being said, the way that Rachel writes about nature, the love that she so clearly has for our earth... it plants a seed of desire in me to leave the comfort of my home and swim in the sea, visit the oldest forests, and watch more sunrises. I found myself putting seaside ambience videos on in the background while I read, just so the sound of the lapping waves could surround me while I read. What I wouldn't give to actually read this book in a seaside cottage.
This story takes its time, which is normally something that grates on me. Instead, I found myself soaking in the writing, even when the plot was at a bit of a standstill. It didn't bother me to spend time in Tana's mind because it helped me connect to her so much more and understand why she chooses certain paths. It's a very emotional experience and I loved every moment of it. The moments that pricked me the most were the tender encounters with her father. I feel like in so many young adult books, especially in the fantasy genre (where parents are so often a side thought), there's a lack of fatherly love. It was precious to witness the love Tana and her dad had for one another. Also, I'd love to have one of his cinnamon buns. They sound so delicious!
The romance in Bring Me Your Midnight is a whirlwind of emotions, both high and low. There's a forbidden aspect to it that made it all the more enticing. I absolutely adored the way that Wolfe encouraged Tana's wildness and even when he was at his most frustrated with her and their situation, he loved every piece of her - even the parts she hadn't discovered or learned to accept yet.
There was so much more to this book than just romance and witches. There's a heavy emphasis on identity, honor and duty - and how that can look different to different people, and family (both blood and chosen). While Tana is the main character and the one you root for, you might find yourself falling a little bit in love with some of the other characters as well, even when they're doing things that you don't quite understand. There's no real "villain," and that was something I appreciated. You understand the motives without there being someone to truly despise. It was really comforting.
I spent a great deal of time highlighting quotes on my Kindle. I'm not someone who annotates, I could see myself purchasing an additional copy just for that purpose (which is precisely how I felt when reading The Nature of Witches as well). This book could easily land itself a spot in my favorites of all time. Bring Me Your Midnight is an absolute masterpiece and I can't recommend it enough!
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, and Classism
Moderate: Cursing and Sexual content
Minor: Blood
chronicacademia's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Moderate: Toxic relationship