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The Midnight Bargain

C.L. Polk
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The Midnight Bargain

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020

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C.L. Polk

The Midnight Bargain

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020
Book Details
Pages

375

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Historical Fiction

Science Fiction
Setting

Fantasy World • Regency Era

Topic
World History
Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Midnight Bargain by C.L. Polk follows Beatrice, a sorceress seeking to master her magic in a society that restricts women's abilities to favor marriage and family. Striving for autonomy, she faces societal constraints while navigating her ambitions and personal relationships, highlighting themes of empowerment, identity, and choice within a fantasy setting.

Romantic

Fantastical

Mysterious

Emotional

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.0

16,917 ratings

64%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Midnight Bargain by C.L. Polk is praised for its rich world-building and feminist themes, highlighting magic, love, and societal constraints. The protagonist's depth and the romantic subplot are appreciated, although some found the pacing uneven and the ending predictable. Overall, it offers an engaging mix of fantasy and social commentary.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Midnight Bargain?

A reader who delights in The Midnight Bargain by C.L. Polk likely enjoys romantic fantasy with feminist themes. Fans of magic and societal intrigue in books like Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell and Uprooted would find this novel engaging for its rich world-building and exploration of women's autonomy.

4.0

16,917 ratings

64%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

375

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Historical Fiction

Science Fiction
Setting

Fantasy World • Regency Era

Topic
World History
Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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