Ahoy there me mateys! I received this fantasy eARC from Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review. So here be me honest musings . . .

Title: the midnight bargain

Author: C.L. Polk

Publisher: Erewhon Books

Publication Date: TODAY!! (hardback & e-book)

ISBN: 978-1645660071

Source: Edelweiss

The Midnight Bargain

This book is a lite Regency romance type book with magic. In it, Beatrice is about to have her “coming out” season but she really wants to be a mage. Magic – no women allowed. Women are supposed to be broodmares. And Beatrice’s marriage is supposed to save the family from financial ruin. Of course then ye have some insta-lust and Beatrice is tormented by having to choose. Marriage or mage?

This book was fluffy fun. I can’t say that the characters are particularly fleshed out. Or the world-building for that matter. Beatrice makes lots of silly choices and doesn’t use her brain. She is rather selfish. But there is an excellent female friendship in this one. I loved Harriet, Beatrice’s sister, and thought she shined when she appeared. Of course this deals with women’s rights and I am all for women power.

It was a fast read and I loved the spirit Nadi. The pacing was rough and the ending was a bit rushed and odd but I liked the epilogue. Not a bad read but not one I would likely read again. An enjoyable Saturday afternoon.

So lastly . . .

Thank you Erewhon!