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The Midnight Bargain

by C.L. Polk
Standalone 2020 Young Adult
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Best for readers who like: feminist fantasy, Regency romance, marriage-market politics, heroines choosing magic
Spice1/5
Darkness5/10
Obsession5/10
Psychological7/10
Violence3/10
Emotional Damage7/10
Trigger Intensity6/10
Romance Focus9/10

Book at a Glance

PaceMedium
WorldFantasy • Historical
SettingFantasy / Supernatural • Historical
RelationshipM/F
Obsession TypeCaptivity / Control • Protective Obsession • Romantic Fixation
Subgenrefeminist fantasy • Regency fantasy romance
FMC TypeIndependent / Ambitious
MMC PersonalitySupportive, principled, romantic, constrained by society
FMC PersonalityAmbitious, intelligent, rebellious, determined to practice magic

Tropes & Themes

bargain seasonforbidden female magiclove versus ambitionRegency marriage marketsocial rebellionstandalone

Trigger Warnings

Check the content notes below before reading. These tags describe potentially sensitive material in the book.

family pressureforced marriage pressuremagical suppressionPatriarchal controlreproductive coercion themessexism

Eerie Take

9/10 — a smart standalone for readers who want romance to confront structural oppression

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