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

fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

This was a fun little read. It was a little slow and a little clunky at times. I found myself really distracted by the strange and bizarre descriptions of stays that were so confusing and conflicting! Conical stays with steel (that you pinned stomachers onto? with steel?) that somehow were tight laced and restricted breathing? It just...it was mentioned with regular frequency enough to actually be a problem in my enjoyment of the book, unfortunately. 

I was describing the book to my husband - the magic and the feminism - and realized it sounded much cooler than what I felt like I was reading. I did absolutely dig the premise, but struggled with the execution. 
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