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

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

3.5

I think C.J. Polk's style just isn't for me. I liked the concept of spirits as familiars, but it was a bit preachy for me at times (men can do magic, but women are too fragile and need to be restrained) I also didn't particularly care for the Victorian world-building (tension around throwing the best picnic or identifying flowers correctly just don't really build suspense for me). But the magic itself of the book was great & I enjoyed the climax of the book, as a result.
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