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The Midnight Bargain

by C.L. Polk · 384 pages · Published October 2020
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3.64 / 5 across 10K ratings
Spice: 🌶️ (1/5)

A romantic, feminist Adult fantasy built around magic, feminist, marriage market. 384 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.

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Content notes

Sexism
Magic
Feminist
Marriage Market
Book profile

Mood, trope, and intensity breakdown

How this book actually feels — based on mood analysis, not publisher blurbs.

Mood profile
Romance
40%
Fantasy
75%
Pacing
3/5
Darkness
1/5
Spice
1/5
Core elements
Genre
Fantasy
Regency Fantasy
Romance
Moods
Romantic
Feminist
Charming
Key Tropes
Magic
Feminist
Marriage Market
Ending
Satisfying
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Is The Midnight Bargain spicy?

Sweet (1/5) — hints of romance but nothing explicit.

Who would enjoy The Midnight Bargain?

Readers who love romantic and feminist stories with magic and feminist. Best suited for Adult readers and up.

What kind of read is The Midnight Bargain?

A romantic, feminist Adult fantasy built around magic, feminist, marriage market. 384 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.

What are the content warnings for The Midnight Bargain?

Content notes include: sexism. Sort By Cravings always flags these so you can make informed choices.

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