Magic and feminism and just a little soupcon of romance??? Omg sign me up (again). 

I reread The Midnight Bargain recently when I realized I needed a fun book to lighten things up. Beatrice is a young woman with magical powers, and dreams of becoming a great sorceress. However, her family is relying on her to get married in the upcoming Bargaining Season to save them from financial ruin, and married women are blocked from using magic. Beatrice is torn -- save her family or save her dreams? It is complicated further when Beatrice falls in love with the richest bachelor at Bargaining Season, and those feelings are returned.

This book is so fun. It is very fast paced, starting off quick and not slowing down until the very last pages. Despite the pacing, we still get some very cute romance, character growth, enemies made and friends forged. The magic system is compelling and very enjoyable to read. 

I’d recommend this book to people looking for a really fun, feminist, magical book with just a bit of regency-appropriate romance (but if you suffer from second-hand embarassment, be warned!). I enjoyed it just as much the second time as the first, and am already looking forward to reading it again.