The Midnight Bargain

Like The Midnight Bargain, this novel blends Regency-era social stakes with a whimsical yet high-stakes magic system. It features a strong-willed protagonist navigating the marriage market while dealing with the consequences of a magical curse and social inequality.

Often described as Jane Austen with magic, this book captures the same 'Gaslamp Fantasy' atmosphere and focuses on the domestic and social implications of magic. It mirrors Polk's emphasis on how magical ability intersects with a woman's reputation and marriage prospects.

This story features a lush historical setting where magic is a hidden, regulated secret similar to the underground magic in Polk's world. It shares the same blend of high-society manners, intense romantic tension, and a complex, scholarly approach to spellcasting.

Fans of the feminist rebellion and the fight for magical autonomy in The Midnight Bargain will appreciate this story of three sisters reclaiming witchcraft. It explores the intersection of magic, suffrage, and social change in a beautifully realized historical setting.

This epistolary novel captures the witty, lighthearted side of Regency magic and the importance of female friendship. It echoes the themes of young women using their wits and forbidden magic to navigate dangerous social and supernatural situations.

This book features a highly capable, scholarly female lead who is more interested in the mechanics of magic and folklore than social conventions. It shares the atmospheric, historical feel and the slow-burn romantic tension found in Polk's work.

If you enjoyed Beatrice’s desire to pursue her own interests over traditional marriage, you will love Isabella Camherst’s determination to become a dragon naturalist. It provides a similar look at a woman defying the constraints of a Victorian-esque society to achieve her dreams.

This magical reimagining of The Great Gatsby captures the same sense of social exclusion and the use of magic as a tool for agency among the elite. It mirrors Polk's exploration of how magic can be both a burden and a means of liberation in a rigid social hierarchy.

This book offers a more humorous and action-packed take on Victorian supernatural society while maintaining the focus on social etiquette and romance. It features a strong, unconventional heroine who must navigate the complex rules of both the ton and the paranormal world.

While set in 1899 New York rather than a fictional Regency world, this novel shares the same focus on magical beings navigating human social structures. It features a deep, respectful exploration of different magical traditions and the theme of finding one's place in a world that fears your power.