Blog Tour & Book Look: Until the Clock Strikes Midnight by Alechia Dow

Get ready to fall head over heels into a cozy, magical romance that reads like The Good Place meets a glittering fairy-tale remix. Until the Clock Strikes Midnight follows a spirited young fairy and a mischievous misfortune whose rivalry over a once in a generation mentorship quickly spirals into something far more tender (and complicated) than either expected. With the whimsical worldbuilding, irresistible banter, and swoony slow-burn romance we’ve come to know Alechia Dow for, this enchanting tale delivers plenty of magic before the clock strikes twelve. Check out our book look below and pick up Until the Clock Strikes Midnight, out this week!

Until the Clock Strikes Midnight

by Alechia Dow
on February 3, 2026
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The Good Place meets the Brandy version of Cinderella in Until the Clock Strikes Midnight, a cozy, romantic fantasy from award-winning author Alechia Dow.
Darling is the most talented—and unusual—Guardian to get a chance at winning the coveted once-in-a-generation Mortal Outcome Council mentorship. Getting the spot would mean having the opportunity to shape the future happiness of all mortal realms—if she succeeds at her first assignment, Lucy Addlesberg. Darling thinks it’ll be an easy razzle-dazzle job… until she actually meets Lucy. Her life is a complete mess, from her failing bookshop in her downtrodden village to her doomed flirtation with the princess of Lumina. But if there’s one thing Darling’s good at, it’s a makeover.
Calamity is the most talented—and arrogant—Misfortune of his class. It’s his job to save mortals from their own terrible decisions made in the pursuit of the mythical "Happily Ever After." When Calam is granted a shot at the Mortal Outcome Council mentorship, he thinks his dreams are finally coming true. But first, he must pass the test. It should be easy—Lucy Addlesberg has been unfortunate for years. All he has to do is continue her string of bad luck so she can finally come to terms with reality and settle for a safer, more logical path in life. Yet when he arrives, he finds that Lucy has a Guardian assigned to her too—a chipper overachiever who is as colorful as the magic pouring from her glittery wand.
To thwart each other, Darling and Calam insert themselves into Lucy’s life posing as a betrothed couple. As they try to guide her down what they each see as the best path for her, they start questioning their roles and ultimately what they truly want for themselves... and if those feelings of loathing they have for each other might actually be something more like love.
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Book Look

This book look for Until the Clock Strikes Midnight is all about soft pastels, a little sparkle, and that slightly dressed-up, fairy-tale feeling. The lavender tones and shimmer nod to the magic in the story, while the cozy layers keep it feeling modern and wearable instead of costume-y. It’s the kind of look that feels playful and romantic without trying too hard, perfect for a book that mixes charm, banter, and just a touch of magic!

Follow the Tour

February 2nd
BookCrushin – Book Look <– You Are Here
The Violet West – Top 5 Reasons to Read Until the Clock Strikes Midnight
Mx. Phoebe’s Viewpoint – Review, Favorite Quotes

February 3rd
Confessions of a YA Reader – Promotional Post
Boys’ Mom Reads! – Review

February 4th
More Books Please blog – Review
The Clever Reader – Promotional Post

February 5th
Wishful Endings – Review
The Book Dutchesses – Promotional Post

February 6th
bibliophilebree – Top 5 Reasons to Read Until the Clock Strikes Midnight

February 7th
Ilovebooksandstuffblog – Promotional Post

February 8th
Betwixt The Sheets – Promotional Post