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Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil

Victoria Schwab
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Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil

Victoria Schwab
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Overall rating: 4.619718 / 5 from 71 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil is a highly acclaimed fantasy novel by V. E. Schwab, praised for its compelling character drama and feminist critique. Spanning different timelines, the book tells the stories of three women, María, Charlotte, and Alice, each facing themes of hunger, love, and rage. The narrative is lauded for its sumptuous descriptions and slow-burn melodrama, making it a popular and highly recommended read.

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  • recommendation (18%): A significant number of customers pointed out that the book is fantastic and highly recommendable. (100% agreement)
  • author_quality (12%): It was observed by customers that VE Schwab beautifully tells the story of three women with dynamic and interesting stories over different timelines.
  • narrative_quality (27%): Many customers loved the book, describing it as an incredible story that is deep and messy and toxic.
  • popularity (36%): A substantial number of customers brought up that they loved this book, making it a popular choice.

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Review highlights

  • "Great fun summer quick read!" — Jen D.
  • "It’s a beautiful and heartbreaking story about grief, longing, wishing for a life that’s yours and yours alone." — Hunter L.
  • "The Bottom Line Good story, but buyers may be surprised by the genre" — ThePolyBlog

Reviews

5/5 Stars

"Amazing book- although I didn't particularly care for one of the three main characters' pov, Alice's, even though I truly tried. Would highly recommend for anyone looking for a sapphic vampiric romance."

— Mikayla (5/5)

Good story, but buyers may be surprised by the gen

"Plot or Premise The choices made by three women intertwine from 1532 (Santo Domingo de la Calzada), 1827 (London), and 2019 (Boston). What I Liked The stories and world building are quite good, bringing 1532 and 1827 to life as the characters explore for the first time outside of their homes. The interchanges are lively, and I think I enjoyed 1827 the best. Rich, vibrant, and a sense of change. What I Didn't Like The description of the plot leaves out a very crucial fact, one that isn't revealed until about a fifth of the way into the book. Which is critical to choosing the book, critical to enjoying the book, and even critical to just understanding it. I thought the book was about witches and revenge on men, particularly the description of Boston in 2019, but it isn't quite that genre at all. I really didn't enjoy the descriptions of 1532, and without knowing where the story was going to go, I almost gave up on it. It was bleak and boring, with the main character of the era seemingly both proactive and smart at first and later just completely passive and rather dull. I won't spoil the genre, there are clues in some of the descriptions, but I almost missed out on quite a good saga over the centuries. I bought this book as a gift for my niece as she's into fantasy and some horror, and I'm trying to decide if I ""spoil"" the genre before she gets to the reveal. The Bottom Line Good story, but buyers may be surprised by the genre"

— ThePolyBlog (4/5)

Bury our bones in the midnight soil!

"I was surprised at how much I enjoyed this book! It’s vampires and horror, which I don’t usually read, but I couldn’t put it down!"

— K. C. (4/5)

5/5 Stars

"Amazing book- although I didn't particularly care for one of the three main characters' pov, Alice's, even though I truly tried. Would highly recommend for anyone looking for a sapphic vampiric romance."

— Mikayla (5/5)

Feels stale after Addie LaRue

"Despite loving Addie LaRue, did not enjoy this conceit or story"

— Ldal (1/5)

Bury our bones in the midnight soil!

"I was surprised at how much I enjoyed this book! It’s vampires and horror, which I don’t usually read, but I couldn’t put it down!"

— K. C. (4/5)

She did it again

"Amazing. I loved The Invisible Life of Addie Larue and with this book she did not disappoint!!!! It’s more slow pace than most books but so worth it. You get such an in depth understanding of each character and you learn to love and hate them all at the same time."

— Alyssa (5/5)

Who Needs a Plot

"Where was the plot in this story? It easily could have been300 pages shorter and accomplished the same thing. Schwab is, as always, a beautiful writer, but this book leaves much to be desired."

— Kkbb2 (1/5)

She did it again

"Amazing. I loved The Invisible Life of Addie Larue and with this book she did not disappoint!!!! It’s more slow pace than most books but so worth it. You get such an in depth understanding of each character and you learn to love and hate them all at the same time."

— Alyssa (5/5)

Easy read, twisting plot and a new take on the vampire myths

"This was a great, easy summer read. The plot left me guessing what was coming next and how certain characters were connected. It really had an “Interview with a Vampire” feel to it, but with some added feminism."

— Steph (4/5)

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  • Published date: Aug 11, 2026
  • Language: English
  • No. of Pages: 576
  • Publisher: Tor Publishing Group
  • ISBN: 9781250320544
  • Dimensions: 6.35" W x 1.55" L x 9.2" H

Praise for Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil:
“Unmissable... Nobody can write like V. E. Schwab” —Jodi Picoult

“A time-sweeping, character-juggling, lesbian vampire mystery.” ―The New York Times

“A sensual and haunting look at women who refuse to be bound by convention and instead take what they want.” ―The Washington Post

“A mesmerizing tale of immortality… A beautiful supernatural story that grapples with
loneliness, grief, and queer identity.” ―Town & Country

"Told in alternating perspectives, this is a lush, atmospheric story about love, hunger, rage and sapphic desire. Those yearning for a queer take on Nosferatu will sink their fangs into this seductive gothic horror."― People

“Schwab doing messy sexy vampires is a dream come true… It might be my favorite book of the year so far.” ―Lithub

“Phenomenal. V. E. Schwab absolutely smashes it out of the park in this beautifully written,considered dark fantasy novel about grief, revenge, and trying to fill the endless hunger inside.” ―Nerd Daily

“Vampire fiction the way it should be done.” ―Paste

"It’s bloody, lush, escapist fun — but it’s also a gorgeous meditation on female hunger."― Bustle

"Lush, Gothic, historical fiction meets fierce, queer longing. Genre defying [and] brilliant, this irresistible pick will haunt the reader through the very last page."― Esquire

Praise for The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue:

“Epic yet intimate, sweeping but not sprawling… As we live through these darkened days, I feel brighter for having added Addie to mine.” ― Slate

“An achingly poignant romantic fantasy about the desperate desire to make one’s mark on the world.” ― Oprah.com

“The kind of book you encounter only once in a lifetime.” ― Peng Shepherd

VICTORIA “V. E.” SCHWAB is the #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than twenty books. Schwab's series and standalone titles for readers of all ages have made her a major literary figure, whose notable works include the Villains series, the Shades of Magic universe, The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, and Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil. When not haunting Paris streets or writing in the corner of her favorite coffee shop, she lives in Edinburgh, Scotland.

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