A tale as old as time…vampires, but vicious, toxic lesbian vampires, say less. Three women bound by their bones buried in the midnight soil who crash in and out of lust, power, manipulation, grief, and rage. Vampire fans this may be your new favorite. Thanks to NetGalley and Tor Books for an advanced copy for an honest review..

Bury Our Bones In the Midnight Soil by V.E Schwab is a stunning and beautifully written book following three woman who are all planted in the same soil and all of them grow teeth.

When I got approved for this book I screamed in pure joy. And this book didn’t disappoint. It is a captivating novel about grief and loneliness and the lengths woman specifically can go to be free. I specifically was captivated by Sabine’s character anytime her chapters came up I was enthralled. I wouldn’t even realize I had read like 50 pages because I was so invested in her.

The strongest part of this book was how well V.E Schwab was able to make you feel what the characters are feeling. The grief and loneliness when I read Charlotte’s perspective, the need to be free and wild and unbound while reading Maria and Sabine’s chapters. The anxiety and fear in Alice’s parts. The way you can see how they change over time but stay true to the core parts of themselves is beautiful and tragic. I love my toxic lesbian vampires.

My only negative thought for this book is if you aren’t invested in the characters you aren’t going to like this book. It is HEAVILY character based; these characters are the plot. The woman’s stories and life are the soul of the book. I had a slight moment when reading Charlotte’s perspective where I got a little bored and because of that I struggled to fully give this book a five star, but I want to ignore that because of everything else especially Sabine. I cannot express enough how much I love Maria and Sabine.

If you like
-Toxic lesbians
-Beautifully written characters
-Tragic characters
-Heavy character focus where they are the plot

You will love this book!!

This one started off so strong, from the first chapter it gripped me and I was so excited to see where the story would go. When I found out this was sapphic and about vampires? It sold me! Unfortunately, about the 20% mark this fell flat for me. The pacing was a bit off, it was hard to connect to the characters. I was hoping by the 50% it would pick up, and it did a bit when we were met with the third main character. It still felt like there was no plot. What I did love was the writing, and the concept of vampires and toxic woman. I just wish there was more to it and the ending was anticlimactic.

THANK YOU to Tor and Netgalley for this e-arc!

Wow I don’t know what to even say? The tag line from the queen herself - toxic lesbian vampires - truly sums up this whole book in the best way.

Three women, tied together in the midnight soil as they say, span centuries in an entangled web of danger, cat and mouse games, grief, and HUNGER.

VE Schwab has knocked it out of the park with this one. I didn’t even know to want a vampire book like this!!! I was enthralled the entire time. Each character was crafted with care and depth. They were all flawed and yet so gripping. I loved this tale so much and wish I could bottle up the feeling of reading this to keep with me like Maria does her trinkets.

This is the kind of time-spanning, wickedly full of life and whimsy and lore fantasy story I love to read!!! What an absolute masterpiece.

All the stars ever, seriously I am obsessed with Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil and you will be too come June 10!!! Run, don’t walk to your local bookstore.

This book has elements of both the Vicious series and Addie LaRue in it. Sapphic vampires, toxic relationship, morally grey characters, traveling the world, beauty and terror.

Maria burns as brightly as her fiery red hair, Sabine is sly and seductive, Alice is young, inexperienced but with a weighty past. Lottie/Charlotte is a quintessential dreamer. Schwab blurs the line between victim and agitator, leaving you questioning who, if anyone, is good.
The characters are well developed and vivid, the writing is peak Schwab. Beautiful, literary and provocative.

I would highly recommend to fans of Schwab and others who enjoy lengthy all encompassing stories.

eARC received from NetGalley.

"Time makes poets out of all of us."
"Where others rot without, we rot within."
"Careful. In nature, beauty is a warning. The pretty ones are often poisonous."
So many great quotes i couldn't choose one!
4.5 stars!

Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil surprisingly marks my second Victoria E. Schwab read, following The Secret Life of Addie LaRue. I had been holding off on reading Vicious, but when I received an ARC of this book, I couldn’t resist diving in.
A "toxic lesbian vampire" story is definitely what this is, despite the slow start. I found the build-up enjoyable, and the chaotic resolution at the end was absolutely thrilling.
While reading, I felt an atmospheric nod to Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire (whether intentional or not). However, Schwab’s writing style is much more feminine and striking, which gave the story its own distinct flavour.
I don’t typically enjoy books with dual timelines, and at the start, this one did feel somewhat disjointed. However, small clues hinted at a connection later on, though I did feel as though I was reading two very different novels at times. When I eventually reached the point of connection, I was completely off in my predictions about how Sabine and Alice were linked, which is a testament to Schwab’s excellent storytelling.
The descriptions of the transformation from human to creature—and ultimately to vampire—were compelling and oddly satisfying to read. She made you feel the ache of the Sun as an illness, and the feel of a door not yet invited into as an intense pressure.
Victoria E. Schwab portrays killing, particularly in Sabine’s case, as an act of freedom. She almost romanticizes it, setting the stage for the other girls’ experiences as vampires and their struggles with empathy towards humans.
Also have to add, my favourite chapter had to be Maria reborn into Sabine which was an iconic girl boss moment.
Thank you NetGalley for the ARC!

Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to read one of my most anticipated books of the year!

Schwab has done it again. An enchanting, mysterious, and deeply engrossing novel that somehow flips the script on the vampire novel, Bury Our Bones is incredible. Utterly unputdownable until the very end.

Solid book. I love vampires and lesbians so this ticked boxes for me. Do I think that this book is that different from Interview with a Vampire? No. Do I think that if you've read that you'll be like "Is this LeStat and Louis but ladies?" Yes.

V.E. Schwab has done it again, weaving a mesmerizing tale that spans centuries with exquisite detail. The three vampires at the heart of Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil are richly drawn, each with depth and nuance that make their stories unforgettable, all captured in Schwab’s signature, spellbinding style.

When I first started this, I really enjoyed it but it soon became so repetitive and eventually I hated every character to exist in it. The writing was beautiful as always, but I don't know I don't enjoy vampires and this book was LOOOOONG. If you like Addie LaRue, you'll probably enjoy this.

**Thank you to the publisher for sending me an ARC!

I didn't know I needed a vampire book in my life, but it seems I did. Alternative time lines and POVs kept this one interesting.

When I started reading it was slow going because I hadn't yet been hooked into the story. Then I read slowly because the writing is so beautiful that I wanted to savor each word; pausing frequently to highlight phrases that captured my attention. By the end, I was reading slowly because I didn't want to finish. But end it must, and afterwards I was left staring at the ceiling, bereft and processing this journey. As I sit here trying to process what I've just read and cobble it into a review, the words swirling in my brain are: haunting, lyrical, thoughtful, atmospheric, immersive, sad, timeless.

Three stories are intertwined and weave their way through the centuries. Maria, Charlotte, and Alice are all interesting and full-fleshed out characters yearning for more. The story is character driven, slowly meandering with haunting prose as it twines their stories together. It is quietly powerful and slow to build, full of love, loss, anger, yearning, and hunger. It's both thoughtful and thought-provoking; hauntingly lyrical and by the end was un-put-downable.

Schwab has a plethora of fans thanks to The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, and here's my take: if you're looking for Addie 2.0, this isn't that. There will never be another Addie, and this is not intended to be a replica. Bury Our Bones is a masterpiece in its own right, darker and more visceral, with a unique storyline and complicated characters. Highly recommend.

V.E. Schwab put her soul into this. The characters were so fleshed out & compelling that you couldn't help but love & hate them viscerally. This is a lengthier novel that takes you through time with your characters. For that reason there may be places in time that feel drawn out or mundanely repetitive, but such is the nature of immortal life.
As someone who has grown up in a time of vampiric media, Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil scratched that itch for me. Schwab plays around with the classic lore while also making her rules.
Overall Schwab has BLESSED us with Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil. My expectations were high and exceeded.
Thank you to NetGalley for the arc.

Six out of 5 stars!!! The best book I have read all year. Maybe in my whole life?

No but everything about this book was perfect, from the writing, to the characters, to the way the storyline flowed. V.E. Schwab made me feel so immersed in the story with this one.

Reading this book was an emotional ride, one that left me both satisfied and deeply moved. V.E. Schwab has once again proven her remarkable ability to craft a story that goes beyond just a plot, creating a connection to both the characters and the readers themselves.

The emotions within this book are palpable, from grief to rage, love to loneliness, and moments of hope scattered throughout. Schwab expertly intertwines the stories of three women, Maria, Sabine, and Alice, each from a different era, yet each one struggling with a similar hunger that drives them in ways that are both compelling and complex. The way these characters are developed with their individual struggles and desires make it impossible not to feel deeply invested in their journeys.

This isn’t a fast-paced, action-packed book; it takes its time, allowing the lyrical prose to sweep you up and captivate your attention. There’s a tenderness to the relationships between the characters that is quietly powerful, and the intimate moments between them carry a sense of longing that is beautifully portrayed.

The slower pace allows you to truly take in the details and reflect on each character's path, making the experience all the richer. This is a book that begs to be read slowly, savored, and appreciated for the depth of its characters and themes. When you reach the end, you’ll realize there's no way to rush the journey, since that's what really sticks with you.

For a book I’d been eagerly anticipating all year, it didn’t disappoint in the least. It was everything I hoped for and more. V.E. Schwab clearly poured her heart and soul into this work, blending elements from her past writing into something that feels uniquely her own. If you’re a fan of her work, this book is a must-read, and if you’re new to her writing, it’s an excellent place to start.

Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC in return for my honest review!!

V.E. Schwab can do no wrong in my eyes!! 😮‍💨😮‍💨 wow I cried, I laughed, I giggled and was kicking my feet! This gave me everything and more !!! What an amazing compelling story! Beautifully written and executed to perfection. So atmospheric, so gripping. If you haven’t preordered this book PLEASE do your self a favor and do it!! This gave me the dowry of blood plus the invisible life of Addie larue ! Pure perfection!

V.E. Schwab has been one of my favourite authors since I read Addie Larue. I never could have imaged she would write a vampire novel and I’m so here for it! I loved the hints of gothic horror and would highly recommend this novel to anyone!

I am so thankful to have gotten my hands on a physical ARC (thank you, Tor!) and an eARC (thank you NetGalley!).

This book gave me Addie LaRue vibes which I loved, but also stood all its own. We follow 3 ladies at different stages of their vampire journeys, traveling through the past and the present. I figured their stories would eventually connect, and connect they do! They are all strong, fiercely angry, angsty ladies that you loved or loved to hate.

I do feel like it was a bit long though. The vampire journeys (and chase) spanned over centuries. & also, the ending felt a bit too easily wrapped up and convenient after such a long book.

I am full, yet I am still hungry.

Reading this book left my heart bursting while also carving out an empty piece that can only be filled in the shape of this book. VE Schwab always knows how to write a book that becomes more than just a story but a love letter to the characters and to the readers.

As you read this book, you are able to feel the grief, rage, love, loneliness, and hope that covers these pages and bleeds on to every person that touches it. From Maria to Sabine to Alice, the interwoven stories and the unraveling of themselves, you learn to love and to hate how three different women, from three separate time periods, have a hunger so deep it courses through them equally.

This book is not action packed but instead filled with lyrical and poignant writing that captivates you, body and soul. The yearning throughout this book feeds your hunger. The relationships between the characters are sensual and intimate, leaving your heart almost bursting.

The slow paced nature of the books has you gliding through the pages, letting you get the chance to savor the details embedded in the characters and journey they each have to take to become and become undone. I suggest you take your time reading this book because there is nothing like it once you have finished.

For being one of my most anticipated reads of the year, I can confidently say it was everything I could want and more. VE Schwab poured all the pieces of herself into creating this masterpiece, plucking out individual details from all her separate works and translated them into ‘Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil.’ VE Schwab has always been one of my favorite writers, but this has solidified her spot.

Thank you to the publisher for an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

“I am still here.” I love Schwab’s books. I always love them. They always haunt me and I continue to think of them long after I’ve read them. I’m not sure I’ve been as consumed by one as I was with this one though. I didn’t want it to end but I couldn’t stop reading to see how it ended. I took a day off work to keep reading it. Beautifully written, giving you insight into each mind. This book is full of breaking and making and rebreaking, and in the end always still being here. Finding strength to be new and step into newness even when it hurts and even when you’re afraid.