Oh my goodness, this audiobook narration is perfection! I adore these three narrators and all of their accents. This story is so engrossing and rich. This may be my new favorite from VE Schwab!

Overall I loved this book. I will say I've spent the

last 3 days binging it in my free time and I think this book would've been better if I'd taken my time with it. I really liked the historical aspects of this, my favorite scenes were ones involving Sabine in the past. I think Sabine was just my favorite point of view in general though. I also really liked Charlotte's. This promised me toxic lesbian vampires and i got toxic lesbian vampires so im satisfied overall. i thought those relationships were really well done, but to anyone reading this i wouldnt say its a romance. My biggest complaint is that I feel like we didn't spend enough time in the present/Alice pov. I don't know if it's a writing choice just because Alice herself didn't know what was going on but for such an important character plot wise she was not nearly involved enough for my liking. The ending was also a tad anti climatic considering how much book there was leading up to it, but I don't know how else this story could've ended and I still was left with a bit of a shock. i would still very much recommend this book, id just recommend you savor it 4.5

The narration was strong and well done.

This book is a fever dream of vampires, blood, and toxicity, and I loved it. I devoured it as quickly as my schedule would allow. Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil is my second V. E. Schwab book (first was The Invisible Life of Addie Larue), and the one that has cemented me as a fan. Schwab’s writing is magnetic and her books are hard to put down.

Read my full review here: https://www.blog.melodyemcintyre.com/2025/08/bury-our-bones-in-midnight-soil-by-v-e.html

I devoured this audiobook sneak peek. Then I immediately purchased the full audiobook - the voice acting is incredible and the accents bring this vivid story to life.

The characters are unapologetic, messy, and fully themselves. Their stories are addicting; I cannot wait to find out how the rest of the story evolves (but I know a book hangover is in my future!!). This was the first V. E. Schwab book I've read (but it won't be the last!!).

Thank you to NetGalley and V. E. Schwab for allowing me to listen to an ARC of the beginning of this audiobook.

this sneak peak only made me the more excited to pick up this novel which i have such high hopes for!!! i truly believe this has the potential to become an all time favorite
the writting is immaculate as always, the vibes are spectacular and the story is so intriguing to me

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher, as well as VE Schwab for allowing me to listen to a sneak pean of Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil!!

María’s character drew me in. I’m a sucker for a wild woman who breaks the rules and forges her own path. This sneak peak wasn't enough for me of course and I immediately went out and preordered a copy of the book!! I have super high hopes for this book, based off how much I loved The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue and this little snippet !!
I cannot wait to listen to it!!

Thank you to NetGalley and V. E. Schwab for the audiobook trial arc of this title.

Absolutely stunning. V.E. Schwab is a master in her craft and I cannot wait to finish this captivating narrative.

🩸fantasy romance
🌹morally gray mcs
🩸abusive lesbian vampires
🌹multiple timelines➷
{1532, 1827, 2019}

if you know me, you know i love vampires so this was a fun read. i really enjoyed this. i listened to the audiobook. it was multi-cast and phenomenal.

my favorite quotes:
╰┈❥bury my bones in the midnight soil. plant them shallow and water them deep and in my place will grow a feral rose. soft red petals hiding white sharp teeth.

╰┈❥the world will try to make you feel small. it will tell you to be modest , and meek. but the world is wrong. you should get to feel love and live as boldly as you want

╰┈❥never walk alone at night, they tell you, if you're a girl. and it isn't fair. because the night is when the world is quiet

╰┈❥because you are the kind of bloom that thrives in any soil. and who knows, perhaps you will meet a worthy gardener.

╰┈❥she didn't know it then, but it turns out a soul is what makes the sun feel warm against your skin, what gives food taste, what makes you feel full.

╰┈❥isn't it lonely?[..]
it doesn't have to be. after all, loneliness is just like us. it has to be invited in

thank you so much netgalley and Macmillan Audio

Thank you to Netgalley and Macmillan Audio for an audio preview of this book in exchange for a honest review.

First and foremost I would like to say that the vibes are immaculate. Toxic lesbian vampires and the gothic nature of this book were what made it for me. I loved watching the spirals of some of the characters and watching that Journey.

However, I do not think I could truly tell you exactly how I feel about this book. This did not feel like it should be over 500 pages and parts of the text dragged on too much, and the back and forth nature was sometimes jarring. I did not enjoy Alice's POV and the ending left something to be desired in me. It was all vibes but seemed to lack a clear plot or drive.

But I still think I liked it?

Also the audiobook and the narrators were amazing! I truly think this helped my overall experience and enjoyment of this book. If you are going to consume this book would 100% recommend the audio version!

I can't wait to finish this book. I have the hardcover ready to go. I can't do a proper review before I finish it, but it's fantastic so far.

Happily will join the Lesbian vampires support group. Lots to discuss: how much killing is too much killing. Fave blood type. How to dispose of a body with modern day DNA techniques. When to take a lifelong and I mean life.long. lover.

Again, like Addie Larue, we find ourselves following immortals through centuries, though with different crosses to bear this time. No spoiler here: they’re Vampires. The centuries old fascination with blood suckers continues with a bent towards feminist freedom, sexy bloodlust and new rules: Sun remains bad, mirrors are ok, stakes to heart are bad, garlic doesn’t come up, blood as fuel is a given.

This book is not tongue in cheek like the above suggests but rather rich in its prose and thoughtful in its storytelling. Though it is long at over 500 pages I hung on every word. I’m not a reader of fantasy or even historical fiction for that matter but this really worked for me. I think the feminist narrative plus the darkness of the subject did it for me. I found it beautifully written and worth the length (imho).

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for access to this sneak peek. This is one of my most highly anticipated reads of the year and this sneak peek has me convinced it will be 5 stars!

This sneak peak had me gripped for the whole time! I absolutely adore Julia Whelan as a narrator and this book was no exception. One of my favourite things that audiobooks can do, especially with multiple POV narrations, is have multiple voice actors for different characters, I think this elevated the book to a whole new level. I highly recommend listening to the audiobook for this particular book for anyone who is a big fan of immersive tales that are seeped in romance and darkness.

I really enjoyed the sneak peek of this book that I got from Net Galley and I can't wait to continue listening to this book. It defiantly got me hooked from the very beginning and was sad when the sneak peek ended. I am not sure how to go about writing a review for the actual book on a site like Goodreads without having read the full book so once I am done I will finish writing a full review and post it

This audiobook preview was really great. Each voice actor does an amazing job. I wasn’t paying close enough attention and wasn’t expecting three different narrators, one for each character. It really added to the experience and the immersion in the story and I loved that. Looking forward to hearing the rest of the story!

EVERYTHING about this book had me on the very edge of my seat. I love V.E. Schwab and this is an amazing addition to their works. I can't wait to finish.

Julia Whalen never disappoints as an audiobook narrator! There is just something about her voice that really draws you in and keeps you invested in the story, This sneak peek was so captivating, I had to buy the book right away to finish and devour the rest! V.E. Schwab writes such compelling work I know this will be an easy 5 star book! Thanks NetGalley for the preview of this highly anticipated summer release!

I really like that this was a done as a sneak peak. I've never read a book by this author so this was a great way for me to try. This was a book out of my comfort zone and I feel as though my review reflects that. This book wasn't for me but I 100% would recommend to others. The narrator did a great job!

The narrators all did a lovely job, and this was just enough of a sneak peek to get me wanting more of the story.

I’m sure you don’t need me to tell you how incredible Bury Our Bones is, but I’m going to anyway 😌.

I went into this only hearing it compared to Interview With A Vampire, and that’s really all I needed. The pacing can feel a bit slow at times, but we get to really know the complicated women at the center of the story. I think everyone can relate to some aspects of Sabine, Lottie, and Alice as they come to terms with who they are, the grief of dreams lost, and, of course, female rage.

If female rage is your jam, this book has more than enough to satisfy you. Because this book spans centuries, we see various scenarios, expectations, and double standards each woman faces, and can watch how they navigate them. Some paths have more blood than others, but I think that’s to be expected.


Julia Whelan, Katie Leung, and Marisa Calin did an amazing job narrating this book and bringing even more life to these characters. I highly recommend the audio 🙌.