This was only the first 12 chapters but it absolutely sucked me in. I cannot wait to finish this book as I am so intrigued by all of the different lives & how they may come together in the end.

Fans of Addie La Rue should prepare themselves: This is VE Schwab championing her masterful handling of multiple timelines. The sneak peek of the audiobook I got to enjoy from the publisher and NetGalley has me absolutely feral for this book to release in a few days. If it keeps up at this level, it is sure to be a 5⭐️ read for me. I can’t wait!

Since I was only given part of the book I cannot rate the book as a whole, but wow!! I’m obsessed! I can’t wait to finish the rest. I miss the characters already and I have to know how this plays out! Thank you NetGalley for this beautiful sneak peek!

I am dead. This sneak peek has me on my knees begging for more. I cannot wait for this book to come out.

I devoured this sample as soon as it was approved. I put in earbuds and pretended to pay attention to my normal life when I was really just fully immersed in VE Schwab’s world. I NEED MORE.

I really enjoyed this preview of this book! The author is fantastic and I’m excited to listen to the rest of the book. Anything narrated by Julia Whelan is pure gold. Definitely a must buy.

4 stars for the sneak peek - Thank you NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for the sampler of the first 12 chapters of this book. The multiple POVs for of the FMCs and the structure/storytelling is done well. The sneak peek gives only a glimpse at the vampire aspect to the story, so I'm on edge for that to develop and can't wait to see each character blossom. As always, I enjoy V.E. Schwab's writing and I'm excited to get my FairyLoot copy of the book and finish reading!

Thank you NetGalley for the free audiobook.

This book is being touted as VE Schwab’s “toxic lesbian vampire” novel and this sneak peak audiobook of thr first 12 chapters really lives up to that vibe and the hype! The story follows 3 women across different centuries: Maria in 1532 Spain, Charlotte in 1827 London, and Alice in 2019 Boston. Their lives are connected by a shared lineage of vampirism and a metaphorical soil that binds them.

Maria's character stands out the most this far. She’s brave, outspoken, and has all the fierce qualities needed in an admirable MC. Living in a patriarchal society, she has many traditional expectations what her life should be as a woman. Her defiacy so far is admirable and her inner monologues are compelling. Charlotte and Alice are getting interesting as the story progresses and it’ll be very interesting to see how their journeys unfold in the full novel.

Schwab always starts off the pacing slowly and then quickly picks up the pacing—and this book is no exception so far! The merging of storylines are also carefully and brilliantly executed so far, and there’s so many possibilities of plot direction to get reality excited about. The prose is very descriptive and alluring, giving off almost a haunted vibe at times. Every new setting is vividly depicted with such atmospheric detail that you really feel right there with the characters!

Narrators Julia Whelan, Katie Leung, Marisa Calin all deliver standout performances (so far) with authentic sounding accents perfectly matching the time period of their characters. The crystal clear voices make the audiobook easy to follow and the abundance of emotional intensity and acting skill infused into all three performances will have listeners hooked!

Overall, this is a captivating and addictive sneak peak of Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil that leaves listeners eager to get the full length novel/audiobook ASAP!

I received a sneak peek of the audio and I was hooked the second I heard Maria's voice through! Of all of them, she was the most gripping for me and I need more of her story yesterday! She's spunky, brave, strong and everything I admire in a female character! The pace, the plot, the merging storylines....everything was amazing! The more you listen the more gripped you become! I especially appreciate the authenticity of the narrators "accents" in relation to the characters! It played a big part in keeping me hooked as a listener! I've chosen this book as my BOTM but since I started with an audio, I will be getting audio to listen along as I read!

Oh wow, I am SO excited for this book. The first 12 chapters have me hooked. The narrators are fantastic. The main characters are engaging and I love them all.

I want to know more NOW. I can't wait to get my hands on the full thing.

Thank you, Macmillan Audio and NetGalley, for a preview of this audiobook. I can't wait to read the rest of it!

The narrator made the main female character feel more real. The story gets your attention right away and it’s fast pace. Makes me very excited for the full story.

This was a great sample of Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil. It covers 12 chapters and gives you just enough to get a feel for the book, while wanting more.

The different narrators really added to the audiobook, it made more engaging and immersive. Not only that but it gave each of the three main characters a distinctive voice to match. I really liked Maria's narrator in particularly, Julia Whelan has such a soothing and captivating tone. I love her voice in Emily Henry's audiobooks and she's just as great here. The other voice actors also did a fantastic performance at bringing the compelling characters to life and were easy to follow.

As for the story itself, the prose was very flowery and lavish, conveying an almost haunted vibe. It describes the scene and setting in such a indulgent manner, that I was able to just picture it vividly. Maria's character was the standout for me. I found her story to be the most captivating with her desire for a better and new path for herself, but is forced to deal with a patriarchal society and the expectations that come with being a woman. She's defiant in her actions and I loved hearing the strong will that comes across in her thoughts.

I look forward to listening to the full audiobook, since I love the narration and I'm curious about what happens next in the story.

Thank you to Macmillan Audio for the sneak peak.

When you read V.E. Schwab’s books, know that you are signing up for a slow start. She writes rich, luscious slow starts that draw you into the characters and world. But the action doesn’t happen out the gate. This novel is no different. There is an undercurrent of anticipation, knowing that this book is about “toxic lesbian vampires”. The promise of something deep and dark is there in these first 12 chapters. It cuts you off at a point that will have you digging for more. I cannot wait four more days until my preorder comes in, and I can resume my consumption of what is (slowly) unfolding to be a masterpiece.

Oh how I would have wished for a complete ALC. This audiobook goes so well with the magical story that VE Schwab weaves. Each character has their own voice, and I say bravissimo! Each narrator matched the character they portrayed perfectly and helped bring them to life. This story had me in its grip from the opening line and I kept trying to move forward once my limited preview cut me off. I've already pre-ordered the audiobook, as well as every physical copy I could get my hands on. Thank you so much for giving me this opportunity. Sign me up for any and everything VE Schwab in the future. Thank you again!

I need this book yesterday. Julia Whelan is already one of my all time favorite narrators and I just KNOW when I hear her voice it’s going to be an amazing book! I’m so excited to pick up this book in a couple of days! Thank you so much NetGalley and Tor Books for the sneak peak!!!

The only thing I didn't like about this was that it was a sneak peek!

I cannot wait to get my hands on the full edition, even more so now from this snippet. I can already tell that V.E. Schwab's writing is as wonderfully haunting and magnetic as ever. And the narration seems to matching that energy and encapsulating the writing perfectly!

Really loved this!! I’m super interested in the full book, and adore this sneak peak!!
The narrator was 👏👏👏👏
And V. E. Schwabs writing LITERALLY NEVER FAILS.

This hooked me beyond reason and I cannot wait to pick up the rest of the story. There's something ephemeral about Schwab's writing here that draws you in.

This one of my top books of 2025 that I wanted to read. I enjoyed the free sample of the audiobook, and I am more than ready to dive into the full thing.

I was thrilled to receive a sneak peek of one of my most anticipated books of the year! This sample was tantalizing and has me even more excited for the full book, releasing soon. V.E. Schwab's writing is once again rich, delicious, and leaves you hanging on to hear how each character's story will unfold. The characters are instantly alive and unique, pulling you into their story with them. I can't wait to follow along further and learn where their journeys take them when the full novel releases. I've already pre-ordered the full book and am on the edge of my seat to dive back in once it arrives.