the first 12 chapters in audiobook format was such a tease! I loved the different narrators, it really made it more immersive! toxic lesbians vampires!!! it’s a story about 3 women in different time periods and how their stories all interconnect. i feel like i was hooked from the first chapter and just wanted to find out more. i like the fact that we go back and forth between the characters in their timelines until we see how they’re all connected. i was shocked at the ending and didn’t really see it coming. i love v.e. and will auto buy everything she does!! thank you so much to the publisher and netgalley for the arc!!

Though I’ve wanted to read V. E. Schwab for a few years, Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil is my first foray into her work. The preview I read is only the first 12 chapters, but already the story has sunk its claws into me.

I particularly enjoyed the chapters following María in Spain. She’s ruthless and manipulative, all in the name of securing a better life for herself. But the viscount she marries leaves her with his cruel parents in León, and María once again craves escape. Will she find it in the mysterious widow who keeps reappearing in her life?

Then there is the portion set in 2019, following a Scottish teenager, Alice, and her desire to reinvent herself at college in Boston. She’s awkward and just wants to fit in, but after a rather surreal one-night-stand, she’s feeling more peculiar than ever. Alice’s sections felt more stream-of-consciousness and harder to get into, but still interesting. Lottie ties in with Alice’s parts, at least at the beginning. The preview I read didn’t include Charlotte’s portions from 1827, though.

And can we talk about the ominous warnings of when each character will die? And Lottie’s list of names? I have so many questions.

The audiobook preview gives a good sense for the different narrators of each of the three main characters. I’m a little unsure about the one who narrates María’s portions; her Spanish accent during dialogue seems off. But otherwise the audiobook sounds like a wonderful way to read the full novel.

Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil promises to be an elaborate, intriguing, and surprising novel, and I’m excited to see how the three stories will eventually interconnect. While I’m most interested in María’s parts, all three characters are engaging. I look forward to reading the full book soon!

I Loved the invisible life of Addie LaRue and was excited for a V.E. Schwab story with vampires!! With that being said it's hard to give a review on such a short sneak peek. I felt like the story was just picking up when it ended. I was very interested in the vampire aspect of the story but we unfortunately did not get to that in this sneak peek. I did find Maria's character very interesting and would like to find out more about what happens with her story. Overall the sneak peek didn't totally suck me in but I will finish reading the story once the book is released.

firstly, the narrator is fantastic and fits the characters well.

the story is so interesting and im so excited for this release!! I desperately need to know what happens next!! thank you for this sneak peak, Schwab's writing is always something of a treat and beautifully done.

Thank you to Tor and NetGalley for the sneak peek of the audiobook. I knew I wanted to read this book, but now I know I MUST listen to it in full. It’s definitely one where the narration enhances the text, partially because it’s a voice heavy novel, but just look at the brilliant cast of narrators: Julia Whelan, Katie Leung, and Marisa Calin.

I purposefully avoided too much information about the plot before I began listening, so I was thrilled when I started to see clues that the ‘Carmilla’ vibe I was feeling was right. I just wanted to devour the rest of the book immediately. What I’ve listened to so far felt intriguing, hungry and layered. I can’t wait to get my hands on the full thing!

The three narrators works great for the three different characters and timelines, and create a clear distinction without feeling like a jarring jump between stories. The voice work by each narrator is flawless, and the different accents add to the sense of departure between timelines, adding to the vividness of the text.

Looking for something to read between now and June 9th? Try ‘Carmilla’ by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu it’s a classic vampire text (which predates Dracula) that would be a fun way to add something extra to the reading experience.

I received a sneak peek from Netgalley and it was a really short sneak peek of the first 12 chapters, so my review may change once the book releases and I am able to read the entire book.
What I’ve read so far, I’ve really enjoyed. It is beautifully written and lyrical. It has 3 different timelines that follows 3 different women that will become interconnected in some way I assume. I’ve pretty much only received an introduction to the main characters and I was really disappointed when my sneak peek ended. I’m looking forward to checking out the rest of the story once it’s released.

Thank you to Netgalley and the author for the gifted eARC.

I absolutely LOVED “The invisible life of Addie LaRue” so as soon as I saw a new book by V.E Schwab is releasing, and the sneak peek is available I ran to it!

This sneak peek did not disappoint! Leaves you wanting more! I can’t wait for release day!

Thank you NetGalley and Publisher for a audiobook sneak peek in return of my honest review.

I am super intrigued to continue the story and read the rest of Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil. I've read Addie LaRue and liked that a lot, so I was hoping for another book with similar vibes. This being about toxic lesbian vampires... SAY LESS! I'm all in!

The narrator is great, and adds a lot of emotion to the story. I love when the narrator is able to give such different voices and accents to side characters which really bring the story to life.

This preview makes me really excited to listen to the rest when this book releases. I already have it ordered ☺️ Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for the sneak peek!

I absolutely loved this sneak peak of this book- I wasn’t sure if this was one I wanted to pick up, and now I simply must read this as soon as possible. The narrators are perfect, the story has me so intrigued- I cannot wait to finish it! If the rest of the book lives up to the beginning, it could be a 5 star read!

Omg. I need more!!! I am crushed this is only a sneak peek! Schwab has a was of pulling you in and this book is no different! I can not wait to finish this!!

Atmospheric and haunting, the first 12 chapters of Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil pull you into a beautifully eerie world only V.E. Schwab could craft. The story unfolds like a whispered secret, with lyrical prose and an underlying sense of dread that keeps you hooked. The narration adds depth and mood, enhancing the slow-burn unraveling of mystery and emotion. It’s dark, deliberate, and mesmerizing—like standing at the edge of something ancient and unknowable. I’m completely captivated and can’t wait to see where it goes next.

Love love love love LOVE this! I am so excited to read the full book now. The Narrator was amazing as well.

Eeek I am so excited to read this book in its entirety. I sometimes become easily distracted when listening to audiobooks but I was hooked from chapter one thanks to the narrator.

WHY WAS THIS JUST A SNEAK PEEK???

The first 12 chapters were so compelling, and I was captivated the entire time I was listening to this story. I loved how each POV was narrated by a different person—it really emphasized how distinct each character was. I will be buying the full audiobook the second the book releases.

Thank you so much to Macmillan Audio for the sneak peek!

Thanks to @netgalley & @macmillan.audio I got suckered into thinking I scored with 𝑩𝒖𝒓𝒚 𝑶𝒖𝒓 𝑩𝒐𝒏𝒆𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑴𝒊𝒅𝒏𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝑺𝒐𝒊𝒍 - 𝑺𝑵𝑬𝑨𝑲 𝑷𝑬𝑬𝑲
𝒃𝒚 𝑽. 𝑬. 𝑺𝒄𝒉𝒘𝒂𝒃 𝑵𝒂𝒓𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒃𝒚 𝑱𝒖𝒍𝒊𝒂 𝑾𝒉𝒆𝒍𝒂𝒏; 𝑲𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒆 𝑳𝒆𝒖𝒏𝒈; 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒂 𝑪𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒏

Notice what I did not...𝑺𝑵𝑬𝑨𝑲 𝑷𝑬𝑬𝑲.

Honestly it was fine. (Sigh)

I wasn't sure if this premise of Sapphic vampires would be my thing, because it usually is not. I am heavily not into any kind of romance right now. I've tried. I will be curious to hear what readers say about this book. You know, the ones who get the whole thing.

What I did not expect was to become quite hooked by the characters. Schwab is pretty masterful at creating atmosphere and compelling characters. The three women in this tale are intriguing and now, after 12 chapters, I don't know if I can just let it go. That said, I do feel like this will be best in the darker days of autumn, but we'll see.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the sneak peek of the first 12 chapters of V.E. Schwab’s upcoming June release via audiobook.

After finishing this preview, I can confidently say:

I’ll definitely be continuing this audiobook—I'm fully invested in the characters and their journeys.

V.E. Schwab is officially one of my top favorite authors. I have yet to read something from them that I didn’t enjoy."

As if I needed more of a reason to look forward to this book!

I just finished reading Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil - SNEAK PEEK a Fantasy book written by V.E. Schwab . I read the AudioBook published by Macmillan Audio. NetGalley gave me a copy of this book. I listened to this book on NetGalley. It is a stand alone book.

This book is a must read if you like: Feminist themes, historical fantasy fiction, strong female characters, LGBTQ+ Representation.

This was just a small clip of the larger book, so mostly it was just an introduction to the characters... and now I'm hooked.

This clip alone felt like a deep dive into female power. It was an exploration of different kinds of power.

So far I'm very excited for this book.

I love books that have such a strong female representation.

The narrators were perfect for their roles.

I just can't wait for this book!

Content Warnings: Adult content, language, SA, Drug use.

Thank you so much to Netgalley and Macmillan Audio for the sneak peak at the Audio for Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil!!! I think the narrators are amazing, and I can’t wait to get the audio and keep listening once it is released. I think the introduction to our cast of characters is intriguing has instantly had me wanting more!

Thanks to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for the SNEAK PEEK of the audiobook.
Narrated by Julia Whelan; Katie Leung; Marisa Calin
Whaaat a tease (approx 3hours of the 18hour audiobook)!.. and so well done. Bury Our Bones received the Dream Team for this audiobook. I already have multiple copies (for my Schwab Shrine) of the book and the audiobook preordered. This sneak peek just made me all the more excited for release day. If you love Schwab, and especially Addie, then you'll love these toxic lesbians 🖤