Well! This was only a preview from NetGalley.
I think I needed more of the book to get fully invested, but what I did get to read was okay.
The plot was well structured, and the pace was great.
Characters were well developed from what I got to read.
I was starting to connect to the story when it ended, of course.
The story is of 3 female lesbian vampires.
Spain, Boston, and London settings.
There was chase, games, yearning, thirst, and chaotic emotions.
I can't say where this goes, but I am sure it gets crazy!
Thank you to NetGalley for the preview.
Happy Reading!

I love toxic lesbian vampires.
This is not only my new favorite VE Schwab book, but now one of my favorite books ever. How do I even express my love for this??? I feel like words can’t do it justice. I just loved it…plain and simple as that. Her writing made me feel like I was there with the characters. I felt their rage their love, their grief, I felt it all.

The back and forth with the characters and the timelines was captivating and the toxicity of the women had me on the edge of my seat but I also felt bad???

Anyways BURY THIS BOOK WITH ME (hehe)

I need the whole book now. Nice little nibble that gets you Jonesing for the rest of the story. But I will try to be patient until I will be able to read the rest of the book.

I enjoyed this snippet of VE’s highly anticipated standalone. Each narrator embodied each character perfectly and I am eager for the rest of the story. The distinctness of the accents and personalities shined with each chapter.

Another literary masterpiece by VE Schwab. The way she composes her stories in this book it was more of a musical piece than just a book. I’m looking forward to reading a physical copy and compare it with the audiobook, to see if it conveys the same feelings.
Even tho the different timelines were very well written but had me confused at times. But again this could have been just because of reading it in audio form. Yes, it is a fantasy book but the struggle of the characters were so well portrayed that it felt like real life. Even lesbian Vampires have issues.
Overall a passionate portrayal of life, death and everything in between

I have a month left until this releases and I’m not sure what I’m going to be doing with myself until then. The first 12 chapters are extremely promising, the writing gorgeous as always, the narrators breathtaking. I’m sure this will be a five star read for me.

Only sharing this part of the book was cruel because now I need more immediately!! The audio is so immersive and the narrators perfectly encapsulate the girls I’ve met so far! The mood of each voice and expression of emotion is so immersive!! I forget I’m listening to a book and not the woman’s inner monologues. The writing and atmosphere shine through!! This is my first experience with Schwab, but it certainly will not be the last!! I’m in love with everything about Maria- she is resilient, calculated, and bold. Everything I love in a female protagonist. The modern edge to Alice is so intriguing, and her experience with Lottie cannot be over yet!! I need more right now!! I cannot wait for the books full release. I will definitely be continuing the audio, it’s fantastic!!!

Many thanks to the Macmillan Audio, Netgalley, and the author for providing this amazing sneak peak of the first 12 chapters!

When I saw that Julia Whelan was one of the three narrators, I already knew it was going to be incredible. She, Marisa Calin, and Katie Leung all did a phenomenal job bringing the characters to life. While still early in the story, I can already tell this is going to be an incredible journey, especially with Schwab’s engaging writing and how the story is being told. I can’t wait to see how these storylines intertwine, and I will now continue to not-so-patiently wait for the full release of this!

Thank you to Macmillan Audio for providing access to the audiobook sneak peek (covering the first 12 chapters) via NetGalley!

The audiobook features a full cast, with three narrators each voicing one of the main female characters:
• Julia Whelan as María, a young girl living in 1532 Santo Domingo de la Calzada
• Marisa Calin as Charlotte, a woman navigating life in 1827 London
• Katie Leung as Alice, a college student in 2019 Boston

All three narrators deliver phenomenal performances that truly bring their characters to life. The sneak peek primarily showcases Julia Whelan, who voices seven of the twelve available chapters. Her graceful Spanish accent and emotional nuance capture María’s complexity beautifully—fitting for a character who I’ve seen described as the most layered and polarizing of the trio.

Katie Leung narrates four of the chapters, blending strength and vulnerability through a Scottish accent that feels both authentic and accessible. Marisa Calin voices only one of the chapters, but her presence leaves a strong impression.

While it’s too early to fully evaluate the story, the first 15% promises a rich, multi-layered journey. One thing is certain: the audiobook enhances the storytelling, and if I continue with the full novel, it will absolutely be through the audio edition.

I have no idea whats going on and im so excited! I love the three timelines style plot and the narrators are fantastic. I can't wait to get the opportunity to read the full book! This is simply amazing. I am totally anc completely hooked from the beginning. I think my favorite character so far is Alice.

This starts a little gothic style for me for one of the timelines, and a modern day style for the other. I’m really excited to see how they intertwine, but reading each timeline separately has already proven to be a lot of fun. Quotable, sassy ladies, and twisted plotlines already! Can’t wait to read (or listen) to the rest.

such a short teaser is so cruel!! V.E. Schwab so deftly is able to weave three timelines together, and I shouldn't expect anything else. From this sneak peak I was able to distinguish the distinct voices, and am already invested in all three women. I have so many questions, and now the wait for this book feels endless, while I had been so patient before. So excited to finish reading this in June!

Thank you to Netgalley, the publisher, and the author for providing a free audio arc in exchange for an honest review.

This was a sneak peak and not the full arc. All I can really say is we get a glimpse of the points of view from the main characters, and it is interesting so far! I can't wait until this comes out to finish it!

I can NOT wait for the rest of this book. The writing is incredible, the narrators are awesome. Julia Whelan, are you kidding me?! Great choices made, can wait to buy as soon as release day hits!

I am a huge fan of V.E. Schwab and this has been on my radar for a long time, so I was disappointed that this is just a sneak peak but that's also my fault for not fully reading the description. However, I really enjoyed what I heard and will definitely be reading the full book when it comes out.

I can't wait for this to be released and am already hooked! I'm excited to find out how all these stories intertwine. Each character's storyline is indeed their own, taking place across time, which makes you wonder where this story has yet to go, how these individual plots will begin to unfold. The writing is fluid and enchanting, it really drew me in right from the beginning. Thank you so much for the sneak peak!

Well, I gobbled this right up. I cannot wait for the rest of the book to come out, but I’m officially waiting for the audio. What performances! I’m dying to find out how this unfurls. I’m a huge Schwab fan all around, but this feels like it may be one of her best books yet. So excited, all the snaps!

Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil Sneak Peek by V.E. Schwab

Wow. I can’t WAIT until this is released! It’s a story about three different women at three different times. They are all hungry and want more. The audiobook version is so immersive and impressive. I definitely want to listen to this one. I’m disappointed it was only a sneak peek, and I hope the full version is offered later. The writing and narration are beautiful, absolutely gorgeous!

Thank you to Macmillan Audio / Tor Publishing for providing this audiobook for review via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

I was already excited about V.E Schwab's new book, and the sneak peak only heightened that excitement! The narrators make the audiobook feel super immersive. This is a multi-POV story, and I felt invested in all three character's perspective. Additionally, the writing was clear even though the perspective jumps frequently. The release date can't come soon enough!!

Thank you to NetGalley and MacMillan Audio for the sneak peak.

I am a great consumer of audiobooks and consider V.E. Schwab one of the greatest authors I have read in my lifetime. The Invisible Life of Addie Larue was a story that has stayed with me and I haven’t had another book touch me in the same way.

I have been following V.E. Schwab on social media and learned of Bury Our Bones In The Midnight Soil and began to seek out reviews from people with access to this work and became excited by them. Would this be the next book that marked me as Addie Larue had?

I was thrilled to see that I could sample these first 12 chapters, and while I am so pleased to have had this opportunity, I am also disappointed that I am unable to finish the full story. I listened to the 2.5 hours as soon as I downloaded it today.

Julia Whalen as narrator (Maria point of view) is as fantastic as always. She voices each character in a distinct, believable way and does accents well. Her voice acting really brings out Maria’s strong, independent, self serving side. Maria isn’t the most likable character but we see her trying to escape a life that was too small for her only to be made smaller by marriage.

I was able to hear one other Scottish narrator (other narrators are Katie Leung and Marisa Kalin) who pulled me right in as she played Alice’s point of View. Unfortunately, because of the sample being the first 12 chapters we do not get to the third characters point of view.

Though I didn’t get too far into the story I definitely didn’t want it to end and can’t imagine a world where I wouldn’t absolutely devour the rest of this book.

This will definitely be a selection that my audiobook club listens to and one that I won’t be able to stop posting about!

I hope that MacMillan audio or Tor publishing can make the rest of this book available to those who have listened.