This sneak peak was the perfect lead in for this story. I simply could not wait for this book to release after reading this. I've since read the full book and am pleased to say it's fantastic. However, this little mini tease was a great starter for me to begin with.....and made me even more eager to get my hands on the full book.

Thank you to NetGalley for this sneak peak ebook.

This audiobook was beautiful. The different accents that went with each character and their story was amazing. I loved the first 12 chapters of this story and cannot wait to read more. Each character's part left me wanting to know more before jumping to the next story. I was on my toes the entire time and listen through these chapters so fast. V.E. Schwab is a brilliant writers and the narrators really brought the story to life.

Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for the SNEAK PEEK of the audiobook.
Narrated by Julia Whelan; Katie Leung; Marisa Calin

This was about 3 hours of the 18-hour audiobook! Very well done. Is it painful, to start reading a book knowing you only get a taste. I loved how each girl is different, yet they are all struggling. And they will be connected in some way, I just can’t figure out what it is yet.

I think this will be a 5-star read once I am able to get the finished book.

it’s already interesting, i wish it was the full audio but this has me excited to pick up the book and finish it

This was fantastic! Not only is VE Schwab a favorite but anything narrated by Julia Whelan is phenomenal. I can't wait to get my hands on the rest of the book when it comes out.

It may have only been the first 12 chapters, but if this is any indication of the rest of Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil, this book is going to be everything a gothic horror vampire historical fantasy should be. V.E. Schwab delivers as always, and I was hooked from the get-go. Writing intertwinging stories that come from all different walks of life are difficult, but here they do it seamlessly, in a manner that transports us from time period to time period without feeling interrupted or jolted. This sample was fantastic, and I cannot wait to read the rest of the book. It truly is starting as a story of taking back one’s own power, and I feel this theme will be throughout the book. Julia Whalen, Katie Leung and Marisa Calin capture the spirit of these characters early on, and truly bring the beginnings of the story to life.

Thank you Tor Books for the advanced listening sample in exchange for this review.

Thanks to #NetGalley and #MacmillanAudio for the first couple chapters of #BuryOurBonesInTheMidnightSoil by #VESchwab. I really enjoyed the beginning of this book and have plans on reading the whole book soon.

I am so excited for this book!
I pre-ordered a special edition from The Dazzling Bookshop. Really excited to read the full story.

This was only twelve chapters but I think Schwab does an excellent job at establishing the characters and their motivations — Maria, who's from 16th century Spain, and wants more in her life and actually takes measures to achieve it; Alice, who is queer, has anxiety, and honestly quite relatable, and the mysterious Lottie, who we only get one chapter of.

The audiobook is narrated by Julia Whelan (Maria), Katie Leung (Alice), and Marisa Calin (Lottie), and I think they all did a fantastic job. I especially loved Alice's chapters just because of how much emotion was put into it.

Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for providing this free extended ALC sneak peek.

I would like to start off by saying I love that our three main characters have separate narrators. Each one is so distinct and does a wonderful job with their section. It really helps me keep the different sections straight. I am definitely intrigued to see how this story comes together, especially since María is not yet connected to the other two women. Yet the story has focused a lot on María so far. I am excited to continue reading/listening to this book!

I know this is just a preview (so I don’t have a link to a full review below) but holy smokes, this book has some magic in it (proverbially). I struggled with Addie LaRue because of the pace but this seems much snappier. And of course, the narration is just perfection. I can’t wait to listen to the whole thing! Thanks to you everyone for the ALC!

Review pending things don't go horribly south after the first 12 chapters. I will say, SO CRUEL to tease only 12 chapters. However, it was so phenomenal that I've already purchased the full audiobook from Libro.FM!

It is no surprise that VE Schwab's prose is beautiful. Her books have always been masterpieces. So I'm here to say kudos to Julia Whelan, Katie Leung, & Marisa Calin. WHAT A LINE UP!! Each narrator is so so so talented on their own, but together?! MAGIC! I cannot wait to continue this audiobook, not only to see how this story weaves itself together, but to listen to these three knock it out of the park even more!

The way my heart sunk when I got to the end of this sneak peek… RUNNING TO PURCHASE THIS BOOK RIGHT NOW! I know it’s going to be a 5⭐️ read already!

First and foremost, thank you to the publisher and the author for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review. I loved this story and it was definitely worth the read! I absolutely loved this book!!!

A fantastic start to Schwab's newest novel. Perfect for old school fans or even as a first Schwab read for someone.

I really didn't think V.E. Schwab could get better, but this is magical, immersive. I've only heard the sneak peek offered, but I can't wait to read more. Love each narrator's voice for each of the women who inhabit this vampire book. A tantalizing look, and I'm not sure how they all come together, but I can't wait to find out more. Pitch perfect.

This narration is absolutely perfect! Each narrator brings such a unique voice to these characters, and I just love that they were able to get three different narrators to really bring this to life.

The story is also positively captivating. The richness of how each character is being built is exactly what I would expect from VE Schwab. This story also has a really similar tone to The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, which is my favorite book. So of course I’m loving it!

Thank you so much for the opportunity to listen to the start of this story!! I can’t wait to finish it!

Thank you Macmillan Audio, V.E. Schwab for the opportunity to listen to the first twelve chapters! The narrators were perfect for telling this story. There were times I was confused on what happening and do think I need to read along while listening to the audio. I’m excited to see how this story unfolds.

This book is incredibly intense and emotional. And even though it falls into the realm of fantasy/ fiction, I do not think that is the over-arcing vibe of the book. Yes, we are dealing with lesbian vampires and we do have some yearning and betrayal, but I think this is far more about the characters and their relationships.

Each woman in this story is seeking for a level of power or control in what is a male-dominated world. We span ages in history to glimpse their lives and each seems to burn with a want or need for more than the world around them wants to give. I feel as though the author is writing each woman in a very raw way to give the scenes a sense of poetry and darkness. They are flawed and more real rather than being cookie-cutter perfect. They obsess and unravel at times.

think It's hard to put into words because I feel as though the overall plot is a bit flimsy. However, the writing is incredibly well done and the reader (if this resonates with them) will feel a ton of emotions as they work through these relationships. I do find the ending to be really good and intense. You may be left with a bit of a book hang over.

I only listened to a little. Since I didn't have the whle book on audio, I decided to stick with print. That being said, the part I did listen to was great. Julia Whelan is one of my favorite narrators, so her being on an aufiobook is always a draw.