Who Would Like This Book:
If you love hauntingly beautiful prose, gothic vibes, and stories that linger in your bones, this one is for you! VE Schwab weaves magic with her words, delivering a richly atmospheric tale where vampires and romance intertwine in ways that are both dark and deeply human. Fans of lush, lyrical writing, complex female characters, and morally gray relationships - especially those craving sapphic representation - will feel right at home. If you adored 'Addie LaRue' or novels that blend speculative elements with emotional intensity, get ready to stay up way past your bedtime.
Who May Not Like This Book:
If you prefer fast-paced plots over slow, dreamy builds or you’re hoping for a light and cheerful romance, you might struggle here. Some readers found the beginning to be a bit of a slog, and the novel leans heavily into melancholy, queer tragedy, and toxic relationship dynamics - all of which can be emotionally heavy. If you’re sensitive to themes of manipulation and grief, or looking for a story with abundant happy moments, you might want to prepare yourself (or pick something brighter).
About:
Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil is a compelling new novel by Victoria E. Schwab. It blends elements of sapphic romance with the dark allure of vampire lore. The story unfolds over multiple timelines, following three women named Maria, Alice, and Charlotte. Each character grapples with themes of isolation, judgment, and grief in different centuries. As their narratives intertwine, the novel explores how love can morph into possession and the sorrow that comes with toxic relationships. Though the beginning is slow, the plot eventually grips readers with its emotional depth and haunting atmosphere.
Schwab's writing style is lyrical and beautifully atmospheric, capturing both melancholy and the magic inherent in the story. The prose flows with a sense of urgency once the pace picks up, reminiscent of her previous works like Addie LaRue. The novel doesn't shy away from darker elements, portraying manipulation and tragedy in relationships while leaving a glimmer of hope for its main character. Overall, it’s a thought-provoking read that lingers long after the last page, marking it as a must-read for fans of gothic literature and complex character studies.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
There are significant triggers including emotional manipulation, gaslighting, toxic relationships, and themes of grief and loss.
Has Romance?
While there is a sapphic romance at the core of the story, it is intertwined with darker themes that may not prioritize traditional romantic positivity.
From The Publisher:
From V. E. Schwab, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue: a new genre-defying novel about immortality and hunger. Download a FREE sneak peek today!
Santo Domingo de la Calzada, 1532.
London, 1827.
Boston, 2019.
Three young women, their bodies planted in the same soil, their stories tangling like roots.
One grows high, and one grows deep, and one grows wild.
And all of them grow teeth.
At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
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2 comment(s)
Hauntingly written and atmospheric, but the story never digs deep. It’s mostly the travels of three vampires who turned each other — beautifully told, yet slow and a bit hollow underneath. Stunning prose, shallow plot.
Thank you to Netgalley for the ARC!
This was beautifully written, and reminded me a lot of the invisible life of Addie larue. It really took it's time unwinding the story and taking you through each beat slowly. The characters were well thought out and full of life, and I was engaged until the last page. I only wished for more of Alice!
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