Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil

De: V. E. Schwab

Narrado por: Julia Whelan, Katie Leung, Marisa Calin

“Julia Whelan skillfully narrates Sabine's story of bloodlust and decay…Katie Leung's soft Scottish accent suits the grieving Alice…Lottie is portrayed by Marisa Calin, whose crisp English accent reminds listeners of Lottie's high-society past.”—AudioFile

This program is read by a full cast, including Grammy-winning narrator Julia Whelan, who has narrated over 600 audiobooks and is a multiple Audie and SOVAS Award winner; Marisa Calin, an Audie, Odyssey, and AudioFile Earphones Award winner; and Katie Leung, best known for her role as Cho Chang in Harry Potter.

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.

This is a story about hunger.

1532. Santo Domingo de la Calzada.

A young girl grows up wild and wily—her beauty is only outmatched by her dreams of escape. But María knows she can only ever be a prize, or a pawn, in the games played by men. When an alluring stranger offers an alternate path, María makes a desperate choice. She vows to have no regrets.

This is a story about love.

1827. London.

A young woman lives an idyllic but cloistered life on her family’s estate, until a moment of forbidden intimacy sees her shipped off to London. Charlotte’s tender heart and seemingly impossible wishes are swept away by an invitation from a beautiful widow—but the price of freedom is higher than she could have imagined.

This is a story about rage.

2019. Boston.

College was supposed to be her chance to be someone new. That’s why Alice moved halfway across the world, leaving her old life behind. But after an out-of-character one-night stand leaves her questioning her past, her present, and her future, Alice throws herself into the hunt for answers . . . and revenge.

This is a story about life—how it ends, and how it starts.

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A Macmillan Audio production from Tor Books.

©2025 V. E. Schwab (P)2025 Macmillan Audio

Reseñas de la Crítica

"Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil crosses centuries, continents, and cultures to tell the story of three women…. whose afterlives are not what they expected. Vampire fiction the way it should be done, and a compellingly dark companion to the more life-affirming Addie LaRue."—Paste Magazine

"Schwab delicately intertwines the three storylines, which are compelling individually even before the reader knows how they will connect…..A beautiful meditation on queer identity against a supernatural backdrop."—Kirkus Reviews (starred)

"Schwab's fantasies are always a big draw, and this enticing tale of lesbian vampires that crosses centuries [is] irresistible."—Booklist

Wow!

Well told. Great narration! Long wait for a “hero/heroine” in the saga. Could be a movie.

Best vampire lesbian story ever!

I loved it! V.E. Schwab is a genius! I want more & it should become a movie 🎬

Fun and intricate

I really enjoyed the voice actors! The story was very detailed and extremely intriguing. The different takes and characters were perfectly expressed. I loved the story line. I do get annoyed at the vampire/love scenes but that’s just me - I don’t like romance novel bs - but this one made sense. It was just like yup. That’s how centuries of lies happens bc “promises and love ” lol. Honestly very great listen.

V.E Schwab has done it again!!!

One of my favorite things about reading V.E Schwabs stories is the way her words unravel a tale that has already ended and you are just there to experience it. To listen and to understand. Most of her endings are never good nor bad. There is no happily ever after, just the truth. A decision made. A period at the end of a sentence, and it is so satisfying!! I always feel so content after finishing her books. like releasing a breath I didn't know I was holding. This story is no different.

Wow! Just wow!

I did not know that I needed this book in my life until I started it and then it managed to fill in an unknown blank in my existence. The narrators brought this story to shocking life in ways I did not expect. Alice is such an amazing protagonist and her story is so heartbreaking. Sabine is so enchanting until she is terrifying and then she is so terrifying. Lottie is so sweet and naive. And altogther they are all a perfect mess of vampire.

Vampire Romance

I went into this story blind. I have to admit, I probably wouldn't have picked it up if I knew it was about vampires. I only heard raves about this book on booktok and Insta. I don't regret it, however, I did find myself confused at times, but sticking to it, it all came together in the end. I did need a couple breaks for a day or so to read something else. but only took me about a week. I'm glad I finished it. I enjoyed the story. Lovers to enemies... mortals to vampires. Heartbreak from intense love.

Hot vampires. Cold betrayals. No redemption.

Gritty, gorgeous, and emotionally devastating. Schwab’s prose is hypnotic. Every sentence hums with sensuality and danger. The characters feel achingly real, even when they disappoint. While the lack of redemption may frustrate some readers, the emotional complexity is unmatched. A lush, lust-filled vampire tale that lingers like smoke in your lungs.

All of it!!!!

Audio was excellent and the story! VE Schwab hits it out of the park again!

6 out of 5 Fangs

The writing is exceptional, the story is spellbinding, the characters bewitching, and the prose is intoxicating.
This is the vampire book we have all anxiously desired, but nothing quenched the bite until now.
Bury Our Bones is truly the nocturnal read of the year. I'm surprised it didn't release in Autumn, as it screams out for a warm cup of tea, a chilly evening, and a pile of blankets while reading. That being said, I wouldn't recommend waiting for fall to read it- as it is utterly delightful, instead just pick it back up and re-read it again (which yes, is what I shall be doing).

This is Schwab at her best, her most and her finest. <3

To say it was delicious is to put it too mildly. Have fun devouring it.


Concept 5/5
Setting 5/5
Characters 6/5
Magical Ambiance 5/5
Plot 6/5
Coherence 5/5
Romance .. it feels odd rating this one?
Audio Readers 5/5
Final Rating 6 out of 5 fangs
Audio Speed- 1.7x

Will I reread- absolutely
Is the audio worth it - 110%
Do I regret purchasing a special edition- not in the slightest
Will I be gifting a copy? Already have

This honestly leaves me out of my mind excited for what is coming in Victorious. I fear with how limitless her recent works have become- that it will probably be the death of me. I will burry myself in the midnight soil until Victor and Eli call my name.

Verdict- Morbidly Exhilarating- 6 out of 5 fangs

As always, an amazing read!

VE Schwab does it again with this brilliant book! Such a great read, never a dull moment. Can’t say more - don’t want to spoil it!