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Explore membershipsBury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil
Length
18 hours 26 minutes
Language
English
Narrators
Julia Whelan, Katie Leung & Marisa Calin
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“I didn't think I liked gothic fiction but this book changed my mind. Toxic ex-girlfriends, flawed characters, violence that is held just far enough away to not gross me out, and multiple POVs - this was my first VE Schwab and I loved it!”
— Jean • Books on Main
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“Fantastic storytelling, and excellent audiobook narration. This is one of those books you think about for a long time and never forget after reading. ”
— Lauren • Books on the Bosque
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“This novel is a lush, centuries-spanning gothic tapestry for readers who crave darkly romantic, emotionally intense stories where women fight for agency against oppressive worlds. If you savor slow-burn mysteries steeped in longing, melancholy, and quiet defiance, this book will settle into your bones and stay there. ”
— Danielle • The Next Chapter GP
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“This is my favorite book of all time. To use V.E. Schwab's own words, it's a "toxic lesbian vampire book." I fell in and out of love with each of the three main characters, traveling alongside their different timelines. This is the kind of novel that moves my writer soul to pick up a pen.”
— Jay • Grass Roots Books & Music
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“Tend me. Plant me. Water me. End me. This Sapphic vampire romance will have you begging for another bite!”
— Bec • Page 1 Books
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“A visceral, vampiric statement against oppressive patriarchy, with rich character development and world building that is both magical and historical. This book rends a gorgeous, sapphic tear through the traditional seams of vampire stories. ”
— Orion • The Legendarium
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“A rich and dark winding through the lives of three vampires, each drawn to the promise of freedom and bound by the desire to live. A visceral tale that is equally toxic as it is passionate. ”
— Jericha • Northshire Bookstore
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“I such a sucker (pun intended) for anything having to do with vampires. There are so many vampire-esque novels out there, and Bury our Bones in the Midnight Soil rises to the top in so many ways. A lush, vengeful atmosphere permeates the story, and there is plenty of blood to keep you sated. But you will fall for the characters, letting their stories sweep you in until the very end. I absolutely loved this book. ”
— Claire • Mostly Books
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“This dark paranormal vampire fantasy is epic! This is the best book I have ever read and I can’t wait to reread it!! There are so many wonderful quotes, wisdom and lessons from the author. With the most memorable historical setting spanning centuries and continents following 3 toxic lesbian vampires and the events of each of their lives we are encouraged to be true to ourselves no matter what anyone tells us. It was so poetic and beautiful and I am forever changed after reading the incredible book. 5 stars! ”
— Sandra • Underground Books
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“Equal parts mystery, romance, and thriller with just the right dash of horror. The pacing of the narrative leaves the listener hungry for more, just as an insatiable thirst for life drives the story's protagonists. The choice to use multiple narrators enriches the listening experience, highlighting the individual circumstances of each of the characters' lives across time and space. A memorable saga for anyone who has ever questioned what life is truly about.”
— Kate • Atlas Books
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“WOW. This one was intoxicating from the very first chapter, and I have no choice but to devour the rest! On the one hand, we have toxic lesbian vampires; on the other, an interwoven tale of three different women spanning centuries. Vampirism isn’t exactly named here; it’s called FREEDOM. And what happens to humanity when it goes on a little too long? There’s love, rage, grief, guilt. Power, humanity. But most of all, there are HUNGRY WOMEN. Beautifully written, I could have listened to this audiobook forever. ”
— Ryann • The Buzzed Word
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“This book goes far beyond vampires - women who are full of fury, contradictions, wants, needs, and the freedom to love. ”
— Eve • DRAKE The Bookshop
A 2026 Audie Awards finalist for Best Fantasy!“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“Julia Whelan, Katie Leung and Marisa Calin narrate with nuance and assurance.” —BookPage 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.USA Today, 15 Most Anticipated of 2025BookBub, Most Anticipated of 2025 (and Reader’s Pick)Reader's Digest, 20 Most Anticipated Books This YearPaste Magazine, Most Anticipated Fantasy Books of 2025BookRiot, Most Anticipated Books of 2025Men's Health, 25 Best & Most Anticipated Books of 2025The Nerd Daily, SFF to Devour in 2025Goodreads, Readers' Most Anticipated Books of 2025A Macmillan Audio production from Tor Books.
VICTORIA “V. E.” SCHWAB is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than twenty books. Schwab's series and standalone titles for readers of all ages have made her a major literary figure, whose notable works include the Villains series, the Shades of Magic universe, The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, and Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil. When not haunting Paris streets or writing in the corner of her favorite coffee shop, she lives in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Having narrated over 600 audiobooks in all genres, Julia Whelan is, by industry standards, considered one of the top narrators recording today. She’s repeatedly featured on Audiofile's annual Best-Of Lists. She was named Audible’s Narrator of the Year in 2014 and is a Grammy-nominated audiobook director.
Julia has acquired multiple Audies and SOVAS (Society of Voice Arts) Awards, including for the performance of her own novel, My Oxford Year. She has won dozens of Earphone Awards, The Audie Award for Best Female Narrator of 2019, and was presented with Audiofile’s Lifetime Achievement Golden Voice Award in 2020.
She attributes her distinctive style of narration to her ongoing passion for literature fueled by her decades of acting experience.
Marisa Calin is an actress, narrator, and novelist born in England and educated in New York at the American Academy of the Dramatic Arts. An artist with a flair for everything literary, she has written a young adult novel, You & Me, which received a Kirkus Starred Review, and has narrated the audio books Ruby Red and Sapphire Blue by Kerstin Gier.
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Audiobook details
Author:
V. E. Schwab
Narrators:
Julia Whelan, Katie Leung & Marisa Calin
ISBN:
9781250393166
Length:
18 hours 26 minutes
Language:
English
Publisher:
Macmillan Audio
Publication date:
June 10, 2025
Edition:
Unabridged
Libro.fm rank:
#5 Overall
Genre rank:
#1 in Historical Fiction
Reviews
"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
"Schwab’s haunting prose and character-driven plot will keep readers up until the very last page." — Library Journal (starred)
Praise for The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue:
"Completely absorbed me enough to make me forget the real world.” — Jodi Picoult
“A dizzying kaleidoscopic adventure.” — Naomi Novik
“Perfectly suspended between darkness and light, myth and reality.” — Alix E. Harrow
“One of the most propulsive, compulsive and captivating novels in recent memory.” — The Washington Post
“Epic yet intimate, sweeping but not sprawling… As we live through these darkened days, I feel brighter for having added Addie to mine.” — Slate
“Warm and intense… I rooted for Addie throughout.”— The New York Times Book Review
“Beautifully explores what it means to be alone.” — USA Today
“Irresistibly contagious.” — Locus Magazine
“An achingly poignant romantic fantasy about the desperate desire to make one’s mark on the world.” — Oprah.com
“The kind of book you encounter only once in a lifetime.” — Peng Shepherd
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