#25 in Horror
Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil
- 656
- Pages
- about 12 h
- Reading time
- NYT bestseller · 2 weeks on the list, peaked at #2
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About the book
Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil is a 2025 LGBTQ dark fantasy novel by American author V. E. Schwab. It was published by Tor Books on June 10, 2025. The novel intertwines the storylines of three lesbian vampires from different countries and periods. It won a Goodreads Choice Award in the Readers' Favorite Fantasy category. The unabridged audiobook is narrated by Marisa Calin, Katie Leung, and Julia Whelan.
Where the score comes from
The sources average 7.9 across 337 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 65% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Horror average of 7.5. That is how 7.9 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | 7.9 | 337 | 100% |
Reader voices
The most-liked reviews on Hardcover (credited to their authors).
“If you like lesbian vampire bullshit, this book is for you. The characters were well written, and although the book’s plot doesn’t run particularly fast, I was never bored. I liked how I was drawn into rooting for two of the main characters, wanting the vampire life for them, and ended up basically cheering on their deaths.”
“I hate when an amazing book ends and this was no exception, I never wanted it to end and now I am left with a post book hangover. I need more way more wlw vampire lore in my life!!!”
“Everyone who has read and enjoyed V.E. Schwab works knows what to expect and this novel is no exception. One review described this as A "darker, edgier sister of Addie LaRue". The focus begins in 16th-century Spain, with the rebellious red headed Maria who seeks and marries a wealthy viscount to seize control over her own life. She soon learns even a wealthy wife is just another cage, but a mysterious widow Sabine says only two groups of women in this society are free Widows and Nuns (and she says she is in to bad a relation with god for that role. María chooses transformation as escape. T…”
Frequently asked
What is Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil rated?
7.9 out of 10, from 337 reader ratings across 1 independent sources.
Is Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil worth reading?
Readers give it 7.9/10 from 337 ratings, which puts it ahead of 84 % of the Horror shelf.
How long does it take to read Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil?
About 12 hours at an average reading pace — 656 pages.
Where does Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil rank?
#25 in Horror on the current snapshot.
Was Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil a bestseller?
Yes — 2 weeks on the New York Times list, peaking at #2. Sales are shown here but never scored.
How long is Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil?
It has 656 pages — longer than 72% of the ranked books in Horror.
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