Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil
by V. E. Schwab
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. 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.
About This Book
Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil is a fantasy romance novel by V. E. Schwab, first published in 2025 by TOR / Doherty Associates, LLC, Tom. It runs 544 pages. Readers can expect sweet heat; a emotional and dark tone.
At a glance
- Genre
- Fantasy
- Heat
- Sweet
- Mood
- Emotional
- Published
- 2025
- Length
- 544 pages
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- Across five centuries and three different cities, three women are transformed by a hunger that binds them to the same patch of earth.
- Fans of gothic horror
- Readers of lyrical fantasy
- reflective
- Features unknown
This may not be ideal if…
- Readers looking for lighthearted romance
- Those squeamish about body horror or teeth imagery
- Readers who prefer linear storytelling
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Tropes
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: unknown
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: unknown
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
High tension, high angst.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
May not suit
Recommended audience: Adult
Content Guidance
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
In 1532 Santo Domingo de la Calzada, in 1827 London, and in 2019 Boston, three young women find their stories inextricably linked by the land beneath them. Labeled as a story of immortality and hunger, the narrative explores the 'growth' of these women as they develop 'teeth,' weaving together a gothic tale of horror and fantasy across time.
Central Conflict
The struggle with a supernatural hunger and the transformation into a predatory being (vampirism) while navigating the constraints of their specific historical and social environments.
Setting
Santo Domingo de la Calzada (1532), London (1827), and Boston (2019)
Themes
Strengths
- Lyrical prose
- Unique take on vampire mythology
- Strong atmospheric world-building
- Ambbitious multi-era structure
Consider before reading
- Potential for slow pacing due to atmospheric focus
- Fragmented narrative across timelines
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Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
Which theme — vampires — resonated most strongly with you, and why?
- 3
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 4
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 5
Who would you most want to recommend this book to?
- 6
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
- 7
Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
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- Last reviewed:
- August 30, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- TOR / Doherty Associates, LLC, Tom
- Published
- 2025
- Length
- 544 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9781965322888
Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil: quick answers
- Who wrote Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil?
- Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil was written by V. E. Schwab.
- When was Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil published?
- Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil was first published in 2025 by TOR / Doherty Associates, LLC, Tom.
- What genre is Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil?
- Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil is a fantasy romance novel.
- How many pages is Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil?
- Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil is 544 pages long.
- How spicy is Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil?
- EIKNA rates Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil as sweet heat.
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