Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil

An instant No. 1 Sunday Times & New York Times Bestseller, Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil is a twisting tale of power, immortality and the terrifying price of freedom from V. E. Schwab. This beautiful, collectable paperback edition features a striking sprayed edge. Three women share one desire: to break the rules men use to bind them. 1532. Leó n, Spain: María, wild and wily, knows beauty is her only currency. So when an alluring stranger offers her a dark alternative path, María makes a desperate choice. 1827. London: Charlotte lives a cloistered life, her heart full of impossible wants. Swept away by a beautiful widow's invitation, Charlotte discovers she can buy her freedom – if she sells her soul. 2019. Boston: Alice moved across the world to escape her past. But a one-night stand gives her a thirst for answers . . . and retribution. Defying time and all odds, these women’s fates become tangled like roots. This is a story about life: how it ends, and how it starts again. * * * 'A rich, lush labyrinth of a book . . . It had me by the throat from the first page' – Emma Stonex, author of The Lamplighters 'Nobody can write like V. E. Schwab' – Jodi Picoult, author of My Sister's Keeper 'I absolutely devoured it . . . It's utterly absorbing, atmospheric and perfectly gothic' – Bridget Collins, author of The Binding 'Schwab has impressively woven a compelling character drama and feminist critique into a horror thriller . . . goes down as easy as that happy-hour cocktail' – The New York Times ‘Spanning centuries, this entrancing queer love story follows three women . . . Lyrical and immersive’ – Cosmopolitan V. E. Schwab's Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 16/06/2025

An instant No. 1 Sunday Times & New York Times Bestseller, Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil is a twisting tale of power, immortality and the terrifying price of freedom from V. E. Schwab. This beautiful, collectable paperback edition features a striking sprayed edge. Three women share one desire: to break the rules men use to bind them. 1532. Leó n, Spain: María, wild and wily, knows beauty is her only currency. So when an alluring stranger offers her a dark alternative path, María makes a desperate choice. 1827. London: Charlotte lives a cloistered life, her heart full of impossible wants. Swept away by a beautiful widow's invitation, Charlotte discovers she can buy her freedom – if she sells her soul. 2019. Boston: Alice moved across the world to escape her past. But a one-night stand gives her a thirst for answers . . . and retribution. Defying time and all odds, these women’s fates become tangled like roots. This is a story about life: how it ends, and how it starts again. * * * 'A rich, lush labyrinth of a book . . . It had me by the throat from the first page' – Emma Stonex, author of The Lamplighters 'Nobody can write like V. E. Schwab' – Jodi Picoult, author of My Sister's Keeper 'I absolutely devoured it . . . It's utterly absorbing, atmospheric and perfectly gothic' – Bridget Collins, author of The Binding 'Schwab has impressively woven a compelling character drama and feminist critique into a horror thriller . . . goes down as easy as that happy-hour cocktail' – The New York Times ‘Spanning centuries, this entrancing queer love story follows three women . . . Lyrical and immersive’ – Cosmopolitan V. E. Schwab's Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 16/06/2025

Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil : The Dark, Defiant New Epic from V. E. Schwab The Instant Number One Sunday Times & New York Times Bestseller A Genre-Defying, Unforgettable Novel to Sink Your Teeth Into . . . “Bury my bones in the midnight soil, plant them shallow and water them deep, and in my place will grow a feral rose, soft red petals hiding sharp white teeth.” A STORY ABOUT IMMORTALITY, HUNGER AND REVENGE. From V. E. Schwab, the internationally bestselling author of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue , comes a twisting, gothic tale of blood, power, and the terrifying price of freedom. Three women, centuries apart. One secret desire binds them all: to be more than a pawn in a game played by men. 1532. Santo Domingo: María is wild and wily, and knows her beauty is her only currency. When an alluring stranger offers an alternate path – a chance to choose her own fate – María makes a desperate vow: no regrets. 1827. London: Charlotte lives a cloistered life, her heart full of impossible wishes. Swept away by a beautiful widow's invitation, she discovers the price of freedom is higher than she could have ever imagined. 2019. Boston: Alice moved halfway across the world to escape her past. But a one-night stand leads to chilling consequences. So Alice throws herself into a hunt for answers and revenge that links her to a hunger centuries old. This is a story about life . . . how it ends, and how it starts again. ‘Lyrical and immersive . . . sweeping history, deep emotions and [a] touch of magic’ – Cosmopolitan Readers are obsessed with Bury Your Bones in the Midnight Soil : ‘A brutal masterclass in tragedy. Page-turning. Heartbreaking. Unforgettable’ ‘This book gave me CHILLS’ ‘It’s easily one of my favourite books of the year!’ ‘I actually am at a loss for words to describe how this book made me feel’ ‘This book was beautiful. And gut-wrenching. And I was obsessed’ V. E. Schwab's Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 16/06/2025

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 2025 BookBub , Most Anticipated of 2025 (and Reader’s Pick) Readers Digest, 20 Most Anticipated Books This Year Paste Magazine, Most Anticipated Fantasy Books of 2025 BookRiot, Most Anticipated Books of 2025 Men's Health , 25 Best & Most Anticipated Books of 2025 The Nerd Daily, SFF to Devour in 2025 Goodreads, Readers' Most Anticipated Books of 2025

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 2025 BookBub , Most Anticipated of 2025 (and Reader’s Pick) Readers Digest, 20 Most Anticipated Books This Year Paste Magazine, Most Anticipated Fantasy Books of 2025 BookRiot, Most Anticipated Books of 2025 Men's Health , 25 Best & Most Anticipated Books of 2025 The Nerd Daily, SFF to Devour in 2025 Goodreads, Readers' Most Anticipated Books of 2025

Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil : The Dark, Defiant New Epic from V. E. Schwab The Instant Number One Sunday Times & New York Times Bestseller A Genre-Defying, Unforgettable Novel to Sink Your Teeth Into . . . “Bury my bones in the midnight soil, plant them shallow and water them deep, and in my place will grow a feral rose, soft red petals hiding sharp white teeth.” A STORY ABOUT IMMORTALITY, HUNGER AND REVENGE. From V. E. Schwab, the internationally bestselling author of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue , comes a twisting, gothic tale of blood, power, and the terrifying price of freedom. Three women, centuries apart. One secret desire binds them all: to be more than a pawn in a game played by men. 1532. Santo Domingo: María is wild and wily, and knows her beauty is her only currency. When an alluring stranger offers an alternate path – a chance to choose her own fate – María makes a desperate vow: no regrets. 1827. London: Charlotte lives a cloistered life, her heart full of impossible wishes. Swept away by a beautiful widow's invitation, she discovers the price of freedom is higher than she could have ever imagined. 2019. Boston: Alice moved halfway across the world to escape her past. But a one-night stand leads to chilling consequences. So Alice throws herself into a hunt for answers and revenge that links her to a hunger centuries old. This is a story about life . . . how it ends, and how it starts again. ‘Lyrical and immersive . . . sweeping history, deep emotions and [a] touch of magic’ – Cosmopolitan Readers are obsessed with Bury Your Bones in the Midnight Soil : ‘A brutal masterclass in tragedy. Page-turning. Heartbreaking. Unforgettable’ ‘This book gave me CHILLS’ ‘It’s easily one of my favourite books of the year!’ ‘I actually am at a loss for words to describe how this book made me feel’ ‘This book was beautiful. And gut-wrenching. And I was obsessed’ V. E. Schwab's Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 16/06/2025

Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil : The Dark, Defiant New Epic from V. E. Schwab The Instant Number One Sunday Times & New York Times Bestseller A Genre-Defying, Unforgettable Novel to Sink Your Teeth Into . . . “Bury my bones in the midnight soil, plant them shallow and water them deep, and in my place will grow a feral rose, soft red petals hiding sharp white teeth.” A STORY ABOUT IMMORTALITY, HUNGER AND REVENGE. From V. E. Schwab, the internationally bestselling author of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue , comes a twisting, gothic tale of blood, power, and the terrifying price of freedom. Three women, centuries apart. One secret desire binds them all: to be more than a pawn in a game played by men. 1532. Santo Domingo: María is wild and wily, and knows her beauty is her only currency. When an alluring stranger offers an alternate path – a chance to choose her own fate – María makes a desperate vow: no regrets. 1827. London: Charlotte lives a cloistered life, her heart full of impossible wishes. Swept away by a beautiful widow's invitation, she discovers the price of freedom is higher than she could have ever imagined. 2019. Boston: Alice moved halfway across the world to escape her past. But a one-night stand leads to chilling consequences. So Alice throws herself into a hunt for answers and revenge that links her to a hunger centuries old. This is a story about life . . . how it ends, and how it starts again. ‘Lyrical and immersive . . . sweeping history, deep emotions and [a] touch of magic’ – Cosmopolitan Readers are obsessed with Bury Your Bones in the Midnight Soil : ‘A brutal masterclass in tragedy. Page-turning. Heartbreaking. Unforgettable’ ‘This book gave me CHILLS’ ‘It’s easily one of my favourite books of the year!’ ‘I actually am at a loss for words to describe how this book made me feel’ ‘This book was beautiful. And gut-wrenching. And I was obsessed’ V. E. Schwab's Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 16/06/2025

Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil : The Dark, Defiant New Epic from V. E. Schwab The Instant Number One Sunday Times & New York Times Bestseller A Genre-Defying, Unforgettable Novel to Sink Your Teeth Into . . . “Bury my bones in the midnight soil, plant them shallow and water them deep, and in my place will grow a feral rose, soft red petals hiding sharp white teeth.” A STORY ABOUT IMMORTALITY, HUNGER AND REVENGE. From V. E. Schwab, the internationally bestselling author of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue , comes a twisting, gothic tale of blood, power, and the terrifying price of freedom. Three women, centuries apart. One secret desire binds them all: to be more than a pawn in a game played by men. 1532. Santo Domingo: María is wild and wily, and knows her beauty is her only currency. When an alluring stranger offers an alternate path – a chance to choose her own fate – María makes a desperate vow: no regrets. 1827. London: Charlotte lives a cloistered life, her heart full of impossible wishes. Swept away by a beautiful widow's invitation, she discovers the price of freedom is higher than she could have ever imagined. 2019. Boston: Alice moved halfway across the world to escape her past. But a one-night stand leads to chilling consequences. So Alice throws herself into a hunt for answers and revenge that links her to a hunger centuries old. This is a story about life . . . how it ends, and how it starts again. ‘Lyrical and immersive . . . sweeping history, deep emotions and [a] touch of magic’ – Cosmopolitan Readers are obsessed with Bury Your Bones in the Midnight Soil : ‘A brutal masterclass in tragedy. Page-turning. Heartbreaking. Unforgettable’ ‘This book gave me CHILLS’ ‘It’s easily one of my favourite books of the year!’ ‘I actually am at a loss for words to describe how this book made me feel’ ‘This book was beautiful. And gut-wrenching. And I was obsessed’ V. E. Schwab's Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 16/06/2025

ALL first edition copies will be signed by the author! Signed copies available while supplies last. The new genre-defying novel about immortality and hunger from V. E. Schwab, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue. 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 Mar?a 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, Mar?a 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. #1 IndieNext List, June 2025 A MOST ANTICIPATED Pick from USA Today - New York Times Book Review - US Weekly - ELLE - TIME - Betches - Katie Couric Media - Men's Health - Woman's World - Reader's Digest - Goodreads - Paste Magazine - The Nerd Daily - BookRiot - Bookbub - ScreenRant - The Portalist - Publishers Weekly - Kirkus Reviews - Library Journal

ALL first edition copies will be signed by the author! Signed copies available while supplies last. The new genre-defying novel about immortality and hunger from V. E. Schwab, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue. 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 Mar?a 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, Mar?a 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. #1 IndieNext List, June 2025 A MOST ANTICIPATED Pick from USA Today - New York Times Book Review - US Weekly - ELLE - TIME - Betches - Katie Couric Media - Men's Health - Woman's World - Reader's Digest - Goodreads - Paste Magazine - The Nerd Daily - BookRiot - Bookbub - ScreenRant - The Portalist - Publishers Weekly - Kirkus Reviews - Library Journal