sgilson 's review for:

Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by V.E. Schwab

4.5

dark emotional reflective slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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This is my first VE Schwab book, and she has earned a fan in me! I didn’t know what to expect outside of “toxic  lesbian vampires”, and while it defffffinitely delivered on that front, I didn’t realize it would also be a study in humanity and what it means to feel alive. The overview says it’s a story about hunger, love, and rage, and it really explores those themes in so many different ways, all while layering this into a story about vampires. I think I may have been intimidated by how she writes, but it’s so intimate and atmospheric (but not overdone) and touches on things relatable to every one. 
The only issue I had was the pacing, it was a slow start, but I enjoyed the character studies and how your view of these characters change throughout the book. Also, it made me want to travel with my partner and see the world.