Synopsis:
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.
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.
I loved this book. The writing style and prose are up my alley, and it's been a while since I read something so hauntingly beautiful.
I don't often read vampire books, but this was such a breath of fresh air. It's so different from all the other books I've read. It's a fantasy, but also set in the past. I love the 3 timelines between the 3 women and how their lives were intertwined. It almost felt like how Weyward made me feel.
My favorite character would have to be Maria. She's very nuanced, very gray. I like how she was written. I rooted for her and was then horrified by her.
Anger and resentment are the worst. They’re like rocks in your pockets. Too many, and you’ll drown.
I liked reading through how the girls adjusted to their new lives. How they coped. How they accepted the change. How they fought their nature. It was all so vivid, as if I were there beside them, watching them as they went on.
I saw how a lot of people complained that this book was slow-paced, but for me, it was just the right amount. The emotional impact at the end was very satisfying that it left me contemplating, wanting for more.
If you like reading historical fiction or like characters who have so many layers, I would recommend this book to you. If you liked Weyward, you are going to enjoy this one.
Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil - ⭐⭐⭐⭐
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