Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil

"Some authors quickly become “instant reads” – and this one is at the top of my list. Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil, the exquisite turn of phrase that V.E. Schwab uses, packs juicy bites of hunger, rage and desperation. Feminist horror that spans centuries, it weaves together the stories of María (1532 Spain), Charlotte (1827 London) and Alice (2019 Boston). With strong metaphors for queerness, power and desire draped in a style of light gothic horror, it’s perfect for those interested in bite-size introductions to a darker genre. Five stars."