The Vampire Diaries: The Return: Nightfall

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L.J. Smith

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HarperTeen

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Fantasy

Age Range

14+

Release Date

February 10, 2009

ISBN

978-0061720772

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New York Times bestselling series

The Return: Nightfall is the fifth book in L.J. Smith’s New York Times bestselling Vampire Diaries series.

Elena Gilbert is back from the dead, but she’s come back changed—with newfound powers and blood that is irresistible to vampires, including Stefan and Damon Salvatore, the two vampire brothers who love her. Unfortunately, it’s not just vampires who are drawn to her. Darkness is infiltrating her hometown of Fell’s Church and is taking over the minds of young girls. Even worse, a demon has taken possession of Damon, causing him to turn on his brother, Elena’s friends, and even on Elena herself.

The Return: Nightfall is perfect for fans of the hit CW TV show The Vampire Diaries, as well as fans of the original New York Times bestselling series who can’t wait to see what happens next with Elena, Stefan, and Damon.

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This is the only book in the Vampire Diaries Series that I didn't like. To me it felt forced, as though she tried to extend a series 10 years later and couldn't quite connect with the story. Some chapters were good, and others I had to make myself read. Don't let this put you off reading the series though, the next book in the series picks back up with energy and the flare is back.