Content levels
Trigger warnings
Positive tags
Hero archetypes
Heroine archetypes
Protagonist archetypes
Synopsis
Wishes can be deadly. Beauty. That is what Devnee wishes for with all her heart. She is tired of feeling plain and dull. Tired of being ordinary and forgettable. If only she were beautiful, the rest would follow - acceptance, friendship... love. Devnee's family has just moved to the strange dark house with the circular tower. There Devnee's wish will be heard, and answered. Because he lives in the tower "I will give you beauty, my dear," the vampire purrs. And in return, Devnee will give him what he desires. But as Devnee wishes for more, so does the vampire. And soon, it is too late. She has wished for too much.
Is The Return of the Vampire appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 12 and up.
A cautionary tale about wishing for beauty with supernatural consequences. Contains mild horror elements and vampire manipulation but remains appropriate for middle school readers with no graphic content.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include manipulation, body image issues, and deception.
Who'll love this
Teens will relate to Devnee's desire to fit in and be beautiful, while getting caught up in the eerie tower mystery and vampire's sinister bargain.