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Hero archetypes
Heroine archetypes
Protagonist archetypes
Tropes
Synopsis
Eighteen-year-old Elena Gilbert journeys to the Dark Dimension with Damon and Matt in hopes of rescuing her vampire boyfriend, Stefan Salvatore, from imprisonment, and once again they face the sinister Shinichis.
Is The Return: Shadow Souls appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 14 and up.
Parents should know this book contains vampire romance themes with moderate kissing and romantic tension, supernatural violence including imprisonment and threats, and darker fantasy elements typical of the Vampire Diaries series.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, moderate sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include captivity, supernatural violence, and manipulation.
Who'll love this
Teens who love vampire romance with high stakes, dangerous quests to rescue loved ones, and complex supernatural relationships will be captivated.