Going into the book, with the description making comparisons to The Lost Boys and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, I knew that it was going to be about vampires. So I was a bit let down by how long it took for the vampire content to actually be blatantly put on the page. Yes, I as the reader could tell what was going on with the hints and subtext, but I was frustrated by it taking until 70% into the book for the main character to be in the know. So the beginning of the book felt very drawn out and then the end felt rushed.

While I wasn’t crazy about this book personally— I’ve grown a bit too old to appreciate some of the tropes pervading young adult literature, I would still recommend it to high school kids who are interested in fantasy, angst, drama and found family dynamics.

Growing up in the Buffy era has made me addicted to vampire books. This was my first Suzanne Young book and I loved it. The atmosphere was amazing, if there really was a town called Nightfall best believe I'd be there in a heartbeat (vampires or not). I loved Theo's character being the new girl in town and just trying to find her place among the other kids. Her and her brother Marco constantly had me cracking up with their witty banter and their general brother/sister relationship. The plot was excellent and definitely kept me engaged throughout the entire story. It was just so good.

Thanks to Delacorte Press for the gifted copy for my honest review!

I love a good teeny vampire story, so I was super excited to get the chance to read this one! Thanks NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review "In Nightfall" by Suzanne Young.

Though the writing might have some faults, overall this is a fun story about two teenage siblings who, as punishment for rebelling against their divorcing parents, get sent to "the middle of nowhere". Of course as such there is nothing to do except band yourself with the mysterious girls that you probably should stay far far away from...nothing could seriously go wrong, right?

But the town isn't what it appears and there are dangers hiding that are best left alone. Too bad they don't.

The cover And synopsis sounded up my alley but it fell short. I love the Lost Boys, even had a poster as a teen, but boy this did not do it justice. It felt contrived and didn’t add anything more or interesting.

Thank you to NetGalley who provided me with an eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.

Someone said this book is like gender-flipped "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" meets "The Lost Boys" and if that doesn't get you interested, I don't know what will!

"In Nightfall" is a twisted and fast-paced book that follows Marco and Theo after their parents get divorced and they rebel. Now, they're driven to the middle of no where (Nightfall, Oregon) as punishment with an estranged grandmother who they have never met.

Of course, nothing happens there. Ever. Until it does. Something lurks in Nightfall after dark and it won't let them leave.

This book was frankly put - so much fun! I truly felt like I was a part of the group, getting to uncover the mysterious haunts of Nightfall and fall in love with the found family vibes. I also adored Theo and Marco - their sibling bond and contradicting thought processes felt realistic and were written beautifully.

This was spooky and witchy in all of the ways that I hoped it would be, with an absolutely stunning setting. The sibling relationship added another layer to this story that made it even more enjoyable.

In Nightfall is a coming of age story that keeps you up reading! I read this with a friend and she couldn’t stop talking about how this story is close to The Lost Boys - a movie I haven’t watched but added to my watchlist! That is how much we enjoyed reading this. The story happens during summer break in a small town of Oregon with fun scares and teenage angst. Its a story to read if you are looking for a quick read.

Thanks Delacorte press for the earc!

One of the most requested genres at my library is horror. At least once a week, a teen enters the library looking for something scary. Young’s newest book, a gender-flipped retelling of The Lost Boys is the perfect amount of creepy horror novel with teen angst and a little bit of coming-of-age drama. The book is fast-paced and cinematic and will appeal to younger teen readers.

This was such a fun twist on the vampire genre and now I need to pick up every book that Suzanne has written!

I am a super huge Suzanna Young fan and I just realized that I never sent my review in on this awesome book.
So I am a Gen Xer who grew up on awesome vampire movies with my favorite being Lost Boys. So, you may be asking yourself, is this chick going to tell us its a Lost Boys retelling?

Relax, its not. Its more of a love letter to Lost boys...well not love, but a tribute to Lost Boys is the best way to say it.

The main characters are a brother and sister who spend the summer with their dad and grandmother. ( I mean, come on....the brothers in the Lost Boys move in with their grandfather. Just saying! tribute my friends). Nightfall is a small down and there are always lots of rumors about what goes on. Let's just say, its a crazy ride.

As always with her books, I flew through it because it grabbed my attention. Its creepy at times which is perfect!

Thank you so much to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC!

Absolutely loved this one! It gave me all the spooky, Halloween vibes that I was looking for in the book. Loved the The Lost Boys aspect and that it took place in small town. I can't wait to reread this one again.

I DNFed this at 54% after struggling for months to get through the absolutely atrocious representation within this book. Don’t let the cover fool you- the minority characters in this book are white characters labels as POC.

NACHOS? As the Mexican food reference? I kept forgetting about the main characters heritage as it was an after thought at best.

There is nothing that makes these characters POC aside from the author telling us they are.

The Lost Boys with badass girls. Do I need to say more? Fun read with a great cast of characters. Loved the setting in a sleepy town in Oregon.

Fun summer book with Lost Boys feels
Was kinda hoping they would lead Siren-way, but still a good read!

This was a fun one. I wasn't sure what to expect and having just read a recent MG by Suzanne Young I know it'd at least be creepy.

I thought the small tourist ocean town was the perfect setting and lent to the ability to hide all the secrets the town was keeping. I wasn't sure what was happening, whether sirens or vampires, or both.

I enjoyed this and would recommend it to anyone looking for their next paranormal adventure!

Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for giving me access to the free advanced digital copy of this book.

Theo and her brother Marco leave Arizona to spend the summer with their grandmother in Nightfall Oregon. Population 846. It’s hard for them to understand why their grandmother is so reclusive and superstitious–especially when they meet the charming people in town that she keeps warning them about.

This book is perfect for a spooky season read, but don’t expect to know what’s going on in Nightfall right away. No, Suzanne Young takes us on a wild ride and we are just as in the dark as Theo about the truly sinister reason that Nightfall isn’t quite so simple to leave.

This book was written for you if:

You need a spooky, mysterious read for your TBR
You’ve ever listened to an unsolved-mystery-type podcast
You want a fast-paced read that keeps you hooked all the way through

In Nightfall is like a love letter to the Lost Boys. That right there was enough for me to love it. Give me anything with vampires and I’m happy honestly.
This was a fun book with so many fun characters. Even the vampires were so fun.

Such a creepy atmospheric read. Ok really enjoyed the setting and how the plot played out. Good read!