I could not help hearing the Lost Boys Soundtrack while reading this book. I wonder why?????

Theo and her brother, Marco have arrived in the seaside town Nightfall, Oregon with their father to spend the summer with the grandmother, Nonna. The town is often bleak and dreary but beautiful when the sun does shine. Tourist flock to it and the locals flock indoors when the sun goes down. Nonna is a secretive and interesting character and she warns them both to be home before nightfall and keeps putting strange smelling dolls in their belongings.

Theo and Marco soon make friends with alluring and bizarre local teens and get invited out by them to bonfires and parties. Theo also meets two young men who have a podcast on the history of Nightfall. A history that is dark and dangerous.

The description of the book was not fooling around when it mentioned The Lost Boys. You will get the vibes in a very strong fashion. Much stronger than the Buffy the Vampire Slayer ones. Just saying.
This book was like a love letter to The Lost Boys. I for one who devoured that movie and watched it more times that I can shake a stick at (sorry, channeling my grandmother), I enjoyed taking a bite out of this book.

This book was a lot of fun for me. I flew threw it and enjoyed it very much. Like other reviewers, I wanted things to happen a little faster but at the same time, I enjoyed the build up. The I-know-something-is-going-to-hit-the-fan-I-can't-wait feel that I got with the mounting tension once things in the book got real.

Pure escapism reading which was nostalgic and fun. This book made my inner vampire loving teen self very happy.

After their parents divorce, Theo and her brother Marco spend their summer at their dads childhood home in Nightfall. This little town is cute and cloudy, but things are not as they first seem. Because when grandma tells you that you should be scared of the dark, you better listen. Because that’s where the monsters hide.

Described as The Lost Boys meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer, this book is a dark and fast paced urban fantasy with things that go bump in the dark. This book was full of great vibes, and I found myself very invested in Theos life. Overall I liked this cast of characters, and the story. I have enjoyed the author's earlier works, and I’m so happy this one was just as entertaining.

But speaking of the character - one thing that irked me a bit was when something was so obvious for the reader, while the character was absolutely clueless. Some things were just so predictable that it just felt weird that the character didn’t realize it. Also the ending felt a bit rushed and underdeveloped. I would have liked a little more build-up for it.

In Nightfall is overall a very fun and quick read, and sometimes that’s all that matters. There’s horror elements, but nothing so bad that the scaredy-cat in me couldn’t handle it. If you’re looking for a supernatural YA urban fantasy, consider picking up this book for a good time.

Thank you to NetGalley, author Suzanne Young, and publisher Random House Children's-- Delacorte Press for providing me with a free ARC in exchange for my honest opinion!

First of all, can we please appreciate that COVER?!?!?! It is SO insanely good and completely drew me to the novel, even though I'm not a big fan of vampire novels. I did enjoy this read though! It had all the good makings of a YA-- some teen angst, romance, mean girl dynamics, family drama, and finding yourself. It also had all the good makings of a suspense-- mysterious teenagers, creepy town vibe, unknown town history. I think that this would be a great read in the fall/near Halloween, and I feel like this could be a really cool show or movie that had an aesthetic similar to the cover! However, it fell just a bit flat for me. I love character development, and while we got to see some for Theo, I think many of the characters just fell flat. The book just read a bit surface level in terms of the story and characters, and I found myself wishing it took some more risks. Once the vampires finally came out to play, it started picking up, but then it felt too rushed towards the end. I thought the conclusion was way rushed overall, although I did appreciate one last twist that I genuinely wasn't expecting. Even spending time with Theo as the narrator, I didn't really get a sense of who she was beyond her having struggles with her parents' divorce and missing her friends back home. This was a fun, quick read that did have a lot of spooky elements that I think will appear to teens, but a lack of character development prevented me from being fully invested in the story.

Welcome to Nightfall, Oregon, where the girls are pretty and the atmosphere is.. killer. Theodora and Marco Maggione have just arrived to spend the summer with their father in Nightfall, where he grew up, and meet their mysterious grandmother. Right away, the two are taken with the group of beautiful, otherworldly young people they meet in the town. Theo and Marco aren't used to this kind of attention, but they definitely enjoy it. It isn't long before Marco is no longer acting like himself, and Theo sees some things that lead her to question who her new clique really is. Will the Maggione siblings be able to survive In Nightfall ?

This book is definitely for a younger audience, but I still got a kick out of reading it. No new ground was really tread here, but it's a super fast and fun take on the vampire trope. There is some adult language and mild gore, so I'd recommend this one for ages 15+. Thank you to Netgalley and Delacorte Press for the chance to review this advance copy. In Nightfall publishes 3/28/23.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC of this novel. 3.5/5 stars.

This was a mid read. I loved the concept and felt serious Buffy vibes along with some gravity falls inspo (it’s always the PNW). Our main character finds herself n a quaint town in Oregon for the summer after her and her brother royally mess up while dealing with the divorce of their parents…but of course this town isn’t what it seems.

There’s romance, queen bees, a mystery to be solved, and some maybe possibly dead bodies? Oh, and the grandmother who is superstitious but won’t give any explanation besides just that they need to listen to her.

I liked it. It was a good thriller but I also think about 1/4 of the book is unnecessary for the plot. The ending was my favorite part with the serious buffy vibes…but I also have SO many questions and things didn’t get developed as well as I wish they would. I could def see this being a mini series or a movie though.

When reading a YA book I always have to read the book with a completely different view. A teenage protagonist is always going to do and act completely different than an adult and so you can't judge them like you would an adult. Now, with that being said I really enjoyed this book. Advertised as a cross between Lost Boys and Buffy the Vampire slayer, two pieces of pop culture I absolutely adored as a teen, so I really wanted to read this. I do think it leaned more toward Lost Boys than Buffy, but it gave off 80/90s horror vibes in a very modern way.

Theodora (Theo) was a great protagonist, even if I didn't always agree with some of the choices she made. Most of the story was a little obvious but I don't think that Young was trying to hide anything. Young's worldbuilding was great, the author was able to deliver history about Nightfall without info dumping it all on you and even making it interesting.

I almost didn't think I would like the book since the first half had a lot of setup and was just a little slow, it's the second half of the book that really shines. Once the fun and chaos started I didn't want it to stop, I practically raced through the book in one sitting, something that I have not done in a long while. It was such an enthralling, fast-paced, joyride. I now wish I had a grandma as cool and badass as Nonna is, although Theo's dad really needs to answer some of my questions.

Overall, a dark and fun rollercoaster.

This was a quick and enjoyable read. I really liked Theo and Marco, and their relationship with each other. It did take a bit to get to the juicy vampire bits, but that didn't really bother me. I loved that Theo got to meet two of her favorite podcasters, and really enjoyed the episode we got to see on the page and read all about the weirdness of Nightfall.

Once all the vampirery stuff comes out everything starts happening pretty fast, and at any given point I wasn't sure which one of the characters would be making it to the end of the book. There are plenty of unexpected twists and turns, and their grandma who prefers to be called Nonna became one of my favorite people, she is super badass.

Thank you to Net Galley and Suzanne Young for an ebook in exchange for an honest review.

Rating: 4/5 Stars

I really enjoyed this book! At some points I felt confused but overall really liked the setting and the writing. It was such a fun read!

Theo and her brother Marco are off on an adventure with their father amidst their parents divorce to a freaky town paved with spooky stories of the past. Theo and her brother are not immediately welcomed by their grandmother, Nonna, with whom they are just now meeting as teenagers, which leaves Theo feeling unsettled. As the book continues, we find Nonna to be a remarkable character with some tricks up her sleeve.

There's a lot of random characters that pop in - which makes sense as teenagers are surrounded by all sorts of crowds of people. Theo and Marco have fun partying on the beach of Oregon and making friends - and she runs into two guys who run a spooky podcast that she is a fan of.... ! Theo allows herself to be curious and is on a mission to figure out what's going on here!!

I think I was expecting more vampire content from the get-go, and it took us a while to get to the exciting vampire bits and have the story progress from there. It's a quick read and easy read, but I was expecting a bit more depth with the character development and more vampires from the get-go. I think this book has the potential for an even deeper story (especially with the spooky podcast and side characters)

I think that this book would be enjoyed by a teenager or young adult. If you like fantasy mixed into contemporary story telling and don't mind predictability, you'll enjoy this story very much.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC!

A thoroughly entertaining vampire adventure. The setting and characters kept me entertained the whole time. Now, not a single plot point would be possible if there were a truly responsible adult in the story, but perhaps that’s the fun of the genre

So much yes! The twist on the Lost Boys I never knew I needed! This was fast paced, fun and unputdownable!

I was excited to pick up "In Nightfall" because of the comparisons to Buffy the Vampire Slayer (one of my all time favorite shows) and Lost Boys - and I would say the comparisons are pretty accurate! Needless to say, this is a book about vampires - though I did think it took far too long for them to actually be on page aside from subtle hints. All in all, while this wasn't a new favorite, it was still enjoyable! I do feel it dragged a bit too much in the middle but I think people who love vampires and have wanted them to make a comeback will really like this one!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 / 4.5 stars
Thank you to the author for providing me with an eARC of this book via TBR and Beyond Tours in exchange for an honest review!

In Nightfall is a fantasy standalone, where Theo and her brother Marco have to spend their summer in Nightfall, Oregon. A small, rainy town where you should always be home before dark.

“Welcome to Nightfall – population 846 souls.”

In Nightfall is a very fun, easy and quick read overall that I enjoyed. I really love these mystery books lately that are just easy fun reads, but do leave me guessing while reading it. I read this book fairly quickly and really enjoyed the feeling of getting lost in the world created.

The plot is quite straightforward and fun. I especially liked the vibe created with the locals and what happens after dark. The stark contrast between the older population, such as Nonna, and the local kids is quite fun to see and can correspond with how youth “has fun after dark” with bonfires and drinking.

The pacing is perfect, not to slow to lose interest and not to quick for it to feel rushed. It does pick up towards the end, but that is mostly because the stakes are getting higher and time is running out quickly, so it really fits. I liked the little bit of podcast as well, and wanted a bit more of that to be honest. It was a fun break and new view on the town that was given like that.

One thing I didn’t really remember before reading this book is what it was about. Most of the times, I read the synopsis beforehand, adding it to my “want to buy/read” list and later on, just start reading. It is marketed as The Lost Boys meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer, so I really should’ve known vampires would be in the story. I really liked the eerie feel and mysterious air around the locals and trying to figure out what they were, if it was supernatural or if it could be logically explained. That unknowing made me more emerged into the story and I really liked the reveal of it being vampires, but I do wonder if the reveal would’ve been better if little hints were dropped earlier on.

The characters were fun and I liked them. Theo is very focused and goal oriented. She knows what she wants or should do and goes for it. I liked that about her. I also wanted more of Felix and Elijah in the story, because I really liked their dynamics and found them to be original as well. Marco was a bit harder to pinpoint for me and the locals were quite similar to each other. While the cast of characters was diverse, the development was a bit stalled. I feel like there wasn’t any strong development, which I would’ve liked.

The romance was a bit fleeting and felt like a summer romance, which fits the story obviously. It was fun to see such a relationship grow on multiple fronts! A strong crush, acting on it and seeing where it’ll go was fun to see. While quick, it didn’t feel like insta-love thank god! The familiar bonds that we see were also really nice. Theo and Marco are truly a pair of siblings, biting each other’s heads of but always having each other’s backs!

The ending reveal was really nicely done and it came unexpected! I really liked how the story wrapped up, although it did feel a bit convenient how it ended. At the same time, that didn’t annoy me.

Overall, In Nightfall is a fun and quick read that is very engaging and kinda makes you want to visit Nightfall itself!

great book and such great characters. I enjoyed the mystery and some romance. I also enjoyed the journey of the characters. I didn't know what to expect with this book but I enjoyed it .

Thank you to the publishers and Netgalley for this e-ARC of In Nightfall!

𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐈𝐅 𝐘𝐎𝐔
🌊 live on the Oregon coast
🎧 enjoy scary podcasts
🫂 would do anything for your sibling
👵🏻 have a grandma you’ve never met

• 𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐂𝐊 𝐓𝐀𝐊𝐄

After a wild party goes awry, Theo and her brother Marco are forced to go to Nightfall, Oregon with their dad for the summer.

• 𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐈𝐓’𝐒 𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐔𝐓

Growing up in Arizona, Theo has never once visited Oregon, even though it’s where her grandma lives and her dad grew up. But all that changes after an end of the school year party gets out of hand. Theo’s dad decides to take them to Nightfall, Oregon, to finally meet their grandmother and to visit the small coastal town where he grew up. But not all is it seems in this tiny town - and Theo is about to uncover all of its secrets.

• 𝐌𝐘 𝐓𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒

I really enjoyed this YA story. I have read a few of Suzanne’s previous books and enjoy her storytelling. I had fun guessing where this story was going and had a few ideas but my first thought was of course correct! Theo and Marco have a great relationship and really made me miss my late brother. I would love to see In Nightfall made into a movie!

3.5⭐️

I received this as an ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

This was fun! Comparing it to Buffy is pretty accurate. It's irreverent, funny, dangerous, & weird.

I wish they'd solved the mystery sooner & had a little more action, but overall I'd recommend!

You know...could be gayer.
Could be gayer!

Like, this was a solid 4.5 for me. I loved the vibe, the pacing kept me interested, and I found the draw of saving ones family from an unknown danger while also dealing with realistic things like divorce and getting busted for throwing a party compelling. What let me down is that the romance (which again, I like that it wasn't like, insta-lovey, I MUST save him kind of thing) was second bananas to the story of a girl trying desperately to save her big brother and family.
But like. It could've been gay!
Would've been nothing at all to change Parrish to a girl. In fact, I often found him annoying in the make up of our main trio of vamp-ladies and while innocent enough there were times when it well and truly felt like he was included simply so the author didn't have to deal with a sapphic romance.
Anyways, I guess that's a small gripe but this novel is full of strong female badasses and it just seems like a bit of wasted potential.
I love the podcast couple of Elijah and Felix and cross my fingers that maybe we can get companion novels about them since they seem to imply that this isn't their first time dealing with real monsters. I will also say the last quarter introduces a secondary antagonist that's only been hinted at but if you are paying any attention you know what's going to happen.
I think this would be a great book to pick up for a summer time Halloween reads type reading challenge and I plan to out a copy in my classroom as it's gruesome enough to appease my horror lovers but not bad enough to warrant angry parent emails.
Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for an advanced copy.

This book absolutely blew me away. I was cackling from the first pages to the last, yet also managed to be on the edge of my seat throughout large portions of it. The perfect balance of comedy and catastrophe. I loved it.

Theo and Marco had a wonderful sibling dynamic, the kind everyone wishes they had. They're close enough to read each other with simple gestures, bicker in a loving way, and know each other's weak spots in both good ways and bad. When Marco wants to flirt on their first night in town, Theo allows herself to be banished out of earshot... and does a little flirting of her own.

There were so many brilliant characters in this story that worked like perfect ingredients to a wonderful dish. They each added that bit they needed to for the story to come together in culmination of action, emotion, and drama. The dynamic between Theo and the male love interest was cute as hell, allowing for moody moments, and keeping you questioning as to exactly what his motivation was. Then there were the three main girls in town: Minnow, Annemarie and Beatrice, each of whom had personalities who jumped off the page, grabbing you with talons and keeping your attention.

The other well planned and paced dynamic that really allowed for this story to play out as it needed to was the recent divorce between Theo and Marco's parents. As well as providing that little bit of angst that every teen fiction book needs, it truly united the siblings in being an "us against the world" pair, so that when things started to go wrong, we could see that very clearly through Theo's eyes.

Honestly, it's so hard to write about this book without just raving and spoiling it all, because there were so many moments that I'd like to shout about. What I will say to sum up is that if you are a fan of young adult lit, horror, paranormal, romance, found family and literal family, any and all of, you will find something for you in this book. It's powerful, witty, engaging, and an all around power-house of a book. I had no hesitation in giving this five stars.

in nightfall follows theo as she and her brother move to a new town where there's something monstrous happening underneath the surface. i liked the atmosphere of the book a lot-- it really had me feeling creeped out. however, the pacing wasn't the bst thing about this novel because i started to get bored towards the 50% mark, but it really picked up (and got a little too fast) around 80% of the way through. i also wish that the other characters would have been explored a bit more because while theo was a good narrator, i think the book would have benefitted if it highlighted some other characters for an interlude chapter or two.

Siblings Theo and Marco Maggione are in for the ultimate summer, left home alone while their dad visits his hometown, but then they throw a party that gets busted by the cops, and instead they find themselves along on the 936 mile journey to Nightfall, Oregon. But, in Nightfall, things are not what they seem and the siblings are in for some serious chills before their summer is over.

Theo doesn’t know much about Nightfall; she has never visited, even though her dad grew up there and her grandmother still lives there. When they arrive, the grandmother they have never met, gives them only two rules, “Be home before dark, and don’t talk to strangers.” Both seem strange to 16 year-old Theo and her older brother, but they agree to the rules only to break them both immediately. On their first night in town the siblings meet the alluring Minnow and her friends, Beatrice and Anne Marie, and Theo feels a spark with mysterious Parrish. The locals convince the siblings to join them on the beach for a nightly party, and that’s when things start to spiral out of control.

In Nightfall is a slow burn, taking it’s time to slowly build its thrills and chills. But, the slowness works here, allowing more of a focus on the Maggione family, the strange town dynamic, and the relationships building between the siblings and the locals. It makes for a more satisfying and well-rounded read once the book transitions into a vampire slaying thriller.

The family dynamics are a real highlight here. Theo’s relationship with Marco is genuine and refreshing. And it was fascinating to experience Theo trying to build a relationship with the grandmother she has never met, and who doesn’t seem to want them there. Theo is also struggling with a sense of betrayal from her mother, who she feels is abandoning her in the wake of the divorce. So, when she has to confront her father’s behavior following the revelation that he knowingly brought them into a vampire nest, it is a raw and emotional gut punch. Theo must learn how to manage her feelings of betrayal and forgive the actions of loved ones who believed they were doing what is best, a struggle we all can relate to.

In Nightfall takes the classic vampire story and turns it into an intriguing exploration of family. Vampire fans will be glamoured by this story, unable to put it down.