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Shadow Souls (The Vampire Diaries: The Return, #2)

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Young Adult Fantasy Fantasy Romance Fiction

by L.J. Smith

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3.79 (31.4K ratings)
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description 599 pages

Shadow Souls by L.J. Smith holds a well received rating of 3.79 out of 5, based on 31.4K reader ratings. First published in 2010. The book spans 599 pages.

About Shadow Souls

On the run . . .Elena Gilbert's love, the vampire Stefan Salvatore, has been captured and imprisoned by demonic spirits who are wreaking havoc in Fell's Church. While her friends Bonnie and Meredith explore the evil that has taken over their town, Elena goes in search of Stefan.In order to find him, she entrusts her life to Stefan's brother, Damon Salvatore, the handsome but deadly vampire who wants Elena, body and soul. Along with her childhood friend Matt, they set out for the slums of the Dark Dimension, where Stefan is being held captive. It is rumored to be a world where vampires and demons roam free, but humans must live enslaved to their supernatural masters. . . .Elena will stop at nothing to free Stefan. Yet with each passing day the tension between Elena and Damon grows, and she is faced with a terrible decision: Which brother does she really want?Back in Fell's Church, Bonnie and Meredith have made some dire discoveries. They hastily try to follow Elena and warn her—only to be caught up in Elena's most dangerous adventure yet.

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Author L.J. Smith
Published 2010
Pages 599
Genres Young Adult, Fantasy, Fantasy, Romance, Fiction
Average Rating 3.79 / 5.00
Total Ratings 31,445

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

3.8
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31.4K ratings
With a rating of 3.79, Shadow Souls is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.03, it performs below the genre benchmark.

How It Compares

3.79
This Book
4.03
Fantasy Average
4.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Shadow Souls?

Shadow Souls is categorized as Young Adult, Fantasy, Fantasy, Romance. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is Shadow Souls worth reading?

Based on 31.4K reader ratings, Shadow Souls has an average score of 3.79 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."

How many pages is Shadow Souls?

Shadow Souls has 599 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.

Who wrote Shadow Souls?

Shadow Souls was written by L.J. Smith. It was first published in 2010.

What is the ISBN for Shadow Souls?

The ISBN-13 for Shadow Souls is 9780061720820.0.

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