Common Sense Media Review
By Mary Eisenhart
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Teen elves face cosmic peril, crushes in epic installment.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 9+?
Any Positive Content?
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Parent and Kid Reviews
Based on 8 parent reviews
Based on 38 kid reviews
Kids say this book is an exciting addition to the series, characterized by action, character development, and themes of bravery and friendship, making it a fan favorite among older readers, especially those who love the romantic dynamics. However, it has been noted that the content includes some mature themes and violence, which makes it more suitable for readers aged 11 and up.
- mature themes
- character development
- action-packed
- romance
- adventurous storytelling
Summarized with AI
Summarized with AI
What's the Story?
As NIGHTFALL opens, 14-year-old Sophie Foster and her elvin friends face many challenges in their ongoing cosmic conflict with the Neverseen, whose sinister agenda is wreaking havoc in both the elf and human worlds. Worse yet, the villains have kidnapped and imprisoned Sophie's human parents, and the elf kids have taken Sophie's human sister to their world for protection. Meanwhile, friend Keefe's murderous mom tries to convince them to cooperate with her plans, a new monstrous villain and her plans come to light, and there's deadly magic and warfare aplenty. In the midst of all this, there's romantic tension as bad-boy Keefe and Mr. Perfect Fitz vie for Sophie's affection, and other kids deal with unrequited crushes.
Is It Any Good?
Fans of Sophie Foster are in for 800 pages of cosmic conflict, magical adventure, and relationship issues as the brave and talented elvin kids rush to rescue Sophie's human parents from villains. There's one big surprise involving a recurring character, and the teens' harrowing adventures trying to solve the mystery of Nightfall give each kid a chance to shine. Ogre princess Ro almost steals the show, and some new characters are welcome additions. And there's more to come in the next installment ...
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the responsibility of using your talents wisely and well in Nightfall. What does someone with unusual powers have to consider when deciding whether to use them?
A recurring theme in this series is how the elves are horrified at much human behavior, but they do things humans find just as horrifying. In our world, where many people think and behave differently, what's the best way to find common ground and get along? Or should we even try?
What other stories do you know about Atlantis? Why do you think it's been such a popular theme for all these centuries?
Book Details
- Author :
- Genre : Fantasy
- Topics : Fantasy ( Magic ) , Adventures , Family Stories ( Siblings ) , Friendship
- Book type : Fiction
- Publisher : Aladdin
- Publication date : November 7, 2017
- Publisher's recommended age(s) : 8 - 12
- Number of pages : 800
- Available on : Nook, Hardback, Apple Books, Kindle
- Last updated : October 9, 2025
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