First published 2010
Elena Gilbert faces an impossible choice. Stefan Salvatore, the vampire she loves, lies imprisoned somewhere in the Dark Dimension by demonic forces that have overrun Fell's Church. To reach him, Elena must place her trust in Damon Salvatore, Stefan's dangerous brother who desires her completely. Together with her friend Matt, they descend into the slums of this nightmarish realm where vampires and demons rule while humans serve as slaves. Each day of their search pulls Elena closer to Damon and further from the certainty she once felt about Stefan. Meanwhile, back in Fell's Church, Bonnie and Meredith uncover disturbing truths about the evil consuming their town. They race to reach Elena with their warning, but arrive only to find themselves trapped in her most perilous journey yet. Elena will risk everything to save Stefan, but the Dark Dimension tests more than her courage. It forces her to confront the truth about her heart.
Genres: romance, fantasy, young-adult, paranormal
Vibes: dark, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Dark Dimension, Fell's Church
599 pages · Hardcover · HarperCollins Publishers
Content warnings: violence