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The Vampire Diaries: The Awakening

by L. J. Smith

A high-school romance entangled with vampire secrets

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    New York Times bestselling author

    The metadata describes credited author Smith, L. J. as a New York Times bestselling author.

AlbakiReads Editorial

A high-school romance entangled with vampire secrets

Elena Gilbert is accustomed to attention, but Stefan’s resistance unsettles her—especially when the reason is tied to his vampire nature. The arrival of his brother Damon brings another set of intentions into the mix, placing Elena between two brothers whose conflict is reigniting in the small town of Fell’s Church. The opening volume combines a romantic triangle with supernatural danger, while Elena’s lack of knowledge about the risks around Stefan adds tension to their connection. Its focus on a high-school protagonist, vampire lore, and rivalry gives the series opener a clear blend of teen romance and paranormal conflict.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Teens and young adults interested in paranormal fiction and vampire stories.
  • Readers who enjoy romance shaped by secrets and rivalry between brothers.
  • Fans of the TV adaptation curious about the story’s original book version.

Themes

Vampires and hidden identitiesRomantic attraction and dangerSibling rivalryTeen relationships

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Book overview

The New York Times bestselling series!

The first book in L.J. Smith's New York Times bestselling Vampire Diaries series, the basis of the hit CW TV show starring Nina Dobrev, Paul Wesley, and Ian Somerhalder.

Elena Gilbert is a high school golden girl, used to getting what she wants. And who she wants. But when the boy she's set her sights on--the handsome and haunted Stefan--isn't interested, she's confused. She could never know the real reason Stefan is struggling to resist her:

Stefan is a vampire, and Elena's in danger just by being around him. What's more, Stefan's dark, dangerous vampire brother Damon has just arrived in town. And wherever Damon goes, trouble always follows.

Fans of The Vampire Diaries TV show will find this book packed with the same kind of heart-stopping suspense, fierce romances, and jaw-dropping surprises that they know and love, all brought to life by New York Times bestselling author L.J. Smith.

 

One girl. Two vampire brothers. A deadly obsession is born.

 

  • A Dangerous Love Triangle: Elena is drawn to the mysterious Stefan, but his dark and seductive brother Damon has just arrived in town with his own plans for her.
  • Forbidden Love: He's a vampire trying to deny his nature and his feelings. She's the girl who won't take no for an answer, unaware that getting close to him could be fatal.
  • Supernatural Secrets: In the small town of Fell's Church, a war between brothers is about to be reignited, and Elena Gilbert is at the center of it all.
  • The Original Phenomenon: Before the hit TV show, this is the iconic young adult paranormal romance that captured the hearts of millions of readers.
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