The Awakening and The Struggle (The Vampire Diaries #1-2)

Reader reviewed by Adrienne

The Awakening and The Struggle were amazing! They were a lot like
Twilight, however the Vampire Diaries came out a long time before
Twilight. I loved all the characters and the plot. I hated Damon
naturally and loved Stefan. This book had romance, action, and so much
more that made me craving for more. I'm glad my edition had both books,
so I didn't have to have wait for the second book. I can't wait to read
the next two and the next trilogy! My dad is actually working on the
CW's Vampire Diaries show, so that's why I started reading this book.
The show changed a lot of things, but it was pretty good. It seems that
I'm starting to read more  fantasy books with vampires, werewolves, and
faeries, but that genre has so many good books. Anyways I highly
recommend reading these books if you haven't already!

Reader reviewed by Sara

Ideas expressed/message/plot: From back cover: A DEADLY LOVE TRIANGLE. Elena: the golden girl, the leader, the one who can have any boy she wants. Stefan: brooding and mysterious, he seems to be the only one who can resist Elena, even as he struggles to protect her from the horrors that haunt his past. Damon: sexy, dangerous, and driven by an urge for revenge against Stefan, the brother who betrayed him. Determined to have Elena, hed kill to possess here.

Favorite character, quotes/lines: Stefan: I definitely wanted him to be with Elena. Elena: I actually liked her, even though I wasnt sure I was going to&. I thought she would be more self-absorbed, but she was actually okay.
When I finished this book I felt: I really, really want the next book! But it isnt out yet& I might even go as far as to say that L.J. Smith is better than Stephanie Meyers! Well, I definitely think her writing skills are better, but her stories might be as well! :s

Other books to read by this Author or theme: The Vampire Diaries: The Fury and Dark Reunion, the Secret Circle books, the Nightworld Omnibuses: 1,2,3

I would recommend this book to: young adult readers, but even older readers. I think anyone can enjoy this book!!

Reader reviewed by fayeflame

synopsis

Elena: the golden girl, the leader, the one who can have any boy she wants.

Stefan: brooding and mysterious, he seems to be the only one who can
resist Elena, even as he struggles to protect her from the horrors that
haunt his past.

Damon: sexy, dangerous, and driven by an urge
for revenge against Stefan, the brother who betrayed him. Determined to
have Elena, he'd kill to possess her.

Collected here in one
volume for the first time, volumes one and two of The Vampire Diaries,
the tale of two vampire brothers and the beautiful girl torn between
them.

my review

After reading the twilight series, i was hooked on vampires.This is one
of those books you either love or hate, I loved it.This book was so
exciting, i was up all night reading it. it left me wanting more
Definitely reading the next one. I recommend it for teens who love
vampires, especially twilighters. (i heart Damon)

Reader reviewed by Pheonix

The most dangerous love triangle of all.  Two vampire brothers, one good and one evil, are in love with the same girl.  Stefan meets Elena, and instantly falls for her.  But he swears never to go near her because of his dark secret.  On the other hand, Elena has sworn to make Stefan hers or die.

If you loved Twilight by Stephenie Meyers you'll love this book. I find this way more better then the twilight series though. The Vampire Diaries has everything you need to move on from Twilight without being identical. It's a dark romance, adventure and characters you'll undoubtably make teams for.

Reader reviewed by Insert Book Title

Vampire Diaries is a book worth reading. Elena is the IT girl at her school. She's got the looks, the clothes, and the friends. Even boys have become a game to her...until she meets Stefan. He is the only boy who has ever turned her down. Desperate to have him at any cost, She launches herself into pursuit. But Stefan has a secret. On top of being a vampire, he also has an evil brother who will stop at nothing to possess Elena. Even if he has to kill her.This book has it all. Vampires, love, and evil. It also have many twists and turns and will keep you on the edge of your seat. I guarantee that you will love it...(of course only if you have a obsessive love for vampire love stories).