The Vampire Diaries: The Awakening

Name: The Vampire Diaries: The Awakening
Brand: Harper Audio
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.04 (68 reviews)
Author: L. J. Smith
ISBN: 9780061988288

Author: L. J. Smith

Narrator: Rebecca Mozo

Unabridged: 6 hr 31 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 10/27/2009

Categories: Young Adult Fiction, Romance, Paranormal, Vampires, Horror

Synopsis

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.

About L. J. Smith

L. J. Smith has written over two dozen books for young adults, including The Vampire Diaries, now a hit TV show. She has also written the bestselling Night World series and The Forbidden Game, as well as the #1 New York Times bestselling Dark Visions. She loves to walk the trails and beaches in Point Reyes, California, daydreaming about her latest book.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Shawna on September 08, 2009

2 stars – Vampire Romance/Young Adult Although the Vampire Diaries precedes Meyer’s Twilight Saga, it’s impossible not to compare the two series, and I have to say that I much prefer Twilight. This felt a little bit too much like a vamped out version of “Mean Girls”, and I didn’t really get into the......more

Goodreads review by Shannon on September 24, 2009

Elena is the most popular girl in school, her boyfriend Matt a classic all-American sporty, nice boy. Then she sees the new boy, Stefan, dark, sensual, and totally oblivious to her. She determines to have him, and promptly gets rid of Matt. There are a few complications, though: one, Stefan is a vam......more

Goodreads review by Ivana - Diary of Difference on December 27, 2022

Blog | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Pinterest #1 The Awakening - ★★★★★ #2 The Struggle - ★★★★★ I had The Awakening and the Struggle (the first and second books from the Vampire Diaries series) on my shelf for years. When I say years, I mean it. It all started when I was in high-school, around......more

Goodreads review by Rebecca on July 15, 2008

Don't let the 4 out of 5 stars fool you into thinking this is good, inventive writing. I picked these books up for nostalgic purposes. Back in the early '90s, when I was an adolescent (oh how I date myself), I read and reread these books. They were so romantic and exciting. I remember even then bein......more

Goodreads review by a on January 04, 2011

I either read an interview or saw one with Stephenie Meyer who remarked that she got her plot to Twilight from a dream that she once had. After having read this, I can say in all certainty that if she got the idea from a dream, it was at some point after reading this series. Look no further for her......more