In "The Awakening" by L.J. Smith, we follow the story of Elena Gilbert, a high school student who has recently faced the tragic loss of her parents. As she navigates her grief and the challenges of adolescence, she becomes entangled in a tumultuous love triangle with two mysterious brothers, Stefan and Damon Salvatore. The brothers harbor dark secrets that intertwine with Elena’s fate as her connection to them awakens ancient forces. As supernatural events unfold, Elena must confront her own desires and the danger that lurks in the shadows, leading to a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and self-discovery. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This is book 1-2 in The Vampire Diaries .

This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2010 by Hachette Children's Group .

Based on the novels by L. J. Smith and the TV series developed by Kevin Williamson & Julie Plec