Dark, gripping and romantic - read the books that inspired the phenomenal Netflix vampire series.Book 1 in the Vampire Diaries series from bestselling author L. J. Smith.Elena Gilbert is used to getting what she wants and she wants mysterious new boy, Stefan. But Stefan is hiding a deadly secret - a secret that will change Elena's life for ever ...Darker than Twilight, more punch than Buffy and bloodier than True Blood - enjoy this romance with real bite...
This book is part of a book series called The Vampire Diaries .
This book has been graded for interest at 12-17 years.
There are 208 pages in this book.
It 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 2013 by Hachette Children's Group .
Based on the novels by L. J. Smith and the TV series developed by Kevin Williamson & Julie Plec
This book contains the following story:
The Awakening
Edna is an obedient wife and mother vacationing at Grand Isle with her family. While there, however, Edna become close to a young man named Robert Lebrun, but before they act on their mutual romantic interest in each other Robert leaves for Mexico. Edna is lonely without his companionship, and meets the attractive rake Alcée Arobin. Instead of spending her days concerned with household matters, Edna pursues her interest in painting. Rather than depending financially on her husband, Edna moves into a house of her own. By the time Robert returns, professing his love for Edna and his desire to marry her, Edna no longer believes in the limitations of traditional marriage. What will she choose instead? Is it possible to be a free woman and be responsible for the needs of others? The full text of this story is available to read here.
