The Awakening & The Struggle: Volume 1 Books 1 & 2 (The Vampire Diaries, Books 1-2)

by L.J. Smith

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Dark, gripping and romantic - read the books that inspired the phenomenal Netflix vampire series.

Books 1 and 2 in L. J. Smith's New York Times bestselling VAMPIRE DIARIES series.


The Awakening (Book 1):
Elena Gilbert is used to getting what she wants, and she wants the mysterious new boy at school, Stefan. Then she discovers her has a brother who is equally alluring. But these siblings are hiding a deadly secret - a secret that will change Elena's life for ever ...

The Struggle (Book 2):

Elena is torn between her boyfriend, Stefan, and his brother, Damon. But these brothers hide dark secrets and a tragic past that threatens them all. Damon wants to lead Elena astray - and he'd rather kill Stefan than let him possess her ...

Darker than Twilight, more punch than Buffy and bloodier than True Blood - enjoy this romance with real bite...

  • ISBN10 0340999144
  • ISBN13 9780340999141
  • Publish Date 6 August 2009 (first published 1 January 2007)
  • Publish Status Out of Print
  • Out of Print 20 April 2021
  • Publish Country GB
  • Publisher Hachette Children's Group
  • Imprint Hodder Children's Books
  • Format Paperback (B-Format (198x129 mm))
  • Pages 416
  • Language English