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Smith, L.J. The Vampire Diaries: The Awakening and the Struggle. New York: Harper Collins, 2007. Print

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Annotation: Elena is the popular girl at school.  Stefan Salvatore is the new, dark and brooding guy that Elena vows to get.  Damon is Stefan's brother who wants revenge on Damon.



Book Talk:  Elena has no idea what she is getting herself into when she meets Stefan who is a vampire.  Strange things start to occur and Stefan is being blamed for them because he is new in town.  Enter Damon, Stefan's brother who hates Stefan and wants revenge on Damon from things done in the past.  Elena is caught between them and it becomes difficult when she realizes she is falling for both brothers.



Theme: Supernatural romance,vampires, mystery, revenge, murder

Jasmine: Age 15: Growing up I like the scary stuff!