It is not as good as 'The Awakening' but it does end on an intriguing cliff hanger that could spin the series in a new direction.Ĩ/10 A better than average teenage vampire tale. 'The Struggle' is a better than average teenage vampire tale, the story moves along and does not dwell on character's angst. There are a few disturbing and scary scenes were a vampire threatens to eat a baby, but apart from that there is nothing objectionable in 'The Struggle'. Disappointingly, there are not many historical flashbacks in this novel, and there are no big revelations about the vampires' characters. This works better for the action sequences and those parts of the story not about Elena. The Vampire Diaries : The Awakening and the Struggle. The plot device of Elena's diary getting stolen means that the storytelling becomes more traditional. The Vampire Diaries A brand-new look for the 1 New York Times bestselling series that inspired.

The stakes are definitely higher in this volume (no pun intended), all the characters are in more danger, and there is a feeling of tension throughout the novel.

On top of that, Damon has become obsessed with Elena and wants to turn her into a vampire. As dark forces close in, Elena, Stefan, and Damon struggle to survive the only way they. Stefan is still being blamed for animal attack, and Elena's diary has been stolen by Caroline. Smith book Unseen (The Vampire Diaries: The. Many of the character are different, and some don't even exist in the show. Do not read this thinking that being familiar with the television series will be enough information. It is essential to have read that book to enjoy 'The Struggle'. She currently lives in Northern California.This is the 2nd in the 'Vampire Diaries' series, and starts immediately where 'The Awakening' left off. Since childhood, Smith has been fascinated by the night and the way the normal world changes in darkness. She has written more than 20 books for young adults, including the cult phenomenon, the Night World series. Smith is an international best-selling author. Why is Damon trying to keep Elena away from Stefan? Who will Elena end up with? Find out in the unputdownable series that is now a phenomenal vampire romance TV series as well. Damon would rather kill Stefan than let him own Elena, and he wants to lead Elena astray. But both Stefan and Damon hide dark secrets and a terrible past that is dangerous to them all. In The Struggle, Elena's heart is torn between her boyfriend, Stefan, and Damon, his brother. But Stefan is hiding a dangerous secret - a secret that can change Elena's life forever. Now she wants a secretive new boy, Stefan. In The Awakening, Elena Gilbert is used to getting what she wants, always. The Awakening and The Struggle form Volume 1 of the series. It revolves around a young high school girl called Elena Gilbert, whose heart is torn between Stefan and Damon Salvatore, two vampire brothers. Smith’s Vampire Diaries is the massive hit youngadult vampire novel series.

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