The Awakening
The Awakening
Book Brief
Beta253
Novel • Fiction
Fell's Church, Virginia • 1990s
1999
YA
12-18 years
HL700L
Super Short Summary
In the novel The Awakening by L.J. Smith, a high school student, Elena, finds herself drawn into a love triangle with two vampire brothers, Stefan and Damon. Set in a small town with supernatural secrets, the story follows Elena's struggle to navigate her feelings and the mysterious occurrences around her.
Mysterious
Suspenseful
Emotional
Romantic
Fantastical
Reviews & Readership
86,122 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Review Roundup
The Awakening by L.J. Smith captivates with its atmospheric setting and strong character development, especially its protagonist. Readers appreciate the blend of romance and supernatural elements. However, some find the plot predictable and the pacing uneven. Overall, it engages fans of young adult paranormal romances with its intriguing premise and character dynamics.
Who Should Read The Awakening?
Fans of Twilight by Stephenie Meyer and The Vampire Diaries TV series will enjoy The Awakening by L.J. Smith. This reader appreciates paranormal romance, complex love triangles, and supernatural drama. They are often drawn to passionate, suspenseful narratives with a mix of romance and intrigue.
86,122 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
The Awakening is the first book in L.J. Smith's The Vampire Diaries series, which was originally published in 1991 and contributed to the revival of the vampire genre in the 1990s.
L.J. Smith has mentioned in interviews that she drew inspiration for The Awakening from her love of classic gothic literature and television shows like Dark Shadows.
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The character of Elena Gilbert was initially conceived with features of both the popular girl and the traditionally introspective heroine, making for a unique protagonist in young adult literature of the time.
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253
Novel • Fiction
Fell's Church, Virginia • 1990s
1999
YA
12-18 years
HL700L
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