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gretchenplz's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
I'm on a nostalgia journey because I remember reading this series way back in high school before the tv show was even a thing. I know that they are radically different than the series, but I remember enjoying them a lot.
I will say the first book is weak. Are any of the characters likable? Not really. Is the entire plot and romance shaky? Absolutely. Are there outdated views on current hot topics? Definitely. But come on. It's a teen vampire romance. Of course it's angsty. Of course the love is inexplicably instant. Of course the seniors in high school are bratty, bitchy, and arrogant.
None of that makes it less of a fun trip down memory lane. I can't wait to get to the rest of the books because I remember some pretty interesting things that happen in the rest of the series!
I will say the first book is weak. Are any of the characters likable? Not really. Is the entire plot and romance shaky? Absolutely. Are there outdated views on current hot topics? Definitely. But come on. It's a teen vampire romance. Of course it's angsty. Of course the love is inexplicably instant. Of course the seniors in high school are bratty, bitchy, and arrogant.
None of that makes it less of a fun trip down memory lane. I can't wait to get to the rest of the books because I remember some pretty interesting things that happen in the rest of the series!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood
Moderate: Sexual assault
Minor: Animal death, Car accident, and Death of parent
lonelyandroid's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Sexual assault, Violence, Blood, and Stalking
Minor: Physical abuse, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, Toxic friendship, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
brookey8888's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
So this was just not good lol. First Elena Is so annoying and self centered. She’s not like other girls she’s better 🙄. She literally thinks every boy is In love with her. She’s also a terrible friend. Also Stefan had no and I mean not an ounce of personality so I don’t know why everyone wanted him. Also the show is so much better because they honestly changed everything. I wouldn’t really recommend unless you want to see the differences between the show and book or you just love the show.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Sexual assault, Violence, Blood, Car accident, Death of parent, and Murder