The Awakening by L.J. Smith

The Awakening

The Vampire Diaries #1

L.J. Smith

302 pages • first pub 1991 (view editions)

fiction fantasy romance young adult dark mysterious fast-paced
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The Awakening is ideal for readers who enjoy fast-paced, darkly romantic tales of supernatural entanglements and complex emotional conflicts set against a backdrop of youthful passion and rivalry.

Community Reviews

2.94
based on 10,019 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 77%

dark: 61%

adventurous: 39%

tense: 35%

emotional: 22%

lighthearted: 9%

challenging: 7%

funny: 6%

sad: 4%

relaxing: 2%

hopeful: 1%

reflective: 1%

Pace

49% of readers chose fast
38% of readers chose medium
12% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

18% of readers chose Plot
37% of readers chose A mix
42% of readers chose Character
1% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

12% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
67% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

20% of readers chose Yes
34% of readers chose Complicated
43% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

15% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
76% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

56% of readers chose Yes
18% of readers chose Complicated
22% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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