The Vampire Diaries: Stefan's Diaries #1: Origins

Name: The Vampire Diaries: Stefan's Diaries #1: Origins
Brand: Harper Audio
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.54 (13 reviews)
Author: L. J. Smith
ISBN: 9780062005540

Author: L. J. Smith, Kevin Williamson, Julie Plec

Narrator: Kevin T. Collins

Unabridged: 6 hr 21 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 11/02/2010

Categories: Young Adult Fiction, Romance, Paranormal, Vampires, Horror

Synopsis

The first book in the New York Times bestselling series by L.J. Smith.Origins is the first book in L.J. Smith’s bestselling Stefan’s Diaries series, which reveals the backstory of brothers Stefan and Damon from The Vampire Diaries series. This paperback features cover artwork from the hit CW TV series The Vampire Diaries, starring Nina Dobrev, Paul Wesley, and Ian Somerhalder.

Set in mid-19th century Mystic Falls, Virginia, three teenagers enter a torrid love triangle that will span eternity. Brothers Stefan and Damon Salvatore are inseparable until they meet Katherine, a stunning, mysterious woman who turns their world upside down. Siblings turned rivals, the Salvatores compete for Katherine’s affection, only to discover that her sumptuous silk dresses and glittering gems hide a terrible secret: Katherine is a vampire. And she is intent on turning them into vampires so they can live together—forever.Full of dark shadows and surprising twists, the first book in the New York Times bestselling Stefan’s Diaries series raises the stakes for the Salvatore brothers as they face new loves, old treacheries, and unimaginable threats. Fans of L. J. Smith’s New York Times bestselling Vampire Diaries series as well as the hit television show won’t be able to put the latest Salvatore adventure down.

About L. J. Smith

L. J. Smith has written over two dozen books for young adults, including The Vampire Diaries, now a hit TV show. She has also written the bestselling Night World series and The Forbidden Game, as well as the #1 New York Times bestselling Dark Visions. She loves to walk the trails and beaches in Point Reyes, California, daydreaming about her latest book.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Tatiana on November 01, 2020

What’s exciting about the Stefan’s Diaries series is that it's based on the characters in the TV show, not the ones in The Vampire Diaries books. That means picturing Paul Wesley and Ian Somerhalder as Stefan and Damon is encouraged. This first prequel volume, Origins, chronicles the Salvatores in 1......more

Goodreads review by Buggy on January 20, 2012

Opening Line: "The day my life changed started out like any other." So I have to admit this was surprisingly good. Surprising because I’m not anywhere near the demographic the book is aiming at. For starters I’m far (far) from being a YA (although admittedly I do sometimes still act like it) I’ve nev......more

Goodreads review by Cristina on July 13, 2020

Oh how I missed Stefan and Damon! ❤️ It’s been 9 years since I first started reading the books about the 2 brothers and I still feel like I’m a teenager who’s super excited about their adventures. Rereading this book brought back a lot of memories. Being in high school and talking with my classmates......more

Goodreads review by Marga on July 30, 2012

These book series are absolutely incredible! It soulfully explains and describes everything that Stefan feels, experiences, sees, thinks, etc. There were parts in this book that I was truly surprised and happy about. I wont tell you these scenes because I dont want to spoil anything and because I wa......more

Goodreads review by Jamie on June 12, 2015

This book has me torn on what to think of it. The big thing I noticed and DID NOT LIKE was that this book does NOT follow the books. If you read the first couple vampire diary books and read this hoping for a better understanding of the famous rift, forget it. Apparently this book follows only the t......more