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The Vampire Diaries: The Struggle (Vampire Diaries, 2) Paperback – March 30, 2010

by L. J. Smith (Author)
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 1,241 ratings
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The second book in the New York Times bestselling series by L.J. Smith.

This special paperback TV tie-in edition of the second book in L.J. Smith’s New York Times bestselling The Vampire Diaries series features cover artwork from the hit CW TV show based on the book, starring Nina Dobrev, Paul Wesley, and Ian Somerhalder.

Elena Gilbert is quickly realizing that the only thing more dangerous than being in love with a vampire is being desired by two. As Stefan struggles to suppress his instinctive thirst, Damon persists in his quest for Elena’s heart. And a dark turn of events forces Elena to risk her mortality to save one of her immortal suitors.

Fans of The Vampire Diaries TV series will find this book packed with the same kind of heart-stopping suspense, fierce romances, and jaw-dropping surprises that they know and love, all brought to life by New York Times bestselling author L.J. Smith.

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  1. Book 2 of 4
    The Vampire Diaries
  2. Print length
    304 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    HarperCollins
  5. Publication date
    March 30, 2010
  6. Grade level
    8 - 9
  7. Reading age
    14 - 17 years
  8. Dimensions
    0.6 x 4.1 x 6.7 inches
  9. ISBN-10
    9780061990762
  10. Lexile measure
    HL650L
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Torn between two vampire brothers

Damon: determined to make Elena his, he'd kill his own brother to possess her.

Stefan: desperate for the power to destroy Damon, and protect Elena, he gives in to his thirst for human blood.

Elena: the girl who can have anyone finds herself in the middle of a love triangle . . . one that might turn deadly.

About the Author

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.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0061990760
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperCollins; Reissue edition (March 30, 2010)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780061990762
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 14 - 17 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ HL650L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 8 - 9
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.1 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.6 x 4.1 x 6.7 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 1,241 ratings

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L. J. Smith

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Lisa Jane Smith is the New York Times #1 Bestselling author of The Vampire Diaries, The Secret Circle, The Forbidden Game, Dark Visions, Wildworld and Night World series. She has written over two dozen books for children and young adults, and has enjoyed writing every one of them. She lives in the Bay Area of California, with a backyard that is full of flowers, which she adores, especially with many different shades of roses.

She loves to visit a friend’s little cabin in the Point Reyes National Seashore area, which has lots of trees, lots of animals, lots of beaches to walk on, and lots of places to hike. Once, while hiking, she saw a snow-white buck which allowed her to follow it nearly half a mile. She also likes to collect things: angels (they remind her of her late mother), tiny boxes from different countries or of fanciful shape, nineteenth century children’s literature, and books about quantum physics—especially about the mystery of the dark energy in the universe. A militant optimist, she is also part of the Velociraptor Sisterhood (a fancy way of saying that she likes to read, write and discuss books with strong female characters), and she has traveled extensively in Europe and the Far East. The two countries she loves to visit most are Great Britain, with its historic monuments and amazing country landscapes, and Japan, with its bustling urban life and exquisite mountain scenery.

Her favorite current writer is Terry Pratchett, the author of the Discworld series, for its wild and witty satires on life, death, war, love, assassins, coppers, and Australia. Her favorite classical writer is Jane Austen. Her favorite poets are Robert Frost and Emily Dickinson. Her favorite movies are The Seven Samurai and Avatar (analyze that!). She doesn’t have a favorite TV show, because she doesn’t have time to watch TV (and only owns one for playing movies).

Her favorite people are her readers, each of whom she cherishes with deep and lasting affection.

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Lisa
5.0 out of 5 stars TheVampire Diaries: The Struggle
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Really enjoyed the book. Could hardly put it down to go to bed. Easy read. Still different than the series but very enjoyable!

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Tracy Meyer
5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2020
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Good But Nothing like the show... More like Twilight when you read it lol. Fast paced easy reading though. Over all good story just juvenile
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Peanut the Unicorn
4.0 out of 5 stars Good book, but needed to be longer
Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2014
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I read this book in about 2 days. I liked it, but it needed to be longer for me. Like combining this and the 1st book together and the other 2 books together. I gave it a 4 because, well, watching the show before reading the books throws you off. Everything is different in some way. I love the show, I'm obsessed with it. The books are good too, but read before you watch. Otherwise it gets confusing.
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Mary Lou Swigert
5.0 out of 5 stars This is amazing with the audiobook!
Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2022
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This is so different from the TV series but I'm loving it. I can't quit reading it and now I'm getting the next book in this series.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Too expensive
Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2013
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Good story, but too expensive for just the amount of material you get. Just a few hours of reading.....really! Think kindle should drop the price by a few dollars.
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5.0 out of 5 stars WINTER IS AN UNFORGIVING SEASON
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STEPHEN IS MISSING AND ELANA IS GOING CRAZY!! AS USUAL SHE BLAMES DAMON, POOR DAMON ALWAYS IN TOUBLE, SOMEONE SHOULD REALLY GET HER SOME EYEDROPS SO SHE CAN SEE CLEARLY!! AS STEPHEN TOLD HER EVIL CANT CROSS RUNNING WATER, DAMON COULD BE A POWERFULL ALLY OR A FORBODDING ENEMY. OR IS THIS NEW POWER IN FELL'S CHURCH MORE POWERFULL THAN EXPECTED...
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Katherine
5.0 out of 5 stars Good but a bit tween for me compared to show
Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2019
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It was a bit immature and damon seemed a bit more predatory than in the show. It was all a little "omg boys " for my liking.
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sspeckles
4.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2020
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This book is nothing like the show and the show is much better but the books really do stuck u in and make u want to just keep reading and reading them
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Erin
5.0 out of 5 stars Very happy
Reviewed in Canada on October 12, 2018
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Great quality for an older book. Shipping was incredibly fast too.
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Fan13
5.0 out of 5 stars A fan
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 8, 2013
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This book is even more amazing than the first. There are many twists in the plot, and shows all the characters personality in tones of detail. Can't wait for the fury
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great service
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 19, 2013
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The book arrived within a week after I order it. the cover were like new with no marks or tears. overall the service was great and the book was amazing.
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Kathryn
4.0 out of 5 stars expected quality
Reviewed in Canada on October 15, 2013
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No lies about what the quality of the book would be like. I expected yellowing pages and an old book smell and that was the only thing that showed the age of the book. No marks or folded pages or anything to cause me to complain. I was very satisfied with the book.
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