The Vampire Diaries: The Awakening And The Struggle by L J Smith

This was a good vampire series focused on a main character that I expected to hate. In the beginning of the series I was somewhat hesitant to like Elena because she is one of those self centered, bossy personalities one usually acquaints with the antagonist, Elena herself was oblivious of the fact that she was so selfish of course. But even though she was so unforgivingly forward, the reader is compelled to appreciate her personality and interpret her methods of accomplishing something as strength. The first task we see her trying to accomplish is the wooing of Stephan, and though this plot development seems typical, the way in which Elena throws herself whole heartedly into what she wishes to accomplish really connects her to the reader and makes the reader want to support her. She has this energy and strength of will throughout the entire series. She also grows tremendously. In the beginning, as I've said, she's somewhat focused on herself, but as the series progresses, her focus shifts to those around her and to those she cares about. All in all Elena was a very proactive heroine and I recommend this series to those who appreciate a good vampire romance.