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Origins (The Vampire Diaries: Stefan's Diaries, #1)

L.J. Smith, Kevin Williamson, Julie Plec
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Origins (The Vampire Diaries: Stefan's Diaries, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2010

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L.J. Smith, Kevin Williamson, Julie Plec

Origins (The Vampire Diaries: Stefan's Diaries, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2010
Book Details
Pages

237

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Mystic Falls • 1860s

Publication Year

2010

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

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Super Short Summary

Origins by L.J. Smith, Kevin Williamson, and Julie Plec tells the beginning of the Vampire Diaries saga. It delves into the lives of brothers Stefan and Damon Salvatore as they encounter love, betrayal, and transformation in 19th-century Mystic Falls, unveiling their eventual vampirism and enduring sibling rivalry.

Reviews & Readership

4.4

96,830 ratings

74%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Origins by L.J. Smith, Kevin Williamson, and Julie Plec has garnered mixed reviews. Readers praise its compelling plot, well-developed characters, and engaging writing style. However, some find the pacing uneven and certain character arcs predictable. Fans of supernatural fiction and the series will likely enjoy this installment.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Origins (The Vampire Diaries: Stefan's Diaries, #1)?

Fans of The Vampire Diaries TV show looking for deeper lore will enjoy Origins by L.J. Smith, Kevin Williamson, and Julie Plec. Similar to readers of Stephenie Meyer's Twilight series and Richelle Mead's Vampire Academy, these readers enjoy teen drama, supernatural romance, and dark, suspenseful plots.

4.4

96,830 ratings

74%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

237

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Mystic Falls • 1860s

Publication Year

2010

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

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