Review:Stefan's Diaries: Bloodlust #2 by L.J. Smith

A new beginnig . . 

 When Stefan Salvatore's first love turned him into a vampire, his world—and his soul—were destroyed. Now he and his brother, Damon, must flee their hometown, where they risk being discovered . . . and killed.

The brothers head to New Orleans, looking for safe haven. But the city is more dangerous than they ever imagined, full of other vampires—and vampire hunters. Will Stefan's eternal life be forever damned?

Based on the popular CW TV show inspired by the bestselling novels, Stefan's Diaries reveals the truth about what really happened between Stefan, Damon, and Katherine—and how the Vampire Diaries love triangle began.

My Take:
While reading I referenced a lot of the show and pinpointed where the show was taking it and where the book was following the back story. It definitely different from he show in the sense that you get more of the bad Stefan and at the same time you get that he is realizing what he did and why he did those bad things. His brother is now hell bent on destroying him and you get the sense that he is now realizing that Stefan is to blame for why his feelings have magnified. It was cool because you get the bad Stefan and of course the Stefan you want to see the good Stefan. New town, new life basically here Stefan and Damon go there separate ways while everything is basically for the taking Stefan doesn't really care who he gets first as long as its warm. What's cool is that Lexie comes into the picture and you see a different side of her than the show has done for her character. She gives Stefan good advice and I loved that she basically told him that he is lucky to be living and still have his human emotions. Damon is very like himself or season 1  and he just wants Stefan to suffer and to quote him, "Forever is a long time brother." With the third one out already and of course the 3rd season out in the fall I wonder what other troubles Stefan can come across. Oh Damon how you make me smile whenever I hear your wisecracks. 


5/5 Stars

Review:Stefan's Diaries: Origins #1 by L.J. Smith

Set during the Civil War, against a backdrop of grand estates, unimaginable riches, and deadly secrets, three teenagers in Mystic Falls, Virginia 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.

My Take:
This was great in the sense you the reader was able to find out what happened back than and how Damon acted and how the two brother had a very different relationship than the one we are used too. Being inside his head for a change felt real like I was reading an actual diary learning things that was different or told different because of the perspectives. This is the one where they first meet Katherine and how Stefan really falls for her. He accepted her for her and didn't really care about what she was just so that she can be with him. Its until the show meets the real time of the book and since the show came first you get the sense that something big will bug the hell out of you and this one did but I enjoyed reading it showed a different side of Damon so I loved those parts alot. If you want to know what really happened back than and you enjoy the show pick this one up because it feels like your right there with them and telling him that something will happen. 

5/5 stars