First published 2007
Elena Gilbert rules her high school social world. She can attract any boy she wants, but Stefan Salvatore proves different. He remains distant despite her advances, carrying secrets from his past that put her in danger. Stefan fights to keep Elena safe while hiding his vampire nature. His brother Damon arrives with his own agenda. Damon seeks revenge against Stefan for past betrayals and decides he wants Elena for himself. He will kill anyone who stands between them. Elena becomes the center of a conflict between two supernatural brothers. One tries to protect her while the other pursues her with deadly determination. The brothers' history spans centuries, and their war now threatens to destroy the girl they both desire. Elena must navigate this dangerous triangle while discovering the truth about the Salvatore brothers and the dark world they inhabit.
Genres: romance, fantasy, young-adult, paranormal
Vibes: dark, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, love-triangle
492 pages · Paperback · HarperTeen
Content warnings: violence