First published 2007
Elena Gilbert has transformed into the creature she once both feared and craved. The golden girl of Fell's Church now exists as a vampire, caught between two brothers who have fought over her for centuries. Stefan Salvatore suffers from losing Elena to this dark fate. He decides to end his ancient feud with his brother Damon permanently, no matter what it costs him. Yet Stefan discovers that Damon may not be his greatest threat after all. Damon finally has Elena in his grasp, but his need for revenge against Stefan threatens to destroy his victory. The brothers must decide whether they can unite against a common enemy or let their hatred consume them all. This collection brings together the third and fourth books of The Vampire Diaries series, delivering the climactic confrontation between the Salvatore brothers and the resolution of their battle for Elena's heart.
Genres: romance, fantasy, young-adult, paranormal
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, love-triangle
Setting: Fell's Church
Period: 21st-century
520 pages · Paperback · HarperTeen
Content warnings: violence