The Vampire Diaries By L.J. Smith - Restarting September 1st 2018

[Abi]

A Love Triangle of Unspeakable Horror...

Elena
Searching for the ultimate thrill, she vowed to have Stefan.

Stefan
Haunted by his tragic past, he struggled to resist her passion.

Damon
Driven by revenge, he hunted the brother who betrayed him.

The terrifying story of two vampire brothers and the beautiful girl torn between them.

[Ambisaurus]

33% done and all I can say that coming from the show to the book it's a bit weird to see all the names and I've gotta say I prefer Lockwood over Smallwood for sure. Also, his best friend is named Dick. I know, I'm a child but onto spoilery things (view spoiler)[I know Damon is the raven or at least that's the only thing that makes sense considering it isn't Stefan but what I don't get is why the chase to the bridge happened and all that stuff with Bonnie's grandma too. It's a bit more complicated than I thought it'd be. (hide spoiler)]

[Ambisaurus]

62% done and I've gotten used to the name changes. I've even started shipping Elena and Stefan which is something that did not really happen on the show. Even the instalove is ok to me because of the whole destiny thing but (view spoiler)[it still feels a bit weird having her say she loves him the second time they kiss. Also, Damon is super creepy in the gym scene. Holy hell was that freaky.<\spoiler> (hide spoiler)]

[Lee]

Finished Chapter 2: (view spoiler)[ Elena is so hard to like! My gosh! She really expects to have everything she wants. (hide spoiler)]

[Ambisaurus]

Erin wrote: "Finished Chapter 2: [spoilers removed]"

I had trouble liking her as well until around chapter 7 or 8. Now she's growing on me a bit.

[Ambisaurus]

68% done (view spoiler)[Someone needs to teach Elena about vampires before anymore dogs or people die. Girl is not that bright inviting just anyone in the house to kill her friend's dog. (hide spoiler)]

[Lee]

48% done (view spoiler)[ Freakin' Elena. Ugh! Stefan saves her from Tyler and instead of thanking him she is still a spoiled brat and is like "you owe me an explanation." Okay, it's not quite that, but that's how it comes off. HE DOESN'T OWE YOU ANYTHING, GIRL! And then he opened up to her???? Come on. NO. I know she looks like Katherine, but no. She's not Katherine. No explanation needed to be given. (hide spoiler)]

[Lee]

Amber wrote: "62% done and I've gotten used to the name changes. I've even started shipping Elena and Stefan which is something that did not really happen on the show. Even the instalove is ok to me because of t..."

(view spoiler)[Her saying she loved him the second time they kissed had me all up in arms. And then for a while, she seemed upset that he wouldn't say it back??? Girl, you just met. On top of that, you haven't really even talked to each other! Take a chill pill!!!!! I clearly struggle with instant love. xD I do agree, that gym scene was a little creepy. (hide spoiler)]

[Lee]

Finished: (view spoiler)[That ended in a cliffhanger! By the end, I didn't hate Elena as much as I did throughout the rest of the book. I feel bad for Stefan though! Damon has been pretty horrible to him which was evident by the ending. (hide spoiler)]

[Ambisaurus]

Erin wrote: "Finished: [spoilers removed]"

I actually ended up liking this book a lot more than I thought I would surprise, surprise. And like you said (view spoiler)[I did not hate Elena as much towards the end. The instalove actually made a bit of sense to me coming from the show and omg you are so right about Damon. He was absolutely evil to Stefan and just a cruel and creepy person overall. I'm excited to see how his character progresses in future books. (hide spoiler)]

[Abi]

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Reading from the 21st of July 2017

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[Abi]

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Restarting September 1st 2018

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[Becky]

hi please can I join this buddy read

[Maddie]

Sure can Becky!!! Cant wait to have you! (Oh God my autocorrect tried to change have to bathe.... *hides*)

Maybe this time I'll make it to the end!

[Natalie]

Starting now c:

[Maddie]

Oh awesome! I might read it next, depending on where my other buddies are in my current series. It's short, so it shouldn't take me long

[Natalie]

Fair c:

It being short was my reasoning for starting it first tbh XD

[Natalie]

Okay, so I’m probably going to spend a lot of time comparing the book to the tv show but I can’t help it XD

Chapter 1 (view spoiler)[And I mean already there are some changes... such as the fact that Elena’s younger brother doesn’t exist. He (Jeremy from the show) = Margaret (I think...)

Also, Elena is blonde? That’s pretty disconcerting XD

And there appears to be a Meredith? Who’s that? Is she a replacement for Caroline? Because it seems like Elena’s two best friends may be Bonnie and Meredith in this...

At least the weird crow thing is still in here I guess? Does that mean Damon is around somewhere? We’ve got Stefan so far after all... (hide spoiler)]

[Maddie]

Yeah that makes sense XD

Yeah I will too, at least we can discuss!

[Natalie]

Sounds good to me! c:

Chapter 4: (view spoiler)[So the graveyard scene in this certainly went in a different direction to the one in the show... but who was the ‘someone’ waiting for Elena?

On a far more important note though... BONNIE IS SCOTTISH?! (hide spoiler)]

[Maddie]

You read fast!

[Natalie]

It helps that the chapters are short! XD

Ch9 (view spoiler)[Few things...
- Is Vicki a vampire already?
- Are Vicki and Matt actually siblings in this one?
- Was Tyler going to rape Elena?
- What the heck happened with Vicki and co after Elena left?
- Did Damon do it (as in the show) or was it Stefan this time?

And probably the most important thing.. how the HECK are Stefan and Elena supposedly “in love” already? They’ve literally been together for something for ONE FREAKING NIGHT. WHAT THE FUCK. (hide spoiler)]

[Maddie]

Well that is good! How are you finding it? Think you might want to continue the series?

[Natalie]

It’s actually not too bad c:

It’s completely ridiculous and cliches but sometimes you need that tbh XD and it’s great seeing the differences with the tv show. Don’t think I’d mind continuing - even if just to see where it goes ;D

[Maddie]

And it is really old XD It's original.

Yeah I need to finally get the series read too XD I just need to read Private first :p

[Natalie]

True XD it’s just so odd reading this. It so incredibly different from the show ._.

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Chapter 13: (view spoiler)[Either this Katherine is truly some ‘innocent’ child-like woman who doesn’t understand the consequences of her actions... or she is manipulative in a very different way to the Katherine of the show. “I choose you both and we will be very happy together forever!” ...what.

I find it really odd that the hatred between Damon and Stefan started PRIOR to the two becoming vampires as well o.O That Damon hates Stefan because his mother died as a result of a troubled birth? VERY different to the show.

But is Katherine REALLY dead? I don’t think I’ll believe that easily :|

Also... 15th century Florence? These two are WAY older than in the show! XD (hide spoiler)]

[Maddie]

Yeah I know, the only thing the same in my head are their descriptions.

Did you do the non-reading challenges? The one that was Elena, I was so sure it was Elena, but then the clue was something about her sister, and I knew that she didn't have one (not based on the show anyway). So that really set me back :/

[Maddie]

I really wish I could read now, like you're doing, but I've just got too much on my mind.

[Natalie]

I swear, almost everything about these characters seems completely different ._.

I did! That one really bugged me until I came across the book and remembered how different the book and tv show were. I’d read somewhere that the way Caroline looked in the show is roughly how Elena was meant to look, and that in the books she had a sister instead of a brother. Otherwise I probably would’ve completely dismissed it as an option XD

What’s on your mind? O.o

[Maddie]

Yeah, but I just view them as the show, which is bad, but oh well XD

Well right now I'm listening to audio while I play Candy Crush, but I really should be studying for my test on Tuesday (which I'm really worried for because it doesn't make sense), or doing my tax assignment which is due on the 19th.

But the more I study, the more confused I get, because I can't figure it out myself, it just doesn't make sense.

[Natalie]

Finished!

(view spoiler)[Weird ending. Stefan’s passed out and may or may not have been taken somewhere by Damon... everyone seems to think that Stefan’s a murderer... Damon’s a massive creep... and Elena has gone to confront Damon.

Side note: How did they turn the douche that is book-Damon into the awesome TV-Damon? Because the difference so far seems to be night and day XD (hide spoiler)]

[Maddie]

Wow you must have just read straight through! 3hr finished! How old are you btw?

[Natalie]

I’m doing the same, which makes the books really weird to read XD

Oh jeez... you have a test coming up so soon? Good luck? ;-;
Hopefully the content will make sense before the test! Can you see a teacher or demonstrator (etc) before the test to ask questions fib you need to?

I remember having that issue with statistics. There was a LOT of swearing when I was attempting to study for upcoming tests XD

[Natalie]

I had a few breaks, but yeah - mostly just read straight through XD

I’m 24 c: You?

[Maddie]

Na I'll just skip over the descriptions XD I really need to watch the final season, I can't believe I still haven't!

Yeah had the last 2 weeks off too, but I didn't really study with them. I had a lot of other things going on. Yeah my friend's going to help me at some point before the test. And the assignment should be okay, just hard to be concise XD

21 this month :D

[Maddie]

Where abouts NZ do you live? I understand if you don't wanna say :)

[Becky]

Does this include all the books

[Maddie]

Yeah why not Becky XD I do need the motivation to keep on reading.

[Maddie]

And also the time XD

[Natalie]

I’ve watched all of it c:
Haven’t seen any of The Originals though... so I need to try that out. PLUS there’s a new spin-off/sequel coming out shortly which is going to focus on what appears to be the ‘next generarion’ O.o

Good luck? Tests are the worst - especially when you’re having difficulty with the content ._.

Whoot! 25 this month for me - on the 12th c:

I’m live in th Waikato c: You?

[Natalie]

Becky wrote: "Does this include all the books"

Yep! As it’s a series read you can choose to read just one or continue with the rest 😊

[Maddie]

Yeah I used to watch The Originals at the same time, but then I had too much on my plate so dropped it to just watch TVD, which I eventually dropped anyway... I hate how I want to watch shows, but then I just can't get around to it unless I have nothing else on, otherwise I just feel like I'm wasting time.

Yeah especially tests that I know I'll need in the future, this one's accounting info systems, so I need it.

Oh my gosh same, we could live in the same city! XD (I live in Hamilton :p)

[Natalie]

I know the feeling ._.
I’m behind on all the shows I used to watch constantly, and just seeing the list of episodes I need to watch is seriously daunting. Plus, there’s new shows coming out all the time that I want to watch, and books I want to read and just... there’s not enough time in the day 😂😂

Oh jeez, yep that’d be important.

I do live in Hamilton, so that’d be a yes to that one! 😛

[Natalie]

...it’s late, and I’m getting seriously tired so I’m going to try and go to sleep. Night! c:

[Maddie]

Yeah I'm the same!!! And then I find if I do have free time, what I'll do is just watch booktube, or play Dota, rather than read/watch tv, because those things take a lot of hours in order to feel productive.

Yeah. I think it's kind of making sense now thanks to YT. I keep forgetting I can use YT for a learning tool XD

Holy wow! How shocking!! That's so exciting though! This is just basically our chat thread XD So much easier than PM. And Becky can just lurk haha.

Niiiight! I need to sleep soon too, but learning finally XD

[Tiffany]

i know I'm a day late but is it okay if i join in i really want to reread this series

[Tiffany]

Chapter 1: (view spoiler)[This is so different from the tv series, However I'm still very interested to read. I like that she has a very younger sister However i do wish Jeremy was in the book.

i didn't think Elena was that popular at the beginning but i guess that's different know and I'm interested about merediths character (hide spoiler)]

[Becky]

Cool it's just I have the books that have two books in one for the first four books I will add this to my reading list now

[Tiffany]

I have the bind ups too, I’m listening to the audio books on scribd and then just following along with the book, I’ve put a marker where the first book ends

[Maddie]

Yeah I've got the bindups of the first 4 books, and then after that just the singles.

I'm so glad we've got a lot of chatter! I'm really feeling the need to read this series now XD I'll probably start tomorrow after my test, or on Wednesday :) I don't want to get behind. But I am keen for the series. I'll keep up with you guys' speed.