What Is The Reading Order For The Vampire Diaries Series?

2026-08-05 06:23:15
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Peter
Peter
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Oh man, that's a classic rabbit hole. The straight publication order starts with the original four books by L.J. Smith: 'The Awakening', 'The Struggle', 'The Fury', and 'Dark Reunion'. That's the core story, and honestly, you could stop there and have a complete experience. The thing is, after those, it gets... complicated. There's a second run called The Return series, and then The Salvation series later on.

My two cents? Read the first four. If you're absolutely hooked and need more of the world, tackle The Return next ('Nightfall', 'Shadow Souls', 'Midnight'). I tried Salvation but it felt very different, more like a reboot with new characters. The tone shifts a lot from the gothic, moody vibe of the original novels, which is where my personal interest started to wane.
2026-08-08 03:32:57
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Nina
Nina
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Honestly, start with 'The Awakening'. If you love it, keep going. If it feels dated or slow, the later books won't win you over. The first quartet tells a full story with a definite ending. Everything after is bonus material, really. I never got past 'The Return' myself.
2026-08-08 10:11:02
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Garrett
Garrett
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I actually think reading them in order of publication is the only way to go, even with the later books. The Return trilogy introduces Klaus as a major villain, which is pivotal if you've seen the TV show and want that connection. Skipping around would just confuse the lore.

It's worth noting the original books are so different from the TV adaptation—Stefan drives a Porsche and they use fax machines! The anachronisms are charming in their own way. Just be ready for the style to evolve as you move into the ghostwritten entries; the prose becomes much more straightforward, action-focused.
2026-08-11 08:47:18
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In what order should new readers start L.J. Smith Vampire Diaries series?

6 답변2026-07-31 14:27:45
I'll be the dissenting voice here. I think a new reader should just read them in numerical order, 1 through whatever, and form their own opinion. Yes, there's drama with the author and ghostwriters, but knowing all that baggage beforehand colors the experience. Just read 'The Awakening & The Struggle' (they're often bound together), then 'The Fury', then 'Dark Reunion'. See how you feel. If you're still engaged, pick up 'Nightfall'. Treat it like any long-running series where the authorial voice might change—it happens. You might find you enjoy the faster pace and more overt drama of the later books. Or you might not. But you won't know if you gatekeep yourself from trying them.
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