Summary: Elena Gilbert is a pretty, popular teen who was orphaned when her parents were killed in an accident. Despite the tragedy, her life has always been normal and wholesome. Until the beginning of the school year, when two new vampire brothers show up to shake the peaceful universe at Robert E. Lee High.
My Thoughts: I’m not sure what I was expecting, but The Awakening by L.J. Smith was a huge disappointment. I only finished it because it’s a fast, easy read. If it was a longer book, or written in a way that makes it slower to read, this would have been a DNF.
Why? One word: Melodrama. Oh, yes, this book is overly melodramatic. I found myself rolling my eyes over and over and over – it’s amazing I didn’t get dizzy while reading. (I couldn’t help but think a few times that I could see how this translated into a popular CW network show!) Why else? I couldn’t connect with or feel for any of the characters. They’re flat, one-dimensional, and just not in the least bit relatable.
Words I rarely, if ever utter/write: I don’t intend to continue with this series. Despite the HUGE cliffhanger ending, one book was more than enough for me. (And, believe me, this is HUGE. I don’t think I’ve ever given up on a series before!)
Source: I purchased my own copy (then promptly gave it away).
Challenges: Counts for 100 Books in a Year Reading Challenge 2011 and iChallenges 2011.
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Omigosh, yes! This book was horrible. And I really don’t say that about books. Even when I don’t really like them I usually find something redeeming about them, but not with this one. I wrote a similar review to yours on Goodreads here.
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I am so glad I’m not alone in this! LOL Did you read any more in the series?
I most definitely did NOT read any more of them, haha.
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LOL I didn’t think so. Just was curious!
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I have debated starting this series ever since I discovered the show (which I love). But I guess I can pass, huh?
I hate giving up on a series too. I’ve been reading the Southern Vampire/Sookie Stackhouse series, and honestly the last 3 books have been awful imo. I have a feeling I’m going to give up on it even though I’ve already invested two years of my life reading those things.
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Which ones are the Sookie ones? Is that the Undead and Unwed, etc. books? Sorry it’s disappointing you now. It’s even worse when you’ve been into a series for awhile!