The Struggle (The Vampire Diaries, #2) by L.J. Smith

Title: The Struggle
Author: L.J. Smith
Published: First published in 1991
Pages: 313
ISBN: 9780061020018

Description: Damon: Determined to make Elena his queen of darkness, he'd kill his own brother to possess her.
Stefan: Desperate for the power to destroy Damon, he succumbs to his thirst for human blood.
Elena: Irresistibly drawn to both brothers, her choice will decide their fate.

I Give This Book 4 Stars!

Well this would be the extremely rare case of the second book in the series was better than the first.  I could actually feel the pull towards Damon in this book.  Yes, he's dark and dangerous.  But, there's something else there as well.  You don't know what it is, you can just feel it.  Stefan is the brooding vampire.  He's the right choice (if a vampire can be a "right" choice).  And Elena loves him, but can't stay away from Damon.  And she was much more likeable in this on.  Funny what love can do (even to people in stories).  The ending wasn't what I was expecting.  I can't wait to get my hands on the next one to see where this story goes!