The Vampire Diaries: Stefan’s Diaries #3: The Craving audiobook

I do like the vampire diaries tv show so reading these books really does help me picture the characters a lot better and what they go through. What I like more about it though is that I can find out more of Stefan and Damon's past and how they got to where they are now and the reasons behind everything that has happened. If you like the show then I'd definitely recommend reading the Stefan's diaries series.

Finally I get the book, the final installment in the TVD tie-in series Stefan's Diaries #3 The Craving . You definitely can't pass it up.Here is how the summary goes like:Blood brothers . . .After his brother, Damon Salvatore, betrays him in New Orleans, Stefan starts over in Manhattan. Vowing never to harm another human, he roams the streets, trying to disappear into the city’s chaos. But just when he thinks he’s left his past behind, Stefan discovers that he can never escape his brother. Damon has grand plans for the vampire Salvatore brothers—whether Stefan likes it or not. Together, they take New York by storm. When their exploits end up on the society pages, an old enemy resurfaces—one hell-bent on revenge. Based on the popular CW TV show inspired by the bestselling novels, Stefan’s Diaries reveals the truth about what really happened between Stefan, Damon, and Katherine—and how the Vampire Diaries love triangle began.Again I remind you all that although the book cover mentions L.J. Smith, Kevin Williamson and Julie Plec but their is no concrete authors mention a.k.a a 'ghost writer'. Enough about the ghost writer lets see what we can discuss about the book without giving out any spoilers. After the disastrous events of the #2 Bloodlust where Stefan literally "tears-out" through New Orleans and Damon not wanting to have any part of this new life but ultimately the tables turn and viola we get the Stefan and Damon that we see today on the tv series. Stefan has embraced his new life and with renewed hope starts out in the 'big apple', more specifically Manhattan, New York. Trying to control that bloodlust by hunting small animals in the central park where he has made his home.When he stumbled upon a blood-ridden young girl out in Central Park, where after saving her he brings her to her house for safety. What might have been seen as a good deed by a young man turns into something quite differently. Stefan soon finds himself getting involved in this girl's family whether he likes it or not, and he did because he yearned for some company and a sense of family.The longer he seems to be around this new family, Stefan soon discovers that not everything it as it seems, and he comes face to face with Damon, whom has been masquerading himself off as an Italian Count and making mischief around the town. Coincidence? Or is one maybe planning on toying with the other? Stalking the other? They do both end up connected to a high society family - surely that is a coincidence? And as always they end up wondering if they are really each others biggest problems or if they need to play nice with each other -- if there are things out there so much bigger and badder they are, so maybe they at least to pretend to be friends again if only long enough to figure out what in the heck is happening around them.It is clear enough the Damon is all too fond of his younger brother(not!) for making him a vampire. Stefan also knows that he should not have forced his brother to finish his transformation but it also shows that Stefan was the insecure one and was throughly not looking forward to an eternity alone. It is human nature to do things like this we can't really fault Stefan for that. Damon and his goals aren't the only thing they need to worry about, as a new enemy comes to town in search of revenge. This enemy is strong maybe even stronger than the two brothers together. Klaus's minion. Not the big boss himself. Now this is where the book takes a u-turn from the tv series. In the TV series Damon and Stefan have no knowledge of Klaus or his relationship with Katherine. So why in the book does Klaus send someone after them? It just doesn’t make any sense! If you’re going to have these as companion novels to the TV series then at least get them factually correct!Another problem the Stefan’s Diaries version which has the brothers born and raised in 1864 Mystic Falls, but then the events that happen both in Mystic Falls and after bear almost no relation to those that occur in the TV series.I have no problem with books and TV series being different, I love the original Vampire Diaries books and I love the TV series, partly because of the differences. But something like this that just keeps getting things wrong – for example the original meeting between Katherine and Stefan, which was shown so early in the TV series, that the author must have seen it, is just infuriating.Once you get past that the books are alright. The writing standard has definitely improved and this book is the better of the three. The voice still is very modern, but at least the facts are correct. The plot is much better, the events were much more interesting, and it was a portion of Damon and Stefan’s lives that we’ve known nothing about prior to this.

I love this book series so much! Whoever has written these is truly gifted - I only wish I knew who it was! A wonderful reflection of what The Vampire Diaries is, another excellent instalment!

Brothers by blood and law So far this is one of the best in the Stefans Diaries serie. Both Stefan and Damon traveled to New York to start a new life. As always Damon follows his behated brother with just enough distance for Stefan not to notice. We get to meet a caring high society family. With whom the brothers spent a lot of time. Lexi is back and still Stefans best friend. I love her character and I hope she will be with them in the next book! Also finaly Klaus had been mentioned! Can't wait to read more about him and the brothers. I hope Klaus will be as interesting and the TVshow Klaus. With new land in sight, adventures are laying around the corner!

4.5 ☆

Blood brothers . . . After his brother, Damon Salvatore, betrays him in New Orleans, Stefan starts over in Manhattan. Vowing never to harm another human, he roams the streets, trying to disappear into the city’s chaos. But just when he thinks he’s left his past behind, Stefan discovers that he can never escape his brother. Damon has grand plans for the vampire Salvatore brothers—whether Stefan likes it or not. Together, they take New York by storm. When their exploits end up on the society pages, an old enemy resurfaces—one hell-bent on revenge. Based on the popular CW TV show inspired by the bestselling novels, Stefan’s Diaries reveals the truth about what really happened between Stefan, Damon, and Katherine—and how the Vampire Diaries love triangle began.

Un plaisir à lire... pour les fans de la série! :) On n'imagine vraiment bien personnages...Dans ce bouquin, on voit clairement la cruauté de Damon.. dans toute sa splendeur! Un Damon comme j'aime! :DEncore des cadavres, du sang, de la manipulation...

It is really strange reading a book after already watching and completing the series and reading the books that this book is based on and more or less knowing how it all ends.It's been eye opening in really getting to know the characters like Lexi (who I absolutely love) better while also getting to know some characters that weren't necessarily mentioned in the main books or TV series much or at all. Margaret seems like an awesome character and I'd really love to read more about her. Also, we hear about Klaus here too.Although I more or less know what will happen next (books and TV series), it will be interesting to read the details of HOW and WHY it all happens. Looking forward to it!

Better than the last one...This one had a few things that I didn't like or didn't match the original series. I am not sure why Klaus came up when in the show they had no idea who he was. Overall it was a good read though!

** spoiler alert ** This was a lot!!! I just kept saying omg my favorite characters are back! Lol I watched tvd first so when Stefan got locked in the crept I knew he would get out. I didn’t expect Lexi to show up at all that was a surprise! Now I just want to know what happens next…