“The Vampire Diaries” by L.J. Smith is a young adult series that follows Elena Gilbert, a high school student entangled in a supernatural love triangle with two vampire brothers, Stefan and Damon Salvatore. Set in the fictional town of Fell’s Church, Virginia, the series delves into themes of love, loss, and the supernatural. The original series comprises four books: 1. The Awakening 2. The Struggle 3. The Fury 4. Dark Reunion