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Origins (The Vampire Diaries: Stefan’s Diaries, #1)

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Young Adult Fantasy Fantasy Romance Fiction

by L.J. Smith, Kevin Williamson, Julie Plec

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4.10 (59.7K ratings)
calendar_today 2010
description 237 pages

Origins by L.J. Smith, Kevin Williamson, Julie Plec holds a highly rated rating of 4.10 out of 5, based on 59.7K reader ratings. First published in 2010. The book spans 237 pages.

About Origins

A love triangle that will span eternity…
The year is 1864 and the Civil War rages on. But seventeen-year-old Stefan Salvatore is fighting a battle all his own. Engaged to marry someone he does not love, Stefan falls for a mysterious girl named Katherine. With her gleaming curls and mischievous brown eyes, Katherine is beautiful and seduction…but she also harbors a dark secret: She’s a vampire.Based on the popular CW TV show inspired by the bestselling novels, Stefan’s Diaries reveals what really happened between Stefan, Damon, and Katherine—and how the Vampire Diaries love triangle began.(Note: This book is written by a ghostwriter)

Detail Value
Author L.J. Smith, Kevin Williamson, Julie Plec
Published 2010
Pages 237
Genres Young Adult, Fantasy, Fantasy, Romance, Fiction
Average Rating 4.10 / 5.00
Total Ratings 59,715

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

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59.7K ratings
With a rating of 4.10, Origins is rated near the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.03, it performs on par.

How It Compares

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This Book
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4.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Origins?

Origins is categorized as Young Adult, Fantasy, Fantasy, Romance. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is Origins worth reading?

Based on 59.7K reader ratings, Origins has an average score of 4.10 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.

How many pages is Origins?

Origins has 237 pages.

Who wrote Origins?

Origins was written by L.J. Smith, Kevin Williamson, Julie Plec. It was first published in 2010.

What is the ISBN for Origins?

The ISBN-13 for Origins is 9780062003940.0.

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