Customer Reviews

Dark Reunion (Vampire Diaries, No 4)

5 star:		(42)
4 star:		(16)
3 star:		(7)
2 star:		(6)
1 star:		(3)

 

 

I have been reading the vampire diaries series. I don't understand why there isn't this book in a Kindle Ebook version. I want to continue reading this series in order but I can't because there isn't a version!!!!!!! Why have all the other books in this series in Kindle Ebook version and not this one???? I am very unhappy and disappointed!!!!

This series has been one of the best, or rather, THE best, series I have ever read. Picking up Book 1, I began reading and after Elena said, looking at herself in the mirror, "...good enough to eat!" then walked outside and it was described that a crow was looking at her with the same tone as other boys do when they are undressing her with their eyes, I thought, 'Ugh, this is way to corny for me, why did I ever buy this book-I mean, 'good enough to eat' and a crow checking some girl out?!, but I kept reading, figuring it'd be a waste of money if I didn't. And I am SO glad I did. If you have just started reading it and feel the same way I felt, KEEP READING! I found myself absorbed into the books until past 4 in the morning on most nights! By book 4, I had become obssessed with the characters and cried along with them when life was unfair and cried with joy when miracles happened. This is the first series that I have ever related with the characters so much. Meredith- always rational; I respected her because of her ability to think cool in tough situations. Matt- faithful and understanding, he always came through even though he himself wasn't feeling well. Bonnie- the smallest girl with the most courage and biggest heart. When it came down to it, she didn't hold back and risked everything. Damon- always with that whimsical smile and those unfathomable eyes, never letting anyone get too close emotionally with him. I respected him and yet felt sorry because I wished the mystery about him would've been investigated more, but it didn't matter that much because I understood where he was coming from; it wasn't a mystery to me. Stefan- I shared a lot of Stefan's pain, understanding why he blamed himself for everything. He was a vampire who was hurting so much inside yet still could love, and fight for his passions. Elena- the light in darkness, the source of most emotion. When something happened to her, I felt as if it happened to my closest friend or even me, and grieved so much. The series was a roller coaster for Elena, and I felt it extremely. Happiness, Love, Pain, Anger, Confusion....there were too many emotions to name, or even give names for.

After Book 4, you will be aching for more even though you feel like you have gone through so much. If LJ Smith ever wanted to continue this series, I am POSITIVE she would have the readers to keep it a success. It was an absolute Masterpiece. Life may be unfair, and the most you can do is try or die trying. I will never forget that.

Even with distractions, I read this book in about 4 hours. It was totally awesome. I was thinking that the ending would be another one that I'd be totally dissatisfied with(*cough cough* "Pearl of the Soul of the World" from the 'Dark Angel Trilogy' *cough cough*), but it's refreshing to see that love can WIN! Here's a spoiler though. I just wonder, is Elena a vampire still or is she human at the end. And did everybody end up seeing her goodies? That's what it seemed like when they kept talking about her being naked. Either way, if you like vampires and want an interesting read, then you absolutely need to pick up this saga.

The imagery L.J Smith uses is totally amazing. I was turned onto her first from reading the Nightworld series, but I find the Vampire Diaries to be more well written. Maybe it's because she has about 1200 pages to dedicate to one story rather than a couple hundred for 10 different scenarios and dozens of characters. I give it 4 stars because there were a few points where I felt that it was dragging and I was upset that we didn't even hear of the vampire brothers again until page 60. Damon was also a great character and I felt that he sort of went by the waist side. I didn't like at all how he just walked away. Not to mention, I think he and Bonnie would have been better together than Bonnie and Matt (thank goodness nothing was technically official with that though). I wanted to see a female personality counter his, one that wasn't Elena. He just didn't get enough attention to me. When you read the cover of the book, you read about Stefan, Damon, and Elena and you don't see as much as you should, I think.

Also, I thought the ending was a little rushed. It was like "Ok, Klaus is gone. Now we get to bring Elena back to life woo hoo." It just wasn't working for me and seems sort of out of the blue. Still, I was so happy for Stefan that I'll let it slide.

This is a depressing saga though. So much sadness and anger and hatred. I mean, the love in it was wonderful, but still, you can't ignore all the dreariness.

Also, I found myself predicting it was Klaus before I even opened the book. Just like by the second book, I was expecting Katherine to be the real bad guy. It was just a feeling I had. I think the first book was my favorite, but I totally loved Damon in the second one. He rocked in the third too. See, the problem is, it's hard to rank them. Also, since I have read them all together, it's hard to split up what happened in what. I just know that this volume was my least favorite, but for me to still give it 4 stars says a LOT because I still couldn't put it down.

O my gosh this book was so awesome!! I think it is my fav out of this series!! There were parts in this book that just made you want to laugh and others made you want to cry. Seriously though I think there should be a fifth book!! I mean what happened to Damon, and what happened with Elena and Stefan, what happened with Alaric and Meredith, what happened to Bonnie and Matt, and what about Caroline? O yea, and what ever became of Tyler? So many things left undone and unwritten!!! N-e-wayz this series is an awesome read even if your not into vampires you'll get into these books believe me!! So far I have only read 2 of L.J. Smith's series, but I'm not done yet!! Right now she is my favorite author!! Just all the emotion that is tied up in her books is incredible! I can't wait to read on and find out what other things she has come up with!! But L.J.Smith if your reading this please consider a fifth!!

This was the first trilogy I read from L.J Smith and thats when I felt in love with her books. I also felt in love with Damon. Of all her other bad boys Like Gabriel in Dark visions or Julian in The Forbidden Game, Damon is my favorite. I know he was supposed to be this bitter, dark and dangerous creature but I found him fascinating. He really wasn't evil sure he was a bad boy but he wasn't evil and deep in his heart he love his brother and he did love Elena. I love this book so much. This was also the only book that made conflict over which guy the girl should stay with. I really like Stefan too and I loved Damon and they both love her and they were both so right for her. She also love both men. Althought toward the end I think she made the right decision to stay with Stefan but Damon is someone I will never forget even if he is not real. I do wish he was.

I can't believe nobody has said anything about this book, it was so amazing. I bawl my eyes at the ending everytime I read it. In the end you totally fall in love with Damon, and realize he's not a bad guy. Him and Stefan finally make up, and you realize that they love each other sooooo much. I thought I would die when Stefan calls out Elena's name, I thought my heart was shattering. The only thing is, I wish it hadn't been written through Bonnie. I didn't like the feeling of it, I think I would've preferred it through Meredith, if it had to be anyone besides Elena. But this is a heart wrenching story that will keep you turning the pages right down till the end, and then you'll be looking for even more. I think they should throw Damon and or Stephan into the Night World books, I think it could make it very interesting. They have certainly been around awhile, so why not??? Don't we kinda miss Damon??? He'd be the perfect guy to see meeting his soulmate and succomb to his need for that love. :) Well if you wanna talk email me!

I guess that may be my greatest annoyance with this book, the fact that in the third of the series Katherine says that she has killed Klaus and suddenly he's alive again? And not just that, but he was meant to be powerful, unbeatable, one of the originals, and then he just was beaten so easily? Just like that by a load of unresting spirits? Bit of a let down if you ask me!

But enough of the negative, I could go on to say how silly the ending was, yes it was happy but it wasn't real, but instead I'll focus on the good parts of the book, and there were quite a few. Damon especially seemed to be revealed and you learnt more about him than in any of the others. I loved the ending where Klaus is about to kill Stefan and Damon stops him. It turns out that deep down he does love his little brother after all.

It was an OK book, not really part of the trilogy, a sort of seperate story where if you liked the original ending you ignore but if you want more you read. Me, I'll carry on reading this book in years to come, as well as all LJ's others, beacuse they're just so good!

I love L.J. smith books but this book was the worst in the series.It really didnt fit in well w/the rest of the books. The ending is okay and suprising and thats the only good thing about this book. The whole Vampire Diarys Series is great. But out of all of the four books i liked this the least it Damon and stephen are hott as ever and theres alot of suspense so its an okay book if u like or have read any l.j. smith book i think u would or might like this one

I love this series of books. They are my favorite. I first read them in sixth grade and recently read them again in college. One thing I don't understand is the ending. I really think it is open for a fifth book which would make me so happy. I always wanted to know what happened to Damon. I loved his character and I think he deserves a happy ending. Is anyone else with me on this? I think a book following Elena and Stefan and what they've done together would be great- and just my personal idea- but wouldn't it be great if Damon got together with Elena's sister years later- like they all save her from another evil while she is in high school (Like the Smallwoods) and he falls in love with her and makes her a vampire and the couples stay together. I don't know, just an idea.

I know a book is good when I react emotionally to it. The Vampire Diaries series made me CRY...hard. Just reading the synopsis for each book brings tears to my eyes. I've read them several times since they came out!

As an author myself, I know how important it is to capture the reader. L.J. Smith does more than capture the reader...she holds them hostage & doesn't let go!