The book gives an insight into Stefan's character from his own point of view that makes fans of the tv show understand how he becomes the man that he is.

Interesting story lines where part of them was never mentioned on the tv show in those flashbacks scenes. Therefore this book makes a good reading to understand the full picture and complete story on Stefan's life, relationships with his father, Damon, Katherine and others.

If I hadn't already been watching the TV series I would have found the “background” information interesting and a good accompaniment to the other books, also it was great to hear from Stefans perspective, but because I have been watching the TV series it was just an expansion on things I already knew. However Im still hooked enough with Stefans perspective to want to see what the other Diaries will be like and how they will develop.

An ok read im a big tv fan of the vampire diaries but this book just didn't do it for me I never finished it I got board with it and found the wording very childish but hey thats just me