Best Fantasy Series Like Vampire Diaries (2026): 5 Compared

If the show left you wanting more, the best fantasy series like vampire diaries starts with the books it came from. We compared five using only what each Amazon listing publishes: page count, format and author.

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The picks

#	Product	Shelf Score	Buy
1	Vampire Diaries 13-Book Set	9.8/10	Buy on Amazon
2	Vampire Diaries 4-Book Awakening	9.7/10	Buy on Amazon
3	Stefan's Diaries Complete Set	9.7/10	Buy on Amazon
4	The Fury and Dark Reunion	9.6/10	Buy on Amazon
5	The Awakening Book 1	9.6/10	Buy on Amazon

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Vampire Diaries 13-Book Set

L.J. Smith·9.8/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

A 13-book complete collection, 4235 pages, by L. J. Smith.

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Pros

• 13 books
• 4235 pages
• Complete saga

Cons

• No reading age stated
• Longest read
• Edition not stated

2

Vampire Diaries 4-Book Awakening

L.J. Smith·9.7/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

A 4-book Awakening collection by L. J. Smith.

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Pros

• 4 books
• Opening arc
• L. J. Smith author

Cons

• No page count stated
• Partial saga
• Edition not stated

3

Stefan's Diaries Complete Set

L. J. Smith·9.7/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

The complete Stefan's Diaries collection by L. J. Smith.

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Pros

• Spin-off set
• Complete collection
• L. J. Smith author

Cons

• No page count stated
• Read main series first
• Edition not stated

4

The Fury and Dark Reunion

L. J. Smith·9.6/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

A 528-page Vampire Diaries book by L. J. Smith.

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Pros

• 528 pages
• Main series
• L. J. Smith author

Cons

• No reading age stated
• Mid-series entry
• Edition not stated

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The Awakening Book 1

L.J.Smith·9.6/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

Book 1 of the series, 240 pages, by L. J. Smith.

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Pros

• 240 pages, quick start
• Series opener
• L. J. Smith author

Cons

• No reading age stated
• Shortest here
• Edition not stated

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More picks to compare

• Vampire Diaries 7-Book Set7-book complete collectionCheck on Amazon
• Stefan's Diaries #1 OriginsSpin-off book 1Check on Amazon

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Book details as published on each listing, collected 21 October 2026.

How we scored them

The Shelf Score weighs fit for the reader, contents and edition, and value. All five are by L. J. Smith. How we pick explains the weights.

Scores run from 9.2 to 9.8: each book’s point total is placed on that range, so more points always means a higher score. Reading age or level counts on a list where at least one listing gives one, and a book whose listing gives none then scores zero on it. Where no listing gives one, the score is taken over the other 85 points. Books carry no warranty, so warranty is not scored.

How to choose the best fantasy series like vampire diaries

The full saga or a taste

The Vampire Diaries Complete Collection spans 13 books and 4235 pages per the listing. The 4-book Awakening Collection covers the opening arc. Stefan’s Diaries complete collection covers the spin-off. Start with the 13-book set for the full saga or the Awakening for a taste.

Length

The 13-book set lists 4235 pages. The Fury and Dark Reunion lists 528 pages. The Awakening Book 1 lists 240 pages. The 4-book Awakening and Stefan’s Diaries sets state no page count. Longer sets suit readers who want the whole story at once.

Spin-off or main series

The Awakening and The Fury and Dark Reunion are the main series by L. J. Smith. Stefan’s Diaries is the spin-off covering Stefan’s past. Read the main series first for the core story, then the spin-off for background.

Before you buy

• Check the edition; box sets vary by publisher.
• Confirm the book count for the set you want.
• Note the order: Awakening before Fury.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the most books?

The Vampire Diaries Complete Collection spans 13 books and 4235 pages per the listing.

Where should I start?

The Awakening Book 1 at 240 pages, or the 4-book Awakening Collection for the opening arc.

What is Stefan’s Diaries?

The spin-off by L. J. Smith covering Stefan’s past. Read the main series first.

Still deciding? Our top pickVampire Diaries 13-Book Set

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