Elena Gilbert has never been an ordinary teenager. In love with the irresistible vampire brothers Stefan and Damon, she has died, been brought back to life, fought evil, and journeyed to hell and back to save Stefan.

Now her most dangerous enemy, Klaus, has returned, and Elena realizes she must make a terrible sacrifice to protect her world . . . and fulfill her destiny.

What will it take to defeat an Original vampire and claim her destiny?

• A Fateful Choice: Elena loves both Stefan and Damon, but with the world on the line, she must finally choose between the two vampire brothers.
• The Return of an Original: Her most dangerous enemy, Klaus, is back. This time, he won’t be stopped by anything less than an epic sacrifice.
• A Guardian’s Power: More than just an ordinary girl, Elena discovers a destiny she never wanted—and a power that might be her only hope.
• Witches and Werewolves: In this supernatural thriller, Elena must rely on all her allies, from witches to werewolves, to survive the coming battle.