Pragmatic, calm, and loyal (not present in early TV seasons). Elena's rival Competition for popularity; becomes antagonistic. Notable Book vs. TV Show Differences
: Stefan's dangerous older brother, Damon, follows him to Fell's Church. Damon revels in his vampiric nature and seeks revenge against Stefan, using Elena—who bears a striking resemblance to their past love, Katherine—as a pawn.
: A series of violent attacks plague the town, including the murder of history teacher Mr. Tanner. Suspicion falls on Stefan, while Elena believes Damon is the true culprit.
If you are coming to the book from the CW television series, there are several major differences: