The Originals 01: The Rise by Julie Plec (Hachette Childrens Books/HQN Books)

I share my thoughts on the first tie-in novel to The Originals CW series, a young adult book entitled The Rise, which serves a period drama focused on the series’ three main characters, Elijah, Rebekah and Klaus Mikaelson. It's written by the executive producer of The Vampire Diaries, Julie Plec. This book is published in the UK by Hachette Children’s Books, and in the USA by HQN Books, and is currently available in both countries.

Advent 2014: Favourite Characters – Day #2: The Mikaelson Family (The Originals)

In the second chapter of my Advent 2014 column looking at my favourite characters from 2014, I turn my attention to the Original Vampires, specifically the Mikaelson family, and specifically, within the Mikaelson family, Elijah, Klaus and Rebekah, the New Orleans-based leading stars of the CW’s The Originals, a Vampire Diaries spinoff that’s far superior to its parent show.

Why You Should Be Watching... The Originals

I return with another Why You Should Be Watching... feature, looking this time at the CW’s Vampire Diaries spinoff, The Originals, that is currently in the middle of its second season. No spoilers!