What is the author's style in The Vampire Diaries: The Awakening and the Struggle by L.J. Smith?

There are several points of view used throughout The Awakening and The Struggle of The Vampire Diaries, ranging from second to third person. The use of these 'personal' second person points of view makes the story seem more intimate and allows the reader to get into the minds and the emotions of the protagonists much more easily. The author uses this second person narrative to highlight the emotional drama going on under the surface of the events, and helps the reader to understand the motivations of the characters.