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New Moon (2009) (PG-13)

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The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner Review

Stephenie Meyer, The Twilight Saga, Novella, Contemporary, Dating & Sex, Family Life, Fantasy, Fiction, Horror, Mystery, Paranormal, Romance, ShapeShifter, Suspense, Teens, Thriller, Vampire, Werewolf, Young Adult

The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner

Published: 2, June 2010

Author: Stephenie Meyer

The Twilight Saga Novella

Genres: Contemporary, Dating & Sex, Family Life, Fantasy, Fiction, Horror, Mystery, Paranormal, Romance, ShapeShifter, Suspense, Teens, Thriller, Vampire, Werewolf, Young Adult

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The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner Summary

The Review:

We receive much of Bree's background from her perspective in Stephenie Meyer's The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner, as well as the background on the suicidal army of newborn vampires eliminated so quickly by the Cullens and their werewolf friends in Eclipse. Bree and her companions are the "dregs," as she describes them, the "lost children of the night," discarded by an indifferent civilization and now half-crazed and savage.

There's a solid confirmation of a thought that lurks in the Twilight stories' backdrop. Bree's predicament is common among vampires. In their realm, Bella and her friends are just "one-percent."

This is for you if you're a Twilight fan who buys the extended versions of things simply to get a few extra minutes of the tale. It begins while Bree is already a vampire and concludes in the same manner as Eclipse.

It offers a brief insight into what transpired in the meadow before Bella and Edward came after the fight, and Bree also speaks to Edward through her thoughts before dying...

Offering him the possibility of a new family member as well as a strategy to beat the Volturi in the future.

Bree is still a sympathetic figure at heart, a nice girl trying to make it in a horrible world, but her situation has a dark edge to it that elevates her above the naive simplicity of a lost waif.

Her change has given her the ability to be both superhuman and subhuman. She despises herself, yet she can't picture a life without it.

She is governed by her bloodlust and has no qualms about killing humans in order to sate it, whether individually or in large groups. Humans are meant to be eaten. She, on the other hand, has no remembrance of what it was like to be one.

Even when she begins to question the morality of how she and others like her are regarded as disposable and used to further a wider purpose, Bree remains a cold-blooded murderer.

Ironically, it's the manifestation of one of her last bits of humanity that causes her to turn down a chance at freedom and seals her fate. When we learn that she had a way out, her fate becomes even more terrible.

There's a deeper metaphor here about what it means to be human—marred by sin and the horror of a broken world—and to be dehumanized.

These concepts, like Bree's, deserve more attention than they got in Twilight, but it's only a taste of the great novel that could have been if it had fallen into the hands of a more capable author.

Still, stripped of its parent novels' excesses, The Short Second Existence of Bree Tanner is a strong narrative about a lost girl chained to a fate she didn't desire, whose heroism is laudable but insufficient to free her, and whose brief life as a vampire is everything but dazzling.

It may be read on its own, but it's better if you've read the first two books in the Twilight series, especially Eclipse.

It was fascinating to follow Bree as she realized the lies she was given as a newborn vampire. It was also fascinating to read from the perspective of a vampire who must kill humans in order to exist.

We've all been taught that vegetarian vampires are nice and normal vampires are wicked because of the Twilight franchise, however, this book disproved that theory.

When we met other vampires from various covens in Breaking Dawn, we saw it as well, but it was different reading from the perspective of a red-eyed vampire.

Bree, as a newborn, has no qualms about killing humans, much as many human hunters had no qualms about killing animals. It served as a helpful reminder that we're in a different world, with a different dominating species.

I'd like to assume that if Bree lived long enough to regain her wits, she'd choose to become a vegetarian of her own accord, but we'll never know.

Definitely a wonderful addition to the Twilight Saga, and I hope to see more novellas in the future from the perspectives of other characters!

Final Thoughts:

We knew the ending of this novel from the beginning since we had read Eclipse. I'll read anything by any author, but I was hesitant to start this one since I knew it wouldn't have a nice conclusion.

The characters are bright, intriguing, and pop off the page, much like the rest of the Twilight series. Bree is a tragic figure that I believe many people may identify with. She fled an abusive home only to be reintroduced to another.

Her experience as an insignificant drone in a fledgling army stands in sharp contrast to the Cullens' loving and supportive connections. She is always terrified of the light, her fellow newcomers, Riley, and their enigmatic master.

I was really set aback by how little the vampires knew about their unusual predicament. I particularly appreciate how Diego and Bree's loving connection contrasts with the untrustworthy nature of their interaction with the other barely managed "babies."

Fred is a fantastic character. He possesses a one-of-a-kind capacity to repel individuals to varying degrees. He has the ability to blend into the background. When Bree hides behind him to escape any attention, he establishes a type of bond with her. This character is in desperate need of his own novel. Behind his power, he is mysterious and oddly polite.

There were also certain things I didn't care for. Bree acted as if she wanted to die when she found out Diego was never coming back since their short-lived relationship had such an impact on her. I know Stephenie Meyer likes this reaction (see New Moon to see what I mean), but it makes no sense in this case.

There are some interesting plot lines and compelling characters, but my annoyance with this novella outweighs my enjoyment with it because I believe it is insufficient, and I hope Stephenie Meyer decides to write a story with more pages and words that are actually part of the story and not just fillers to increase the size of the book next time.

I really appreciate the notion of novels that are connected to the characters' backstories and points of view from the main series, and I hope the author will publish these books soon.

Synopsis:

“Newly turned vampire Bree Tanner lives in terror -- and must find her way out of untold danger -- in this pulse-pounding novella, a companion to Eclipse.

Bree Tanner, a self-described "vampire nerd" first introduced in Eclipse, lives in terror in a coven of newborn vampires. She is a member of Victoria's vampire army, and as that army closes in on Bella Swan and the Cullens, she finds her first friend and discovers a truth about daylight.

While fans may know how it ends, they don't yet have the full story: Bree's tale of danger, mystery, and romance is one for the books.

"People do not want to just read Meyer's books; they want to climb inside them and live there." -- Time

"A literary phenomenon." -- The New York Times”

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Rating: 90/100

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Midnight Sun Review

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Midnight Sun

Published: 4, August 2020

Author: Stephenie Meyer

The Twilight Saga, Book 5

Genres: Contemporary, Dating & Sex, Fantasy, Fiction, Mystery, Paranormal, Romance, Suspense, Teens, Thriller, Vampire, Young Adult

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Midnight Sun Summary

The Review:

Stephenie Meyer's novel Midnight Sun is well worth the years it took her to write it. It's mesmerizing in its black splendor. You have the dizzying world of a swift, brilliant vampire mind flooded with the notion of others around him instead of the loneliness of Bella's point of view. Every scene is interwoven with richness and depth, transforming the plot from an unhappy teenage dream to a war against fate, in which the protagonist's attempts to avoid the future he sees continuously drag him more into a worse one. Twilight is now a feeble reflection of the Midnight Sun. I only wish the remaining volumes in the series were written from Edward's point of view also.

When I first read Twilight, I believed it would be a better and more intriguing story if given from Edward's point of view. On the one hand, sure, it's marginally better; I'm relieved not to have to deal with Bella or Jacob, who I kind of admired because he was like that dumb man who says "I'll wait for you" and then squanders all his chances with a girl since she now knows she can use him anytime she wants a shoulder to lean on.

However, I couldn't bear reading about how much of a "monster" he is. So, does he believe his entire family is monsters as well or is it only him who is enamored with a human? I'm sure it's the latter, but I stopped caring and became irritated with him.

The Midnight Sun is about more than a hundred-year-old gloomy Edward. He is troubled by his crush on a regular female Bella. Her blood and perfume entice him like a moth to a flame.

The fact that she is the one person he cannot read and because of this, his mind drives him insane, or in this instance, pushes him to love.

When I was younger, I thought Edward was intriguing and cool; now, I think he's weird and immature. He's very stunted for a man who's been living for a long time. I have to remind myself that he was changed at 17 and doesn't remember much of his "human" past.

But, seriously? He's not very ancient in vampire years, yet even vampires, who are far older, like Aro, Jane, Tanya, Caius, Vladimir, and Dimitri, remember theirs. Anyway, the book was a little wordy, and I wish Stephenie Meyer had used this chance to flesh out Edward's family a little more.

Since we're in his thoughts, I wish we could have spent more time with the Cullens. Fill in the blanks for the rest of the family. Jasper, in particular, is a character for whom I wish there had been more focus.

I really enjoyed the novels! They came out a long time ago when I was young, and I enjoyed some aspects of some of the characters while hating or loathing others, and I eventually became a fan of a handful of them.

I would read them all before attending the premieres on opening night at the movie theater. Having said that, I wasn't prepared to read about the twilight universe in Midnight Sun. But after reading it, I realized it wasn't too horrible!

Edward's thoughts made the original book's explanation of his actions so more clearer. Even when he came out as rude or unfeeling in the original, he was calculated and analytical.

The tale moved at a slower pace because it meticulously dissects each meeting. This version has made me really delighted and amazed. You may immerse yourself in the twilight realm from a different aspect if you reread New Moon after reading this book.

New Moon has always been the saddest, but learning why he chose to go will leave the reader astonished! Many readers who are great admirers will undoubtedly be looking forward to the voyage.

I can be called a Twilight fan but still, this book didn't make me hate it, and it didn't make me adore it either.

I feel like author's writing style leaves a lot to be desired and hasn't improved much since the publication of Twilight, even though I felt it was improving with each new book she published, maybe she is good but my mind automatically started comparing the incomparable Anne Rice with her and that has ruined the fun out of this book and others.

Because there really is no comparison between the two authors and the series except for the word vampire.

Final Thoughts:

I didn't greatly love it, but neither did I despise or dislike it. To want to read and enjoy this book, I'd think you'd have to be a huge Twilight fan. If you've just watched the movies, you're in for a treat.

You might also skip this if you merely read the novels in passing. However, if you read the literature excessively. Then read the anthologies that go with it. Maybe you'll enjoy this book then.

It repackages the whole first Twilight novel from Edward's perspective. While also including some fresh and intriguing data. Edward's life before Bella, in a nutshell.

The Cullen family's reaction to Edward's love for Bella. Edward struggled mightily to overcome his overwhelming thirst. Then there's his emotional appeal for Bella.

With James, there was also a fresh and fascinating pursuit sequence. In fact, through Edward's eyes, the entire James scene was upgraded and made more intriguing.

You may also witness the events of the New Moon a little more clearly via Edward's eyes. If you read this book, I'm sure you'll go back and reread the Twilight series merely to revisit all of the scenes from this book in a fresh light from Edward's perspective.

I'm relieved that I've finally gotten answers for so many dubious behaviors. I'm completely smitten with Emmett and Jasper. I had one desire for the ballet studio scenario, and it was granted.

After this, I hope Alice might get her own series. I have mixed feelings about her role in the plot.

Finally, you can read about the prolonged baseball scene, which just depicts what Bella didn't witness and thus concludes that section of the tale.

"When Bella wasn't around" was my favorite part. This was a fascinating story. I liked observing Edward connect with his family in those little glances that we hadn't seen previously.

The allusions of his "early years" when it was just him and Carlisle, as well as the in-depth memories of some of his other family members, like as when Rosalie saved Emmett, piqued my interest.

In fact, I'd go so far as to suggest that a re-telling of New Moon would be fantastic, especially because Bella would be missing for most of the novel.

Synopsis:

“#1 bestselling author Stephenie Meyer makes a triumphant return to the world of Twilight with this highly anticipated companion: the iconic love story of Bella and Edward told from the vampire's point of view.

When Edward Cullen and Bella Swan met in Twilight, an iconic love story was born. But until now, fans have heard only Bella's side of the story. At last, readers can experience Edward's version in the long-awaited companion novel, Midnight Sun.

This unforgettable tale as told through Edward's eyes takes on a new and decidedly dark twist. Meeting Bella is both the most unnerving and intriguing event he has experienced in all his years as a vampire. As we learn more fascinating details about Edward's past and the complexity of his inner thoughts, we understand why this is the defining struggle of his life. How can he justify following his heart if it means leading Bella into danger?

In Midnight Sun, Stephenie Meyer transports us back to a world that has captivated millions of readers and brings us an epic novel about the profound pleasures and devastating consequences of immortal love.

An instant #1 New York Times Bestseller

An instant #1 USA Today Bestseller

An instant #1 Wall Street Journal Bestseller

An instant #1 IndieBound Bestseller

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"People do not want to just read Meyer's books; they want to climb inside them and live there." -- Time

"A literary phenomenon." -- New York Times”

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Breaking Dawn Review

Breaking Dawn

Published: 2, August 2008

Author: Stephenie Meyer

The Twilight Saga, Book 4

Genres: Children's, Contemporary, Dating & Sex, Drama, Dystopian, Family, Fantasy, Fiction, Horror, Magic, Paranormal, Romance, Science Fiction, School, Shape Shifter, Teen, Vampire, Werewolf, Young Adult

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Breaking Dawn Summary

The Review:

Breaking Dawn is the fourth installment of American novelist Stephenie Meyer's Twilight Saga. The first and third segments are presented from Bella Swan's viewpoint, while the second section is written from Jacob Black's point of view. The story picks up immediately after the events of the previous novel, Eclipse, in which Bella and Edward Cullen marry, leaving Jacob distraught. Bella gladly risks her human life and the possibility of vampire immortality when she is confronted with unexpected and life-threatening circumstances.

When I enjoyed the notion of exchanging perspectives while Bella is confined to her house and unable to accomplish much, I thought Jacob's voice was somewhat thickly in terms of utilizing distinct vocabulary to separate him from Bella, making him sound harsh and unpolished. It made me dislike his character, who had previously been one of my favorites.

The setting of Forks, which is the only location where all of the action takes place in this novel, is ideal for the unfolding drama.

The lush, verdant forests, meadows, and usually always clouded sky provide an appropriately stormy background for the novel's subsequent events.

Furthermore, because Forks is where it all began in the first book, this final novel completes the cycle.

Stephenie Meyer's solution to Edward, Bella, and Jacob's love triangle, which ran the show in the third novel, Eclipse, is simply fantastic in my opinion. It's clear proof of her inventiveness, and it neatly wraps things up.

Some have slammed it as unsettling, and I completely agree with them while yet disagreeing with them. Yes, it's out of the ordinary and completely unexpected. But that is precisely why it is so ideal.

It also allows Jacob to return to his role as Bella's closest friend, as he was in Twilight and at the start of New Moon, the second novel in the series. In other books, love triangles are frequently ended by the brutal death of one of the characters.

Stephenie Meyer has selected a completely unique resolve, one that is nonviolent, in keeping with her overall philosophy.

Despite the fact that I am not a Twilight fan, I actually loved most of this series. Although I had been warned that the tale is bad and that what happens to the main characters is unpleasant, I still wanted to read the book without bias or preconceived beliefs, so I never listened to anybody who tried to tell me what occurred in the novel.

The tale flows along, keeping you interested enough to read it fast, but there are several flaws in it. I continued brushing aside the issues that troubled me, expecting them to be handled, wrapped up, and tied in, but they never were.

I don't know about others, but I felt cheated at the conclusion of the book because of the fictitious event that occurred, or, to put it another way, the event that never occurred.

When the unimaginable began to happen to several of the main characters, the story took a turn for the worst, I sensed something wasn't quite right, and as an ardent reader, I knew it couldn't be true unless this was, without a doubt, the final installment of the series.

However, even with the last book hypothesis, it was incorrect, and it was one of the worst literary robberies perpetrated by an author on the audience, in my opinion.

There were certain aspects of this new addition that I particularly like, such as the new addition herself. Renesmee, despite the fact that I despise her name, is charming and unique, and it's a joy to read about her. I liked how she was included, but it brought me to another aspect that I despised: Jacob's imprinting.

I find it disturbing when a mature guy imprints on a newborn. For those who are unfamiliar, imprinting is akin to meeting one's soulmate. It's really frightening to me that author would write anything like this about one of the major characters, especially since this is a young adult's book series.

After rushing through the first three volumes with feeling a lot, little and no attachment to the characters, depending on who they are, this one actually provided me with a few chuckle moments as well as a few narrative twists I hadn't anticipated.

This novel, on the other hand, felt like it should have been split into at least two parts. After spending so much time seeing everything through Bella's eyes, I felt it a little jarring to read from Jacob's perspective, and the switches in stories seemed a little forced as if there was an urgent desire to tie up all the loose ends.

Whatever the narrative and events in this book and the series were, I still appreciated the books. They were really lengthy. It extended my experience of this otherworldly existence, albeit unnecessarily at times.

It provided me with a well-deserved break from my own world, free of constant distractions. This is known as the pleasure of reading for amusement.

Final Thoughts:

The Twilight Series, in my opinion, is like fast food: tasty and entertaining, but not particularly nutritious. Having said that, I have finished the entire series. While I enjoyed the first three volumes, I found this one to be much less so.

I thought it was hurried in execution; the author covers a lot of territory in terms of narrative events, but doesn't really develop many of them, and then tends to toss in random occurrences and details that don't really help the story's forward momentum.

I loved this book as much as the others in the Twilight series, however, it is like fast food, as I previously stated. The fourth and last installment of the Twilight series, however, was by far the most intriguing.

Bella formally joins the Cullen family in this book. This novel is clearly intended for a more mature readership than the previous ones. Sex scenes and references to sex may be found throughout the novel.

It was clear from the start that this book would be considerably odd than the others. I don't want to give anything away, but suffice it to say that the final volume in the series was built on the foundation of abnormal surprises and the establishment of strange connections.

Some of the speech was so clichéd that I could get the feeling that I was listening to a sitcom laugh track in the backdrop.

Finally, it provides a quick read and pleasure, but it is significantly less enjoyable than the other three volumes.

Synopsis:

“To be irrevocably in love with a vampire is both fantasy and nightmare woven into a dangerously heightened reality for Bella Swan. Pulled in one direction by her intense passion for Edward Cullen, and in another by her profound connection to werewolf Jacob Black, she has endured a tumultuous year of temptation, loss, and strife to reach the ultimate turning point.

Her imminent choice to either join the dark but seductive world of immortals or pursue a fully human life has become the thread from which the fate of two tribes hangs.

Now Bella has made her decision; a startling chain of unprecedented events is about to unfold with potentially devastating and unfathomable consequences. Just when the frayed strands of Bella's life - first discovered in Twilight, then scattered and torn in New Moon and Eclipse - seem ready to heal and knit together, could they be destroyed...forever?

The astonishing, breathlessly anticipated conclusion to the Twilight Saga, Breaking Dawn illuminates the secrets and mysteries of this spellbinding romantic epic.”

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Eclipse Review

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Eclipse

Published: 7, August 2007

Author: Stephenie Meyer

The Twilight Saga, Book 3

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Eclipse Summary

The Review:

The novel Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer provides more background on the Cullens and the Quileutes, two groups that have become open antagonists. The stories of Rosalie and Jasper's transformations into vampires captivated me, despite the fact that the acts of violence in their respective stories made me uneasy. Thankfully, these were glossed over in the film adaptation of the novel.

However, the stories did help to flesh out these two characters. Furthermore, they eventually came across the Cullens, and adopted a nonviolent lifestyle, and avoided killing humans. I'm not sure why Stephenie Meyer didn't do the same for the other Cullen family members, but then again, the book might have become too long.

The Quileute legends, told around a roaring campfire with Bella present, were extremely interesting. Billy began the story, which was then taken over by old Quil Ateara, the grandfather of one of the werewolves, the younger Quil.

The stories revolved around the Quileute tribe's origins, including how they had spirit warriors who later evolved into werewolves. These warriors were always the tribe's protectors, and when they learned to shapeshift into wolves, their mission continued.

The story of "the third wife," which, ironically, would have later ramifications in the novel, piqued my interest as well as made me really sad.

The exchanges between Edward and Bella, as well as Jacob and Bella, are the most moving I've observed so far in this series. Edward clearly loves Bella so much that he avoids hurting Jacob in order to avoid hurting her.

He bears the pain of realizing how much Jacob means to Bella, even going so far as to ask Bella if she is truly happy with her decision to choose him over Jacob.

For the first time, Bella realizes that if Edward hadn't entered the picture, Jacob would have been the perfect match for her. Author gives her readers a glimpse of what might have been if things had gone differently. That short scene is also quite heartfelt.

Although the pacing in this book was a little slower than in the previous two, that changed after the first third, and I thoroughly enjoyed it! It's just that with this book, Stephenie Meyer is starting to feel like she's matured as a writer, and she now appears to be a master at creating very real, very believable characters that the reader can fall in love with, which I did, Edward in particular.

The differences and dilemmas in which these fictional characters find themselves became my own conflicts and entanglements. I know that I felt their emotions, thought their thoughts and was swept up in the plot's intensely romantic anxieties as I read.

The Twilight Saga's unfolding story of Edward, Bella, and Jacob is one of our time's triangular romantic masterpieces. It's also a dramatic story with complex eternal themes that astonish the heart and mesmerize the soul as much as they enthrall the intellect.

Author has cast a spell on me that I have no desire to break, but even if it is a masterpiece, and in my opinion, it is still no match for Anne Rice's Vampire Chronicles.

Now for some negative feedback on the book, mixed up with some positive feedback. Some of the plotlines are intriguing, and Stephenie Meyer's writing is particularly strong in a few areas.

However, after three books and almost 1800 pages, I'd like to see real personalities who, like humans, grow, learn, and mature. In a lot of ways, this isn't the case with Stephenie Meyer's works.

Edward and Bella are stuck in their own strange insecurities. They spend the majority of their normally happy romance wallowing in self-doubt, anguish, and uncertainty, and neither one seems to comprehend how they can be likable. That isn't always a good thing.

Then there's Jacob, who I believe is author's most realistically formed and evolved character. In this book, she completely ruins him with the unfathomable ploy. Author appears to have fallen in love with Jacob herself after writing/reading New Moon, so she had to force him to do something horrible in order to break his hold on her and Bella.

By the third novel, Edward, who I liked and found interesting in the first book, has become even more of a favorite of mine. His angst, beauty, and willingness to go to any length to save Bella are all far too predictable. His nobility and moral rectitude are exaggerated to the point of absurdity.

Although he is not a realistic character, I am almost similar to him in real life and can relate to him. I liked him even more in the book when he admitted to Jacob that he was jealous, even though I'm not like that and never feel jealous, but it was the only occasion he wasn't a stone-cold emotionally distant rock who takes oneself incredibly seriously.

From a literary sense, the fire and ice theme, as well as the use of Jacob and Edward as foils, works in theory. The basic ingredients were present, but the characters lacked the dimension required to make the story realistic.

Rather than making choices, evolving, and moving on, the characters stay trapped in their own small universe, which is full of witty conversation, hesitation, and, ultimately, no conclusion.

Bella is emotionally at the exact same spot she was at the conclusion of book two "New Moon" by the end of book three "Eclipse." She adores two people, despises herself, and is unable to let go of either. It has the feel of a soap opera.

Bella, on the other hand, I believe is a thoroughly depressed, gloomy, and selfish young lady. She despises everything that ordinary people enjoy: gatherings, gifts, weddings, schools, jewels, money, and so on.

She solely has feelings for Edward and Jacob and makes all of her decisions as if she were a kid. Because she is the center of the world, everything revolves around her, and if someone she loves is injured, it is somehow her responsibility.

It's not noble, and it's not humane of her. It's her inability to make mature judgments and see that, sometimes making the correct decision means hurting people. It's referred to as "adulting." She simply refuses to mature.

I didn't want to pick up the book again because of my aggravation with Bella's indecisiveness and selfishness. It's exhausting to read her thoughts, but keep in mind that this book is written for young adults, and if you're older than that, you'll have a hard time connecting to her when she tumbles into her normal routine of adolescent angst, but I admire Edward's maturity and ability to recognize that Bella's happiness is far more important than convincing her to stay out of his own selfish wants.

Final Thoughts:

The book did not disappoint me, and I was very delighted with it. I finished it in 3 days as well. It's impossible to put down. As a result, I strongly suggest this book. If you've already read the first two books, you won't want to miss this one.

If you haven't already, go back and read the prior two books before starting this one. The connections established in Twilight and New Moon are continued in Eclipse. It's a good read on its own, but it's even better if you know the backstory.

Actually, I don't recommend reading this book first; instead, you should read the prior two volumes first.

Eclipse is the next intriguing chapter in the Twilight series, and once you start reading it, you won't be able to put it down. Move on to Breaking Dawn when you've finished it.

The fourth installment of the series. My personal favorite in the series. For now, try Eclipse. It's well worth the money, as well as the sleep you'll lose attempting to read everything.

Synopsis:

“As Seattle is ravaged by a string of mysterious killings and a malicious vampire continues her quest for revenge, Bella once again finds herself surrounded by danger. In the midst of it all, she is forced to choose between her love for Edward and her friendship with Jacob knowing that her decision has the potential to ignite the ageless struggle between vampire and werewolf. With her graduation quickly approaching, Bella has one more decision to make: life or death. But which is which?”

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Rating: 95/100

Recommended: 90/100 Yes.

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New Moon Review

Stephenie Meyer, The Twilight Saga, Book 2, Contemporary, Dating & Sex, Drama, Dystopian, Family, Fantasy, Fiction, Horror, Paranormal, Romance, Science Fiction, School, Shape Shifter, Teen, Vampire, Werewolf, Young Adult

New Moon

Published: 21, August 2006

Author: Stephenie Meyer

The Twilight Saga, Book 2

Genres: Contemporary, Dating & Sex, Drama, Dystopian, Family, Fantasy, Fiction, Horror, Paranormal, Romance, Science Fiction, School, Shape Shifter, Teen, Vampire, Werewolf, Young Adult

Check the summary of this book here:

New Moon Summary

The Review:

Stephenie Meyer's New Moon follows up while Bella is recovering from the events of Twilight, but after an incident that shows everybody that, indeed, Bella is mortal and, yes, Edward and his household are vampires, Edward becomes increasingly preoccupied with his fears for her safety. Bella has a nervous breakdown when he believes that the best way to protect her is to completely withdraw himself from her life.

Werewolves, broken hearts, and love triangles abound. This second book in the Twilight series was arguably the most difficult to read since the love that had made you so happy and looked unshakable was no longer there.

Whereas Twilight concentrated on knowing and understanding Edward Cullen, New Moon focuses on Jacob Black. As readers, we were able to see how their personal interactions with Bella differed.

In practically every manner, Jacob differs from Edward. Jacob is larger, less elegant, and less attractive than Edward. Jacob is, in reality, a werewolf who is the vampire's natural foe.

Even though Edward believed he was doing the right thing, you wept along with Bella. Enter Jacob and his confessions to Bella about his heart and a secret he didn't realize he had.

Even if your beloved characters were depressed, this book was as addictive as the first. That depends on whose team you were on.

We also get to meet a new group of individuals to love and despise, such as Volturi. Despite this, you still cheer for Edward and Bella to triumph and find their way back to each other.

With the notable exception of Jacob, the characters remain very superficial. Jacob is kind, charming in an unusual way, intelligent, and amusing. In fact, he appeared to be extremely genuine.

One aspect of his character that I didn't like was his readiness to let Bella utilize him. She's made it obvious on several occasions that Jacob would be her second option since Edward will always and forever be her first, but Jacob simply accepts it. To put it another way, Edward is Bella's Romeo and Jacob is her Paris.

One very excellent aspect of New Moon is that it is faster-paced and involves more physical action than Twilight. Present's an electric intensity in the novel that wasn't there in Twilight, and I feel it's due to the addition of Jacob's presence.

Stephenie Meyer's prose, once again, leaves something to be desired, although it has improved since Twilight. Regrettably, the same cannot be true about the editing.

She, on the other hand, hasn't gotten over clinging to a single word and repeating it endlessly. The term in Twilight was incredulous; in New Moon, it's glower. At any given time, someone or something is scowling, grimacing, or snarling at someone or something else.

Warning: There will be spoilers ahead, so go to Final Thoughts. I strongly advise you to read the first book Twilight in this series before attempting to read this one. But, if you're unfamiliar with Twilight, it is the story of a 17-year-old girl called Bella Swan who went to Forks, Washington, and fell madly in love with a vampire named Edward Cullen.

After a series of mishaps that almost took Bella's life, she began seriously considering (I use the term loosely) becoming a vampire herself so Edward wouldn't have to worry about her safety and they could be together indefinitely.

When Edward decides to end their relationship, New Moon begins on a gloomy note. For a few months, Bella is depressed, until she finds that Edward's voice comes back to her while her adrenaline is pounding.

As a result, she begins to walk on the wild side. Riding a motorbike, something she had never done before, was a part of this wild side. Jacob Black agreed to help her patch up the motorcycle and teach her how to ride it.

Bella and Jacob, despite being over two years her junior, create a strong relationship while working on the motorcycles.

One would imagine that the book's conclusion would include a fight between Jacob and Edward over Bella's affection, but it doesn't, at least not publicly.

The climax happens when Bella is forced to go to Italy to save her lover Edward's life, forcing her to say a painful goodbye to Jacob.

She recognizes she's divided between the werewolf and the vampire at that point. She desires the werewolf's companionship, but she yearns for the vampire's affection.

Final Thoughts:

At the end of the day, this was still a fun book to read, and Stephenie Meyer is still a fantastic storyteller. Despite the shortcomings in the text and the irrational justification for many of the feelings, it was easy to get caught up in the illusion.

It's like observing a reality Television program with a clumsy young girl and, instead of a genuinely bewildered vampire this time, an attractive teenage werewolf.

Also, as with Twilight, don't read this with too much seriousness. This is a light read for rainy weather when you simply want to get away from it all.

Stephenie Meyer included an extract from the next book, Eclipse, once again, as a teaser to entice readers to keep reading the series. She has potential as a thriller writer, but her language, subject matter, and characters are in desperate need of refinement and introspection if she wants to appeal towards a more broad audience.

It's easy to get lost in the fantasy for a time, but when a reader becomes weary of the story's improbabilities and wants to read something more believable and/or sympathetic, Stephenie Meyer falls short.

If you enjoyed Book 1, Twilight, you'll undoubtedly enjoy all of the sequels, and you'll most likely find yourself racing to the finish of Book 4, Breaking Dawn. For those seeking a highly imagined getaway, Stephenie Meyer's fluff fiction is addictive, and they need look no farther than the Twilight franchise.

If you want something more mature and wide, start with Interview With The Vampire from Anne Rice's The Vampire Chronicles. I'm using Anne Rice and her Vampire series to invite vampire fans to discover what they've been missing out on, not to compare these books, because there is no comparison between these series, and it's like talking about a boxing match between an infant (Twilight Series) and an adult (The Vampire Chronicles).

Synopsis:

“For Bella Swan, there is one thing more important than life itself: Edward Cullen. But being in love with a vampire is even more dangerous than Bella ever could have imagined. Edward has already rescued Bella from the clutches of one evil vampire, but now, as their daring relationship threatens all that is near and dear to them, they realize their troubles may be just beginning.

Legions of readers entranced by the New York Times best-seller Twilight are hungry for the continuing story of star-crossed lovers Bella and Edward. In New Moon, Stephenie Meyer delivers another irresistible combination of romance and suspense with a supernatural spin. Passionate, riveting, and full of surprising twists and turns, this vampire love saga is well on its way to literary immortality.”

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Rating: 95/100

Recommended: 90/100 Yes.

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