I think it must be the hardest thing to write a book that becomes an unexpected phenomenon. Suddenly all eyes are on you, the author, to repeat the small miracle of language and creativity and craft that … more
There is so much possibility for this series! It always seems to fall short of it's potential, though. As with the rest of the series, there is a major battle climax that is never completed. I expected … more
The hype roped me in. I always believe there is some magic behind hype so I finally went out and bought Twilight. I loved the Harry Potter books and their addicting nature, I heard the same about this … more
Classics lovers with love some of the essays that go into comparisons with Romeo & Juliet, Dracula, and Pride and Prejudice among others. I really enjoyed the tour of Forks, Washington, the battle between … more
Being with Edward Cullen has never been easy, as Bella Swan well knows, after nearly two years of brushes with death with her adopted vampire family. But she and Edward are finally ready to take the next … more
I am hooked to the series, but this was my least favorite by far. Instead of really moving ahead, this book seemed to really go back. After book 2, everything basically goes back to the way it was in … more
This is by far the best book of the entire series so far! Bella, being far too perfect in book one, is left behind by Edward and broke-hearted, making her much more likable. Her good friend Jacob is there … more
I don't know why I was hooked from page one, but I was. I'm still not sure what keeps me reading, as it isn't my normal choice of reading and it has several flaws. But something about it really hooks … more
The trouble with Breaking Dawn, and it is trouble, is that the characters don't develop the way that they did in the earlier novels. The novel reads quickly enough, and I was interested enough to finish … more
I picked this one up because I liked the cover. Ha ha. Loved this book, the characters actually act real. They are a bit frustrating at times, but just as if they were your friends and you wanted to strangle … more
At the conclusion of Twilight, Bella Swann has narrowly escaped death at the hands of evil "tracker" vampire James; her life is saved by her vampire boyfriend Edward Cullen, who also kills her attacker. … more
When Bella made the decision to move in with her father Charlie---to Forks, Washington from Phoenix, Arizona-----she was prepared for dull, boring, small town life. She was ready for rain, drizzle and … more
In 'Twilight' Stephenie Meyer showed us just how original and interesting the vampire story can be -- in 'New Moon' she does it again, but with werewolves. 'New Moon' continues … more
In 'Twilight' we met Isabella Swan, a very human girl who had very human problems -- adjusting to a new town and a new school, making new friends, living with a father who didn't know her all that well. … more
Is it possible for a book about vampires to avoid the monstrous nature of Stephen King's creatures, the self-absorbed boredom of Anne Rice's Lestat, the innate pessimism of Laurell K. Hamilton's Anita … more
Eclipse, the third entry in Stephenie Meyer's excellent vampire series, picks up the story of Bella and Edward as they advance toward graduation from high school in Forks, Washington. Bella's made her … more
I hate to say this, because I really like the authors in this anthology and I love the vampire genre, but I was really disappointed by the stories in this collection. Maybe my expectations were too high … more
New Moon picks up a few months after Twlight left off, with Edward and Bella just as in love as ever and life proceeding as normally as it can when your boyfriend is a vampire. Bella's big problem is … more
If you know something or someone is bad for you, why do you stay? This is a question Bella must ask herself continually as she finds that she is drawn to Edward Cullen, the mysterious, incredibly good-looking … more
I agree with the other reviewers: This book is not only for young adults. It's one of those cross-over books, like Harry Potter, that's geared for adults too. I'm a grandma and I loved it. This … more