You really have to read Twilight and New Moon (in that order) first before reading Eclipse, because the author doesn’t spend too much time expounding the story-lines of the previous novels but rather drops the reader straight in to the story. You also want to read Twilight and New Moon because they are both excellent novels and, trust me, you are missing out if you haven’t read them. For teens it’s perfect! I remember when I was a teen and just in love with this saga.

Bella Embraces (at least) Eight Monumental Life Changes

My fascination with the world of Bella and Edward began when I noticed that so many of my ninth grade English Language Arts students were reading the Twilight Series. Even the boys were reading this series! Since getting a ninth grade, low-level, or repeater boy to read ANY book is a monumental task - I made a trip to the bookstore at super-speed! Ten pages into the first book and I was hooked! It didn't take me long to knock out the four-book series because it was such a fast and enjoyable read. Stephanie Meyer has many themes woven into the books, but the one that stands out to me is the question, "What makes us truly human?" The Cullens work really hard to be human, even going so far as to only drink the blood of animals. In the series, every time the Cullens are ... MoreMy fascination with the world of Bella and Edward began when I noticed that so many of my ninth grade English Language Arts students were reading the Twilight Series. Even the boys were reading this series! Since getting a ninth grade, low-level, or repeater boy to read ANY book is a monumental task - I made a trip to the bookstore at super-speed! Ten pages into the first book and I was hooked! It didn't take me long to knock out the four-book series because it was such a fast and enjoyable read. Stephanie Meyer has many themes woven into the books, but the one that stands out to me is the question, "What makes us truly human?" The Cullens work really hard to be human, even going so far as to only drink the blood of animals. In the series, every time the Cullens are contrasted to other vampires, we see their distinct differences: they are able to deny their instincts and make human choices, even when that choice gives them physical pain. In this last book, we see vampires from the extended acquaintances of the Cullens. They don't forsake human blood, but they do have many qualities to admire. The last book, Breaking Dawn, is a coming of age tour-de-force. I loved the fact that so many surprises were in this last of the series. It was kind of like the second Rocky movie: Rocky gets married; Rocky buys a cool jacket and a cooler car; Rocky buys a house; Rocky gets and loses a job; etc. You get the picture. Cannot say too much or I will be giving away too many surprises and nothing keeps a reader's attention like surprises! For parents that are skeptical, there is nothing remotely offense about the book. You can safely let your preteens and teens read this book. I would rate it safe like a PG-13 rating for the movies. The best way to know, however, is to read it yourself. From day one, I have always been Team Edward. My husband is Team Sheriff (yes, he read them as well). Now, don't you want to pick a team? Happy reading!

Breaking Dawn is an enjoyable read, a good conclusion for Twilight series.

I began reading the Twilight series because my 14 yr old was reading the books. I like to be aware of her activities. They were clearly fiction and we talked together about them. I did enjoy reading them, too. Breaking Dawn is the 4th and final book of the series, and it tied together all of the characters and the relationships among them. It was an easy read and kept my interest. It had action, emotional turmoil, romance, personal conflicts, and dealt with moral issues as well. I enjoyed the characters and the plot: Edward and Bella's fierce love for each other and his struggle to keep her safe, even from his own vampire desires for human blood. Jacob's fierce love for Bella and the strength of their friendship, despite the conflict between the vampires and the ... MoreI began reading the Twilight series because my 14 yr old was reading the books. I like to be aware of her activities. They were clearly fiction and we talked together about them. I did enjoy reading them, too. Breaking Dawn is the 4th and final book of the series, and it tied together all of the characters and the relationships among them. It was an easy read and kept my interest. It had action, emotional turmoil, romance, personal conflicts, and dealt with moral issues as well. I enjoyed the characters and the plot: Edward and Bella's fierce love for each other and his struggle to keep her safe, even from his own vampire desires for human blood. Jacob's fierce love for Bella and the strength of their friendship, despite the conflict between the vampires and the werewolves. The bonds of Jacob's pack, the support of the Cullen's family. The wedding, the birth of the child, the unity of all to protect first Bella and then her child. I found the ending to be surprising, even somewhat anti-climatic. It left me wondering, "what happened next? How did relationships change with Bella and Esme, Rosalie, Alice? Did she and Edward go on to college? Did the child grow to adulthood? Did she bond to Jacob? What about the werewolf packs? Did the the vampire groups keep in contact? Did the Volturi accept defeat?" It did not seem to have the finality expressed, for example, in the Harry Potter series. I appreciated Ms Meyer's listing of the members in the various vampire clans to help me keep them straight, especially as they prepared for battle. This may have been the last book in the Twilight series but enough questions remain for more. I guess the best compliment for an author is her readers wanting more. Kudos to Stephenie Meyer.

Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer

With her high school graduation fast approaching Bella should be anticipating the milestone with the same nervous excitement that is consuming her classmates. Unfortunately things are never quite that simple in the shadowy and dangerous supernatural world she inhabits. Perhaps the least frightening of Bella's problems is her profound bond with Jacob ñ a bond that became infinitely more complicated the day Edward returned to Forks. By virtue of an ancient treaty the Cullens cannot set foot in La Push the Quileute reservation where Jacob lives; nor is the enmity one-sided: the Cullens are wary of Jacob and his pack of protectors especially when it comes to their beloved and fragile human. Bella finds herself caught in the middle of the mythical monsters' stand-off ... MoreWith her high school graduation fast approaching Bella should be anticipating the milestone with the same nervous excitement that is consuming her classmates. Unfortunately things are never quite that simple in the shadowy and dangerous supernatural world she inhabits. Perhaps the least frightening of Bella's problems is her profound bond with Jacob ñ a bond that became infinitely more complicated the day Edward returned to Forks. By virtue of an ancient treaty the Cullens cannot set foot in La Push the Quileute reservation where Jacob lives; nor is the enmity one-sided: the Cullens are wary of Jacob and his pack of protectors especially when it comes to their beloved and fragile human. Bella finds herself caught in the middle of the mythical monsters' stand-off torn between loyalty to the friend who held her together in her darkest hour and the all-consuming love she thought she'd lost forever. However when the serial killer running rampant in nearby Seattle turns out to be something far more horrifying and deadly Jacob and Edward are forced to put their rivalry aside in order to protect the human girl they both love. In the middle of the chaos as graduation looms on the horizon Bella and Edward find themselves faced with a much more monumental ñ and permanent ñ deadline: the tangled compromise that will give them both what they want most but at what cost?Eclipse is truly the climax of Stephenie Meyer's four-part Twilight Saga. As the paranormal love triangle reaches its cresendo Bella must make her final crucial choice between Jacob and the natural life he represents or Edward and the unknown. Team lines will be drawn amongst readers at the same time that they (temporarily) dissolve in Meyer's fictional world. The ancient enemies must come together to protect the mere mortal girl at the heart of the series ñ no mean feat considering the wild and bloodthirsty enemies they face. When the tension finally comes to a head and the novel's mysteries coalesce into a horrifying realization an unexpected twist will leave readers on the edge of their seats with adrenaline racing through their veins. While Eclipse still has its over-the-top sappy moments they are counteracted more than ever by the twisting and turning plotline of revenge and romance. Readers will also be treated to the dark and captivating histories of several of the saga's most inscrutable characters. These detailed backstories give depth to previously misunderstood characters who may not be as menacing as they seem. The way Meyer's characters see themselves is often quite distinct from the way they appear to the rest of the world and these complex psychologies reinforce the character-centric writing style that drives the series and makes Meyer's tale of paranormal teen romance so surprisingly engrossing. The captivating cliffhanger at the end of Eclipse will send readers rushing to the bookstore to find out what shocking surprises Meyer still has up her sleeve in the final installment of Bella and Edward's twisted fate Breaking Dawn.Rating:Premise: 4/5Plot: 4.5/5Characters: 5/5Writing: 4/5Setting: 4/5Overall: 4.3/5http://thebookishtype.blogspot.com/

Ex-change book

Sorry I wrote you guys about this book just arrived @ 9:12 am/ 12-05-22, it is Twilight i did not see Twilight on it but I see it on the written order, it's also been used, and this is a gift! do you have a NEW one you can send please, if not let me place and order for another Twilight book please.

Great easy reading

I read and loved the Twilight series when they first came out, before the films were made. Now my 12 year old daughter is hooked and has reignited her love of reading during lockdown with the saga. Shes spending more time reading than on TikTok, so they must be good! Book was in excellent condition and arrived quickly.

I LOVED this book!

I absolutely loved this book! After I had read twilight and new moon I went straight on to eclipse. This series is absolutely amazing. Gripping from the first page. Once I picked up Eclipse I couldn't put it down. Stephanie Meyer is such an amazing author. Once you have read this series you will understand why it is a bestseller, they are amazing! I have recommended these books to all of my friends and I can't wait to read breaking dawn.

Preparing for Midnight Sun release

Smooth delivery, received this book before scheduled to arrive.I can't believe it took me this long to purchase all four books in this series. I've read them multiple times and just started re-reading them again last week. Once I finished book two, my fixation forced me to finally purchase book three. Just one of my fave love stories, full of magic and passion. Plus I had to re-read them before Midnight Sun is released ! 🤩

Read it!

I am a huge twilight fan, so when I saw the copy with the exclusive poster I had to get it. I love expanding my collection. This is a wonderful story to tie up many loose ends in the twilight saga. Based off of Withering Heights so youre gonna get a good read. In this installation Vella must face her own selfishness and choose between Edward who is the love of her life, and Jacob who she is inexplicably drawn too. Edward struggles with his guilt from leaving in new moon and his possessiveness. Jacob struggles with unrequited love. Read it! You wont regret it.

Third Installment In The Twilight Saga Deserves 5 Stars

Eclipse is the third novel in Stephenie Meyer's popular Twilight series. You really want to have read Twilight and New Moon (in that order) first before reading Eclipse, because the author doesn't spend too much time expounding the story-lines of the previous novels but rather drops the reader straight in to the story. You also want to read Twilight and New Moon because they are both excellent novels and, trust me, you are missing out if you haven't read them.Eclipse carries on not long after New Moon left off. Bella's high school graduation is approaching and she will soon be leaving Forks forever, ostensibly to go to college - but in reality she is planning to join her boyfriend.This is only one part of the story though. Eclipse is primarily a romantic saga, ... MoreEclipse is the third novel in Stephenie Meyer's popular Twilight series. You really want to have read Twilight and New Moon (in that order) first before reading Eclipse, because the author doesn't spend too much time expounding the story-lines of the previous novels but rather drops the reader straight in to the story. You also want to read Twilight and New Moon because they are both excellent novels and, trust me, you are missing out if you haven't read them.Eclipse carries on not long after New Moon left off. Bella's high school graduation is approaching and she will soon be leaving Forks forever, ostensibly to go to college - but in reality she is planning to join her boyfriend.This is only one part of the story though. Eclipse is primarily a romantic saga, so Bella and Edward's relationship is the primary focus of the novel. Or as I should say Bella, Edward and Jacob's relationship - because there is a love triangle in the plot of this novel.Then the enmity between vampires and werewolves put a huge strain on their friendship. Besides which, Jacob is in love with Bella, who is in love with Edward so this is going to make things awkward between them.At this point, Eclipse descends into soap opera territory - Bella has found her soul mate in Edward but Jacob is the soul mate she should have / could have / would have had if Edward didn't exist. She loves him too but not as much as Edward. Why she loves Jacob is beyond me - he knows that she loves Edward but Jacob still tries to make her feel guilty that she can't love him like he wants her too. Blatant emotional blackmail is unattractive whatever way you serve it up and it detracted from his otherwise fine character.Eclipse is still a really good read. The book didn't feel like it was over 600 pages long, I literally flew through the pages and had to make a conscious effort to slow down my reading so I didn't finish the whole book in a couple of sittings.For teens already hooked on the series, Eclipse is another solid instalment of Forks goodness. Adult readers may be put off by the teenage relationship angst in this novel but if you have already enjoyed the author's previous offerings I think there is still plenty here to entertain.It will be intriguing to see where Stephenie Meyer takes the ideas and characters in this series next. Writing for the Young Adult market always means that there is some expectation for the author to set a good example for impressionable young minds yet criticisms that Bella's character is too dependent and needs to set a better example for young women seem unfair. This is romantic fantasy - enjoy it!5 Stars!