Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer

So now I'm reading the 4th and final book in the Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer: Breaking Dawn. It's actually split into 3 books - 2 told in Bella's viewpoint and one in Jacob's. I am loving it already but don't see good things happening especially since it's the final book. I just have a terrible feeling that someone is going to die - and not die by becoming a vampire but really die. (Don't worry Maggie this is not what I've heard). The interesting thing that I've found as I'm reading this book (I'm in the middle of the second book - Jacob's) is that I'm more and morehaving less and less sympathy for Bella. In the past books, my sympathies were with Bella and hoping for the best in her life but now, I have more angst for the two male characters (Jacob and Edward) who are in love with Bella. It's funny too because what I wish for them is that they will find happiness away from what is torturing them and making them miserable which happens to be Bella. I wonder if this was Meyer's point and aim because of what's possibly to come. I guess we'll see. (And probably, Maggie is the only one who can relate to any of this...which means, the rest of you must read these books. They're sooooo good.)

Update:  Well, I've finished the 4th and final book in the Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer: Breaking Dawn. I'm so sad! You know you have a good book when at the end you're totally bummed that it's over and you don't want to pick up another book for a while because you just want to think about what you've just read. Just to let your mind live for a little while longer in that world that you just left. Man! It's rare to find a book - a series - that so enthralls you, totally immerses and engulfs you into another world that, man, you wish you were a part of. Isn't that crazy? I laid in bed last night after finishing the last page and thought, "Damn! I wish I were a vampire!" I recommend this series for all: Young and not-so-young. So good!

Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer

I am now onto the 3rd installment in the Twilight series. Remember, this is the series about the vampires living in Washington state. This book deals with the approach of Bella's high school graduation and in turn, her marriage to Edward/conversion to an immortal. I'm sure there will be many twists and turns along the way as well as some great action sequences. I hope too that Meyer has included a lot of "scenes" with Bella's former best friend Jacob who just happens to be a werewolf who's sole existence is dedicated to eradicating vampires. Slurp!!! I can't wait to read!!!

Update:  I've just finished the 3rd book in the Twilight series - Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer. It was very good. I'm looking forward to reading the final book in the series - which was just released a couple weeks ago but I think I'll wait a bit to let the moment last a little longer. I hate when I finish a series too quickly because then I have nothing to look forward to and I get a little sad. Like the characters have died or something and I'll not see them again. I guess that's the sign of a good writer. Anyway, Eclipse was great. There was a lot of great wearwolf and vampire action. I love her characters but Meyer has definitely set the reader up to be as confused as poor Bella - the main character - in regard to where her heart strings are pulling her. If you haven't read this series - you must. Though it sounds a bit juvenile - for a mid-late 30-year old - it's still enthralling.

New Moon by Stephenie Meyer

So, I just finished reading New Moon, the second in Stephenie Meyer's Twilight series. (I tried to get The Art of Racing in the Rain, Aunt K. but everyone was sold out. It must be good, huh? It's on my list though). Anyway, if you'll remember, this is really "young adult fiction" but still appropriate for anyone, I think. The main character, Bella has fallen in love with Edward who just happens to be a vampire. In this novel, they have been "dating" for about 6 months when he realizes that their relationship can't work. Though he still loves her, he breaks up with her, leaves the state and Bella is left floundering, barely alive with a broken heart. Luckily, she finds comfort in a good friend, Jacob. Jake, however, starts suddenly avoiding her and it seems that he's involved himself in a "gang". Bella does what she can to free him but alas, circumstances make it too late for Jacob to free himself from what is really his destiny. The results are (once Edward shows back up) such that Bella is forced to give up her friendship with Jacob in order to follow her own destiny, Edward. It was a perfect set up for the 3rd novel with many loose ends to keep a reader thirsty for more.

Definitely a great book: Entertaining and engrossing. However, the first novel is the better of the two.

Twilight by Stephenie Meyer

So now I'm on to my next book: Twilight by Stephenie Meyer. This one is an unexpected read. See, Jim and I went to Target the other night to get candy before our movie (yes, we're cheap but who wants to pay $3 dollars for a box of Raisinettes when you can get them for a buck?) Anyway, while at Target, I saw Twilight on sale and thought, "I've heard so many good things about this book and I really want to read it and it's a series - so even better - if it's good, I'll keep reading, reading, reading!!!" So I bought it.

Twilight is about a high school girl, Bella who is totally in love with Edward who loves her equally. However, the problem lies in their passion gaining epic proportions and possibly causing Bella's death. See, Edward is a vampire and he is having a hard time controlling the blood lust that Bella arouses in him. Edward agonizes over this but Bella won't give Edward up, no matter the cost or risk to her life. It should be interesting. So far (chapter 2) it's really good so we'll see. I'll let you know.
 
Update:  Holy Cow! I just finished Twilight by Stephenie Meyer. Awesome! I went out today, before I finished the final chapter to buy the next book - New Moon. It was just one of those books that I couldn't stop reading. I recommend it to anyone. I think it is considered a "teen fiction" book but it definitely goes beyond that genre - kind of like Harry Potter. It's so reminiscent of being in high school and having those feelings of your "first love" again. It absolutely takes you back to that first time when you have that unbelievable heart-stopping, obsessed feeling for another person (for the first time) and it's so all-consuming you think you're going to explode. It was refreshing to remember that. Maybe that's why I loved this book. Maybe because I'm at an age where high school seems so far away (even though I work in a high school). It's those feelings. It's hard to recall the angst but this book allowed me to remember and it was sort of sweet. Read it. I think you'll love it too.