When you loved the one who was killing you, it left you no options. How could you run, how could you fight, when doing so would hurt that beloved one? If your life was all you had to give, how could you not give it? If it was someone you truly loved?

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, a tumultuous year of temptation, loss, and strife have led her to the ultimate turning point. Her imminent choice to either join the dark but seductive world of immortals or to pursue a fully human life has become the thread from which the fates of two tribes hangs.

Now that 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 that has entranced millions.

My Thoughts:

In the fourth, and final, installment of the hugely popular Twilight Series, Breaking Dawn follows the exploits of human Bella, vampire Edward, werewolf Jacob, and the supporting cast of characters, including the Cullen vampire coven and Bella’s father, Charlie. I am a fan of the series, but I did not love this book. There were many times that I just said “WTF?” I didn’t understand why the characters did what they did. I can’t really go into detail without giving away plotlines, but this book just left me feeling disappointed. I was happy with the outcome, but the path to the outcome was really bizarre and didn’t make much sense to me. I didn’t feel that the characters were true to who they are and it was a bit frustrating to read at times. That’s really all I can say without spoiling it. I’d give this one 3 stars.

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2010 100+ Reading Challenge

Author:  Stephenie Meyer
Series:  Twilight Saga, Book 3
ISBN:  9780316160209
629 pages

Book Description:

"Readers captivated by Twilight and New Moon will eagerly devour Eclipse, the third book in Stephenie Meyer's riveting vampire love saga. 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?"

My Thoughts:

Loved this book!  I was completely engrossed in the story and literally could not put the book down.  I did like New Moon slightly better, but only slightly.  The triangle between Bella, Edward, and Jacob was riveting and will keep you flipping the pages well into the night!  And, if that's not enough story for you, nearby Seattle is plagued with numerous killings.  But who is behind it?  With a climax that will leave you on the edge of your seat, Eclipse delivers a powerful story that will leave readers begging for more!  I can't wait to read the next one!

Author:  Stephenie Meyer
Series:  Twilight (Book 2)
ISBN:  9780316024969
563 pages

Book Description:

The "star-crossed" lovers theme continues as Bella and Edward find themselves facing new obstacles, including a devastating separation, the mysterious appearance of dangerous wolves roaming the forest in Forks, a terrifying threat of revenge from a female vampire and a deliciously sinister encounter with Italy's reigning royal family of vampires, the Volturi. Passionate, riveting, and full of surprising twists and turns, this vampire love saga is well on its way to literary immortality.

My Thoughts:

I resisted reading the Twilight books for a really long time.  I'm not really into the whole vampire, paranormal thing and this series didn't seem like something that would hold my interest.  After talking with family members who urged me to read the books, I read Twilight.  I was surprised that I actually enjoyed the story.  So, on vacation this past week, I picked up New Moon.  I literally devoured this book in two days.  I have nothing but good things to say about this book.  I loved it more than Twilight!!  Great story, great characters, great everything!!  I really enjoyed Jacob in the first book, so I was excited to have him play a larger role in this story.  Great book and I am already reading book 3, Eclipse!! 

If you are resisting reading this series, don't hold off.  I am not a paranormal reader by any means, but these books really hold my interest and I have loved both Twilight and New Moon.  I highly recommend them!

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