These books have consumed me since Dec 2008. I wanted to read Twilight because of the subject (vampires) but then decided against it when I found out it was young adult; I thought this would make it lame.Well, I was wrong. The sensuality that comes through the pages is nothing short of genius, and would put most smut writers to shame - even though it is anything but smut. I was glued to this one from beginning to end, and I couldn't believe so much could be conveyed by saying so little.
New Moon pleasantly surprised me, even though I sceptically thought to myself, "How will Stephanie Meyer ever follow up Twilight?". The subject of Edward and Bella is set aside (somewhat) to focus on new material: Jacob Black and Bella. The relationship between Edward and Bella is contrasted by Jacob and Bella, and I found this to be very true-to-life and a heartfelt study. There is a lot of hidden wisdom, despite the bubblegum delivery.
Eclipse dives further into the lives of the other characters, with a little history about werewolf-ism and European vampires, but this was my least favourite of the series.
Breaking Dawn, the last book, was a gem. More surprises to please the senses.
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