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This one was hard to get through. I noticed a lot of the same issues I criticize Twilight for are amplified in Eclipse. We’re 3 books in, I don’t feel like we need to rehash that Edward is controlling and emotionally abusive. The kidnapping plot was next level, Alice they’ll never make me hate you.

Almost out of nowhere Jacob does a complete 180 in this book and him and Edward become so focused on “fighting” each other and “winning” Bella (usually in front of her face) that it’s just super gross. Bella herself even comments about feeling objectified, it’s that blatant. The movie version of this book feels like it doesn’t make a lot of sense at times because they cut a lot of this ultra toxic fighting out.

This book wasn’t as gay as the others, but Bella’s resistance to straight marriage and putting on her gaudy ass engagement ring did feel very gay. IYKYK.

I gave this book an extra star for heavily implying that premarital sex will ruin your virtue and damn your immortal soul.

One last thought: there are a lot of unhinged details and passages in this book but it really gets glossed over that Jasper was in the confederate army.

ashleyblakecarlson's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

bubblegumcreams's review against another edition

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3.0

I don't remember my experience reading this book as much as I vividly remember reading the first one. Im going to give it 3 stars from Middle School Alex since this one didn't stick with me like the others. Rereading the series eventually.

mackenzeereads's review against another edition

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adventurous dark tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

lizzycatslibrary's review against another edition

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4.0

I must admit when I first started reading this book I kind of wanted to soccer punt it across the room because Bella, once again, was annoying the shit out of me. Even though her weak character gets to me, as the book went on I fell into the world of Twilight once again and ended up enjoying it. I think this is one of those books that you enjoy reading if you can force yourself through to the middle of it. I am going to read the last book even though I have a feeling it may annoy the crap out of me... but we shall see. All and all, this one was much better than book 2 which made me want to vomit everywhere.

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