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bridget_magpie's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
rissasreading's review against another edition
3.0
2.6 - I decided to re-read this series after I found all the books in hardcover at a thrift store. I haven't read these since middle school but I still enjoy watching the movies every now and again. It's kind of a comfort series.
I didn't have as much fun as I'd hoped for re-visiting the series. I enjoyed Twilight and Breaking Dawn the most but New Moon and Eclipse were lacking for me.
My biggest complaint was that everyone but Bella (and Edward to an extent) were more interesting but we focus so much on Bella. I wanted more of what was going on outside of/around Bella instead of just focusing on what was directly happening to her. Particularly in Eclipse I felt that way.
This series could've been great but it wasn't. I enjoyed some of the movies more than I did the books (New Moon and Eclipse) but this was still enjoyable! Twilight is good to me and I can definitely see myself reading these again in the future haha.
I've been wanting to binge the movies ever since completing this series.
I didn't have as much fun as I'd hoped for re-visiting the series. I enjoyed Twilight and Breaking Dawn the most but New Moon and Eclipse were lacking for me.
My biggest complaint was that everyone but Bella (and Edward to an extent) were more interesting but we focus so much on Bella. I wanted more of what was going on outside of/around Bella instead of just focusing on what was directly happening to her. Particularly in Eclipse I felt that way.
This series could've been great but it wasn't. I enjoyed some of the movies more than I did the books (New Moon and Eclipse) but this was still enjoyable! Twilight is good to me and I can definitely see myself reading these again in the future haha.
I've been wanting to binge the movies ever since completing this series.
breadie's review against another edition
3.0
Read this for the first time ten years ago. Say what you will about the quality of the writing itself: its impact on society has been phenomenal/catastrophic.
latinashrty's review against another edition
5.0
third time reading the series...and i call in love with it again and again...
onecheesetoasty's review
3.0
What can I say? Middle school me fell in love with these books (for obvious reasons). Stephanie Meyer wrote what every 13 year old girl wanted to read, and to be honest, it (and Disney) is the reason most of us have a messed up view of what healthy relationships look like. Everyone wants to be loved the way Edward loves Bella (and the way Jacob loves Renesmee), but as far as goals to strive towards, it's not this. If your entire world revolves around one person, please pick up a hobby and call your family.
Now for the actual storyline: looking past my distaste for the vampire genre in general, this saga is very easy to read. Easy as in, it is written at the grade level of a YA novel, but seems to have content for adults; I find it hard to get around this disparity. Please, please someone give Meyer a thesaurus. That being said, I would be lying if I said I didn't fall into this series. The books are much better than the movies (especially with character development and personalities). I found myself rolling my eyes at 30% of the dialogue, and yet I was rooting for the Cullen family, heartbroken for Jacob Black, and celebrating Bella's transformation.
Overall, middle school me loved it, and adult me thinks it was just fine. This is a great series to distract you from the rest of your world, as the storylines and conversations are so ridiculous that there's no way your life can compare to the room temperature pizza this series is. I recently re-read the first book (erm, for... business.. business reasons) and I'm breaking my personal rule of having to finish a series when I start it. I don't need that much tepid pizza.
Now for the actual storyline: looking past my distaste for the vampire genre in general, this saga is very easy to read. Easy as in, it is written at the grade level of a YA novel, but seems to have content for adults; I find it hard to get around this disparity. Please, please someone give Meyer a thesaurus. That being said, I would be lying if I said I didn't fall into this series. The books are much better than the movies (especially with character development and personalities). I found myself rolling my eyes at 30% of the dialogue, and yet I was rooting for the Cullen family, heartbroken for Jacob Black, and celebrating Bella's transformation.
Overall, middle school me loved it, and adult me thinks it was just fine. This is a great series to distract you from the rest of your world, as the storylines and conversations are so ridiculous that there's no way your life can compare to the room temperature pizza this series is. I recently re-read the first book (erm, for... business.. business reasons) and I'm breaking my personal rule of having to finish a series when I start it. I don't need that much tepid pizza.
kaylasmithh's review against another edition
3.0
This series is the definition of a must read. As I got into the twilight saga I often found it hard to put the books down. I did enjoy the movies as well, but I am so glad I made the choice to read the books before seeing the movies.
haegle's review against another edition
5.0
I was completely satisfied from the start until the end. I got so addicted to this series that I read it multiple times already. I could not get over with the ending and I lingered with it every time I would read it again.
mrsriv's review against another edition
5.0
BEST SERIES OF ALL TIME! IF NOT READ ALREADY MAKE THIS YOUR NEXT BOOK IN LINE.
thunguyen's review against another edition
4.0
I'm not gonna deny that I enjoyed these books. In fact, I truly like and cherish book #1. So much that I actually read it twice, which is so rare for me.
It's a good romance. Good for a bit of light reading.
It's a good romance. Good for a bit of light reading.
crazyfangirl's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
I really like the supernatural and this hit the spot, plus I liked how the end was really a lot of action.
I really enjoy this series.
I really enjoy this series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood
Moderate: Death and Suicidal thoughts
team Edward, I feel like I should add that…