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kit_kat006's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I'm reading the twilight series again but as a adult. I use to hate book 2 as a teen. I appreciate book 2 as an adult.
However, I now see how Edward is so toxic to Bella, how he change her for the worst, the immense pain that is simply forgotten by everyone except Jacob and Charlie.
This being said, absolutely could not drop the book and love all the Jacob part! The ending made me mad with Edward toxic influence and how all the pain is erase in a blink of an eye.
However, I now see how Edward is so toxic to Bella, how he change her for the worst, the immense pain that is simply forgotten by everyone except Jacob and Charlie.
This being said, absolutely could not drop the book and love all the Jacob part! The ending made me mad with Edward toxic influence and how all the pain is erase in a blink of an eye.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Abandonment, and Grief
fairie's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Suicidal thoughts
nudika's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide attempt and Suicidal thoughts
wiltinglog's review
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide attempt and Suicidal thoughts
magdi_thealien37's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Grief, Toxic relationship, Self harm, Blood, Adult/minor relationship, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Death, and Suicidal thoughts
nams's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Toxic relationship
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide
The second book in the Twilight Saga has always been my least favorite even when I was teenager devouring the books. This opinion hasn't changed re-reading the book as an adult. The following review entails mild spoilers. No matter how many things I dislike about the book, I have to admit that the story still captivates me (assisted with some childhood nostalgia). However, re-reading it as an adult, you cannot close your eye to the fact that Bella is basically the worst role model for teenage girls (and boys) imagineable. She is not only unhealthly attached to Edward but also completely dependend on him and his opinion of her. She attaches all her self-worth, happiness and will to live to Edward's love for her. Although it might be understandable that Bella is sad and to some degree depressed when Edward leaves, it is not shown in a healthy way. As it was already the case in the first book, romantic love is portrayed in a toxic way. In her eagerness to convincingly showcase Edward and Bella's love and devotion for each other, the author completely goes overboard. Under the disguise of feeling profoundly, Bella makes terrible decisions and risks her life and health. It is harmful to trivialize her actions to hear Edward's voice by describing them as "reckless" and "stupid" when in reality they are borderline suicidal (or plain suicidal considering her cliff jumping). With Edward out of the picture for most of the books, one thing becomes apparent: Bella does not know how to build normal relationships. The void she feels without Edward, she fills with her "friendship" with Jacob (I use quotation marks as their relationship is also not a great example for a good friendship). I am still unclear why she feels so deeply about him but Bella definitely uses Jacob to feel better about herself. Again, she attaches herself to a guy and makes them responsible for her well-being. At the beginning, Jacob had potential to be a truly lovely character, however, over time he is so overcome with bitterness that he loses all his charm. My previous wish remains: Can someone please re-write the Twilight Saga but in healthy? Because the general plot is interesting and has so much potential but lacks depth.symaira's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
3.25
The movie is my favorite out of all of them, but the book felt so slow and a tad boring. It dragged for me, and maybe that was the point to help aid the plot line of Bella being very depressed. The relationship between Bella and Jacob is explored a lot more in this book, and I feel bad for Jake. But at the same time, why does he not understand boundaries and people's decisions? Anywho this took me longer to read for some reason compared to the first book, but I still liked it. Just a little slow again.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, and Toxic relationship
arieslofi's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
liked this one way better than the first because im a big jacob apologist and enjoyer, though the ending with her talking back at charlie made me so angry like homegirl he literally is right in being mad at edward 💀 anyway. enjoying these way more than i ever thought i would ngl
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Self harm
Minor: Torture
milesofkiles's review against another edition
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse
Moderate: Suicide attempt, Suicide, and Suicidal thoughts
suklaa's review against another edition
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Ehh this wasn't as fun as the first one. The extent of the toxicity of Bella and Edward's relationship really starts showing in this book. Bella's behavior after Edward leaves is disturbing. She becomes self destructive and extremely depressed after he leaves her. Bella needed a shit ton of therapy instead of going back to Edward cuz holy shit she's obsessed.
Jacob was really charming in the first half of the book but once he becomes a werewolf he becomes really annoying, toxic and possessive. He's not any better potential boyfriend for Bella than Edward.
Jacob was really charming in the first half of the book but once he
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts