A review by pbraue13
Twilight by Stephenie Meyer

adventurous dark funny mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

Guys, it's Twilight. I started my reread because my job provides me with free audiobooks and I needed some background noise for my heavy work periods. If you don't know what this series is about by now let me reiterate: Bella Swan the most accident prone (seriously girl with your balance problems go see a doctor! You probably have an iron deficiency!) and most sought after new girl in literary history meets Edward Cullen. Pale, gaslighting, and piercing eyes - Edward is obviously...a toxic relationship waiting to happen. Just kidding (not really), he's a vampire. After a few weeks/months of knowing him (honestly who knows?) she believes she is "unconditionally and irrevocably in love with him" to the point where even her life literally constantly being at steak is a turn on. She wears khaki skirts to turn him on (did y'all know the author was Mormon? This clothing choice says it all) even contemplates putting herself in danger purposely so she can keep Edward close (Edward the guy who, when he isn't gaslighting her, is constantly reminding her "I COULD KILL YOU IF I WANTED RIGHT NOW I AM SO MUCH STRONGER THAN YOU!"... nice guy, right?). Honestly, both are so dumb and toxic, they kind of deserve one another.
But I feel bad making this whole review bashing the book and its characters, so here are some positives. Stephenie Meyer is great at atmosphere, her sense of humor between characters is well done and got a chuckle out of me at points, and her unique portrayal of vampires is one I must say I enjoy. I also enjoyed the backstories for each of the members of the Cullen family we are given (Alice's especially due to it being covered in vagueness and mystery). I also will say I loved the vampire/supernatural YA boom this book cause so I am thankful for that. Otherwise, this gives me an excuse to listen to the killer movie soundtracks again.

2.5/5 stars (the .5 for the khaki skirt)
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