Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer
Who would like this book? Anyone who has read the first three books in the Twilight series will not want to miss this book. Definitely read the books in order: Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse, Breaking Dawn.
Why? If you’ve read the first three books in this series, you are most likely reaching for Breaking Dawn to find out what happens once Bella and Edward are married. I can share that much in this review, but do not want to divulge any of the other plot twists. The first half of the book contains some difficult “passages” for Bella, and the passages describing them might be upsetting for some readers. In our library, we’ve given the book an “MC (Mature content): 8th grade or parent permission” rating. When you get to the second half of the book, be prepared to lose sleep because the plot takes off and the dangers mount. The development of Jacob’s character, his relationship with the Cullens, and the insights into more of the members of the Cullen family complement the changes that Bella and Edward experience. Though the ending does not rise into metaphor, the plot twists and deepening characters made the book a satisfying reading experience for me. Of course, being a librarian, I also liked the research that Carlyle and Esme had to do.
The details: 756 p. 2008