Twilight (Twilight #1)

Reader reviewed by an_d

Twilight is a classic story about forbidden love, told with a twist!  As an adult reader, I was certainly shocked at how quickly I drank this book up!  I just could not put it down!  The characters are believable, even if some of them are vampires!  Ms. Meyer weaves such a tale about love, compromise and danger, that I was entranced.  It is not everyone's cup of tea, however.  If you read a novel for beautiful literature and excellent writing, this will not be the book for you.  If you read a novel for a beautiful and thoughtful story just for the fun of reading, then I suggest you read this right away.  I recommend this for 12 yrs to adult.  

Reader reviewed by Tori Phillips

What a wonderful debut for a writer with an interesting dream in hand! Based on a dream she had before her sons learned to swim, Stephenie Meyer dreamed of a vampire with a mortal girl whose blood he thirsted for. Inspired, she wrote a novel in which a girl named Bella moves in with her father. New town means new school. On the first day, she is attracted to a unusual looking boy who lives with a sister and cousins as well as an aunt and uncled. Although Edward tries to avoid her, what would turn into passionate romance turns into life threatening battles.....Read this outstanding book to figure out what happens to Bella and Edward.

I will always love the Twilight series if for no other reason then it turned me onto paranormal romance books. I actually hated to read before I picked up Twilight, and now I've read more then 200 books in 3 years!

How that happened, I work at an elementary school and I noticed all the kids (boys and girls) reading it, then I noticed that parents were reading it, and finally a few of my friends had it... I had to see what could possibly have all of these people interested. Yeah, I was hooked after the first couple of chapters. I couldn't put it down and I swear my husbands jaw dropped when he saw me reading. lol

It's a classic teen infatuation story, add some mystery and vampires to the mix and you have a pretty good story. I think what makes it is the writing style. Everything flows from beginning to end and it's almost as if it's really happening.

Reader reviewed by Yazmin

I loved this book. Twilight is about a girl that moves in with her dad. On her first day at school she sees a group of people that fascinate her. She gets to know them and notices something different strange about the way they are and act. She falls in love with one of them and finds out that they are vampires.

Reader reviewed by Mell

once i picked this book up and saw the front cover i could feel i was in for a fabulous read. the idea that vampires are romming free in our world and can have all these abilities is spellbounding! when i stopped reading to go shower or eat dinner, my stomach turned and my head and thoughts wondered back upstairs to the book, trying to unravel and figure out what could happen next! im not even joking i could not stop READING!!! even during class time i found myslef sneeking it out of my bag and vigoroulsy reading and turning pages as the teacher caught me 3 times "are you reading that book AGAIN???"
i love this book so much!!!
if ever Mrs Meyer decides to publish a new book ill definetly be hoping in line breathlessly awaiting to turn the first page!!!

Reader reviewed by Lauren

Isabella (bella) Swan has just moved to Forks, Washington. The guys there are immediatly drawn to her, but her interest is in Edward Cullen. His mysteriousness triggers her desire to get to know him. To know why some days he is friendly, and others he sits as far away as he can [in biology].

After Edward saves her life when she is almost hit by Tyler's car, this is the real beginning of their friendship. Determind to find out more about him, Bella asks millions of questions. How was he not hurt when he saved her, and left his shoulder dent in Tyler's car?

Bella soon discovers that Edward and his family are vampires, but they are not normally dangerous to humans.

Her love for Edward grows stronger, and his for her grows to. Can their love surivive their differences? Is Edwards love for Bella stronger than his desire to suck her blood?

Reader reviewed by Natalie

After her mother remarries, Bella moves with her dad to a gloomy town of Froks which she happens to hate. On her first day at school she experiences sudden popularity. everyone seems to know her which is a result of living in a small town.

At luch she notices a table full of extremely beautiful people and later learns that they do not talk to anyone. This seems odd to her especially when one of them, Edward, starts to stare at her. This makes her feel uncomfortable.

But then Edward who happens to be her biology partner seems distant and looks like he hates her. he disapears for a week and then comes back and acts warm and kind towards her. This along with other few weird incidents causes Bella to wonder who or what is Edward. why does he seem to try to distance himself from her yet want to be close to her.

Throughout the book Bella finds out that Edward and his family are vampires. He tries to get away from her for her own saftey but their growing love for each other gets in the way with that. Bella soon finds herself in danger of this evil vampire who wants to kill her. Edward will stop at nothing to keep Bella safe even if it means that he must die for her.

Bella will not let the love of her life and his family die just because of her so she decides to sacrifice herself. What will happen next?

Everyone should read it. The book leaves you guessing what wil happen next. thank goodness there is a sequel!

Reader reviewed by Allikatcat

This book is amazing!!! Twilight is a story set in modern times and in Forks, Seattle. Written by Stephanie Meyer.
Bella Swan has just moved to Forks... and it is rainy almost every day. And she hates rain. then she meets edward a mysterious young boy that seems too good to be true. And he is. turns out they fall in love... but there is a twist. Edward has a secret.
Follow this amazing tale full of adventure and love.
The sequel to this book is New Moon by Stephanie Meyer

Reader reviewed by Moonstruck

Another book that is impossible to put down once it's opened. The story of Bella and Edward immediately grabs your attention and doesn't let go, even after the book's last words. After reading this book, the only thought in my head was: "Sequel! Sequel, now!" and a sequal there shall be!

Stephenie Meyer is an exceptional author and she's gotten off to the greatest of starts with the publication of Twilight.

In layman's terms: I loved it! Can't get enough of it!

Reader reviewed by Samantha

This book takes place in Forks, washington. Bella moves there from arizona and soon meets Edward, who seems to be alot different than everyone else. She finds out that he is a vampire, and that she is in love with him. But being in love with a vampire isn't an easy thing!
I would recommend this book to everyone. It is one of the best books I have ever read!