Chrissy’s Review: New Moon by Stephenie Meyer

New Moon (Twilight Saga Series #2)
written by Stephenie Meyer
published by Little, Brown and Company, 2006

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Why did I pick this book? This is a series that I read at least once a year. I am reading it now because of the new movie, Breaking Dawn Part 1, that is being released in a few short weeks.

Did I enjoy this book? Yes. However, it is my least favorite of the series. The breakup aftermath is almost unbearable. The four chapters–well, blank pages–simply titled “October,” “November,” “December,” and “January” are excellent representations of Bella’s deep, dark depression. That is until, in chapter 4 “Waking Up,” Bella starts hanging out with Jacob Black, her childhood friend from the local tribe of Quileutes at the La Push Reservation. Then, she leads Jacob on terribly even though her heart belongs to Edward. However, she does have some fun adventures that are both exhilarating and dangerous and a welcome change, or maybe enhancement, to her personality.

The climax at the end is worth the read through all the depression. It was exciting and heart-stopping and always has me on the edge . . . will she get there in time?

Would I recommend it? Yes, especially if you read the first book and will read the remaining books.

Will I read it again? Yes . . . at least once a year. =)

About the book – from Goodreads: I knew we were both in mortal danger. Still, in that instant, I felt well. Whole. I could feel my heart racing in my chest, the blood pulsing hot and fast through my veins again. My lungs filled deep with the sweet scent that came off his skin. It was like there had never been any hole in my chest. I was perfect – not healed, but as if there had never been a wound in the first place.

For Bella Swan, there is one thing more important than life itself: Edward Cullen. But being in love with a vampire is even more dangerous than Bella could ever have imagined. Edward has already rescued Bella from the clutches of one evil vampire, but now, as their daring relationship threatens all that is near and dear to them, they realize their troubles may be just beginning…

 

 

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** This post first appeared on Every Free Chance Books (everyfreechance.com) on November 11, 2011. Book cover, graphics, and links updated on October 11, 2019.