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lizziaha's review against another edition
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.5
Even when I was reading these books obsessively when I was younger, I disliked Edward’s controlling nature. Now that I’m older, I’m very concerned that this book in particular helped reinforce the normalcy of that manipulative and borderline abusive behavior. Although Jacob isn’t let off the hook either. The treatment of his assault of Bella (and the implication that she secretly wanted it) was handled incredibly poorly.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Violence, Toxic friendship, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Death, Emotional abuse, Racism, Self harm, Grief, and War
Minor: Infertility, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Kidnapping, and Suicide attempt
cyanr's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
This is my favorite of the Twilight saga books. It's the most plot-driven book in the entire series. Because of the events of the first book, Bella is in danger again from Victoria while a murderous rampage is happening just a few cities away in Seattle. The deaths of all these innocents has put the Cullens--and the pack--on edge.
Eventually, the werewolves and Cullen Coven are able to form a shaky alliance to bring down their common enemy. Vampires.
Of course, Victoria is playing with Edward and Alice's abilities and is able to remain undetected while she creates a newborn army to kill Bella. Edward eventually kills her in the end and Bella realizes she loves Jacob Black and Edward at the same time. Of course, she is never going to act on her desires for Jacob....except for this one time to save his life. It doesn't work out for the two of them.
I love this book. There's so much going on and so many connecting plot elements. This was originally meant to be the end of the saga, but Stephenie pushed for her original ending. Eclipse ties up all the loose ends, is plot heavy, and manages to get lots of romance in there.
Eventually, the werewolves and Cullen Coven are able to form a shaky alliance to bring down their common enemy. Vampires.
I love this book. There's so much going on and so many connecting plot elements. This was originally meant to be the end of the saga, but Stephenie pushed for her original ending. Eclipse ties up all the loose ends, is plot heavy, and manages to get lots of romance in there.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm
Moderate: Blood
Minor: Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, Racism, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Kidnapping, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and War
Bella cuts herself to distract the vampires. She also imagines herself as a heroine who sacrifices herself via suicide (ie stabbing herself with a knife).