This book actually initially only caught my attention through its cover. After hearing mixed reviews about it, I decided to give it a try myself. I personally feel Bella gave in a little too quickly in wanting to be uh turned. But in all in all I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and others in this series.

I enjoyed this first book in the series: plain jane newcomer, trying to fit into a new community, meets mysterious "boy" with a big secret. Bella is a pretty typical character, and Edward is just more interesting--even if he is also the typical tormented hero with a secret and big ennui for his eternal existence. The Olympic Peninsula is also one of my most favorite places on earth: moody, atmospheric, so a perfect setting for a supernatural story.

I love these books. Stephenie Meyer is a great author. Reading all the Twilight books was amazing and the whole time I felt like I was IN the story. I felt so connected with Bella. Meyer knows how to capture one's mind.

A love story with a twist. An edge of your seat, tense, teenage vampire love story.