Thursday, August 9, 2007

Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer

Age Level: Teen
Format: Book

**Warning: May contain spoilers**

We’re a bit sensitive to blood around here. I’m sure you can understand that. — Bella Swan

In Eclipse, the third book in Stephenie Meyer’s Isabella Swan series, Seattle is being ravaged by a string of mysterious murders and it seems that a malicious vampire is on a rampage looking for revenge.  If that wasn’t enough drama, the time has come for Bella to choose and she knows that whatever decision she makes, it has the potential to ignite the ageless struggles between werewolf and vampire.  Who will Bella choose – Edward, the vampire and love of her life or Jacob, her best friend and werewolf?  Will her decision be one of life – or death?

I enjoy Stephenie Meyer’s books.  I’ve read both Twilight and New Moon numerous times.  Her characters have the ability to suck (no pun intended) you into their world.  You view the world through Bella’s eyes and it’s easy to understand why she is in love with Edward and why she would have such a hard decision to make between the love of her life and her best friend.  Now, I will admit that I am probably more of a Jacob fan than Edward, but they’re both pretty awesome guys – once you get past the whole vampire and werewolf thing.

From page one of Eclipse I was once again drawn into the world of Forks, Washington and was not able to come up for air until I finished the book.  I think my favorite part of Eclipse is the final chapter, I won’t tell you what happens, but just note that it’s different from the rest of the book and it leaves me wondering about how book four (supposedly the final book in the series) is going to evolve.  Next year can’t come soon enough!

Do you ever think that your life might be easier if you weren’t in love with me? — Edward Cullen

Reviewed by: Sara

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