Eclipse (Twilight #3)

Reader reviewed by looneytunez8

After reading Twilight and New Moon, I decided to read Eclipse as well. I mean, why not? I was so thrilled once I started reading the book. Edward proposes to Bella...and Jacob starts getting jealous...Let's just say-If you loved the first two, you'll love the third, as well.

Reader reviewed by bookworm

this has to be my favorite of the three. I was so excited to have bella and edward together again. I was happy most about bella and how she tried to save edward. it was so antispating and intense. I have never been more exicted about a book.

my absolute favorite part is that edward asked bella to marry him. I was psyched. i was so crazy happy about that and i'm so glad bella accepted. Sorry jacob but you just can't take first loves apart. ever. jacob, i'm sure you will find your true love as well. I'm actually realy sure because you still haven't imprinted and when you do, I would loved to hear all about it.

Reader reviewed by Megan

It's just a few weeks before high school graduation, and although most girls Bella Swan's age would be focused on what to wear to the big dance or how to pass Calculus, Bella has a few more important things on her mind. Now that she's been reunited with her vampire boyfriend Edward, Bella must decide whether --- and when --- to join him and his coven, to forsake her mortality (and her friends and family) to live, like Edward, forever.

Bella has grown up a lot since readers first met her in Stephenie Meyer's first novel, TWILIGHT. Back then she was naive, impetuous and easily swayed by Edward's dazzlingly good looks and effortlessly romantic charms. Now, though, in the third book in this series, Bella is finally thinking a little about the implications of her decision to become a vampire and even standing up to Edward's dominating, overprotective tendencies.

Edward is an old-fashioned guy. He won't turn Bella into a vampire unless she marries him first, and the idea of telling him she's getting married at 18 is more terrifying than admitting to her future transformation. Bella would also have to move far away from her beloved father during their dangerous "newborn" vampire period, when she would be unable to control her bloodthirsty urges. And then there's Jake, the werewolf who finally pledges his love to Bella. Is she really ready to leave him behind?

Bella does feel some urgency for this decision, though. She has made some enemies who would be more than happy to harm her while they still can. What's more, there's a newborn vampire on the loose in Seattle, terrorizing humans and threatening either the Cullen family or Bella herself. Clearly, time is running out while Bella hesitates.

Readers who devoured TWILIGHT and NEW MOON will ingest ECLIPSE just as hungrily. Diehard fans may grow weary at the amount of exposition near the novel's beginning, although they may be intrigued to learn more of the vampires' and werewolves' backstories. Since Meyer's books have always been more of a love story than a vampire series, however, many readers will appreciate ECLIPSE's more firm grounding in reality, largely focusing on character realization rather than on melodramatic, metaphysical conflicts.

The further development of the Jake-Bella-Edward love triangle, in particular, will almost certainly appeal to romance fans, and will divide readers according to whom --- the coldly beautiful Edward or the hot-headed Jake --- they think Bella should choose. One thing fans will agree on, though: Bella's fate is far from over, which means readers eventually will be able to savor even more of her story.

Reader reviewed by Stephanie

Everyone's favorite male vampire is back for a third installment of this bestselling impossible romance...and it seems like he's decided to stay for good (which is good for us readers, yay!). Edward realizes now that he cannot leave Bella again, or both of them might die from the separation. Their relationship continues to get stronger and more intense, but an oft-unspoken deadline is looming in the air: high school graduation, which means that Bella won't be human for very much longer. Bella has decided to be changed into a vampire to make being with Edward easier, but part of her is still nervous about the human relationships and friendships she will have to leave behind.

In particular, she worries about her friend turned werewolf, Jacob Black. Ever since the Cullens returned to Forks, Jake and the rest of the Quileute tribe have seemingly resisted any contact with her. Bella can't understand why she is so devastated about her loss of Jake's friendship, nor why they cant just all drop their labels--vampire, werewolf, helpless human girl--and get along.

In an alarming situation, however, vampires and werewolves are, for the first time, pitched against a mutual enemy: Victoria, the vampire lusting for Bella's blood as a sort of payback to what Edward did to her mate, James. This time Victoria's got an ingenious plan that surely won't fail. With crippling helplessness, Bella can only watch as Jacob and Edward form an uneasy truce over their mutual feelings for Bella and eagerly charge into a battle to save the life of the girl they both love.

To say that ECLIPSE isn't emotional would be like saying the sky isn't blue. Many mature themes are dealt with here as Bella struggles to make a decision about her future vampirism. However, ECLIPSE is also action- and drama-packed. Two lovable boys, enemies in form and common affection, fighting for Bella. Bloodthirsty, bad vampires (who can get enough of them?). I guarantee that ECLIPSE will not disappoint steadfast Twilight fans, and we are all looking forward to the fourth and final book with barely contained impatience.

Reader reviewed by Lauren

i have read the first two books in the saga. and this one is definetly the second best. i was thrilled with twilight. sad with new moon (only because somebody left!) and i was amazed by eclipse. these books have true love written all over them. and even though i don't like jacob black in the story, the characters are amazing! READ THIS BOOK!

Reader reviewed by jmk

eclipse is about one of the best books ive ever read and thats saying something since i have been able to read chapter books since kindergarden. i love the twilight series! is edward based on someone? he has got to be hot. the guy playing him in the movie is kind of ugly though. i mean they made JACOB hotter then edward wich is so not right. anyways i still love the twilight series and am looking forward to breaking dawn.

Reader reviewed by Holly

Wow.

This book is gooood. It's so good that it's another one that I read in one day. What do we have, well, a love triangle, killer vamps on the loose, and one girl dying to be one of them.

Jacob's fighting for Bella's love and attention, that he can't steal away from Edward. Bella's trying to get Edward to change her. And, Edward is busy watching after Bella and trying to figure out who's after her.

What a mess? This is another one that Stephenie wrote that will keep you on edge and wanting more. Just one thing, though, you WILL be NEEDING the next book, that's not going to be released Aug. 2nd. HURRY UP! =)

Reader reviewed by Alexis

I can't wait till the next book. I think that this series is the best I have ever read. Edward is here in this book a lot more than the 2nd...thankfully or not. I think that I still want Bella to get change into a vampire. But you never know. Stpehenie Meyer keeps you guessing the whole book. I finished this in 2 days. I had to go to the store to get it after I finished New Moon. I think that if you have read the previous 2 then you will love the third. It is my favorite so far. It had the most action ever!!!! Have fun reading and have a hard time waiting till august for the next to come out.

Reader reviewed by TruBlu93

With Twilight being all about Edward and New Moon circling around Jacob, you and I both can guess who Eclipse revolves around. We guess right, arch-rivals Edward and Jacob.

Senior year is assumed to be the best year of high school but you know what happens when you assume right? All its really done is put a lot of stress on Bella. With Edward back in the picture, youd think everything would be just peachy but its far from that. Bella has a lot on her mind, from graduation to her love life. But with Bellas luck, we all know theres got to be more than what meets the eye. Shes cant just get away with senioritis alone, and she doesnt. With the Vulturis upcoming unexpected visit, Bella thinks shes more than ready to become a vampire, but does she really know what shell be getting herself into? Like that isnt enough paranoia to make her go crazy, Victoria forces herself into the already filled up canvas. Wont she just get a life and leave Bella alone? Now, the werewolves and vampires join forces, with only their love for Bella keeping them from taking a go at each at other, to fight off Victoria and her amateur army. Bella is terrified for both the lives of Edward and Jacob. I guess she cared for Jacob more than she thought, but could it be love?

I think that Bella really grows up in the book. She is faced with a lot of decisions that no one her age should have to make but she does the grown up thing. I just hope she made all the right decisions.

As I read Eclipse, Stephenie Meyer painted all the words in my mind with excruciating detail and I loved every minute of it. This book was a real page turner. Even after reading he last page, I sound myself searching for more pages to turn to. I cant wait till Breaking Dawn. I would recommend this book to previous fans of the series, and vampire fantasy loves.

Reader reviewed by Laura

Bella believes that she wants to be a vampire, but she must fight with herself to make sure that's what she really wants. There have been many killings in Seattle and, once again, Bella is in danger. Graduation is right around the corner and she is faced with the hardest decision of her life -- life or death? And which is which?I found that this book had me laughing at a lot more compared to the other books and that story seem to move in a more constant flow than New Moon because both Edward and Jacob in the entire story and equally affect Bella.