New Moon (Twilight #2)

Reader reviewed by Ally

Bella turns 18, and is miserable because Edward can never be anything but 17 years old. A disasterous birthday party makes Edward see everyday he endangers Bellas life just being around her. Or so it seems. As it turns out, he tells Bella he just doesn't want her anymore and is moving away. They make a deal that Bella will stay out of trouble and Edward will stay away from her forever to cause her less pain. After months of just pausing her life, Bella decides to live like she's never lived before-on the edge. After all, Edward can never leave her, his promise was broken. So she turns to Jacob, an old family friend with romantic feelings for her. As Bella debates whether or not to go with Jacob, she finds herself tangled in with another clan of nonhuman creatures, fighting a battle caused by Bella. The clan tries to protect her, but Bellas daring side comes back out. A near-death experience shows how much Edward does care, and it's up to Bella to save Edward from himself...

This book was pretty good, not nearly as good as Twilight. I really hated Jacob at the end, he ruined everything. I won't say more, read it for yourself.

Reader reviewed by ahlam qerqez

When I first saw the book Twilight, or even saw the cover, I didn't seem interested in it, even when I read the back details. Vampire romance? Who would want to read something that doesn't happen in your average ordinary life? LIke Sarah Dessen, I thought her books were very interesting. But, when I saw all my friends reading it, and talking about it, I grew curious, of what was in that book that makes everyone feel the way they are??? So, I gave up, and read it. When I did, I felt a new feeling in my heart, like I knew what true love really ment to real lovers. The parts that I didn't like, though, when in the second book, when he leaves Bella, it was sad, and in the same time, nonrealistic. I think Bella's reaction should have been bigger than what she did. When you lose a true love, it's almost impossible to love again, when your heart has a hole missing. I think Stephenie Meyer, has a beautiful imagination, and I myself, am trying to write a book about vampire romance, but I don't want it to look similar to Stephenie Meyer's. I hope she gets the Third book, and let it go out in stores in the summer, not in October. Again, both books changed my opinion in true love. But I wished for it to be a little more realistic... again nothing's perfect...

Reader reviewed by erica

Well I can't admit that it was useless. I have read Twilight about 6 times since it came out and I waited anxiously for New Moon to come out. Edward made me swoon and in my mind he was the perfect handsome vampire. I had hoped for some more of his flitting glances towards Bella, his feather light touches. Unfortunately all I got was a few pages in the beginning and a conclusion that ended without a cliffhanger.

Once I started reading it, I realized that it was too dull. From the point at which Edward became distant with Bella, I started yawning. Bella just went on and on about her terrible life.

Finally once Jacob came in like a fresh breath of air, I could sit up and enjoy the book. But even then, Bella's disinterest with Jacob made me want to shake her to her senses. The enchanting Edward is gone! Try to fix your "heart with all the holes in it" by giving in to poor Jacob, at least! I sincerely liked Jacob. He was the new man in Bella's life. He was charming and as Bella said "beautiful in a way". Why couldn't she just suck it up and get on with it? He wasn't her brother! Was she blind to see how much Jacob was suffering because of her? I didn't mind as much that there were werewolves throughout the book, but I was hoping the vampires would come in soon. The 400 pages or so of Bella's miserable darkness made me want to stop reading the book.

The Volturi were confusing to read about. It seemed that they had been praised about before by Carlisle, and then suddenly they were an evil group of "bloodsuckers" that wanted to kill Edward. I couldn't understand all the secret connections and the hopefully "knowing" glances that kept shifting from one character to the other. Or maybe I was too tired to actually understand it.

I would have thought that once Edward came back into the scene, things would change. I've loved Edward since Twilight, but his reunion with Bella through till the end of the book felt strained. There was no raining of relieved kisses, only explanation after explanation of things that the audience already knew from before, and that made Bella seem even stupider than she came off as.

I was hoping that before Edward came back that something would have happened between Jacob and Bella, but nothing of the sort occured. Jacob was left ignored and Bella ran back to Edward despite his "misunderstandings".

All in all, the book was a disappointment but it held some moments that were thrilling to read. I had hoped for more romance in the book, but unfortunately, all I got was a lossely held plot that failed to be successful in keeping me interested. I was thoroughly relieved once I'd finished the book.

I eagerly await the third book, hoping with all my might that Bella will finally turn into a vampire. I don't think I could take any of her "human-ess" anymore.

Reader reviewed by Leslie J. de la Rosa

Girl likes boy, boy likes girl.

Sure everything sounds normal.

Boy is a vampire and girl wants to become one to be with him forever.

Not so normal anymore, right.

The magic of Bella and Edward continues in the sequel to the New York Times bestseller Twilight by Stephenie Meyer in New Moon. One tiny paper cut, one drop of blood, and life as she used to know it is gone. Everything she feared might happen is happening and all at once. No time to adjust just to deal.Bellas eighteen birthday has come and gone leaving behind a gaping whole that won't let her breath, yet alone sleep. Bellas life is Edward Cullen but when Edward suddenly leaves, all that's left is a memory that Bella goes to extremes to retain. The five stages of grieving come into action in New Moon; denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. Although Bella doesn't deal with all of the stages, some play a major role. Theirs so many surprises in this book that I would hate to ruin any by giving away important details. But I can spare a few details. Bellas heart literally broke when Edward left her, pain was her friend for months, school was her friend for months, work was her friend for months, nightmares where her friends for months, everything was her friend but her friends. Until one day she... yeah I think I've given too much away already, you'll just have to read the book. This book is a must read for anybody who loves reading and for those who don't. Stephenie Meyer has written a story of a girl in love and a boy who wishes nothing more then to keep her save. Bellas emotions will be your emotions for 563 pages, sounds a little long but when your finished you'll wish for more. Not to worry the third book Eclipse will be out in late August.

Reader reviewed by G-phil

In both of Stephenie's books i was captivated. But especially in New Moon. It wasn't as action packed as Twilight but this sure showed the emotional side. I was mezmerized by this book. It had me literally looking crazy trying to figure out whats next.

This lady is a genius. She found a way to include Bella's breakdown and include Jacob in it. The twist about jacob was absoluetly captivating. Then with the vampires coming back and the problems it would cause with the pack of werewolves was killer. I think she should include the tooth fairy in the next one. I would love to see what mystical creatures she could include.

If you haven't read this book already you are missing out on alot. This book and it's cliffhangers is going to burry. I'm still waiting to be bitten. I can't wait for the next one.

Reader reviewed by Ruby



I was so excited when i bought the the book i flaunted it infront of my friends. And they were not very happy. So i read the book, and enjoyed it so much i didn't want to lend it to my friends due to the fact i wanted to read it again. But instead i thought of reading Twilight.


Now as for the book review. I was very surprised as to how good this book was, you know how sometimes sequals are never as good as the first, well this one rocked as much as the first one. I was very upset when Edward wasn't in it as much, but as soon as he came back, i was in love with the book.

Edward must leave Forks with his family, because they've stayed there too long, and other families might get a little curious as to why they haven't aged a minute. It breaks Bella's heart. She doesn't do much for about four months.


Four months later, she goes and sees Jacob. Jacob is the boy who's father sold the truck to Charlie, for Bella to drive in. Bella goes and see him with these two motorcycles, she wants one of them while he fixes up the other one, and keep it as his own. They keep hanging out together. Finally they're fixed and she wants to learn how to ride it.


Jacob takes her out to a forest and shows her how to ride. While shes doing this, Edwards voice is in her head talking to her. After doing riskier and riskier things, his voice becomes more distinct. But Jacob starts leaving her clowly, so she can't do any thing that puts her life in danger.


Bella becomes so frusterated with Jacob, she goes to his house and finds out he's a...

Well then, your just going to have to read to find out =]

Reader reviewed by Katrina

New Moon was not a good sequel to Twilight but it was not poorly written. I hoped that more things would happen with Bella and Edward but I was bummed that Edward did not appear in the first half of the book. Instead, it mainly focused on the friendship between Bella and Jacob. I suggest readers who are fans of the first book to read this book because yet again, it leaves you hanging for the third book in the series.

Reader reviewed by Shell

New Moon picks up at the beginning of Bella's senior year. She is still trying to get Edward to change her into a vampire, and the though of growing up while Edwards stays 17 terrifies her. This book examines her and Edward's realtionship and the extent that they will go to protect each other.
This book is excellent. While I did enjoy the Twilight more, because it contained more interation between the two main characters, this book is equally excellent in its own way. If you get a chance, it's best to read it twice, as suggested by Meyer, because then you will be able to appreciate her interactions with Jake better instead of merely wanting to get to the end of the book.

Reader reviewed by Sue-Z

Well i must say a was shocked to hear those awful words come out of Edwards lips, i dont love you anymore what?!? i couldn't believe it! I though this book made me cry a little i loved it. I most addmit though that it was hard to want to read without my beloved Edward no longer in the story. Jacbo Black didnt please me i wanted Edward back! this made me read and read until i once again read Edwards name. I must say that there was a point where i no longer wanted to read. I hated Edward no longer being in the story! I thirsted for his name and for him to appear once again, but i knew he had to appear later in the story and finally when Alice came into the story i was relieved!! I loved the book, although i dislike the cliffhanger ends that keep me wanting to come back for more. Although its not a back thing.

Twilght and New Moon have been the greatest books i have read, i have never been much of i book worm but once i got my hands of these book i was surprised that i finished them in less then i week! I loved the books because the kept me coming back for more they kept me coming back for more. The way edward was discribed made me want a guy just like him! The characters are so easy to fall in love in love with that you feel a need to keep reading. two thumbs WAY high up!!

Reader reviewed by frootloopgirl

After reading the exquisitely done novel "Twilight", I absolutely craved to know what happened next in the complicated lives of Bella Swan and her dangerous yet wonderful "boy"friend, Edward Cullen. Unfortunately, "New Moon" is only o.k., and hardly compares to "Twilight". I do, however, believe it had just as much an effect at the end as "Twilight" did, in the way that I can hardly wait until Fall 2007 for the 3rd novel, "Eclipse".

Anyway, the book begins where it left off in Twilight, following the ever progressing romance between Edward and Bella. Events change for the worse when a disastrous event on Bella's 18th birthday prompts the Cullen family to pack up and leave, leaving Bella heartbroken and empty. The story almost seems to pick up as Bella regains personality, with help from her new friend Jacob Black, who carries the weight of a secret as heavy as the Cullens'. Although the story seems to drag from the temporary loss of Edward's character, avid readers of this series will be oddly pleased when Bella begins to hear Edward's voice in her head whenever she is in impending danger. After Bella quite literally "takes a plunge" into danger, Bella's old friend, who is coincidently Edward's sister Alice Cullen, comes to town to find out if the rumor of Bella's death is true. Before Alice and Bella head to Spain to show Edward that Bella is walking and talking, he calls to speak to Bella's father saying he is his father, Carlisle, and Jacob Black accidentally tells him that he is at a funeral, leaving Edward to further believe that Bella is dead. Alice and Bella then jump a plane to Italy to prevent an Italian family from granting Edward his death wish, and if you haven't read "Twilight" (shame on you, read that first!), I won't spoil the reason of why that is the only way Edward can die.

I won't tell what happens at the end.

You'll have to find out what happens yourself!

Also, I recommend "Twilight" and "New Moon" to anyone romantic and just a tad twisted. :)