Book Review #2

New Moon

By Stephenie Meyer

So as promised, here is a review to the sequel of Twilight. As Many know, the story follows Bella Swan and Edward Cullen, two people from very distant worlds that are destined to be together. A modern day Romeo and Juliet if you will. Our story starts around Bella’s Birthday, in September and, well I’ll just say it, all hell breaks loose. Edward and his sister Alice have planned a special birthday night at their house for Bella. And the newest vegetarian, Jasper, plays a very pivotal character in this scene, but I won’t spoil that for people that haven’t read it.

            After her birthday, for several days Edward is very distant and depressed. He loves Bella, but he knows that if he sticks around for much longer she may winde up dead or just like him. Eventually he opens up and confronts Bella on what is wrong. Which causes her to go into a complete depression, which no one can really seem to pull her out of. That is until Jacob Black comes along.

            Jacob Black not really the boy next door, but very close to it. A young boy who is a family friend, goes to Bella’s rescue. They end up becoming best friends and when Jacob starts to become distant and moody with Bella, she starts to sink again, until he tells her what has been going on. Jacob his gang have a dark secret, that if it gets out could cause a lot of commotion.  So when he tells her, the others don’t think it’s a good idea and don’t take too well to her being in on it. However considering the other secrets Bella has kept and is still keeping, many end up being ok with it.

            Bella becomes a thrill seeker, because when she does something dangerous she hears Edwards voice in her head, and it makes her happy. With Alice’s ability to see the future, it makes it look like she is attempting suicide. When Alice sees this she of course lets her brother know, who says he cannot live in a world where Bella doesn’t exist.

            New Moon captures audiences back into the world of Forks, Washington. It’s Another hit for Stephenie Meyer. And with it’s captivating scenes, heart-breaking events, and hilarious antics I give this book a 8 out of 10.