Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer

Meyer, S. (2008). Breaking dawn. New York: Little, Brown.
ISBN-10 031606792X
ISBN-13 978-0316067928
768 pgs
Format: Book
Genre: Fantasy
Classification: Fiction
Age level: Age 12 and up

Reader's annotation
While so many of her longtime dreams have come true, Bella wonders what the cost of her happiness will be for her parents. Bella and Edward are together with a home and child of their own, but if Charlie learns the truth about her transformation into a vampire, his life may be at risk. Jacob remains a close and trusted friend and becomes part of Bella’s new family.

Summary
It’s finally time for Bella and Edward to graduate from high school. Edward proposes to Bella and she reluctantly accepts, only because she never thought she would be a teen bride. She has already resolved to commit to Edward and become a member of his family and is eager to become a vampire like them. Edward insists they must wed first, and they do in a romantic ceremony at the Cullens house surrounded by friends and family. Edward whisks Bella away to a romantic honeymoon but life becomes a lot more complicated when they return home. Meanwhile, Jacob faces some difficult choices as he is torn between his duty to the pack and his love and devotion for Bella. Bella also wants to include her father Charlie in her new life, but at what cost?

Notes
This is an ideal recreational read that appeals to teenage girls. The book is lengthy but the text is easy to read and the suspense and romance make it a page-turner as the reader follows along to see what happens between Bella and Edward. Includes descriptions of vampire activities and some violence.

Twilight Saga Series
Twilight (2005)
New Moon (2006)
Eclipse (2007)
Breaking Dawn (2008)

Also by Stephenie Meyer
The Host: A Novel

Also recommended
The best-selling five-book series House of Night by P.C. Cast

Author Information
www.stepheniemeyer.com