Product Description

When you loved the one who was killing you, it left you no options. How could you run, how could you fight, when doing so would hurt that beloved one? If your life was all you had to give, how could you not give it? If it was someone you truly loved?

To be irrevocably in love with a vampire is both fantasy and nightmare woven into a dangerously heightened reality for Bella Swan. Pulled in one direction by her intense passion for Edward Cullen, and in another by her profound connection to werewolf Jacob Black, a tumultuous year of temptation, loss, and strife have led her to the ultimate turning point. Her imminent choice to either join the dark but seductive world of immortals or to pursue a fully human life has become the thread from which the fates of two tribes hangs.

Now that Bella has made her decision, a startling chain of unprecedented events is about to unfold with potentially devastating, and unfathomable, consequences. Just when the frayed strands of Bella's life-first discovered in Twilight, then scattered and torn in New Moon and Eclipse-seem ready to heal and knit together, could they be destroyed... forever?

The astonishing, breathlessly anticipated conclusion to the Twilight Saga, Breaking Dawn illuminates the secrets and mysteries of this spellbinding romantic epic that has entranced millions.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #3 in Books
• Published on: 2008-08-02
• Released on: 2008-08-02
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 768 pages

From Publishers Weekly
It might seem redundant to dismiss the fourth and final Twilight novel as escapist fantasy--but how else could anyone look at a romance about an ordinary, even clumsy teenager torn between a vampire and a werewolf, both of whom are willing to sacrifice their happiness for hers? Flaws and all, however, Meyer's first three novels touched on something powerful in their weird refraction of our culture's paradoxical messages about sex and sexuality. The conclusion is much thinner, despite its interminable length. Everygirl Bella achieves her wishes quickly (marriage and sex, in that order, are two, and becoming an immortal is another), and once she becomes a vampire it's almost impossible to identify with her. But that's not the main problem. Essentially, everyone gets everything they want, even if their desires necessitate an about-face in characterization or the messy introduction of some back story. Nobody has to renounce anything or suffer more than temporarily--in other words, grandeur is out. This isn't about happy endings; it's about gratification. A sign of the times? Ages 12–up. Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

About the Author
Stephenie Meyer graduated from Brigham Young University with a degree in English Literature, and she lives with her husband and three young sons in Arizona. Stephenie is the author of Twilight,New Moon, and Eclipse.

Customer Reviews

Excellent End
This was an excellent end to the Twlight series. While at times I tired of the details that I didn't feel necessary to move the story along, I loved the overall story. Everything was tied up in a neat little package. I do feel however, that this book should have been touted as her "adult novel" and not The Host. This book had scenes that I feel were inappropriate for the young adult audiences for which it was targeted.

Unique
Although Breaking Dawn had a much different tone than her previous books, its unique set-up and closure is what made me love this book. Final stories are always hard to read...there are so many things the reader personally wants accomplished that authors seldom live up to the expectations. I enjoyed Jacobs book the most with its distinct voice (plus to tell you the truth I was getting a little tired of Bella's "human" voice...yes I know teen girls are often dramatic but the change was welcome). As a writer I think Stephenie Meyer did a wonderful job of finishing the series with as little loose ends as possible. As a parent I applaud her decision to end the conflict peacefully. As a reader I want more Jacob. What can I say. He was the most dynamic character for me so I'm still craving more. Let's hope there are future installments.

Breaking Dawn
I bought this book for my granddaughter but my two daughters-in-law both read it, too. No one could put it down. The whole series has fascinated them. The book is being passed around to many others.