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| Review Date: August 19, 2006 |
| Reviewer: Veronica Canfield, San Antonio, Texas United States |
I just received my book in the mail two days ago and I have been devouring it ever since.
The book begins with seeing Bella become very comfortable with Edward and his family. I was delighted to see Alice's character take on more depth as we began to see more of her personality, but this may quickly turn into disappointment for some, when she is whisked away all too soon. Bella is given a birthday party and accidentally gets a paper cut. This leads to a tense moment when one of the family members cannot contain themselves and makes a leap for Bella. Edward is forced to protect her, but this makes it all to clear that keeping Bella close to the family puts her at risk. Edward begins to withdraw himself emotionally in order to (we readers know what is going to happen, but Bella seems to be in denial)leave her.
Naturally, Bella's grief is heartwrenching to read. Any girl who has felt the pain of lost or unrequited love will shed a few tears during this chapter. It is hard to get over being furious at Edward's behavior at the begining of the book, but this simply shows you how easy it is to get pulled into almost believing these characters are real.
Bella becomes seriously withdrawn from the world after his departure and considering their strange and magical relationship, this is to be expected. I do miss Edward's presence-he was such a strong character in Twilight- but I did something I never do, I flipped to the back of the book to assure myself of his return. Ms. Meyer realizes how addicted her audience is to Edward, so he does make token appearances in a roundabout way. Bella begins to hear Edward's voice warning her when she puts herself in harm's way and in this way Bella begins to court danger.
Jacob, the young native American from Twilight, makes a reappearance in New Moon. He becomes a very close friend of Bella's and helps her through her depression. His character takes the place of Edward and he becomes a major player in this story. He is also the complete opposite of Edward's sophisticated, wordly one. Jacob is lovable, akward, attractive (in a regular way) and warm-blooded. His story is one of interest and I don't believe any reader who has already read Twilight, will be surprised at the turn of events in which Jacob is involved.
The book is certainly excellent, as Ms. Meyer is a fabulous writer, but I do find myself impatiently turning the pages and skimming ahead to see when one of the Cullens' family members will appear. Even with those minor faults, I still find myself staying up way too late to finish another chapter. I have read half the book in the past two days instead of working on lesson plans for my class, during the first week of school, no less. This is a real indicator of just how wonderful New Moon is.
My ultimate disappointment will be when I am finished and must wait another year for the next book to come out. I don't believe Stephenie Meyer can whip these out fast enough to appease her growing leagues of fans. This is a very desirable position to be in for a writer and this should guarantee many Bella and Edward stories in the future.
*Update
The ending was very good and the reader finds out some interesting information concerning Bella and how special she really is. The twist adds a new dimension to the novel it ends with a bit of a cliffhanger. There is no complete closure for a few important issues and obviously this leaves it wide open for the third novel in the series. |
A brief review of New Moon AND Twilight, the first novel
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| Review Date: September 6, 2006 |
| Reviewer: Ava West, Los Angeles, CA |
So many of the reviews are more about the character's actions- I'd prefer to actually discuss the book. My sister just started high school, she's 15 and she lent New Moon and the first book, Twilight to me. Despite our age gap (I'm sixteen years older) I found them a very engaging and entertaining read. I'm glad to share these with her and I'd suggest them to anyone who is staring at a younger, somewhat mysterious female relative wondering what to buy them for Christmas.
The pacing is good. The book is a quick, satisfying read. My feeling is that the author works through scenes rather than writing in a linear fashion- and the scenes are fairly cinematic in their structure which I personally like. She gets to the point in her stories and fits a lot of action and significant detail in without overwhelming you with a density of vision.
If you're concerned about the content, as in "Is this appropriate to give my neice/cousin's kid etc" you can be assured that the romantic tension captured here is through restraint rather than exploration. Not too surprizingly this is highly seductive. Several reviews seem disappointed by the character's actions and have given fewer stars. However, I'd like to say that this book is clearly part of a larger work and we're seeing Bella at a certain point in her personal growth. It is not a conclusion novel so it doesn't feel like one. She acts like, well, a confused person in love. I think the depiction is honest and it is a good thing when a character can annoy or drive you crazy: it means you're engaged and the author has done their job well.
I'll be honest- I wasn't expecting to be drawn in, now I'm a bit annoyed I have to wait until next fall.
New Moon is the sequel to Twilight, so I'm covering both in my review. I think it could stand alone but I'd stronly recommend reading Twilight first as it really gives the foundations and 'rules' of Bella's world.
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Pure Brilliance!
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| Review Date: August 13, 2006 |
| Reviewer: kmr, USA |
This sequel to Twilight, though not exactly what most readers expected, exceeded those expectations with an amazingly unpredictable story line- complete with the familiar characters we love so much!
It starts out just a few months from where Twilight left off- Bella Swan is in true love with Edward Cullen, and his family of fellow friendly vampires. But then... a papercut at her birthday party leads the vampires to have a sudden urge to feed- only on her! In the days following the accident, none of her night dwelling friends are the same- not even Edward- phased and embaressed by their actions. But Bella doesn't expect Edward to break up with her and the Cullens to leave!
Bella is left in a numb, zombie-like state for months, until she begins to wake from her dream state in January. She discovers that if she takes a few risks, takes just a little step out of line, she is able to hear the warning voice of Edward in her mind! Thrilled at the chance to hear his voice- even if she might be going crazy-, Bella begins to pursue the reckless behavior he made her promise to keep away from.
Let's just say that Bella soon has her hands full. She renews her old friendships- including that with Jacob Black. Rumors of werewolves and vengeful vampiresses are circulating full throttle- and to top it off, she has the challenge of her own mind; forgetting and saving the Cullens at the same time.
I refuse to delve an inch further into the plot- to spoil its wonderful tactics would be a sin!
This book is just as amazing as its predecessor- if not more of a thrill ride. At first I thought its lack of romantic outlook between Edward and Bella would be a complete downcast- but I found myself, as I'm sure all readers will, being so drawn into Bella's emotions and struggles that it made not a difference to the book's loveability.
The only thing I have to note to the negativity of the book is that the next installment could not possibly come out quickly enough to do justice to this story's complex ending! Just as everything ties together, it also leaves the reader hanging for the the future! I also wish that we could have been further introduced as to the ways and habits of new characters we are shown- to further understand their motives to come. Well, at least it goes without saying that there will be enough future plot to fuel the oncoming stories quite generously!
Stephanie Meyer's words draw you so into the story; you feel as though it is your heart being completely broken and later completely refilled, just as it is Bella's! Her descriptions and portrayals of human emotion through Bella and the other characters can at times be ardent enough to bring tears to the reader's eyes! Literally!
You want to continue reading so fast, that rarely would you feel any pacing problems a bit! Though quite a large book in length, it fills up the time passing throughout the story impeccably well! I cannot sing enough praise for New Moon!
For all of those that have read Twilight, and have not yet picked up New Moon for fear of 'sequel disappointment', have no worries! Even those who are not particularly fond of vampire stories, as myself, will enjoy New Moon and its prequel of Twilight to no end! What else to say other than that the story of Bella and the Cullens is pure brilliance? |
Missing Edward, but Still Not Disappointed
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| Review Date: February 24, 2007 |
| Reviewer: B. Heiner, Mesa, AZ USA |
New Moon starts out wonderfully - Edward's family throws Bella a birthday party, but when she has an accident and starts bleeding, the whole vampire household flips out. Consequently, Edward is filled with guilt and decides that she needs to lead a normal life without being endangered by their presence every day, and so they all pack up and leave. I nearly choked when I saw that time passes without him.
But, try as she might, Bella is empty without him. She realizes that when she is in danger, she can hear his voice in her head (usually yelling), and so she begins to pursue dangerous hobbies just to hear his voice again. One of these hobbies brings her into close friendship with Jacob Black, the Quileute Indian boy who tipped her off to Edward's identity in the first book, and he seems to temporarily appease her pain at Edward's absence. But Jacob has his own secrets, and Bella is again endangered when a vampire returns to Forks for revenge.
I must admit, most of the reason this book kept me up late reading was in hopes of word from Edward. Jacob and his friends were fun, and it *was* exciting to see another facet of the books' mythology, but almost the whole time Bella was with Jake, I was adamantly pining for Edward. When he does return, I was not disappointed, and Jake's involvement also sets up the potential for a powerful love triangle.
It wasn't quite as solid as the first book, but I sense that New Moon is an important transition. Many questions were brought up, like whether vampires have souls, and just how far must Bella and Edward go to stay together? She wants to become one of them, and Edward insists that she remain human. Now that we've caught wind of it, what exactly is agreed in the treaty the vampires have with the Quileutes? And what will Bella do now that her boyfriend and her best friend are mortal enemies? All of this feels like necessary groundwork in order to address these issues in the next book. I enjoyed New Moon immensely, despite Edward's absence for most of it, and I'm eager for the next installment; I can't wait to see how Meyer resolves some of these issues, and what ride we will experience in the next book. |
Birthday nightmares
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| Review Date: August 11, 2006 |
| Reviewer: blbooks, |
Life is far from normal for Bella Swan during her senior year of high school. True, her life is full of drama and boy troubles, but for Bella who sees herself as a danger magnet life holds much much more. Edward Cullen, her ever-handsome boyfriend who just happens to be a vampire, breaks her heart when he leaves after Bella receives a near-fatal paper cut at her eighteenth birthday party. Realizing that his family no matter how determined to avoid human blood, can within seconds be overwhelmed with tempation and violence leads him to place Bella's safety ahead of his own desires. To say that Bella is devastated is an understatment, she becomes zombie-like in her loss, a fact which is finally realized when Bella and one of her friends are watching a Zombie movie. "It wasn't until almost the very end, as I watched a haggard zombie shambling after the last shrieking survivor, that I realized what the problem was. The scene kept cutting between the horrified face of the heroine, and the dead emotionless face of her pursuer, back and forth as it closed the distance. And I realized which one resembled me the most. . . But it was ironic, all things considered, that, in the end, I would wind up a zombie. I hadn't seen that one coming. Not that I hadn't dreamed of becoming a mythical monster once--just never a grotesque, animated corpse. . . It was depressing to realize that I wasn't the heroine anymore, that my story was over." (106) But Bella's story is far from over. Reintroduce into the picture, Jacob Black, the young man who first shared with Bella the fact that she was falling in love with a vampire, this new friendship reenergizes Bella's existence and gives her a reason to continue on. But is her friendship with Jacob any safer for her than her relationship with Edward was? Or is Jacob hiding a dangerous secret of his own? Is Edward out of the picture for good, or will he make a comeback to try to reclaim her heart?
Stephenie Meyer's novel NEW MOON, sequel to TWILIGHT, is an exciting read, and one that I highly recommend. |
Vampire vs. Werewolf (engrossing second effort!)
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| Review Date: January 2, 2008 |
| Reviewer: CoffeeGurl, MA |
Having read Twilight, I couldn't wait to read its sequel, New Moon. The wonderful love story between century-old teen vampire Edward Cullen and our heroine Bella Swan left me wanting more, and New Moon doesn't disappoint me as a follow-up. On the contrary, it is more riveting than the first. It is her eighteenth birthday and Bella has one worry on her mind: she will age and eventually die while Edward will be a gorgeous seventeen-year-old forever. Which begs the question: how could their relationship possibly last under such circumstances? She wants to become a vampire and be part of the Cullen family, but Edward wants her to live a normal, happy life as a mortal. So what if she ages and dies? He loves her so much that he wouldn't want to continue to live once she's gone anyway. An unpleasant incident during her birthday party at the Cullens' place forces Edward to make a harsh decision, one that breaks Bella's heart. Without Edward, she feels hollow inside, and lives life in autopilot to keep her father from worrying. But her friendship with sixteen-year-old Jacob helps her a great deal, and he soon becomes something of a life buoy to her. However, when Jacob abruptly withdraws and becomes moody, not to mention large and older-looking than his sixteen years, Bella becomes worried. What is happening to Jacob? Has he gotten involved in some sort of gang or cult, one put together by the same people he had once detested? On top of everything, Bella feels the need to put herself in constant danger in a desperate attempt to hear Edward's voice in her head. As if she needed more danger! After all, a vampire is on the loose, waiting for the opportunity to kill Bella. People have reported sightings of "bears" and "large dogs" in the area. But nothing matters to Bella, not without her Romeo: Edward Cullen.
There is one thing I like about Meyer's style in these novels: she takes her time to develop the relationships between the protagonist and the two main guys in her life. Bella's relationship with Edward is beautifully developed. Their intense love for each other is totally believable and I felt the depths of her pain as she mourned over the breakup. The parallels between their romance and that of Romeo and Juliet is a great touch. Edward and the Cullens take a backseat in this novel in favor of Jacob. I enjoyed reading how their friendship develops and the feelings they have for each other (Jacob is in love with her, whereas Bella sees him as a brother) are also believable. This is the typical vampire vs. werewolf thing found in many paranormal novels. The one big difference is that both characters are sympathetic and likable and you don't know which one to choose. I am more inclined toward Edward, but Jacob is also a great character, if a little immature and impulsive. Then again, most sixteen-year-old boys are. They are both gorgeous though. Man, if only there had been boys like that in my high school! But the class of '95 was sadly devoid of ultra-sexy vampires and werewolves. Lol. There is big friction between the vampires and the werewolves, which makes their conflict totally believable. You don't know the direction the series will take in the next installment, and that makes it completely riveting. Bella is a bit annoying in this installment. She strikes me as self-centered, and she uses poor Jacob throughout the novel. Of course, this is all brought up and she is aware of her behavior, which makes her somewhat sympathetic because of it. Her "normal friends" are extremely annoying, especially Mike, which is why I'm glad they don't appear much during the second half of the novel. The whole thing with the Italian vampires -- the Volturis -- is interesting. They show the true dark side of the vampire world. But that doesn't keep our heroine from trying to become one herself. Anyway, I absolutely LOVED New Moon and can't wait to get home so that I could crack open Eclipse. I don't want to rush though. I want to digest the first two books before I read the third (and last?) installment. In the meantime, I recommend this one. These Twilight books are somewhat addictive and I hope this is not just a trilogy. I want more! |
Loved this better than Twilight!
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| Review Date: February 15, 2007 |
| Reviewer: z hayes, TX |
| Although I too was enthralled by Twilight[ that explored the love between a vampire, Edward Cullen, and a mortal, Bella Swan]this sequel in my opinion is far better. Yes, like other readers, I too was disappointed that the vampires were not a dominant feature in this novel, yet the way the author wrote, you could sense their presence throughout the novel, so it didn't really seem like I missed them. This second novel explores the emotions of Bella as she learns to live on knowing she might never see Edward again. The main theme here is the friendship between Bella and Jacob and how that friendship is challenged not only by Jacob [who wishes more] but the knowledge that Jacob is a natural enemy of the vampires by virtue of his birthright [shall not give away too much]...suffice to say, the vampires do make a reappearance, and the second half of the novel does proceed at a quick pace with lots of thrills thrown in for good measure. I loved the way the author draws Bella's character, lovelorn yet strong-willed, courageous yet weak, Bella is a study in contradictions, yet we can't help but love her for she is someone all who have been in love can relate to. Her love for Edward is all-encompassing, and utterly believable even with the vampire/werewolf angle! I can't wait for the third novel, and it would be great to see Bella's wish to join the vampire clan fulfilled, and how she deals with the challenges...would it change the love between Edward & Bella...gosh, I'm getting ahead of myself, this is purely wishful thinking on my part. I highly recommend this author! |
Sink your teeth into this worthy sequel!
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| Review Date: September 3, 2006 |
| Reviewer: Tamela Mccann, Nashville, TN USA |
New Moon picks up a few months after Twlight left off, with Edward and Bella just as in love as ever and life proceeding as normally as it can when your boyfriend is a vampire. Bella's big problem is that with her birthday, she technically becomes older than Edward, and is still insistent on becoming a vampire so that she can be with him forever. Edward doesn't see things her way, and disaster strikes when an accidental paper cut at her birthday party causes the Cullens to have to fight to resist the sight of her blood. With this danger on his mind, Edward convinces Bella he no longer needs her and he and his family leave Forks.
This book is big on emotion; Meyer does an incredible job of forcing us to feel Bella's pain at losing Edward and her moments of joy when she realizes that doing dangerous stunts bring on the "sound" of his voice. We're led to understand the growing friendship between Bella and Jake, and Meyer pulls us in with the reveal of Jake's own problems. The relief Bella feels upon seeing Alice and then the terror of Edward's dilemma are all events that caused my heart to jump. Rarely do I get so caught up in the lives of characters, but Meyer makes it impossible not to. The fact that she moves her stories along less on action (though there is plenty of that at times) than on emotion is the driving success of both Twlight and New Moon, and the imprint all of the characters leave on you as you close the last page makes you want to simply turn the book over and begin again.
Highly, highly recommended for all who love well-drawn characters and inventive story-telling. Just be prepared to be disappointed as you are forced to wait for the next installment! |
To the Twighlight Fans!
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| Review Date: May 5, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Riney, |
There is enough on the plot of the book here, that I'll just skip to my opinion.
Many "Twighlight" fans I know will be dissapointed with the little we see of Edward in here. I mean, we all fell in love with Edward in "Twighlight," so why take him away? However, this book is not about Edwards story, it is about Jacobs story.
Stephenie Meyer stuck true to how she thought Edward would react to such a situation (just in case you don't know, he leaves after a disaster at Bella's birthday party) and his diparture gives Jacob a chance to grow as a character. In "New Moon," the reader learns of Jacob's immeasurable sweetness and compassion, and also of his pain of a fait he cannot escape. Jacob is an amazing friend, and Stephenie wants her audience to feel for him.
Also, another complaint about "New Moon" is Bella's reaction to Edward's departure. I felt that her was true to her character. If the reader's were dissapointed at Edward's departure, how should Bella act? Edward was Bella's love, her soulmate, and when he left he took a piece of her with him. Bella didn't sulk after Edward left, at least not for so long. She went about her life hallow, and without emotion, and only for Charlie's sake.
I stand by "New Moon" as a justified sequal to "Twilight." Honestly, Bella is in love with a vampire! Did you expect her to live happily ever after? "New Moon" was exciting, sad, and gave the reader a chance to realy now the shy Jacob of "Twilight."
I can't wait for Eclispe! |
WARNING: This series is highly addictive!!!!
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| Review Date: July 12, 2008 |
| Reviewer: DevJohn01, Somerset, NJ |
I got 'NEW MOON' as a mother's day present because, after a few inquaries from my husband, all I could think of that I really wanted after reading 'TWILIGHT' was to get my hands on the rest of the books in this series! So my husband although a bit confused dutifully went to the teen section of the local bookstore and purchased my copy of 'NEW MOON' and from the time he brought it in the house until I finished it I was barely able to put it down.
Although it is hard to say I think that I may have liked 'NEW MOON' even better than 'TWILIGHT'. One reason for this is that the action started much earlier in the book. From Bella's discoveries about the LaPush Gang, to the return of her nemesis, all the way to the mysterious and ancient vampire sect, the action in 'NEW MOON' rarely slows.
The second reason I liked 'NEW MOON' so much is Jacob Black. It was a joy getting to know his character and to see Bella blossom when interacting with someone outside of the Cullen Family. Don't get me wrong I love Edward and the entire gang but in my opinion, Jacob Black brought out all of the best qualities in Bella whereas Edward seems to reduce her to a love sick, disagreeable...well...brat. Not to mention Jake is just an all around sweetie!! For these reasons, I am reluctant to say that no matter how much I love Edward (and I do) I am officially on Team Jacob!
On one last note, I cannot recommend this series enough. If you have not read it hurry and get on this ban wagon now! It doesn't seem to matter how old you are or what sex you are for that matter, I have not met one person who has read this series that has not become completely addicted to it (What DO you put in these books Stephenie Meyer??). Do believe the hype it seems to just get better with time.
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Much better...
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| Review Date: December 1, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Val, RI |
Though Twilight peaked my interest, I found New Moon to be far superior in both writing and story. There is a gloomy and depressing mood that I enjoyed throughout this book. It was darker and more angst-ridden than the first novel and that is where it succeeds. Twilight was all fresh and new and happy-go-lucky. But not much happens. Its true.
New Moon starts off on a pleasant note, but VERY quickly escalates into full-on gloom. Bella is not so boring in this. I could actually feel her pain and it felt very realistic. I was not a big fan of her character in Twilight, but she was much more enjoyable in this.
Jacob gets a MUCH bigger and far more interesting role in New Moon. Pretty much everything is explained regarding him and the veiled mysteries regarding him and his dad from Twilight. Though I am on Team Edward 100%, I did not mind Jacob as much in this book.
Speaking of sparkling Edward, sadly he is missing for far too long in this novel. I'd say-for more than half the book. However, when he is on page, he is by far my favorite character. There is not much to improve on. He is a perfect vampire-what else can you say that hasn't been said already?
I would not call this a masterpiece by any means, but it is a very good read and far better than even Twilight. |
A Whole New Story
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| Review Date: August 19, 2006 |
| Reviewer: New Moon Lover, |
| Despite the fact that New Moon is the sequel to Stephenie Meyer's Twilight, New Moon is no follow up. New Moon is written at an entirely different pace then Twilight, and offers readers a completely different experience. When Edward leaves Bella, something he swore he would never do, she is broken. With an overwhelming hollowness inside her, Bella decides to do anything in her power to not forget Edward, including riding motorcycles, cliff diving, and befriending the local from a neighboring reservation, Jacob. While Bella and Jacob's bond grows tighter, a terrifying cult threatens to overwhelm Bella's new friend. When finally he gets sucked in, Bella realizes everything was worse then it seemed, and she is too far in to get out. A gripping, fast paced, and extraordinarily written novel, New Moon will have readers laughing, shreiking, and crying until the very last page is turned. |
Brilliant!
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| Review Date: August 20, 2006 |
| Reviewer: Ellen Michele, |
| New Moon is a great read and an excellent sequel to Twilight. Stephanie Meyer's characterization of Bella and her emotional struggle is unbelievably precise and I have never understood a character so well. Stephanie Meyer while writing an outstanding sequel, this book is completly different than Twilight. The mood of this book is a lot different than Twilight, but because of that it was a more enjoyable read. Bella's character was described in such a way that I never felt as if I couldn't understand her and that every struggle and thing she was going through made sense. This is the kind of novel, that while your reading it you may not cry, but after you lay that book down finished, every word comes back to you and that is when you can't help but cry. That, I think, shows how brilliant this book is, that when you look at the book as a whole and really reflect on Bellla, Edward and all the characters, that rush of emotion overwhelms you because minus the vampires and werewolves, this reaction and struggle, Bella's reaction and struggle, the entire cast of characters' reactions and struggles, could happen to any of us and the honesty and truth of how much love can hurt and heal is too powerful not to make you cry. THIS BOOK IS ABSOLUTE PERFECTION! |
Perfect!
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| Review Date: August 24, 2006 |
| Reviewer: Fritosgirl, Here, There, and Everywhere... |
Last year, Twilight captivated me. With its gripping story and great characters, it easily landed itself a permanent spot on my `Best Books Ever' list!! Stephanie Meyers New Moon is no exception!!!
In all honesty, New Moon was not the book I expected. After finishing it, I think it's more of a setup/transition book for Eclipse, especially the last few chapters. (You'll know what I mean once you've finished the book!!!)
Like most, I'm rooting for Edward and Bella. I was sucked in by their love for each other in Twilight that I was floored and speechless when Edward decided to leave within the first few chapters of New Moon. "What?!", I remember shouting at the book, "You can't leave", as if that would help. With that said, be prepared to be Edward-less for a large chunk of the book.
New Moon, even without Edward, still shines. We learn more about Bella as she enters a very dark period, which she herself can only get out of with a friends help-- this friend being Jacob Black. (Yes, also in Twilight)
New Moon tests Edward and Bella's relationship to the max. Will Edward come back? Will Bella give in to (what I call) Jacob's one sided infatuation with her? Will true love really prevail even under the most trying circumstances?
You'll know once you finish New Moon, at least, until Eclipse comes out, which is sure to cause us all more sleepless nights worrying about our two star crossed lovers!!! |
Continues the story of Bella and Edward
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| Review Date: June 30, 2007 |
| Reviewer: ellen, Atlanta, Georgia USA |
I have to confess - I read New Moon in the same amount of time I read Twilight - 1 day. I continue to love this series, and understand the occurrances in this book set us up for a wild ride. Bella doesn't want to celebrate her birthday, because, well, she can. She is living to have another birthday when what she wants is to turn like Edward. Things go awry at Bella's 'birthday party' at the Cullen's, and Edward makes a decision to leave Bella's life forever. To say Bella is devastated is an understatement. She is crushed. What finally helps is Bella's friendship with Jacob Black - a family friend. She finds their friendship is helping her live through the pain of living without Edward. Only Jacob can't be the boy next door, can he?
With the wildly romantic Twilight, where the relationship of Bella to Edward blossoms, Edward is not present in most of New Moon - and it showed. But it was excellent, and the story brings us back to Bella and Edward.
I can't wait for the next book. |
Indescribably Fantastic!!!
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| Review Date: November 6, 2006 |
| Reviewer: Egyptian-Fire, Bellingham, Washington |
Stephenie Meyer's newest addition to the Bella&Edward series, New Moon, is superb, It connects with the reader so emotionally, that you are in the story itself.
I found myself in tears at various times during reading, because of the tragic romance the two deal with. The novel is so gripping that, the moment I picked it up, the world around me vanished. New Moon deals with Bella and Edward's relationship (which is always different because of Edward being a vampire), yet also dives deeper into the "forest of secrets", regarding sophomore, Jacob Black.
Reading this book, no- this masterpiece, was the perfect end to my summer. Bring on Eclipse...it only keeps getting better.
Erika, Age: 16
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Read it TWICE
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| Review Date: March 14, 2007 |
| Reviewer: ithinki, |
Just as Twilight was a fantastic read, New Moon was great in its own way as well.
I've gone through many of the reviews on this site and I was a little mad that people don't like this book just because Edward, one of the main characters, left. Edward's absence was essential in all the characters' developments. By the end of the book, Edward finally learns that Bella truly loves him. Bella learns that Edward will always be hers. Even Rosalie is given some character development when she votes to keep Bella alive. Just as every story needs a dark area to exemplify the good parts, New Moon is the darker part in the series.
Also, Bella is not clingy. If you go to Stephenie Meyer's page, she'll explain to you why Bella reacted to badly to Edward leaving. She is not weak at all in this book. Bella grows stronger and even saves Edward in the book.
I found the author's writing ingenious when she wrote the "zombie" period by just writing the months. I also found he reunion scene fantastic as well. Like Bella, we have been waiting and waiting and AGONIZINGLY waiting for Edward to appear because while you were reading you just KNEW he was coming back. So when you finally see him again, the immense joy is probably an tenth of what Bella was feeling.
And finally, Jacob. He is such a cute and great character. He reminds me so much of Gilbert from Anne of Green Gables. The werewolf element that he brought to the book was fascinating. There was so much good and warmth in his character that I just wanted to hug him. Of course, Jacob is no Edward. They are both different and lovable in their own separate ways. However, just as the vampires got their spotlight in Twilight, the werewolves deserved some show time in New Moon.
New Moon showed all the conflicting sides in the series: the Cullens, the Volturi, and the Werewolves. And at the eye of the storm are Edward and Bella.
I adore Stephenie Meyer's writing style. It flows so well and the wording is perfect. Although there was a lot of angst in the content, this book is such a great read. |
Edward or Jacob? Hmmm choices, choices...
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| Review Date: April 1, 2007 |
| Reviewer: iLeana, Puerto Rico |
| As I wrote in my Twilight review, this book is not just for teens (my friend and I are both 25 and HOOKED!!! can I also add IN LOVE WITH EDWARD?) That said, I already knew I would like this book before I read it. (I forced my friend to tell me what happened xD) I wrote "like" and not "loved", and of course, there's a reason for it : JACOB. Sure, everyone's happy about Edward and Bella (including me!),everyone thinks Edward is beautiful and dreamy and perfect (including ME!!!!) but, WHAT ABOUT JACOB!? I just can't stand the way he was used, even if he was ok with it. It wasn't fair! I can't stand when the good guy gets hurt by the one he loves. Jacob was too good, too noble, and I hate the fact he doesn't get the girl. It was obvious though, who can compete with dreamy Edward? I have to confess that, at times, I wanted Bella to fall for Jake, but just at times. She belongs with beautiful *sight* dreamy vampire Edward. There has to be something good for Jake in the next book. There MUST be something good for him, or else...I'll...cry. =( |
Wonderful Sequel
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| Review Date: April 14, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Me, |
When I read Twilight, I was completely enchanted. And New Moon didn't disappoint me. I read the 600-page book in about two days--I just couldn't get enough!
The entire plot line of the book surrounds what happens to Bella when Edward leaves her. It is basically how she deals with it--mostly flip-flopping between trying to get over him and trying not to. And, through it all, she gains a best friend--Jacob Black. In the end, Bella has some pretty huge revelations, both about herself and Edward.
For those of you who have a problem with the extent of Bella's depression after Edward leaves: This isn't just some highschool crush. It's true love, and not only is it that, but it's true love with EDWARD. Of course she got depressed. Not only was her true love gone, but her entire future, the future she had chosen with the family she came to love, was now completely out of reach.
I especially love the further development of the character Jacob Black. He is the only light in a very, very dark world for Bella. He understands her in a way no one else--besides the Cullens--can. And sometimes he can add a little humor...
Also: Jacob is not evil. Yes, he loves Bella. Yes, Bella loves him back, but not in the Edward way. She loves him as her best friend, and if not for him, she probably never would have made it through. |
Brilliant
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| Review Date: June 24, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Tater Gem, Orem, UT |
| Ok, so I cried in this one! It is so fantastic and Stephenie does a great job with each character (I'm not giving a synopsis--just go buy the book!) At times I found myself reading on the edge of my seat while biting my nails in suspense. (Who reads a book on the edge of their seat?!?) I read both books in less than a week; I couldn't put them down! She is so talented at filling the book with true, honest emotion--and it's funny! I love how her books double back and fill in details page by page while you make your way from one incident to the next; as soon as one thing is tied up you're headed straight for another great adventure (or disaster!) Once you start reading, you'll be addicted...so clear your calendar before you start! (And get some take-out menus, too!) |
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