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Twilight by Stephenie Meyer. Bella Swan, a clumsy junior moves from her sunny city of Phoenix to her father’s small rainy town in Forks, Washington. There she meets the Cullens, a family who doesn’t fit in despite their wealth and beauty. Bella becomes interested in Edward but he feels that it’s safer to keep at a distance. As Bella begins to learn more about the Cullens, she finds out a secret that should scare her to death (almost literally). The Cullens are vampires. Despite this, Edward and Bella fall deeply in love, but when Bella is in terrible danger, Edward and his family must help.
Twilight is a suspenseful romantic read for teens who want something to sink their teeth into. It’s hard to find a good book to read after experiencing this one! -Ashley, 13 |
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New Moon by Stephenie Meyer. In this fantastic sequel to Twilight, Edward Cullen, Bella Swan’s Vampire boyfriend, leaves her because of the danger he has put her in unintentionally. She is put under a deep spell of depression before becoming close friends with Jacob Black. Jacob suddenly goes through changes that could possibly put Bella in further danger. Or it could save her. But when Bella learns of the danger Edward is putting himself in because of a miscalculation. Bella must rush halfway across the world to save him. New Moon is a definitely not a disappointing sequel. It packs as much suspense and romance in one punch as Twilight. The characters become developed further and the storyline progresses, making this sequel one of the best you will ever read. -Ashley, 13 |
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Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer. This third book to the Twilight series delivers even more action and a newly developed love triangle between Bella, Edward and Jacob. A crazed vampire, focusing on revenge forms a cult and looks for a way to kill Bella. Edward's vampire family and Jacob's werewolf brothers must join forces to save Bella from her ill fate. More excitement and love come out of this book. Be prepared for a wonderful reading experience full of love, jealousy, prejudice, action and chills. -Ashley, 13 |
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Beauty by Robin McKinley. When a once wealthy merchant is overtaken by a fierce storm on his return from a journey to the city, he finds shelter within the walls of a mysterious castle. When he accidentally angers his "unseen" host the merchant is forced to choose between sending one of his daughters to live at the castle...or death. Beauty, his youngest daughter, chooses for him by going over to the Beast herself. However, she learns to see the goodness in the Beast making an enchanting story of true love and sacrifice. -Amanda, 15 |
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