MAJOR spoilers ahead.
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I really, really was into the first half or so of Breaking Dawn, but did not like the second half at all. I read the first half or so immediately after Eclipse and absolutely couldn’t put the book down until the end of the birth scene. I thought it was really intense and I was totally engrossed. Then, afterwards… what a let down. For starters, I actually was a little disappointed that she had to ‘cross over.’ I understand the reasons why, but it was so much more interesting to me before she did. And the way they told Charlie was totally hokey. I didn’t think that part was written well at all. Jacob’s new love interest seemed a little bizarre, but it did keep everyone in the same family so I guess I can live with it. And the vampire showdown? It went out with a whimper instead of a bang, didn’t it?
Oh, well, now it’s over, and I can feel great that once again this 40-ish woman is up on a small portion of pop culture. It’s difficult keeping up with the youngsters, but the Twilight series (at least most of it) made it a little more fun to do so. Now I’m just looking forward to the release of the movies!
2008, 754 pp
[Disclosure: This book was not received from the publisher. It's hard to admit, but I actually purchased a copy.]
I didn’t read this, as you know I have to read this series soon
God! I have been saying that for a while nOW!
That’s funny…I thought the first half dragged and the second half was more interesting. I am also glad I’ve read the series since so many of our students are obsessed with it! I wonder how long the vampire interest will last. I am also a 40-ish woman and have had many arguments with the girls at our high school about Edward and Jacob (I am a Jacob fan, Edward is too controlling)
I agree. The beginning was okay but I hated the second half.
I bought this ages ago and only finally read it recently. Definitely disappointing. I hated the Jacob/Reneesme thing. Also, yeah the whole preggers thing just seemed like an easy ending to the series.