Twilight

Twilight series
by Stephenie Meyer

This series is geared toward the young adult, but has proven to be appealing to adults as well. There are four books in this series, starting with Twilight, followed by New Moon, Eclipse, and finally Breaking Dawn.

The saga begins with Isabella (Bella) Swan, a mature beyond her years 17-year-old who has come to live with her dad in Forks, Washington. She doesn't expect to like the dreary little town compared to sunny Phoenix, but things change after she meets mysterious (and incredibly handsome) Edward Cullen. They are undeniably drawn to each other and Bella can't help but be intrigued by him. As she gets closer to Edward and her feelings for him deepen, she finds out the truth, which he and his family have been hiding for years. As a result of her discovery, her life will be forever changed.

At first, I was not interested in reading what I though was simply a teenage love story, but the extreme popularity of this saga piqued my curiosity. This series does have bite, with a well thought out plot that is out of the ordinary. If you're looking for something a little different, try this series; it doesn't disappoint.

- Patti