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The Twilight Saga

Stephenie Meyer
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The Twilight Saga

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2008

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Stephenie Meyer

The Twilight Saga

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2008
Book Details
Pages

65

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Forks, Washington • 2000s

Publication Year

2008

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

13-18 years

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Super Short Summary

The Twilight Saga by Stephenie Meyer follows a person named Bella Swan who moves to Forks, Washington, and forms complex relationships with Edward Cullen, a vampire, and Jacob Black, a werewolf. The series, consisting of four books—Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse, and Breaking Dawn—explores themes of love, identity, and choice.

Romantic

Mysterious

Emotional

Dark

Adventurous

Reviews & Readership

4.3

123,871 ratings

70%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

14%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Twilight Saga by Stephenie Meyer presents a captivating romance between a human and a vampire, appealing to fans of fantasy and romance genres. Praised for its imaginative world-building and emotional depth, the series faced criticism for its prose and character development. Ultimately, its strong fanbase highlights its cultural impact despite mixed literary assessments.

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Who Should Read The Twilight Saga?

A reader who enjoys The Twilight Saga likely favors young adult romance fused with fantasy elements. They appreciate themes of love, mystery, and supernatural lore, appealing to fans of The Hunger Games and The Mortal Instruments, who enjoy character-driven stories with emotional and suspenseful narratives.

4.3

123,871 ratings

70%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

14%

Not a fan

Fun Facts

The Twilight Saga inspired a surge of tourism to Forks, Washington, where the series is set, leading to the town hosting events like "Stephenie Meyer Day" to celebrate the books and their impact.

Stephenie Meyer originally envisioned The Twilight Saga as a trilogy, but due to the complexity and popularity of the story, she expanded it to a four-book series.

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The character names in The Twilight Saga often have special meanings; for example, Edward means "wealthy guardian," reflecting his protective nature in the series.

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Book Details
Pages

65

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Forks, Washington • 2000s

Publication Year

2008

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

13-18 years

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