New Moon (The Twilight Saga, Book 4) by Stephanie Meyer - Book Review

How much would you risk for the person you love?

In the second installment of the wildly popular Twilight series, Bella and Edward are back, but facing more dangers than ever. Being in love with a vampire was never going to be easy, but Bella’s blood holds a kind of allure, the likes of which puts her, and everyone around her at risk.

Edward has already saved her life once from the clutches of an evil vampire, but with his mate on the hunt and in the throes of revenge, the two of them must decide if they are better off apart or together especially as Bella grows close to Jacob Black.

Written with the same wit and sarcasm that made the first book soar to the top of the bestseller lists, Stephanie brings back all the beloved characters from the first book, with even more twists and surprises, and a far better grasp of her own story, and the rich world she’s created.

Meyer infuses her book with a deep understanding of the teenage psyche and knowledge of what makes a character relatable and timeless.

In the second book, she delves deeper into the mythological world of Forks, stepping away from Vampires and exploring another popular genre; werewolves.

With the introduction of the werewolves and a deeper look at Jacob Black, Bella’s best friend, and a werewolf in training, Meyer manages to add another element to the story, one that gives it some much-needed dive into the world of the supernatural, and an added layer of mystery.

The characters are given real hardships to deal with, and it is approached with equal parts charm and humility, a portrait of the relationships we forge during our teenage years, and the hardships that shake them.

A satisfying sequel.