Breaking Dawn

Breaking Dawn book cover
Stephenie Meyer
Star Rating
★★★
Reviewer's Rating
Dec 8, 2023

Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer is the fourth and final book in the Twilight series. The story continues to follow the romantic relationship between Bella Swan, a human, and Edward Cullen, a vampire. The narrative unfolds in three parts: the preparation and celebration of Bella and Edward's wedding, Bella's challenging pregnancy with their half-vampire, half-human daughter, Renesmee, and the consequences of the birth on Bella's life. The novel explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the complexities of the supernatural world Meyer has created. It introduces new supernatural elements and characters while resolving the central conflicts that have been building throughout the series, ultimately bringing closure to the story of Bella and Edward. 

The most compelling aspect was the culmination of Bella and Edward's love story. The suspense surrounding Bella's pregnancy and the potential dangers it poses add intensity to the narrative. I was disappointed with certain plot developments, finding them too fantastical or unconventional. It could have had a little more of a realistic style so I could connect with it more. I would recommend this book to fans of supernatural romance with a focus on vampires and werewolves may find the book satisfying, it may not have much of a realistic taste and may have too much fantasy. Ultimately, it's a matter of personal taste, and others who have enjoyed the series so far are likely to want to see how the story concludes in Breaking Dawn. I give this book a three out of five stars.

Written by
Mahad Z.

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