On Bella’s side, the contrast between what Charlie and Renée said and thought changed my view of them. Meyer writes each couple differently, which adds dimensionality to the characters. Getting to know more of the Cullen family gave me a more rounded view of the characters as a whole, especially the relationships. Small backstories pop up through the book to give more insights into the characters. Meyer also weaves the Cullens’ personal history into the narrative in this manner. Edward’s narration often goes off on a tangent in scenes between him and Bella, so as not to make the book too repetitive. One thing I noticed is that a lot of the book relies heavily on knowledge of Twilight. While this does fit the story, as the audience has similar experiences to the main characters, I would’ve loved more action or a drawn out chase. The book’s conflict, rising action and climax all happen within five days, making them feel rushed and the book unbalanced. Everything preceding the meadow scene is fleshed out in minute detail over the course of weeks/months, but then the time frame takes a sharp turn. However, the descriptions of scenery aren’t overbearing because they’re confined to small paragraphs here and there within a scene.

Stephenie Meyer brings Forks to life once again - this time through inhuman eyes that linger on details such as the smell of the forest, the cracks in the high school ceiling and which birds are in the immediate vicinity. There are few surprises in Midnight Sun by Stephenie Meyer in terms of plot so, to avoid spoilers, I’m going to dive right into the other aspects of the book that stood out to me. How can he justify following his heart if it means leading Bella into danger? As we learn more fascinating details about Edward’s past and the complexity of his inner thoughts, we understand why this is the defining struggle of his life. Meeting Bella is both the most unnerving and intriguing event he has experienced in all his years as a vampire. This unforgettable tale as told through Edward’s eyes takes on a new and decidedly dark twist. At last, readers can experience Edward’s version in the long-awaited companion novel, Midnight Sun. But until now, fans have heard only Bella’s side of the story. When Edward Cullen and Bella Swan met in Twilight, an iconic love story was born.

After 15 years, Stephenie Meyer has finally completed Edward’s take on Twilight in Midnight Sun, and here are my thoughts on it.

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