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Twilight

by Stephenie Meyer

reviewed 3/19/07 by hannah

I am a great fan of vampire stories, especially those that are romanticized, so it is no great wonder that I really enjoyed this book. I mean, this is a really good book. I hate to admit that I am obsessed and read it within three days. The title really says it all. I found out about this book through my friends (Tami), and fell in love with it.

Right after having read Twilight, I was able to read New Moon. (lucky that my friend had BOTH the books) I wouldn't have been able to wait forever to read the second one...I'm dying already to know what happens in the third! This book, I think, is just absolutely wonderful. I've never found a book I can read over and over and never be bored with. Twilight is endlessly entertaining. It looks like one of those teenage girl romance books, but it is so much more.

Twilight is about an intense attraction between a teenage human girl, Bella, who falls in love with unintentionally seductive teenage vampire boy, whose name is Edward. Both are drawn to each other in more ways than one. The relationship is indescribably dangerous for the both of them but the two can't help but fall in love. Their love for each other goes beyond undying. It is something that makes anyone entirely wistful. They are faced with many conflicts and amazingly overcome each one. This author's idea of vampires and what makes them vulnerable and what they are capable of is very interesting and rather believable. The character development is out of this world. Bella is someone anyone can easily relate to, and you can understand why it is that she falls hopelessly in love with this vampire. And the first thing that draws me to Edward is that he must constantly exercise self control. He must not feed his hunger and he must deny himself pleasures. Really, it's an amazing book. Read it.

Just Listen
by Sarah Dessen

reviewed by Taylor 3/10/07
This book is written very well. I love how the author gives each character a completely different personality and explains them so well.  This book is humorous at times, but has a very serious moral. You will not be disappointed!

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