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Breaking Dawn

Stephenie Meyer
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Breaking Dawn

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2008

Before You Read

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Super Short Summary

In Breaking Dawn, the final installment of Stephenie Meyer's The Twilight Saga, Bella Swan marries vampire Edward Cullen and discovers she is pregnant during their honeymoon. The pregnancy progresses rapidly, causing severe pain, and leads to conflict with Bella's werewolf friend, Jacob Black. The book explores themes of love, motherhood, and sacrifice as Bella transitions to her new life as a vampire, protects her hybrid child, and faces the wrath of the Volturi.

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Stephenie Meyer's Breaking Dawn has garnered mixed reviews. Positively, readers appreciate the tension and resolution in the series finale, as well as character development and romantic elements. However, criticism includes a convoluted plot and pacing issues. While passionate fans enjoy the closure, others find it lacks the charm of earlier installments.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Breaking Dawn?

Readers who enjoy Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer are typically fans of young adult fantasy, romance, and supernatural elements. They are likely to appreciate the drama, complex relationships, and the blend of human and vampire worlds. Comparable books include The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins and City of Bones by Cassandra Clare.

RecommendedReading Age

14-18years
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