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Eclipse (The Twilight Saga, Book 3)

Stephenie Meyer

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Total reviews: 1015 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Amazing 5 out of 5 stars.
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Stephanie Meyers is a grand author. Her books are absolutely absorbing and completely thilling. A wonderful book to read.

ECLIPSE 5 out of 5 stars.
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THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST ENTERTAINING SAGAS THAT I HAVE READ IN A LONG TIME. IT KEEPS YOU WANTING MORE NO MATTER HOW LONG YOU HAVE BEEN SITTING. ALL 4 BOOKS ARE WORTH YOUR TIME AND MONEY. THE HOST BY STEPHANIE MYERS IS ALSO A GOOD READ!

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Readers captivated by Twilight and New Moon will eagerly devour Eclipse, the much anticipated third book in Stephenie Meyer's riveting vampire love saga. As Seattle is ravaged by a string of mysterious killings and a malicious vampire continues her quest for revenge, Bella once again finds herself surrounded by danger. In the midst of it all, she is forced to choose between her love for Edward and her friendship with Jacob --- knowing that her decision has the potential to ignite the ageless struggle between vampire and werewolf. With her graduation quickly approaching, Bella has one more decision to make: life or death. But which is which?

New Moon (The Twilight Saga, Book 2)

Stephenie Meyer

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Total reviews: 1069 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Demonic Novel! 1 out of 5 stars.
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Vampire novels are never good! In fact, they have much more in common with the Devil and evil spirits than they do with anything else. Stuff like this comes from the pit of Hell! These books are NEVER good, they are always BAD! Mark my words, this book WILL NOT improve your life, in fact, it will undoubtedly ruin it!

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Legions of readers entranced by Twilight are hungry for more and they won't be disappointed. In New Moon, Stephenie Meyer delivers another irresistible combination of romance and suspense with a supernatural twist. The "star-crossed" lovers theme continues as Bella and Edward find themselves facing new obstacles, including a devastating separation, the mysterious appearance of dangerous wolves roaming the forest in Forks, a terrifying threat of revenge from a female vampire and a deliciously sinister encounter with Italy's reigning royal family of vampires, the Volturi. Passionate, riveting, and full of surprising twists and turns, this vampire love saga is well on its way to literary immortality.

Twilight (The Twilight Saga, Book 1)

Stephenie Meyer

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Total reviews: 2837 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Women who love men who stalk women 2 out of 5 stars.
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I tried to like this book and its characters. But the dialog, descriptions and action made it impossible. Bella, the helpless heroine, was a responsible young woman until she started dating golden-boy vampire Edward. Maybe she was tired of pulling the weight that her mother should have. Maybe she was tired of being a teenager making adult decisions. Maybe she mistakes Edward's manipulation for love. All we know is that she's mesmerized by his good looks.

Edward looks like a 17-year-old god, but he's really a cranky hundred-year-old vampire enrolled in high school. He's attracted to Bella's scent (shampoo?) and the fact that he cannot read her mind--perhaps because Bella doesn't have independent thoughts around Edward. Whenever they are together, he makes every decision, including what Bella eats. He also follows her and breaks into her house to watch her sleep.

The banter, probably meant to be romantic and mysterious, is tedious and absurd."You're in danger with me. You shouldn't be with me. What are you thinking?" And so on.

What is Bella thinking, indeed. She is with a man who isn't sure whether he wants to kiss her or kill her. Yes, just a kiss: Edward is so strong that he is afraid he'll hurt her if they try to consummate their relationship. Not that the idea sounds appealing--Edward's hands, face, neck and presumably the rest of him are as hard and cold as marble in the moonlight. Though Bella is hot for him, she happily agrees to a platonic romance.

A similar variation on the theme of creepy men pursuing women is an episode of Sherlock Holmes called "The Solitary Cyclist." A man, Carruthers, starts following Violet, his employee, trying to protect her from his rough criminal friends instead of sending her out of harm's way. He calls it love; Watson calls it selfishness. In the end, Holmes has to stop Carruthers from killing her attacker, even though Carruthers knows he would hang for it. Edward faces no real danger or punishment for hunting down and killing Bella's (other) stalker. Edward is so physically strong and his coven so large that he never has to risk anything to protect Bella. Would he or his coven have faced execution for Bella?

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The book that started the phenomenon is now available in a deluxe collector's edition! Featuring a ribbon bookmark, cloth cover, ragged edges, new chapter opener designs, and a beautiful protective slipcase, this edition is perfect for fans and collectors alike.

Bella Swan's move to Forks, a small, perpetually rainy town in Washington, could have been the most boring move she ever made. But once she meets the mysterious and alluring Edward Cullen, Bella's life takes a thrilling and terrifying turn. Up until now, Edward has managed to keep his vampire identity a secret in the small community he lives in, but now nobody is safe, especially Bella, the person Edward holds most dear.

Deeply romantic and extraordinarily suspenseful, Twilight captures the struggle between defying our instincts and satisfying our desires. This is a love story with bite.

Breaking Dawn (The Twilight Saga, Book 4)

Stephenie Meyer

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Total reviews: 3474 Average rating: 3.5 of 5

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Great love stories thrive on sacrifice. Throughout The Twilight Saga (Twilight, New Moon, and Eclipse), Stephenie Meyer has emulated great love stories--Romeo and Juliet, Wuthering Heights--with the fated, yet perpetually doomed love of Bella (the human girl) and Edward (the vampire who feeds on animals instead of humans). In Breaking Dawn, the fourth and final installment in the series, Bella’s story plays out in some unexpected ways. The ongoing conflicts that made this series so compelling--a human girl in love with a vampire, a werewolf in love with a human girl, the generations-long feud between werewolves and vampires--resolve pretty quickly, apparently so that Meyer could focus on Bella’s latest opportunity for self-sacrifice: giving her life for someone she loves even more than Edward. How close she comes to actually making that sacrifice is questionable, which is a big shift from the earlier books. Even though you knew Bella would make it through somehow, the threats to her life, and to her relationship with Edward, had previously always felt real. It’s as if Meyer was afraid of hurting her characters too much, which is unfortunate, because the pain Bella suffered at losing Edward in New Moon, and the pain Jacob suffered at losing Bella again and again, are the fire and the heart that drive the whole series. Diehard fans will stick with Bella, Edward, and Jacob for as many twists and turns as possible, but after most of the characters get what they want with little sacrifice, some readers may have a harder time caring what happens next. (Ages 12 and up) --Heidi Broadhead

The Twilight Saga: Slipcased

Stephenie Meyer

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Total reviews: 45 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Perfect Gift 5 out of 5 stars.
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My girlfriend and I have both read all the books through once. We both like to read books more than once, but we don't have our own copies of them. She has been borrowing from friends or borrowing from the library to read them. So her birthday was a few days before the movie came out and she was halfway through New Moon again, so before she had to borrow from someone else, i decided i would get her her own set for her birthday. when i ordered this box set it was only $45 which was 45% off the original price. I got it, it shipped in 1 day (i have prime, so it was free two-day, but still arrived in just one =D ) and everything was still in perfect condition. She absolutely loved it. I knew it would be a great gift for someone who never gets tired of reading books over, such as myself or her.
Great gift for fans of the saga.

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This stunning set, complete with all four hardcover books as well as four collectible prints, makes the perfect gift for fans of the bestselling vampire love story.

Brisingr (Inheritance, Book 3)

Christopher Paolini

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Total reviews: 386 Average rating: 3.5 of 5

Heavy book, in a bad way! 2 out of 5 stars.
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Honestly first off if you have not read this series and are thinking of starting it I suggest not wasting your time.

Eragon starts off interesting enough. yes the story is recycled versions of other stories but done in a fresh way. The pacing of the first book of Eragon was great. The second book was a little slower but it kept my attention.

The third installment Brisingr is so slow I would read a few pages and have to sit it down out of sheer boredom. It usually takes me a week to read a novel like this but Brisingr took me over a month to finish, I ended up putting it down twice to read two whole books in between trying to finish this one.

All in all if you enjoyed the first two books get this one to finish the quadrilogy(which if Paolini decides to make it longer then four I will give up on ther series all together)otherwise do not bother picking up this heavy, slow paced novel that is really only about glorifying Eragon and worshiping the ground Paolini's character walks on.

Editorial Review:

OATHS SWORN . . . loyalties tested . . . forces collide.

Following the colossal battle against the Empire’s warriors on the Burning Plains, Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have narrowly escaped with their lives. Still there is more at hand for the Rider and his dragon, as Eragon finds himself bound by a tangle of promises he may not be able to keep.

First is Eragon’s oath to his cousin Roran: to help rescue Roran’s beloved, Katrina, from King Galbatorix’s clutches. But Eragon owes his loyalty to others, too. The Varden are in desperate need of his talents and strength—as are the elves and dwarves. When unrest claims the rebels and danger strikes from every corner, Eragon must make choices— choices that take him across the Empire and beyond, choices that may lead to unimagined sacrifice.

Eragon is the greatest hope to rid the land of tyranny. Can this once-simple farm boy unite the rebel forces and defeat the king?

Twilight: The Complete Illustrated Movie Companion

Mark Cotta Vaz

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Total reviews: 63 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Great pictures of the movie 4 out of 5 stars.
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I really enjoyed this book. There was lots of information about how the movie came to be and beautiful photos. The only thing that disappointed me was that there were no interviews with the actors. It was mostly quotes from the producers, directors and other support people, like hair, make-up, costumes, set decorators and location people. I believe if you are a big fan of the movie and you love having every little detail like I did, then this book is worth it. However, if you are just looking for quotes from Rob, Kristen, Taylor and the rest of the cast you will be disappointed.

Awesome resource! 5 out of 5 stars.
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This book is full of great pictures from the movie. I found the book fascinating because it really helped me understand what went into making this movie and how they were trying to make it as authentic and true to the book as possible. I read every word of the book and learned so much about how the actors got into character and how the book was brought to visual life. It made me even more excited to see the movie. And, now that I have seen the movie I can commend the cast and crew for a job well done!!

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Everything fans want to know about the hotly anticipated Twilight movie and much more!


Designed as a celebration of the film, this lavishly illustrated paperback edition is an exclusive behind-the-scenes guide featuring full-color photos of the cast, locations, and sets, as well as storyboards, interviews, details of the special effects, and much more.

The Twilight Saga: The Official Guide (Twilight Saga)

Stephenie Meyer

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Fans of the #1 New York Times bestselling Twilight Saga will treasure this definitive official guide!

This must-have hardcover edition--the only official guide--is the definitive encyclopedic reference to the Twilight Saga and provides readers with everything they need to further explore the unforgettable world Stephenie Meyer created in Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse, and Breaking Dawn. With exclusive new material, character profiles, genealogical charts, maps, extensive cross-references, and much more, this comprehensive handbook is essential for every Twilight Saga fan.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Book 7)

J. K. Rowling

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Starred Review. Potter fans, relaxthis review packs no spoilers. Instead, we're taking advantage of our public platform to praise Rowling for the excellence of her plotting. We can't think of anyone else who has sustained such an intricate, endlessly inventive plot over seven thick volumes and so constantly surprised us with twists, well-laid traps and Purloined Letter-style tricks. Hallows continues the tradition, both with sly feats of legerdemain and with several altogether new, unexpected elements. Perhaps some of the surprises in Hallows don't have quite the punch as those of earlier books, but that may be because of the thoroughness and consistency with which Rowling has created her magical universe, and because we've so raptly absorbed its rules. We're also seizing the occasion to wish out loud that her editors had done their jobs more actively. It's hard to escape the notion that the first three volumes were more carefully edited than the last four. Hallows doesn't contain the extraneous scenes found in, say, Goblet of Fire, but the momentum is uneven. Rowling is much better at comedy than at fight scenes, and no reader of the sixth book will be startled to hear that Hallows has little humor or that its characters engage in more than a few fights. Surely her editors could have helped her find other methods of building suspense besides the use of ellipses and dashes? And craft fight dialogue that sounds a bit less like it belongs in a comic book? Okay, we're quibbling. We know these minor nuisances won't dent readers' enjoyment, at least not this generation of readers; we couldn't put Hallows down ourselves. But we believe Rowling, and future readers, deserved even better. Ages 9-12. (July) Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

Ranger's Apprentice: The Sorcerer of the North (Ranger's Apprentice)

John Flanagan

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5th book in the Ranger's Apprentice series 5 out of 5 stars.
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Will is now a full Ranger, with his own posting. But it isn't long before his friend Alyss arrives with a secret mission for him. It seems that a king of a critical fief has been poisoned. And the king's people believe a sorcerer is to blame. Will and Alyss must investigate the claims and discover who is really behind the king's illness. Things aren't what they seem.

Set years after the last book in the series, Will has finally come to his own. But he still gets some help from his friends in this latest adventure. The mystery and suspense are heightened in this latest installment. With edge-of-your-seat excitement, this is the most thrilling story yet. Though also ends with a cliffhanger, which U.S. readers will have to wait a bit longer to read the conclusion of this particular adventure as it isn't scheduled to publish here until next spring. The author has just finished book 8, so we're a little behind. (According to [...])

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Time has passed since the apprentice and his master, Will and Halt, led the Araluens to victory against invaders, and Will is now a full-fledged Ranger with his own fief to look after. The fief seems sleepy— boring, even—until the king is poisoned. Joined by his friend Alyss, Will is thrown headfirst into an extraordinary adventure propelled by fears of sorcery, and must determine who is trustworthy to the king and who is trying to take his throne.

Will and Alyss must battle growing hysteria, traitors, and most of all, time. The king is fading, but when Alyss is taken hostage, Will is forced to make a desperate choice between loyalty to his mission and loyalty to his friend.

Adventure abounds in this absorbing installment of the New York Times bestselling series.