Eclipse - Stephenie Meyer

I was going to wait, but I couldn't....then I was going to take my time ready it (even reading something else at the same time), but I didn't!

The third book in the Twilight series sees Edward back in Bella's life full time, but with the complication of her close friendship with Jacob Black. It must be very difficult being so close to two men, both with very complicated 'conditions' - not to mention the fact that their types are sworn enemies.

But nearby Seattle is being ravaged by a spate of mysterious killings, and it looks like someone, or something is coming after Bella again.....well, she does attract them! The two factions must work together to destroy a common foe - before it manages to find Bella.

The interaction between the reserve at La Push and the Cullen family is great, I have to admit to loving reading about Alice, the vampire who loves to arrange parties and organise!

Only one more book to go, but I'm forced to wait as it's not out in paperback yet. It will do me good!

Bought on Green Metropolis 12th-27th September 2009

New Moon - Stephenie Meyer

Given how much I enjoyed the first book in the series, it's not surprising that I moved directly on to the sequel.

Although not quite as 'grabbing' as the first, this book was equally as enjoyable, and only took me three days to read - I really should ration myself a little more!

With Edward gone Bella doesn't know what to do with herself, this is much more of a loss than is normal for teenage love - she feels it so strongly that for a time she is unable to function normally and just wanders through life like a zombie.

Until she is re-acquainted with Jacob, and a friendship that starts to rebuild her shattered life.

But as you'd expect, Bella can't choose anyone simple to be friends with.....and Jacob turns out to be as dangerous a friend as Edward was.

I'm amazed at how good these books are, and sorry that they don't seem to have made the cross over to adult reading in the same way that the Harry Potter or His Dark Materials books did. The third in the series has arrived, but I'm going to take a break and read something else first - or at least that's the plan.....

Bought on Green Metropolis. 8th-11th September.

Twilight - Stephenie Meyer

I can't get over how much I enjoyed this book - I really couldn't put it down! Seriously, I was reading it in traffic queues and supermarket toilets!

The basic storyline of the book is a love story between two teenagers - it just so happens that one of them is a vampire!

When Bella moves in with Charlie (her dad) and starts at a new school she makes a few friends, but she soon notices the mysterious Edward - and he notices her. Despite being warned by various people they do start a relationship - with all the problems associated with the fact that he has to control his bloodlust when he's with her.

It's hard to put my finger on why this book was so compelling, it's written for teenagers so is easy to read - maybe that's why I read it in only a few days!

Part one of four, so more to come!

Bought on Green Metropolis. 31st August - 2nd September