The End

Breaking Dawn
Stephenie Meyer
754 pages

I didn't realize I was crying until it was time to say the binding words.

"I do," I managed to choke out in a nearly unintelligible whisper, blinking my eyes so I could see his face.

"I do," he vowed.

And then Edward's hands were reaching up to cradle my face, carefully, as if it were as delicate as the white pearls swaying above our heads. He bent his head toward mine , and I stretched up on the tips of my toes  - bouquet and all - around his neck.

He kissed me tenderly, adoringly; I forgot the crowd, the place, the time, the reason... only remembering that he loved me, that he wanted me, that I was his.

These words from the wedding scene were probably the most anticipated by the entranced readers of Twilight, New Moon, and Eclipse. Stephenie Meyer delivered them perfectly with poise and drama.

Breaking Dawn is broken up into three separate "books". Book One is written from Bella's perspective, Two from Jacob's (which I personally did not care for), and Three back to Bella's. Each "book" begins with a brief preface which is an introduction to a scene later in the story, but the reader does not know that. This is quite an effective way to draw the reader in, without giving the plot away.

Bella changes drastically throughout this novel. Not only in the way readers who have read the first three books expect, but in an emotional and mental way as well. She grows up, yet in an ironic way.

Unlike the previous books in the Twilight Saga, Breaking Dawn had several climatic scenes, giving the story more dimension. That is one of the reasons I liked this book the best. Another reason this was my favorite, was simply the depth of Bella's emotions in this book. She comes alive, in ways not guessed at by the reader.

I believe readers will find the ending to this finale quite satisfying. It is completely a finished piece, with no unanswered questions. The last sentence truly will leave the reader sighing at its beauty. The ending does not hint at a fifth book, which does sadden me, but then again, every good story must end at some point.

Breaking Dawn is so captivating, so enthralling, with its suspenseful plot, and romantic content; Meyer has again crafted a novel that will leave readers truly breathless.

To read my reviews of the other books in The Twilight Saga click on the links below.
Twilight
New Moon
Eclipse

To read my analysis on the themes of the first two books click on the link below.
Making Connections