4.6 (46,937 ratings)

Twilight: The Twilight Saga, Book 1

Name: Twilight: The Twilight Saga, Book 1
Rating: 4.6 (46937 reviews)
Author: Stephenie Meyer
ISBN: B000BO2D64

by Stephenie Meyer

shifters

About this book

Moving to the dreary, rain-soaked town of Forks, Washington, is supposed to be the final act of Bella Swan’s dull adolescence. However, her mundane existence is shattered the moment she locks eyes with Edward Cullen. He is an enigma wrapped in porcelain skin and golden eyes, possessing an otherworldly intensity that is as terrifying as it is intoxicating. As Bella peels back the layers of his impenetrable exterior, she discovers a dangerous truth: Edward is not merely a boy, but a predator living among humans.

This definitive paranormal romance masterfully explores the tension between desire and peril. At its core, the story leans into the classic alpha-hero trope, presenting a powerful, protective, and brooding figure whose very nature threatens to consume the woman he loves. While the narrative is famous for its vampire lore, it expertly weaves in the presence of rival shifters, creating a volatile supernatural landscape where Bella must navigate the precarious boundaries of a world that was never meant for her.

For readers seeking an addictive, high-stakes love story, this novel serves as the perfect gateway. It captures the raw, all-consuming ache of first love while grounding it in a dark, atmospheric mythology that remains impossible to put down.

Publication Date: May 25, 2026
ASIN: B000BO2D64

Reader Reviews

An unputdownable read!!! The first novel in an extraordinary series!

November 29, 2009

I usually do not read books labeled \"young adult.\" I am an adult, many years away from being young, (except at heart!!), and, with a few exceptions, i.e., the Harry Potter novels and \"Where the Wild Fern Grows,\" I read literature for grown-ups. To my delight Stephenie Meyer has created an extraordinary young adult series - which I love (!!) - \"The Twilight Series.\" \"Twilight\" is also the title of book one. And what original, delightful novels these are - even for someone who prefers...

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April 1, 2026

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Absolutely enthralling and utterly romantic!!!!

May 27, 2013

Although I have read many vampire romances, both for adults and young adults, none of them have moved me as deeply as the books of The Twilight Saga, the first of which remains my favorite. The poignant, bittersweet tone of the writing, the wonderfully depicted characters, indeed, the story itself, have made me a lifelong fan! Isabella Swan, usually known as Bella, leaves her beloved, sunny Phoenix for what she sees as the depressing, rain-drenched atmosphere of Forks, a town in the state of...