Twilight

Let's discuss my new favorite books.... Twilight, New Moon, and Eclipse by Stephanie Meyer

They're books about vampires. I know, sounds dumb, but it's not a gothic series at all. And it puts a total twist on all things vampire. Like the myths and crap. It's actually a love story. And they're amazing. And I laugh, I cry, I giggle, I smile, I get mad.. I get very into them lol

Edward...
He's such an interesting character. First of all, he's a vampire. Which, by mythological standards, that shouldn't be appealing at all. But the way Stephanie Meyers portrays vampires... They beautiful creatures. Like, actually, physically stunning. Beautiful, pale skin that sparkles like diamonds in sunlight (not purposefully quoting Anjelah Johnson there... "Your nail so pretty it sparkle like diamond in sky"... haha anyways). That's why vampires can never go out in the day time by myth, because people can't help but look at their beautiful skin...
And then there's his undying love and devotion. For a human. Which isn't just a case of say... An asian dating a white person. Or an Indian dating a Canadian. It's like... a Jew dating a Nazi. Or a fish dating a cat. It goes against nature. Vampires survive, thrive, live on human blood. It's their water and food. Vitamin A, B and C. Their protein and minerals. And he loves someone that is made of what keeps him alive. Luckily, by some miracle, Edward's family (of vampires) learned that vampires can survive on blood other than human.. So they survive by animal blood. It doesn't make them as strong as if they were to drink/eat human blood... But they live. And he fell in love with her. And his love for her is... Unexplainable. It's the type of love everyone would love to have. The type that makes other people want to gag, but gag out of jealousy and longing. It's amazing. Every time Edward and Bella (the girl he loves) have a conversation about love, he wins. She thinks she loves him so much, but compared to how he loves her, it's nothing. It's amazing. I smile when I read the books. I can't imagine the internal conflict Edward has to deal with every second of every day. Longing to hold and be with Bella, but at the same time, longing for her blood. Her blood to him, is like "heroin to a drug addict". It's... Amazing. The love. The devotion. The self sacrifice. Edward's description of his love and Bella - "Before you, Bella, my life was like a moonless night. Very dark, but there were stars- points of light and reason. And then you shot across my sky like a meteor. Suddenly everything was on fire; there was brilliancy, there was beauty. When you were gone, when the meteor had fallen over the horizon, everything went black. Nothing had changed, but my eyes were blinded by the light. I couldn’t see the stars anymore. And there was no more reason for anything.” I want to fall in love with a vampire. Hah. Edward, again - "“And the sound of your heart. It’s the most significant sound in my world. I’m so attuned to it now, I swear I could pick it out from miles away. But neither of these things matter. This. You. That’s what I’m keeping. You’ll always be my Bella, you’ll just be a little more durable.”

And then there's Jacob... She fell in love with her best friend. Her best friend fell in love with her. But she all the while, still madly, deeply, in love with Edward. I'm so glad I'm not Stephanie Meyer. How she ever actually decided to let Bella choose Edward over Jacob... It was hard for me just reading it. He loves her so much, and it's got to tear him apart to know she loves him as well as Edward. Jacob physically could never compare to Edward's beauty. And it wouldn't be such a horrible thing for Jacob and Bella to just end their little fling-ishy thing and then try to get their friendship back. Of course there's another twist in the plot. Of course Jacob has to be a Wearwolf.. The ultimate enemy of the vampire. So choosing to love Jacob is also straight up choosing between Jacob and Edward for life. Choose between your best friend, the one who was there for her when Edward had to leave. The one who was her comfort, her stronghold, the shoulder to cry on. And then Edward.. Her straight up love of her life. Man. Jacob - "“You love me, too. Not the same way, I know. But he’s not your whole life, either. Not anymore. Maybe he was once, but he left. And now he’s just going to have to deal with the consequence of that choice — me.” And I love that Edward understands that Jacob has a part in Bella's heart "When I left you, Bella, I left you bleeding. Jacob was the one to stitch you back up again. That was bound to leave its mark — on both of you. I’m not sure those kinds of stitches dissolve on their own. I can’t blame either of you for something I made necessary. I may gain forgiveness, but that doesn’t let me escape the consequences.” And I love how Edward gave her the choice between him and Jacob.. But I love even more Bella's answer to it “You don’t understand. You may be brave enough or strong enough to live without me, if that’s what’s best. But I could never be that self-sacrificing. I have to be with you. It’s the only way I can live." ‘If all else perished, and he remained, I should still continue to be; and if all else remained, and he were annihilated, the universe would turn to a mighty stranger. I know exactly what she means. And I know who I can’t live without.” And then Edward sent Jacob a letter.. "I’m breaking the rules by sending you this. She was afraid of hurting you, and she didn’t want to make you feel obligated in any way. But I know that, if things had gone the other way, I would have wanted the choice. I promise I will take care of her, Jacob. Thank you — for her — for everything."

AHHHH I love these stupid romance books!
I guess it's kinda sorta a chick flick. although it's also described as horror... Because there is fighting, and death.