Breaking Down about the release of Breaking Dawn?

So, In the UK it is around 9 days and so many hours until the release.
In the US it's around 7 days and so many hours.

Excited? Just a bit!

Loads of people are doing things for the release of Breaking Dawn like parties etc...
I sadly am doing nothing besides rushing to the nearest shop, grabbing a copy and then having an uninterrupted reading session.

So I was wondering are you doing anything for the release and if so what?
And are you on Team Edward or Team Jacob?

Alice. x

The Host

The Host
Stephenie Meyer.

The world has been invaded. Human have became Hosts to the invaders, their minds being taken over and their bodies being inhabited by the invading ‘Souls’ that take over the mind and erase personality.Some humans hide away from the invaders, but most are captured.
Wanderer is a soul.
Melanie is a human.
What happens when both their paths cross and become one?

The story begins with Melanie, after being captured, having a Soul implanted that goes by the name ‘Wanderer’. Wanderer is well-known for her success of being implanted in creatures of other planets, but a human is a very different experience for her. Although, she was never expecting the Host body she was being placed into to be so resistant of fading away.
Melanie fills Wanderers mind with memories of the man she loves – Jared, a human that is hiding that Wanderer is supposed to track down. Wanderer begins to fall in love with a man that is only in Melanie’s memories and although they are enemies, they begin to get over their hate for each other to set off on a dangerous search for the man they both love.
But when they find Jared, will he believe Wanderer that Melanie is still there? And what about Ian, who loves Wanderer but not Melanie? Will both soul and human be happy? This tale of two minds in one body is full of adventure, love, power and hope and is bound to capture the interest of many readers.

When I first got this book, I was unsure of what to expect. The blurb was appealing and I loved the front cover, but I hadn’t ever read much from the Science-fiction genre. This book is interesting and full of imagination. I love the whole concept of the book and the way it is written in Wanderers Point of view so you can feel more connected to the character.
The only problem I had was getting into the book at the beginning. It took around two chapters for me to get into the whole concept, but once I understood I found it one of the most interesting and inventive stories I’ve read.
Whilst reading I was torn between both Melanie and Wanderer. I remember at one point I wanted Melanie to disappear and leave Wanderer alone. But then I wanted Melanie to have her body and mind back and for Wanderer to leave her. I was indecisive most of the time, but I loved the way it was two different contrasting characters trapped in one body.
The book kept me intrigued until the final pages where I was satisfied with the story, but I can’t help but want to know more of this strange world of souls. If there ever is a sequel, I’ll definitely read it.

Advice: If you like Science-Fiction then read it. If you don’t like Science-Fiction then read it anyway!

Rated: 9/10

Alice. x

Eclipse

Eclipse
Stephenie Meyer.
(3rd of 4 in the Twilight Saga)

“"BELLA?"

Edward's soft voice came from behind me. I turned to see him spring lightly up the porch steps, his hair windblown from running. He pulled me into his arms at once, just like he had in the parking lot, and kissed me again.

This kiss frightened me. There was too much tension, too strong an edge to the way his lips crushed mine—like he was afraid we had only so much time left to us.”

The third book of the Twilight Saga is a whole 629 pages that are worth reading. Stephenie Meyer’s fantasy world keeps evolving and characters Bella and Edward find themselves faced with more dangers in the way of their complicated and unconditional love for each other.
With graduation fast approaching Bella could do without the complications of the fantasy world she discovered. But mysterious killings and an evil vampire out to get Bella makes things even more complicated, interesting and on edge as the Cullen’s and Werewolves get involved. Bella is faced with the choice of her love for Edward Cullen and her friendship with Jacob Black. But, there is one more question for Bella to answer: Life or death?
Whose side are you on: Team Edward or Team Jacob?

Personally, I’m on TEAM EDWARD, all the way.

Once again, this series did not let me down. This particular book managed to keep me awake until early hours of the morning. Once into this series it’s hard to put down. It is another beautiful book written by Stephenie Meyer.

Now all we have to do is wait for the fourth book.
Bring on Breaking Dawn!

Advice: Buy the first two books in the series first. Twilight & New Moon.

Rating: 10/10

Alice. x

New Moon

New Moon
Stephenie Meyer.
(2nd of 4 in the Twilight Saga)

“"Shoot," I muttered when the paper sliced my finger; I pulled it out to examine the damage. A single drop of blood oozed from the tiny cut.

It all happened very quickly then.

Edward threw himself at me, flinging me back across the table...

I tumbled down to the floor by the piano, with my arms thrown out instinctively to catch my fall, into the jagged shards of glass. I felt the searing, stinging pain that ran from my wrist to the crease inside my elbow.

Dazed and disoriented, I looked up from the bright red blood pulsing out of my arm—into the fevered eyes of the six suddenly ravenous vampires.”

Stephenie Meyer’s next book in the Twilight Saga did not let me down.
Expanding on the foundations that were set out in Twilight, Bella’s and Edward’s unconditional love is put to the test when new conflicts arise and other secrets are uncovered. I found myself wanting to know about another male character that starts to become a larger part in the story – Jacob Black.
This book deals with loss, heart break and friendship. You can’t help but feel for the main character, Bella Swan, as she explains her struggled experiences and drastic measures that she goes to just to be with Edward Cullen, even if it does involve cliffs and motorbikes.

Once again I found it hard to put this book down and was desperate for the next book in the series. I couldn’t help but want to know more of the almost realistic life that the author, Stephenie Meyer, has created and I even shed a few tears.

Advice: Buy the first book, Twilight, first.

Rating: 10/10

Alice. x

Twilight

Twilight
Stephenie Meyer.
(1st of 4 in the Twilight Saga)

“About three things I was absolutely positive.
First, Edward was a Vampire.
Second, there was a part of him – and I didn’t know how dominant that part might be – that thirsted for my blood.
And third, I was unconditionally and irrevocably in love with him.”


This is my FAVOURITE book series EVER.
When I first picked up this book I was unsure as I thought a lot of people were really over-doing the whole ‘I love Edward Cullen’ thing. I bought the book and thought I’d give it a try. Little did I know that I’d go into my room, sit down at my desk to read and then not leave that chair until hours later with the book held to my chest like a life support.
And here I stand (Sitting at the moment actually) today, a little over three months on from reading the Twilight Saga, and I’m an obsessed fan.
Stephenie Meyer’s debut novel Twilight is the story of a seventeen year old girl, Bella Swan, who moves to the rainy town of Forks to live with her father Charlie. There she becomes fascinated in the Cullen family, especially the youngest, Edward.
She soon begins to ask questions and uncovers their secret, although her love of Edward over-sees any flaws in him as she falls in love. Them both being in love, they are aware, is dangerous and although Edward and his family of good-natured vampires have a lot of self control, they aren’t the only dangerous creatures out there.

From the first chapter I was hooked, wanting to know more about Bella and the small town of Forks and whether her truck made it through another day, but most of all I wanted to know more about the lovely Edward Cullen. Stephenie Meyer has created such a realistic, believable fantasy that I was left wanting more and craving the next book of the series. I can't stress how good this book is and I recommend it to all readers, old and young.

Advice: There’s a good chance you will fall in love with this book, so be prepared.

Rating: 10/10

Alice. x