August 2020 Not First in a Series BOTM - Midnight Sun, by Stephenie Meyer

[Alaina]

When Edward Cullen and Bella Swan met in Twilight, an iconic love story was born. But until now, fans have heard only Bella’s side of the story. At last, readers can experience Edward’s version in the long-awaited companion novel, Midnight Sun.

This unforgettable tale as told through Edward’s eyes takes on a new and decidedly dark twist. Meeting beautiful, mysterious Bella is both the most intriguing and unnerving event he has experienced in his long life as a vampire. As we learn more fascinating details about Edward’s past and the complexity of his inner thoughts, we understand why this is the defining struggle of his life. How can he let himself fall in love with Bella when he knows that he is endangering her life?

In Midnight Sun, Stephenie Meyer transports us back to a world that has captivated millions of readers and, drawing on the classic myth of Hades and Persephone, brings us an epic novel about the profound pleasures and devastating consequences of immortal love.

[Trisha]

it's so silly but I can't WAIT for my copy to arrive! I read this SO SO long ago when it was leaked and Stephenie Meyer had just pretty much given up.

Her writing has really developed and grown over the years since she first wrote Twilight. I'm really looking forward to this one!

[Alaina]

Trisha wrote: "it's so silly but I can't WAIT for my copy to arrive! I read this SO SO long ago when it was leaked and Stephenie Meyer had just pretty much given up.

Her writing has really developed and grown o..."

I'm really excited for all the BOTM's for August! I didn't have any time to dive into July's so I'm going to try really hard to read this months!

[Keri]

Same for me about the July ones and I was so excited to see that I want to read all the August ones too!!

[Nicole]

I'm 15% done with Midnight Sun: (view spoiler)[I feel like this book has way more description than the other 4 in the series. Listening to what is going on in Edwards head is great. When he realizes that there is nothing he can hear from Bella is interesting. Haven't decided how much I like this yet....I loved Twilight when it first came out but since have gotten over the whole craze of it and my last reread i didn't like it anymore. (hide spoiler)]

[Jenn]

Chapter 5: Oh Edward....I'm getting way too much happiness reading this. I'm also rolling my eyes a lot because Edward is a little obsessive. It is interesting to be in his head. I can't tell what's changed from the original leak back in the day but it's entertaining. lol

[Jenn]

Chapter 12: (view spoiler)[ ok I am loving the moments with the Cullen's. It's fun to see how they all respond to Edward telling bella about them. Rosalie is pissed as usual but we are getting more personality to Emmett. The Cullen parts make this book. (hide spoiler)]

[BabyLunLun]

I am still on the fence about whether to read this

I just finished reread Twilight not long ago and plan to read this after I have reread book 2 3 4 first

IDK!!! Argh

[Kathryn]

It just got delivered!! Can't wait to start.

[Jenn]

Chapter 18: (view spoiler)[ ok I really liked the backstory of how all the Cullen's come together. That was briefly touched on in twilight and we get to see so much more here. I do think I like bella a little more but geez the klutziness is like max level here (hide spoiler)]

[Jenn]

Finished: (view spoiler)[ I actually really liked everything from the baseball game on. So much more given in terms of what Edward was already planning. It makes his exit in new moon not seem to abrupt. (hide spoiler)]

[Jenn]

Attack Salmon wrote: "I am still on the fence about whether to read this

I just finished reread Twilight not long ago and plan to read this after I have reread book 2 3 4 first

IDK!!! Argh"

It might be fun to read it so close to Twilight so everything is fresh in your mind! But I can see it being fun ending the reread with this book as well. Haha. Have you decided what you're going to do?

[Alaina]

I didn't even like Twilight... but I'm kind of pumped to dive into this one

[Kelly]

Alaina wrote: "I didn't even like Twilight... but I'm kind of pumped to dive into this one"

I haven't even read the series but I kind of want to read this one ^^'

[Kathryn]

Alright I'm 22% of the way done and I'm trilled to be reading this. I love that you get more insight into the Cullen family. And I didn't know if I would like being in Edward's head since I was totally on team Jacob but it is entertaining. :-)

[Alaina]

starting this one now!

[Alaina]

Ch 8: (view spoiler)[Am I the only thinking him watching her outside the house was weird? (hide spoiler)]

[Alaina]

Ch 14: (view spoiler)[oooh I like getting to know more about esme and Carlisle! (hide spoiler)]
Ch 21: (view spoiler)[for some reason I kept thinking about the movie during this.. (hide spoiler)]

[Alaina]

Finished: (view spoiler)[Ya know what.. it wasn't that bad. (hide spoiler)]

[Kathryn]

Alaina wrote: "Ch 8: [spoilers removed]"

Yes! I think its a little strange how his behavior just seems to be acceptable.

[Kathryn]

Finished: (view spoiler)[ There were parts that Edward seemed to just go on and on but on the whole I really liked it. And I loved getting a better insight into the Cullen family!! (hide spoiler)]

[Alaina]

Kathryn wrote: "Alaina wrote: "Ch 8: [spoilers removed]"

Yes! I think its a little strange how his behavior just seems to be acceptable."

Yes, exactly!

[BabyLunLun]

21%

(view spoiler)[I am actually enjoying more than I think I would. I cant remember some of the scenes here appearing in Twilight.

Its pretty crazy to read about how much Edward crave for her blood and still end up with her. Also annoying how Edward talking about how special Bella is because how she doesnt act human LOL. 😑😑 (hide spoiler)]

[BabyLunLun]

50%

(view spoiler)[Siobhan gonna recruit Edward next (hide spoiler)]

[BabyLunLun]

60%

(view spoiler)[Getting very bored reading the scenes where they ask each other questions and meadow scene

Its tedious being inside Edward's head (hide spoiler)]

[BabyLunLun]

Finished

(view spoiler)[its really bad to drag things along when u know you are going to leave. I rather Edward end it right away (hide spoiler)]

[Aly]

Starting now, what a long book geez

[BabyLunLun]

Aly wrote: "Starting now, what a long book geez"

Yay
Aly is awesome
Aly can do it

[Aly]

Haha thanks!!

[Aly]

I'm doing this as a buddy read with some friends, so my updates will be a couple chapters at a time.
ch 1-4 (view spoiler)[ The first chapter or 2 I remember reading when Stephanie released them years ago. So far this is okay, but basically the same as Twilight I think. (hide spoiler)]

[Alaina]

Aly wrote: "I'm doing this as a buddy read with some friends, so my updates will be a couple chapters at a time.
ch 1-4 [spoilers removed]"

laaaaaaaaaame but okay

[Aly]

ch 8 (view spoiler)[ This is so slow. Edward thinks too much and how can watching someone sleep be entertaining and not super creepy? (hide spoiler)]

[Aly]

Attack Salmon wrote: "21%

I am actually enjoying more than I think I would. I cant remember some of the scenes here appearing in Twilight.

Its pretty crazy to read about how much Edward crave for her blood and still ..."

I'm glad you're liking it! I'm bored...

[Aly]

Alaina wrote: "Ch 8: [spoilers removed]"

SO WEIRD!

[Alaina]

Aly wrote: "Attack Salmon wrote: "21%

I am actually enjoying more than I think I would. I cant remember some of the scenes here appearing in Twilight.

Its pretty crazy to read about how much Edward crave fo..."

Lol just laughed at your comment

[Alaina]

Aly wrote: "ch 8 [spoilers removed]"

YES, WHY?

[Alaina]

Aly wrote: "Alaina wrote: "Ch 8: [spoilers removed]"

SO WEIRD!"

I'm just like.. why is this happening? Why is this okay?

[BabyLunLun]

Aly wrote: "Attack Salmon wrote: "21%

I am actually enjoying more than I think I would. I cant remember some of the scenes here appearing in Twilight.

Its pretty crazy to read about how much Edward crave fo..."

SAME ALY SAME 🤣🤣 When I finish it I am like damn why do people go crazy over this???!!!

[Aly]

I'm looking forward to the baseball scene at least :)

[Aly]

People thinking it's romantic that Edward watched Bella sleep are the same people who wish a guy would stalk them like Joe on You.

[Kathryn]

Aly wrote: "People thinking it's romantic that Edward watched Bella sleep are the same people who wish a guy would stalk them like Joe on You."

Great! Now I'm going to have to watch You.

[Aly]

Kathryn wrote: "Aly wrote: "People thinking it's romantic that Edward watched Bella sleep are the same people who wish a guy would stalk them like Joe on You."

Great! Now I'm going to have to watch You."

LMFAO!!!

[Aly]

ch 16 (view spoiler)[ It's so odd that Edward thought she'd be disgusted by seeing the light hit him. He's shimmery, why would that be terrible? I do like how Alice pushes him, she's funny.

Him watching her sleep is still so weird though. And also, he hasn't slept with another woman ever? Even the Denali vampire ladies? Hmm (hide spoiler)]

[Aly]

Alaina wrote: "Ch 14: [spoilers removed]
Ch 21: [spoilers removed]"

ch 14 Yes, I was happy about that too!

[Aly]

Attack Salmon wrote: "50%

[spoilers removed]"

No kidding!

[Aly]

ch 22 (view spoiler)[ I forgot Jasper can manipulate emotions! Also, the baseball game was fun. Now we're in the home stretch, James has arrived (hide spoiler)]

[Aly]

Alaina wrote: "Ch 14: [spoilers removed]
Ch 21: [spoilers removed]"

Same! I imagine the movie scenes and the actors while listening

[Aly]

Attack Salmon wrote: "60%

Getting very bored reading the scenes where they ask each other questions and meadow scene

Its tedious being inside Edward's head"

Yeah, the questions are kind of meh. Now to the action!

[Alaina]

Aly wrote: "Alaina wrote: "Ch 14: [spoilers removed]
Ch 21: [spoilers removed]"

ch 14 Yes, I was happy about that too!"

It was a nice little surprise.

[Alaina]

Aly wrote: "ch 22 [spoilers removed]"

You can do it!