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

[Aly]

Finished! (view spoiler)[ The ending was kind of sad, because Edward does leave Bella in New Moon and it totally crushes her. It was interesting seeing the pursuit of James from Edward's point of view and what he thought of Renee. (hide spoiler)]

[Aly]

Alaina wrote: "Finished: [spoilers removed]"

Right? It got a lot better as it went

[Aly]

Attack Salmon wrote: "Finished

[spoilers removed]"

Yeah that's true

[Marissa]

Chapters 1-8 (view spoiler)[
Chapter 1 - Geez, who knew what a close call Bella had when she started at her new school. Edward really had to suppress his vampire instincts to prevent killing her and any witnesses!

Chapter 4 - If Alice's visions change so often, how can they really ever trust what she sees? Not an entirely helpful power unless it is something that is just about to happen. Also, I forgot how annoying Rosalie is.

Chapter 5 - Oh my gosh, we get it! Bella is the nicest, most selfless person you've ever met, Edward…. Geez! Also, Edward is being super creepy… breaking into Bella's house and watching her sleep!! Ahhhh so cringey! (hide spoiler)]
Chapters 9-15 (view spoiler)[
Chapter 11 - I kind of hate how it turns out that Bella's friends are all kind of jerks. Their thoughts can be mean and self-centered. I wish that Meyer didn't make them all so snide (except for Angela).

Chapter 13 - I remember liking the first two books before things starting getting a little too weird and cringey for me. However, I am finding that reliving the first book, but through Edward's eyes is not as interesting (and maybe also because I am an adult now, unlike when I read Twilight). I am sooo bored right now.

Chapter 15 - Wait I thought Edward told Bella that he could hear someone's thoughts for miles if he was familiar with them. I might be wrong, but I could've sworn he mentioned that. And yet, Esme and Carlisle move to the other side of the house and he has silence? That is a little inconsistent. (hide spoiler)]

[Aly]

Marissa wrote: "Chapters 1-8
Chapter 1 - Geez, who knew what a close call Bella had when she started at her new school. Edward really had to suppress his vampire instincts to prevent killing her and any witnesses..."

Yeah, him watching her sleep is super creepy. And Rosalie annoys me to no end ugh

[Alaina]

Aly wrote: "Alaina wrote: "Finished: [spoilers removed]"

Right? It got a lot better as it went"

Yeah, it really did!

[Kathryn]

Aly wrote: "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 watc..."

Just binge watched the first season of You and I feel a little disturbed! I just want to say I could see Edward being just like Joe if Bella wasn't interested. I could see him believing he knows whats best for Bella, including what people she should be friends with. This is why I was team Jacob all the way!

[Marissa]

Chapters 16-21 (view spoiler)[
Chapter 17 - Was there any explanation as to why vampires sparkle in the sun in this universe? Also, I think Edward was overreacting. Why would someone be repulsed because he is sparkly? There are so many other worse things that could've happened.

Chapter 18 - It seems like Edward got past his, "you smell delicious and I want to kill you" phase pretty quickly. He went from not being able to be near Bella to suddenly being able to hold her really fast. (hide spoiler)]
Chapters 22-Epilogue (view spoiler)[
Chapter 24 - I had actually forgotten all about James and his coven. I feel bad for Charlie thinking that Bella would prefer to go back to living with her mother.

Chapter 29 - I think these past couple of chapters were more interesting from Bella's POV in Twilight than reading about Edward racing through traffic or waiting for Bella to wake up. (hide spoiler)]

[Alaina]

Marissa wrote: "Chapters 16-21
Chapter 17 - ..."

LMAO, yeah like having a third eye or nipple.

[Marissa]

Alaina wrote: "Marissa wrote: "Chapters 16-21
Chapter 17 - ..."

LMAO, yeah like having a third eye or nipple."

Yes, exactly! 😂