Eclipse

Eclipse is the third book in the Twilight series, continuing the love story between Bella and Edward and deepening the attachment that Bella has with Jake. As graduation approaches, Bella is holding Edward to his promise to her to make her a vampire, and he is holding her to her promise to marry him. Neither is wildly excited about keeping their promises to each other, and numerous arguments ensue about both of these issues. Edward also insists on no premarital sex, while Bella wants to go ahead and not wait until marriage; there are more discussions surrounding this issue and one scene in which Bella tries unsuccessfully to seduce Edward. Because sex is one of the "hot buttons" that I look for in teen reads for the library, I am really glad that they hold true to their commitment to wait until marriage but realistically portray how hard it is for them both to do so.

The main story line in this book is the conflict between the "good" vampires and the "bad" vampires who are after both Bella and Edward, mostly Bella. Edward enlists some very unlikely allies to help him, and the climatic battle between the warring sides is much more exciting than the one in book two between the good and evil vampires.

Jake continues to be a major figure is this book, and Bella must finally face her feelings towards him. As book three concluded, I am really looking forward to what will happen with the love triangle of Bella, Edward, and Jake as well as whether or not Bella finally gets her wish to become a vampire.

I like this book and will put it on the shelves for check out.