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Breaking Dawn...a series all grown up

I was finally able to get my hands on a copy of Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer.  Of course I was not disappointed. Breaking Dawn started out with everyone just as they were, Bella was very childlike, ok to just go with the flow (yes I know she tried but she ALWAYS caved).  The book was good, just like all the others, until Bella came into her own.
I will try not to spoil anything for anyone but for me, Bella finally grew up and found her strength.  That was one thing that had bothered me through out the series, Bella seemed so weak to me.  Now it all makes sense.  Meyer waited until now so that Bella could mature in the way that causes many people to mature almost over night. 
With the twist Meyer threw in, I had something I could really relate to.  Bella's strength came from the same place as mine (no I am not a vampire) and it was something I understood.
Meyer intelligently included more adult content to fit with the story line with out being graphic so the book is still safe for younger readers who know about sex but don't need to know everything yet.
In my opinion Breaking Dawn is the best book of the series. Things flowed, and they were wrapped up nicely but there is the potential for Bella and Edward to continue.  Could Meyer be planning a spin off in the future focusing on some of the other characters? 
I hope so.

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Eclipse Breaks my Curse

I often have a really hard time reading series style books.  Usually I will love the first book.  Then I wait like a twittering teen waiting my my first date to arrive until the next book comes out, only to be horrible let down.  So I typically avoid any book that is meant to be a series. Until Twilight.
   
Stephenie Meyer has broken this curse with the Twilight series.  I loved the first book, I loved the second book and miracle of miracles, I loved her third book, Eclipse.

The plight of the two lovers pulls me in every time.  I know, it is meant for teens but come on, how could I not get sucked in.  It has vampires, werewolves, teen angst, romance and suspense. Plus they look very nice on my book shelf.  Everything I need all rolled up into one decorative package.

Now I just have to get my hands on Breaking Dawn. That is one book I may actually fork over my hard earned money for.
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Dumbledore "outed" by Rowling

Recently J.K. Rowling let the world know that the much loved Dumbledore is gay.  Although this does make his relationship with Grindelwald make sense, it doesn't really affect the books for me.  Did she have to do it?  Well, no.  She was asked a question and she answered it is as simple as that. 
There are those who say there was an ulterior motive, well, she IS a business person, of course she weighs how things affect her and her  product.  Hey it worked, here we are again all discussing the book and people will be searching them now for hints to Dumbledore's life. 
Rock on Rowling.