Edward may have been jealous, but it was nice to see him admire Jake in some way as well.Īs for Edward? I really enjoyed seeing just how hard Bella’s scent affected him. And I actually really adored the way Jake’s thoughts were portrayed through Edward. I’m fascinated by the Charlie partial block, and the Renee shout, and can’t remember if I already knew that or not…but it was interesting to see from his perspective. I also adored Emmett more than I was expecting.Īnd because of Edward’s mind reading ability, I ended up learning more about Charlie, Renee, Bella’s high school classmates, and particularly Jake. I mean, I was already fascinated by them from before, but now I’m MORE fascinated if that makes sense. Particularly I’m fascinated by Jasper and Alice, their past, their abilities, etc. I also ended up with some additional insights into quite a few of the rest of the Cullens that made me wish to know more about their stories. I loved the new bits we got about Edward’s past, and the insight into his early years and how the Cullen family evolved and such. I’m also glad I ended up listening instead of reading, b/c since I knew most of the story, I was able to sew at the same time and thus the book went by a wee bit faster. He made the book easy to listen to, even when it was drawn out. They were always consistent, and quite often I even felt like they matched up with the actors from the movies to a small degree. But what shocked me was his fantastic range of voices for different characters. Not sure if he does audiobooks a lot, but he has a knack for them. I looked him up, and apparently he’s an actor. But there were also a LOT of spots where I felt the story could have been edited down.įirst, Jake Abel as the narrator did an AMAZING job. In the end there were parts of this alternative POV that I absolutely LOVED. And when I figured out that those 26 hours were only going to cover the first book of the quadrilogy? Well, I knew it was going to be a long ride. I will admit though, that when I got the audiobook from the library and saw that it was almost 26 HOURS LONG I may have choked a bit. They’re very much a guilty pleasure, and for all their faults I am entertained by the series. My Review:ģ.5 stars - I’m not a huge Twilight fan, though I enjoyed the stories and the movies (to some degree). In Midnight Sun, Stephenie Meyer transports us back to a world that has captivated millions of listeners and brings us an epic novel about the profound pleasures and devastating consequences of immortal love. How can he justify following his heart if it means leading Bella into danger?
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. Meeting Bella is both the most unnerving and intriguing event he has experienced in all his years as a vampire. This unforgettable tale as told through Edward’s eyes takes on a new and decidedly dark twist.
At last, readers can experience Edward's version in the long-awaited companion novel, Midnight Sun. But until now, fans have heard only Bella's side of the story. When Edward Cullen and Bella Swan met in Twilight, an iconic love story was born. Reading Challenges: Lenoreo's 2020 Audiobook Challenge, Lenoreo's 2020 New Release Challengeįind it: Goodreads ✩ Amazon ✩ B&N ✩ Google ✩ Kobo ✩ IndieBound ✩ iTunes ✩ Book Depository ✩ Libro.FM If you buy the book using that link, I will receive a small commission from the sale. This post contains affiliate links you can use to purchase the book.