tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-486547927809794747.post3558957960427902378..comments2023-09-19T02:27:21.696-06:00Comments on Be Loyal & True to the Royal Within You!: Breaking Dawn: My Review!Suzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05847767287439635113noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-486547927809794747.post-76030981893200966862008-08-07T14:56:00.000-06:002008-08-07T14:56:00.000-06:00Finally got my copy yesterday and 24 hours later I...Finally got my copy yesterday and 24 hours later I'm done. Whew! :) Your review cracks me up - "Let's Get It On". Ha! <BR/><BR/>Seriously I thought the book was great. Twilight was my favorite of the bunch but this comes in a close second. The whole Edward/live soldiers thing was explained somewhat and it made sense to me at the time. I'll have to go back and re-read that part. <BR/><BR/>Renesmeee's name didn't bother me. I like that Bella chose it because it was a family name - like Carlie for her middle name. Plus, like you said, it's unique, and this kid was one of a kind.<BR/><BR/>Jacob imprinting wasn't that weird to me. I think some readers get this picture in their head of a creepy older guy thinking icky thoughts about an infant. But reading about Quil and Claire and also getting Jacob's perspective I saw the imprinting thing as Jacob just wanting Nessie to ultimately be happy. Obviously when she's older they'll probably get together (does she have a choice in the matter?). It bothered me too that Bella was so touchy-feely with Jacob when she was pregnant and MARRIED. But the imprinting thing helped that all make sense. I think that's why Bella was somewhat attracted to Jacob - maybe it was in her genes?<BR/><BR/>I think Edward & Bella's "relationship" after they were married was funny. Like you talked about, the whole bathroom/island thing cracked me up. But Meyer totally built this up in the first three books. Bella & Edward could never get enough of each other so now that they were finally married, what was stopping them? Hey - if an evil clan of vampires is on it's way to kill you, you've gotta let off a little steam. :) I don't think this books fits in the same age category with the others - I don't think it's really appropriate for teens. I liked the more mature storyline though. It was nice to see Bella grow up and stop acting like a brat. She had some big decisions and problems to deal with and I thought she handled them well. I also liked her view on being a vampire. <BR/><BR/>Anyway, liked the book and your review!Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15954911935978929565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-486547927809794747.post-18248325798127722812008-08-05T15:30:00.000-06:002008-08-05T15:30:00.000-06:00I wrote my review on my blog. When you get back f...I wrote my review on my blog. When you get back from camp, we'll have to talk. To much in depth to write about...Ann Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10374067182519089756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-486547927809794747.post-82846065827594297292008-08-05T14:39:00.000-06:002008-08-05T14:39:00.000-06:00WHOAH - I couldn't believe it when I found out the...WHOAH - I couldn't believe it when I found out there were people out there who didn't love this book!! I thought it was sheer genius, and loved the whole thing: the baby, the imprinting, the lovin: EVERYTHING!! I felt like every event that happened in the book was the only way it could have happened, even though it still surprising the heck out of me. I loved how much every character had to grow up too. I loved it WAY more than NM and E. I'm so sorry you didn't enjoy it as much as I did (not that that is a bad thing, I was just surprised by your reaction.)Kris Domanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12034311872719895422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-486547927809794747.post-29407874925196017532008-08-04T19:39:00.000-06:002008-08-04T19:39:00.000-06:00Suzanne-I agreed with you on a lot of the differen...Suzanne-<BR/><BR/>I agreed with you on a lot of the different likes/dislikes. I agree that the imprinting with Renesmee was a little on the strange side, but I felt more prepared for that than the pregnancy itself. I had a really hard time watching Bella martyr herself, and the instant and unhealthy friendship that she and Rosalie suddenly had. I think my BIGGEST frustration was that despite the fact that she was now a married woman she was still hanging with Jacob, snuggling on the couch with him and telling him she loved him. For some reason that did NOT sit well with me. <BR/><BR/>However, like you I loved the confrontation with the Volturi and that it ended peaceably. I also liked some of the other vampires as well. I loved that Bella finally felt like she was part of a family, and that she was able to protect them in the end. I also cried when she was saying goodbye to Jacob and Nessie. So sweet!<BR/><BR/>Anyways, thanks for your review. It's nice to hear my own sentiments echoed as well as some other things to pontificate over. Yeah for Stephenie Meyer!NutMeghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00344427844472302512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-486547927809794747.post-61164958424567895372008-08-04T18:01:00.000-06:002008-08-04T18:01:00.000-06:00I was happy to read your review of the book! I rea...I was happy to read your review of the book! I read Twilight and never read any further because I kind of felt like it was a "teenager" book--not that I am too mature for it or anything. It was good but I didn't fall in love with it like some people. Sounds like I might like this new one? Do you think I would be confused going straight from Twilight to this one?Clarke and Kamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10068676501933098946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-486547927809794747.post-8119601975734836302008-08-04T16:36:00.000-06:002008-08-04T16:36:00.000-06:00I totally agree with all your points-the good and ...I totally agree with all your points-the good and the bad. I didn't think much about how the baby was created-not that I didn't wonder, but it just wasn't much of an issue for me. I couldn't and still can't stand the name. It sounds like a brand of soap or something to me (picture some half naked chick standing in a shower with a spongey thing all lathered up and the backround playing besamee mucho). I'm ok with Nessie, so I'm glad that at least call her that most of the time. The Jacob thing totally grossed me out when I first read it. I heard a rumor about it before the book was released, but I thought it was just someone trying to play a practical joke on people. Everyone that I've talked to feels the same way too. I keep thinking about the movie (if there is one) and how awkward that would seem. You would get such a deep connection seeing the physical interactions between them all, and then Jake goes for an infant-Yuk! I also didn't care much for how the book was written. By that I mean how it was split in 3 different books. Maybe its just because I loved Twilight (and Book 1) didn't care much for New Moon (same with Book 2-Jacob) and Eclipse pulled it all together (Book 3-Bella). I would just rather have another Twilight to read.<BR/><BR/>On a positive note though, I really liked the ending. I thought that it tied up all the loose ends really well. And I absolutely LOVED the wedding! Remember, my dream is to become a wedding cordinater person. I also have to admit that I liked how she brought the sex into it without all of the details. There were parts that made me blush just be reading them. I have to agree though that I don't think this book fits the ages of 13-17 very well. I know that I wouldn't want my daughter to be reading about that material at 13. It is a good book though for the young to mid 20ish people. <BR/><BR/>Overall, I liked the book, but not loved it. I felt like it was a mix between the Host and Twilight. Twilight is still by far may favorite. There is something just captivating about the whole I-want-you-but-can-never-have-you feeling (much like our engagement). I am a wee bit dissappointed with the book, but thought that it did end nicely. I still think the Stephenie Meyer is an amazing writer. She is one of my favorite. She just sucks you right in and you can't put the book down.<BR/><BR/>You asked for my opinion, and I gave it. Sorry about the novelMehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17473289178111232731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-486547927809794747.post-29812203743487762182008-08-04T14:09:00.000-06:002008-08-04T14:09:00.000-06:00I read your blog as I was catching up on my homewo...I read your blog as I was catching up on my homework and I found that no matter how hard I tried, I could not get the Marvin Gaye song out of my head. I instant messaged Brian for some help for a different song to put into my head and he has had nothing but fun all morning giving me different songs that go along with the "Lets Get It On" one. I will catch up on the book series right after I graduate and before the movie comes out. Thanks for a fun morning of songs and laughter.<BR/><BR/>By the way, Shae is doing great and playing in Morgan's room...very serious girl stuff, from what they told me as I checked on them.<BR/><BR/><3 JanetThe Dorsey'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12755834990597645045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-486547927809794747.post-51355599854930195282008-08-04T13:07:00.000-06:002008-08-04T13:07:00.000-06:00Rose: "You got food in my hair!" LOL. Serena and ...Rose: "You got food in my hair!" <BR/>LOL. Serena and I keep quoting the book to eachother.<BR/><BR/>My favorite is:<BR/>Ed: Take the baby!<BR/>Jake: Throw it out the window!<BR/><BR/>LOL. Still haven't finished it so i kinda skimmed your <I>ranting</I> on the book. I agree 'bout the Jake and ..Nessie thing.The Petersen Twinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461937458827335227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-486547927809794747.post-57193448410952797972008-08-04T09:56:00.000-06:002008-08-04T09:56:00.000-06:00I have not read those books yet! My sisters love t...I have not read those books yet! My sisters love them, I started twilight and didnt finish it.. And now with two newborns not sure i will get much reading in.. maybe someday!Mom of three ♥https://www.blogger.com/profile/07655143885680571653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-486547927809794747.post-3856659767388834382008-08-04T08:00:00.000-06:002008-08-04T08:00:00.000-06:00I am dying to read your review, but I still have m...I am dying to read your review, but I still have more to read, so I will come back later! Check on it! :)Ann Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10374067182519089756noreply@blogger.com