Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer

About the Book
Title: Eclipse
Author: Stephenie Meyer
Series: The Twilight Saga, Book 2
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
Publishing Date: August 17, 2007
Pages: 629 (Hardcover)

Goodreads Summary: As Seattle is ravaged by a string of mysterious killings and a malicious vampire continues her quest for revenge, Bella once again finds herself surrounded by danger. In the midst of it all, she is forced to choose between her love for Edward and her friendship with Jacob - knowing that her decision has the potential to ignite the ageless struggle between vampire and werewolf. With her graduation quickly approaching, Bella has one more decision to make: life or death. But which is which?

Readers captivated by Twilight and New Moon will eagerly devour Eclipse, the much-anticipated third book in Stephenie Meyer's riveting vampire love saga.


Characters
Main
Isabella "Bella" Swan: Main protagonist and narrator of the story. The story centers around her as she prepares to hopefully become a vampire, but then she's hindered when a vampire, Victoria, tries to kill her.
Edward Cullen: Male protagonist and seventeen-year-old vampire. Serious boyfriend of Bella Swan.
Jacob Black: A werewolf who's in love with Bella--and she may have feelings for him, too.
Victoria: Looking for revenge after the Cullens killed her mate James, she spends the book finding a way to kill Bella.

Minor
Charlie Swan: Bella Swan's father.
Jacob Black: Fifteen-year-old member of the Quileute tribe.
Carlisle Cullen: Edward Cullen's adoptive vampire father. Married to Esme Cullen.
Esme Cullen: Edward's adoptive vampire mother. Married to Carlisle Cullen.
Rosalie Cullen (Hale): Edward's adoptive vampire sister. She's technically a Cullen, but for the sake of appearances goes by Hale. She hates Bella Sawn. In a relationship with Emmett Cullen.
Emmett Cullen: Edward's adoptive vampire brother. Buff and super strong. In a relationship with Rosalie Cullen.
Alice Cullen: Edward's adoptive vampire sister. She can see the future. In a relationship with Jasper Cullen.
Jasper Cullen (Hale): Edward's adoptive vampire brother. He can change a person's mood. In a relationship with Alice Cullen.
Sam Uley: Head of the Quilete wolf pack.
Riley: Vampire that assists Victoria as she tries to kill Bella.

Setting
The majority of the story takes place in La Push, WA and Forks, WA.

Where The Book Left Off
After a battle (Cullens and Werewolves vs. Victoria and her Newborns) that destroyed the enemies and brought some members of the Volturi, the Cullens and Bella are once again safe. Pre-battle, Bella told Jacob that she loved him and she kissed him. However, she loves Edward more, so after the battle and while Jacob was healing from a major injury, Bella told Jacob that she chooses Edward. The book ends with Bella finally excepting Edward's proposal--they're getting married!

Next Book
Breaking Dawn

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