Seattle is under attack. A group of mass murders are decimating the city. What seems like a horrible crime to most appears to be something more supernatural to the nearby town of Forks. The Cullen family begins to investigate these killings, wondering if the cause might be one of their fellow vampires. Bella Swan is much opposed to this, as she just recently reunited with Edward Cullen. Losing him again is not an option for her. Upon Edward’s return, his relationship with Bella grew a bit more complicated. Jacob Black is now a very large part of her life, and neither he nor Edward feels like sharing their time with the other. Unfortunately, the Seattle killings may force them to unite. In the midst of danger, Bella must decide whether to remain friends with Jacob, or become a vampire and spend eternity with Edward.
The Edward vs. Jacob conflict in Eclipse is wonderfully excruciating. It is impossible to picture Bella living without either of them. Jacob is a ray of sunshine, and he was always there when Bella needed it most. However, Edward is the love of Bella’s life. I can’t imagine choosing between my closest friend and the desire to become a vampire. This story had me on the edge of my seat from start to finish.
The reading level is not difficult, but understanding the first two books is very necessary. I would recommend Eclipse to fans of Romance, Sci-Fi, and Drama for readers age 12 and up.
Review written by Asha, Grade 9