Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer

I first encountered this series when the movie was released and other library staff members had began to read the books. After hearing their praise for them, I became quite intrigued by the story.
The series consists of four books, Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse and Breaking Dawn. It follows the story of Isabella Swan and her encounters with the mythical creatures – vampires and werewolves. She does the unthinkable and falls in love with a vampire and becomes the best friend of a werewolf which causes much upset between the worlds of the mortal and immortal. Her love for Edward is tested many times throughout the series and it must endure many trials and tribulation. Her friendship for Jacob also causes many problems between the eternal enemies. Can they all live harmoniously, or must she choose between her soul mate and best friend? Deeply romantic and extraordinarily suspenseful, Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse and Breaking Dawn capture the struggle between defying our instincts and satisfying our desires.
What can I say about this series? It was unbelievably thrilling and captivating! It’s been awhile since I’ve picked up a book that I couldn’t put down let alone an entire series! I surprised myself by completing the entire collection in just 4 nights. They were all passionate, exciting, unpredictable, enticing, seductive and heartrending. Stephenie Meyer should be applauded for brilliant writing. The way in which the characters and events are described draws you into their remarkable world. I would highly recommend these books to people who like a beautiful romance, a bit of suspense, a little mystery and the chance to escape into another world.
Amy