The Rendition Experience

Ok, ok so I cheated a little and went straight onto the third book, I just could not help myself!!

I'm telling you addictive!

This book is wrapped once again around Bella and Edward and countless enemies (mainly vampires) that hanker after this young woman. I'm telling you she is either the unluckiest girl in the world or the luckiest it does depend on how you look at it.

Jacob Black features prominently in this story as well, Bella surrounds herself with guys who have big BIG secrets, Jacob is no exception.

I hate to say too much about the story at this point, after the film has come out I may say more, most people probably already know this gist of the tale. Vampires have a mortal enemy and have done so for centuries that is apart from the Cullens who because of their strange way of living have a truce with said enemy.

The story centres around this truce and the now apparent competition between Edward and Jacob for Bella's love. This is brilliantly done I might add, it has the right amount of jealousy mixed with humour that make it so enjoyable to read, it's almost like it's being acted out in front of you. The uneasy truce between Edward and Jacob for Bella's safety makes you laugh, and cringe when emotions run raw.

I have to say though my one critique of the whole sage is Edward's slightly over controlling demeanour toward Bella and her seemingly inability to think for herself when he's not around. At times I really want to slap the girl tell her to stop whining and pull herself together, for Vampire or not he is just a boy and he hurt her, she should definitely not let him have so much control. Throughout the book I can see that he is simply guilt ridden over what he did to her and now wants to protect her at all costs, I suppose I can understand that a bit, but I do like it when Bella gets brave and rebels.

Her friendship with Jacob Black has however come at a price as he now feels for her, just as strongly as Edward does and in some ways he is much better for her, (I feel). I enjoyed this story thoroughly and once again read it in two nights (I do have to work and sleep at some point). The story moved me more than the other two, I really feel how torn Bella is as the characters are so well written, if I had to choose between the two, I am not too sure I could.

The book kind of ends on an anti climax, which is good in a way as the story the climatic end is yet to come. But I once again have to promise myself to keep writing. Breaking Dawn will be my reward. I just hope something else just as potent to read comes out so I will continue to give myself the motivation to write lol or I will just read the saga again.

I digress, very well written, and more thought provoking and multi faceted than the other two, there is a maturity to this book that is lacking in the others, I find this deepens the book and gives it more meaning, suddenly the world isn't all Bella and Edward anymore and I like it.

Well, I kept my promise to myself, I wrote more of my story before I allowed myself to buy this, the second book in the Twilight saga. If you dont know what Twilight is by now, then you've been living under a rock or clearly have more of a live than I do lol.

To the book!!

This tale is following directly on from Twilight continuing the romance between Vampire Edward Cullen and human teenage girl Bella Swan. This story however takes a dramatic turn and becomes a story simply about Bella. I shall explain.

*Small Spoiler alert - do not read if you wish to read the book first hand or see the up and coming film*

It begins with Bella's 18th birthday party thrown for her by the Cullens, and due to an accident (they happen frequently to Bella as she is a trouble magnet) she gets a paper cut on her finger and a single drop of blood appears, this causes Jasper (Edwards adoptive brother) who struggles to control his thirst, to try and attack Bella, Edward intervenes (of course) and sends Bella flying which results in a serious gash on her arm and now free flowing blood. This is not good for the vegetarian Cullens who dont drink human blood. Carlisle, the Doctor is the only one who stays with Bella to stitch up her arm. This is when all Bella's troubles begin.

Edward quite understandably freaks out a little and distances himself from Bella before finally telling her that he doesnt want to be with her anymore and that he and his whole family are leaving and it will be like he never existed, (I was sort of expecting this as he can be very melodramatic at times, forgive me if I am too attached lol). He leaves Bella in the forest, heart broken and a complete mess.

The next few pages simply have what month it is on each as it passes for Bella, who is pretty much zombified by Edward's disappearance. And if anyone out there has felt the pain of a seriously broken heart, then you'll find that a nice touch to the book, in those few simple words Stephanie tells you of Bella's state of mind and how badly hurt she is. The real story begins when Bella seems to come out of her waking comatose like state and starts hanging out with family friend Jacob Black.

Jacob appeared briefly in Twilight and it was plainly obvious he had a soft spot for Bella despite being slightly younger than her. He is a fun loving character who enjoys taking risks such as cliff diving and riding his motorbike. Throughout the book the two teenagers become very close, with Jacob making his feelings toward Bella not so subtle. Now Bella is still hurting badly because of Edward but feels quite safe and happy when she's with Jacob, as I read personally, I found myself becoming more in tune with the Jacob character and hoping that somehow she would choose him.

The book goes on obviously with Edward coming back into it, but with a twist which I dont want to spoil for you, all I can say is well done Stephanie, the book kept me gripped once again from beginning to end and I do so hate the band wagon I am neither a teenage girl nor a twilight mum and I love this saga so far. It's addictive and innocently written, it is by all accounts simply a romance based in a fantasy, written in such a way that you can go back to believing in Vampires and magic and true love.

See for yourself, let go and enjoy!