My new favorite author…Stephenie Meyer September 11, 2007
Posted by Mrs Flipphead in books.trackback
I recently read a series of books that I could not put down. I’m a little embarassed that, as it turns out, these books are considered to be in the “young adult” genre.
But then I decided, who cares!?
They are the best books I’ve read in a while. I literally did not want to put them down. I borrowed the first one from my Little Sister through Big Brothers Big Sisters. She had read it and wanted me to read it and tell her what I thought. I guess that should have been a clue as to the genre, but this girl reads Anne Rice, so why would I suspect?
The author is Mormon, so I thought, “Well, this ought to be interesting. A vampire story written by a Mormon….Wonder how that fits into her religion?”
Well, the books are clean for one…extremely unusual for “vampire” novels. And believe it or not, there is relatively little gore. I would say that these two qualities are probably what got the series its “young adult” rating.
Stephenie Meyer puts an enticingly different twist on an old theme and creates a whole new genre from anything I have ever read before. I like to think of it as horror romance.
I am finding it hard to find words to describe the characters. I found myself so engrossed in the story, that it was almost like they were people I knew. I couldn’t wait to find out what happened to them next.
Still can’t wait. I read all three books that are out now and I have to wait until next May for the next installment. Talk about torture. I know…I know…Ridiculous!
Well, what can I say? I’m a sucker (no pun…yadda yadda) for a good old fashioned romance. But really these books are so much more than that.
But you know what I have gone and done? I have now built these books up so much that anyone who reads this and then reads the books will be sorely disappointed.
You know how that works. I liked them so much, because for some reason that I can’t put my finger on, the storyline speaks to me. Now when you read them, you won’t relate in the same way that I did, so now I’ve ruined them for you.
You know what? I lied. They suck (not to beat a dead horse-no pun, really!) Don’t read them.
But go ahead and read them anyway, now that I’ve piqued your curiousity. Or maybe not. Whatever. Don’t read them….see if I care.
Disclosure: This post was not paid for, by PayPerPost, Stephenie Meyer or her affiliates, her publisher or by anyone for that matter. Which really bites! (No pun intended.) 
Fllipp, they sound great! I will check them out and when I read them, and they suck, I will be right back here at your blog – no pressure. BAHAHAHHAAHHAH!
Yeah, you’re gonna hate them
LOL! You know I really have to read the books now.
Stacy-Edward is mine! Hands off.
Err…honey? I’m just kidding. Love you!