Twilight

Twilight by, Stephanie Meyer. ISBN-13: 978-0-316-16017-9

Isabella Swan moves to Forks, Washington to live with her father, Charlie. She feels an immediate attraction to Edward Cullen, a beautiful and withdrawn boy at her high school. Edward, who was initially repulsed by Isabella, eventually warms to her and brings Isabella to meet his unusual family. The two fall deeply in love, immersed completely in their passionate romance. Isabella finally learns Edward's dark secret, but at what cost?

Twilight is a perfect book for tweens and teens. Meyer painstakingly creates the teenage drama that high-school students live. The book's wild popularity is due, in part to the rich descriptions of what it is like to be in high school. Kids can relate to Isabelle. They can relate to what she's going through. Throw in a few vampires, and we've got a smash hit on our hands.

Although the Twilight saga is currently as popular as Coca-Cola, the book does have a few flaws. For instance, the main character is about as pathetic of a female protagonist as it gets. She is hopelessly in love, terribly clumsy, and doesn't seem to think about or do anything that doesn't revolve around the cute guy she likes. But with a book like this, it doesn't matter. So, pop open that can of coke, sit back, and enjoy this delightfully dark, teen vampire tale.