New Moon

In Twilight's sequel, New Moon, Bella is "zombie-like" for most of the book because Edward says he does not love her anymore and leaves her after an incident at her eighteenth birthday party. Jacob Black becomes her comforter during this difficult time in her life. Jacob has a secret that she discovers after he gives her some very obviously hints so he doesn't have to tell her outright and break the rules. This books is about the loss of your true love. The emotions are very raw--even though it is not my favorite, it is probably one of the best-written books in the Twilight Saga. Bella has to go to Italy to save Edward from a life-threatening decision he makes based on a misunderstood vision Alice has and Rosalie's inability to keep from telling Edward the vision's misunderstood contents. It's hard to believe that Stephenie isn't writing from a similar personal experience even though she claims she never lost her true love as Bella does; the emotions are so honest and hearbreaking I cried even though I was convinced Edward did love Bella and would be back. Even though the mood is very different, New Moon keeps to the Twilight's idea that true love will prevail