New Moon: More Thoughts, 10 Years Later

I recently re-read Twilight and at the end of the post, I said that even though it was dorky in so many ways, I knew I had to continue the series. So I’ve read New Moon now, and I’m here to share my thoughts!

I knew we were both in mortal danger. Still, in that instant, I felt well. Whole. I could feel my heart racing in my chest, the blood pulsing hot and fast through my veins again. My lungs filled deep with the sweet scent that came off his skin. It was like there had never been any hole in my chest. I was perfect - not healed, but as if there had never been a wound in the first place.

New Moon was EASILY my favorite movie of the bunch. I ADORED the aesthetic and the music. It has been nearly ten years since I’ve read it, and wayyy more recent that I’ve seen the movie, so I was curious to see how I’d feel about the novel.

I remember reading the novel for the first time when I was in Aruba. We were taking an island tour, and I was so engrossed in the book I read it the entire time! I barely saw any of the island. Don’t worry, I’m slapping my past self for being an idiot.

My thoughts as I read New Moon:

1. Okay I’m starting this book but really I’m just ready for Bella to get to Italy. 

 2. *sings Possibility in my head* 

3. This heartbreak is SO GOOD. (…also unhealthy, but whateva)

4. What high school does Bella go to that allows her to work on motorcycles every single day, cook dinner AND still do homework? Not a real one, that’s what.

5. Why doesn’t this audiobook narrator deepen her voice for Edward? I hate that a soft female voice keeps saying “Bella, don’t.” It’s killing my vibe.

6. I’m sorry, why do people think there is a love triangle? What about Jacob’s relationship made people think there is a love triangle? THERE IS NO TRIANGLE. 

7. Why does it describe that Victoria’s red hair is blowing in the wind… as she is watching Bella from the ocean… where she is swimming. Wouldn’t her hair be, um, wet, and therefore NOT blowing in the wind but rather smashed unattractively on her head?

8. How is the explanation to Charlie that Edward is in South America totally okay? He’s supposed to be a high school senior. Why would he just be there by himself!??! Shouldn’t it be tempered with something to make it believable like, “Oh ya, Edward is in South America. On a student tour. With 30 other kids with matching backpacks.”

9. ITALY FINALLY!!!!!!! Go get your man Bella!!!

10. I’m not sure I understand why Aro is so excited about Bella’s “potential.” I mean, what is her potential? Doing nothing? Being invincible? THAT DOESN’T HELP ANYONE ELSE. (I mean, I obviously know how the series ends, but why would he be able to predict that?)

11. Just thinking about this story: Edward leaving Bella makes seriously no sense. If he loves her sooo much he’s going to kill himself when she dies, why would he leave her? I just don’t get it. (I know the reason he gives in the book, but I still just don’t buy it.)

12. I REPEAT, THERE IS NO LOVE TRIANGLE. Never was, never will be. #TeamEdward

When I originally read it, it was a 5-star read for sure!

Which book in the series was your favorite? Which movie?

A.S. Thornton

A.S. Thornton has evolved from book blogger to author with a particular fondness for writing forbidden love in ancient deserts. When not writing, she’s caring for dogs and cats as a veterinarian. You’ll never find animals at the center of her writing, though, because those fictional worlds don’t have veterinarians and her literal brain can’t accept that the poor critters would be without parasite prevention. Thornton’s debut, DAUGHTER OF THE SALT KING is available wherever books are sold.