BOOK BRIEF

Eclipse

Stephenie Meyer
Guide cover placeholder

Eclipse

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2007

Book Brief

Sparkles iconBeta
Stephenie Meyer

Eclipse

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2007
Book Details
Pages

629

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Forks, Washington • Contemporary

Publication Year

2007

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

13-18 years

Roundup icon

Super Short Summary

In Eclipse, the third book in Stephenie Meyer's series, individuals navigate complex emotional landscapes and supernatural conflicts. The protagonist, a person torn between love and friendship, faces personal challenges amid a brewing conflict between different supernatural beings, while striving for harmony in a world where human concerns intertwine with mystical encounters.

Romantic

Emotional

Suspenseful

Mysterious

Dark

Reviews & Readership

4.2

1,935,005 ratings

61%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

16%

Not a fan

Roundup icon

Review Roundup

Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer delivers intense romance and conflict, captivating fans with its complex love triangle and vampire-werewolf dynamics. Positive reviews praise its character development and suspenseful plot. However, critics note repetitive themes and stilted dialogue. While it satisfies Twilight enthusiasts, others may find it less engaging.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Eclipse?

A reader who enjoys Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer likely appreciates young adult paranormal romance with themes of love triangles and supernatural elements. Fans of The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins and The Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare may find this book appealing due to its emotional intensity and fantasy elements.

4.2

1,935,005 ratings

61%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

16%

Not a fan

Fun Facts

Eclipse was the first book in Stephenie Meyer's Twilight series to become a USA Today number-one bestseller on its release in 2007, a significant achievement showcasing its widespread popularity.

In preparation for writing Eclipse, Stephenie Meyer created an extensive playlist of songs by bands like Muse and Linkin Park to inspire her writing and immerse herself in the emotional depth of the story.

Subscribe to discover more Fun Facts!

The cover of Eclipse features a torn red ribbon, symbolizing Bella's struggle with the choice between her human life and her life with the vampires.

Subscribe to discover more Fun Facts!

Book Details
Pages

629

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Forks, Washington • Contemporary

Publication Year

2007

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

13-18 years

Buy This Book

We’re just getting started

Add this title to our list of requested Study Guides!