Shannon Costello

This is not a review, just some thoughts about the fourth book in Stephenie Meyer’s vampire quartet.  

Certain aspects of Bella’s life as a vampire sound like Heaven.  (I’m sure this was not intentional.  I do not think this book is allegorical or anything like that.) 

1)  Bella revels in the thought of immortality with Edward…without ever growing old.  There was this sense of joy there…

2)  As a vampire, Bella can walk down dark alleys by herself and not be afraid.  Even hoodlums instinctively avoid her.  Heh heh heh.  Very satisfying.