One Sentence Summary
Midnight Sun follows the Twilight saga from Edward Cullen’s perspective, as he struggles between his desire to be with Bella and his belief that the relationship will ultimately be dangerous for her.
Book Genre
Midnight Sun is a young adult romantic vampire novel written by Stephenie Meyer.
Main Topic of the Book
The book follows 17-year-old Edward Cullen, a vampire who falls in love with a human girl, Bella Swan, despite his fear that his illegal feelings will put her in danger.
Key Ideas
- Love can exist between two creatures of different worlds.
- The strength of love can transcend even death.
- Our perspectives help shape our experiences.
Main Parts of the Book & Short Summary
- Part 1: First Sight – At Bella’s high school, Edward notices her and is immediately drawn to her warmth despite being a vampire. He begins to obsessively watch her and eventually reveals himself to her.
- Part 2: First Kiss – Edward and Bella go to a beach and she tells him of her suicidal thoughts, which horrifies him. To distract her, he kisses her and tells her he loves her.
- Part 3: First Love – After being confronted by Bella, Edward reveals his true identity as a vampire. Despite his misgivings and his family’s disapproval, the two continue to explore their feelings for each other.
- Part 4: First Blood – After a confrontation with the Volturi, Edward touches Bella and sees her future death. In order to save her, he gives Bella a choice – to become a vampire or to remain human.
- Part 5: Forever – After much consideration, Bella chooses to become a vampire. The couple ultimately live happily ever after – forever together.
Key Takeaways
- Love is a powerful emotion that can transcend boundaries.
- Our perspectives can shape our experiences.
- Each of us has the power to choose our own paths, no matter how difficult the decision may be.
Author’s Background and Qualifications
Stephenie Meyer is the author of the Twilight Saga series. Prior to writing the series, she was an academically successful stay-at-home mother of three, having earned a bachelor’s degree in both English and Creative Writing from Brigham Young University.
Target Audience
Meyer’s work is primarily marketed towards young adults, particularly teenage girls.
Publisher and First Publication Date
Midnight Sun was first published August 4, 2020 by Little, Brown and Company.