One sentence summary:
The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner is a novella that follows the vampire Bree as she discovers the reality of her existence and struggles to survive in a world controlled by the Volturi, while also providing insight into the events of Eclipse from a new perspective.
Book genre:
Young adult, fantasy, romance.
Main topic of the book:
The main topic of the book is the life and struggles of Bree Tanner, a newborn vampire who is created as a part of Victoria’s army in the third book of the Twilight Saga, Eclipse. It also explores the inner workings of the vampire world and their ongoing conflict with the Volturi.
Key ideas:
- The discovery of self and identity in the face of adversity.
- The harsh reality of the vampire world and their violent nature.
- The theme of forbidden love and the consequences that come with it.
- The importance of loyalty and friendship in times of struggle.
Main parts of the book and a short summary:
Part One: Panic
- Bree’s creation as a vampire and her initial confusion and fear as she tries to navigate in this new world.
- She meets the other newborn vampires and forms a bond with Diego.
- She learns about the existence of the Volturi and their control over the vampire world.
- Bree struggles to resist her urge to drink human blood and follows the rules set by her creator, Riley.
Part Two: Discipline
- Bree’s constant hunger and her inner turmoil as she tries to control her thirst for human blood.
- She begins to question Riley’s leadership and suspects something is off about their mission to attack the Cullens.
- She meets with Edward Cullen and learns the truth about the Cullens and their alliance with the werewolves.
- Bree forms a plan to escape with Diego and the other newborns.
Part Three: Newborn
- Bree and Diego escape with Fred, one of the newborns, but are soon caught by the Volturi.
- The Volturi give them a choice to join their ranks or be destroyed.
- Bree is forced to fight against the Cullens and the werewolves and realizes that their plan was a trap set by the Volturi.
- In the end, Bree is killed by the Volturi while trying to save Diego.
Key takeaways:
- The importance of questioning authority and not blindly following orders.
- The consequences of making choices without fully understanding the situation.
- The power of friendship and loyalty in the face of danger.
Author’s background and qualifications:
Stephenie Meyer is an American author best known for her young adult vampire romance series, the Twilight Saga. She has also written several other novels, including The Host and The Chemist. Meyer has a degree in English from Brigham Young University and has won numerous awards for her work, including the British Book Award for Children’s Book of the Year.
Target audience:
The target audience for this book is primarily young adult readers who are fans of the Twilight Saga, but it can also appeal to fans of fantasy and romance novels.
Publisher and first publication date:
The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner was published by Little, Brown and Company on June 5, 2010.