Saturday, November 15, 2008

New Obsession

So I have acquired a new obsession and I lay the blame at Lighthearted Librarian and my sister-in-law's feet. LL has been writing reviews on the Twilight series and asked if I had read it yet. Being a big Buffy fan, one would think I would have already been swept into the melee surrounding this series. I had debated reading the books, but after reading several reviews decided against it. But LL really enjoyed the series and even loaned me the second book in the series. So I placed my holds request for Twilight (#138 on the list) and figured I'd get around to it.

My sis-in-law had part of the series when we visited and she talked about how much she enjoyed them. She even owned two copies of Twilight, but of course did not have them at the house. So off to the bookstore for an early holiday gift and I am now the owner of part of the series.

I won't deny, I am not impressed with the writing style and I know the story is cheesy, but I am hooked. I am currently reading the third book and plan to reread the first next week. I love the story itself. I always like the bad boy theme and I enjoy Edward's struggle with loving and wanting to kill Bella. I can remember my own teenage romance and how I felt, so I can relate to the book.

So of course, now I am determined to finish the series quickly. And Becky, Erin, and I have plans to see the movie opening weekend. I know make fun! I can't explain it. I have found a new obsession.

6 comments:

Peggy said...

YAS is having a Twilight activity on the 20th starting at 5pm. Before the movie, you can make your own Twilight fragrance among other things. (I won't tell anyone you're not a teen.)

Melissa said...

Thanks Peggy! I knew someone would make fun. I think we'll be pleasantly surprised to see other people our age at the movies (without attached kids).

abbfla66 said...

Reading is for squares.

soniab said...

Is Edward anything like Angel? Hot like that?

Melissa said...

How could I not know you were an Angel fan? It reminds me a little of Angel at the beginning (1st/2nd season) where he knows he could kill her and tries to stay away, but he can't resist being with her. Of course, Edward is 17 yo so a little younger, but he's lived 90 or so years. Edward is not as broody as Angel. He's got some darkness in him, but not the Angelus killing-streak underneath.

lightheartedlibrarian said...

Always happy to be a bad influence! Counting down the days until the movie . . .