Spoilery if you haven’t finished reading it yet. Skip to the last paragraph if you don’t want to be spoiled.

The book’s divided into three parts, with the first and third part being in Bella’s POV while the second part being Jacob’s. It actually started good. I liked the fact that she made Jacob come back in the wedding. But then it got boring with Meyer’s repetitive description of the details. We already know that Bella sees Edward’s as someone perfect and dazzling. It was established in the first book, so we really didn’t need to know it again. And since I know that Meyer’s a Mormon, I wasn’t really expecting any smut and explicit sex scenes in it, like what some people in the fandom is waiting for. That’s where my romance novels are there for, anyway.

But then the ending of the first part was like something that came out of nowhere. A baby? Between a human and a vampire? Yeah, there were signs that gave it away. Bella’s excessive appetite, sleeping the day away and getting queasy stomach. But I was in denial and hoping that Meyer wouldn’t give us that. But then after Meyer confirmed it, I instantly knew that this is her answer and wrap-up to Jacob’s story. Giving him someone of Bella’s to imprint on. So it wasn’t really a surprise that book two ended that way. I absolutely love Jacob, even sometimes more than Edward, so I have mixed feelings on this. It’s great that he found someone he’ll imprint on. But then, I was also thinking that maybe it isn’t necessary for him to find someone to imprint on. The love triangle that was one of Bella’s main problem in New Moon and Eclipse were just squashed. And then there are times that I’m thinking why with someone that is from Bella. Especially why someone with a stupid sounding name! Renesmee?! Can’t Meyer think of a better name than that? Renesmee Carlie? That’s the main reason why I hated Bella and Edward’s offspring. Stupid. Sounding. Name. Though the nickname isn’t any better… Nessie.

So now, everyone’s happy. Edward got his wanted marriage with Bella. Jacob imprinted on Bella’s baby. Bella became a vampire because birthing the-kid-that-shouldn’t-be-named (TKTSBN) made her lost a lot of blood. But that’s not the end of the story since Meyer still have to discuss the Volturi. And like the first book, the third book dragged on. Yeah, Bella’s a vampire with super powers. Cheesy part is her thought that being the one that love Edward the most in the whole world is her super power. *roll eyes* She could control her thirst for human blood because, as the Cullens say, she was conditioned to it. Blah blah blah. More about Bella being a great newborn. And then the news that they were gonna be visited by the whole Volturi: Aro and his brothers, their wives, and all the guardians which includes Jane, Alec and Demitri. So in turn the Cullens call on other vampires to bear witness that TKTSBN isn’t really a vampire. Some of these vampires have powers too. And when I was reading this part, I felt that I was reading X-Men comics. I was waiting for Magneto or Professor Xavier to show up. That looks like a great build-up to a great battle!

But, personally, here’s the worst part of the book. Unlike an X-Men comic or the movie X-Men: The Last Stand, the book doesn’t end with an epic battle which it was gearing you up for. I mean, Meyer introduces all these other characters. She wrote about them practicing combat. She wrote more about Bella honing her real vampire super power which is actually acting as a shield. She even made Alice leave. (Though it wasn’t really a surprise that Alice didn’t leave them and instead has something planned. It is Alice anyway! And Alice is made of awesome!) She made Bella think up a backup plan of new papers for Jacob Wolfe and Vanessa Wolfe (which is seriously a name way better than Renesmee!). After doing all that and getting you pumped up for a great battle, all of a sudden, Meyer pulls the rug right out of your feet and made that battle go ka-poof! WTF, Meyer! That’s so freaking lame! I want a battle between the Cullens and the Volturi. Just because you want your perfect Bella to save the day doesn’t mean that you should skip out on the battle. You seriously could have removed a few chapters if the page count was the problem. And then let them have it! I was seriously looking at the page numbers while I was waiting for it, counting down and thinking if it was just a short battle. But nooooo! Zip. Nada. Zilch. Nothing. Aro and company just left after Alice arrived. I want my battle so bad. *cry moar*

Basically, I think those are the main reasons why I didn’t like this book that much. And the reason why I like it? Even though I really love Edward, it was Jacob that saved the book for me. And book two. Of the three books, book two was the most interesting of them. And don’t forget Jacob and Rosalie’s banters. I love their interaction in the whole book.

So, will I recommend it to others? I don’t know. I’m thinking maybe if you really really absolutely ship Edward and Bella AND you also love Bella the best, I’m thinking you might like this book. If you don’t care much for Bella or if you don’t want a perfect happily ever after ending for her, I suggest you stay away and be happy with Twilight, New Moon and Eclipse.

( Stalking business is really tiresome. Long ass post cut to spare you the greatness of my stalking skills! XD )

( And some photos… and a really dizzying video. @_@ )

Events like these make me wish that ABS-CBN would get Hanadan or Gokusen from GMA7 and then bring MatsuJun and even Arashi here to the Philippines too.

If I remember correctly, I haven’t read a book that tackles the problem of drug addiction on a major character, a reason why I like Ward because she would write about that, masochism, sadism, rape, and gay relationships without any qualms. So, Phury is a drug addict who is in love with his brother’s shellan/partner and also has a big responsibility towards the vampire race by being the stud horse to a group of chosen females. The heroine, Cormia, is one of those chosen females. Actually, she’s supposed to be the first one to mate with said stud. But she didn’t volunteer to the role, she was sorta forced into it. The book mostly tackles the addiction of Phury, Cormia’s experiences while she is in this world, Phury trying to resist Cormia, Cormia misunderstanding Phury’s reactions, Phury getting even more high, the break-up, the patching up, the reform. Intertwined with that are the back stories of the secondary characters and the events and going-ons with the Brotherhood’s enemies.

I think, one of the reasons why I love this book was because of those secondary characters and their back story. We get to see some action and character development in Qhuinn, Blay and John and I’m really looking forward to what Ward has in store for them. I love the relationship between these three. Qhuinn in particular jumped really high in my character standing because of this one. ( Short spoiler…. But a really big one, storywise. )

The book is 500+ pages thick and it took me forever to finish it since I’m a slow reader. But after finishing this book, I could say that I like it. A lot. Not as good as Dark Lover and Lover Awakened though. But I’m glad that the ending tied the questions I have formed when I read Lover Unbound. And it gave me closure about the hero and heroine’s relationship.

Just a warning. The gang talk’s still in this book. And sometimes I get lost because of it. But really, no biggie.

P.S. Sorry for the long rambling sentences. And the jumbled and non-coherent thoughts. I’m tired. x_x;

For one, it was cool to see Spielberg incorporate some of the Indiana Jones trademark into the film. The Paramount logo, the flight superimposed over a map, some locations that looks like studio sets, the music. I would have loved it better though if there were more usage of whips, more snakes (like a roomful!), more stunts done by Ford (which I know is pretty improbable given his age) and definitely more Mutt love. And less National Treasure and ET/alien references. It being the epitome and the standard of the archaeological/adventure type story, I would have loved not seeing that slanting platform scene. Maybe they should have used other stuff. This is Indiana Jones so they should have brought something new. Also, even though there really are crystal skulls, I wish that Spielberg and Lucas just stayed away from the extraterrestrial life forms. There are other theories like that of Atlantis or the Aztecs being sculptors which they could have used. But then I know the latter one would prove boring a plot. XD And maybe they’re keeping Atlantis for future Indiana Jones movie plot. But I’m definitely happy that for the meantime, Indy didn’t pass on the torch to Mutt. I definitely want to see more Indy adventures. Plus, I have no idea if Mutt Williams and the Search for the Lost Colony (or insert whatever adventure you want) would work since Mutt technically isn’t an archaeologist or even a historian.

Seriously, one of the things that make this series a big hit, the great use of music. And I’m so happy that they’re sticking with the season ender almost-official theme song “Carry on Wayward Son”. When that played, it gave me the feeling that this really is the season finale. OMG, so that means I really have to wait for September for the next new episode. Earlier in the season, Ruby didn’t do anything for me. But in this one, I love her, both as Ruby and as Lilith, even if she sorta kicked Dean’s ass. And yay for Bobby being visible again. Now bring back Ellen too! Also, the girl who played Lilith was great. She was freaking creepy coming into the scene as a little innocent looking girl dressed in white with red blood smeared in her chest and hands. And yay for the jamming session between the brothers. We’ve already seen Dean singing “Can’t Fight This Feeling Anymore” before in season 2 but this time, Sam joins him in Bon Jovi’s “Dead or Alive”. One drawback for me though is that the battle between the demons and the brothers aren’t really as big as the Jus in Bello battle. It was still good though since they were able to confront Lilith. Speaking of confronting Lilith, that bright light not killing Sam made me confused. Was he able to use his dormant powers to save himself? Or did Lilith just stop in the middle of killing him?

As for the end of the episode, I was sorta pissed since it was spoiled to me (and I know, also to a few more pissed off people) in dean_sam by a really inconsiderate person who doesn’t know that spoilers should go inside an lj-cut and who I think was already sporked, cursed, bitched at, and cussed at to death. Anyway, there were hints throughout the episode about Dean’s deal. If you listen to dialogue closely, it’s there. We don’t always get what we want. If we go down, we go down swinging. Lyrics from the Bon Jovi song, Dead or Alive. Cause I might not make it back. And now, I’m wondering, how big a fan of Buffy is Kripke? Because, is Dean going to be the new Buffy? Is the start of Supernatural S4 be like Buffy’s S6. Will S4 have a musical too. XD All of those will be answered come the new season this September. OMG! That’s 4 months of waiting. I don’t know if I could wait that friggin’ long. Dang you, Kripke! I would so like you dead for giving me a cliffhanger season ender but then if that happens, I wouldn’t have my S4 this September. But still dang you, Kripke! Dang you! You know how to make your fangirls suffer.