I've never really given into "the crowd" when it comes to books and movies and such... My tastes are eclectic and usually odd compared to the rest of the world. So when I was sitting in the theatre to see Twilight, surrounded by annoying teenage girls here only because of some hottie I was very skeptical about what was about to take place.
Needless to say I was pleasantly surprised. Despite the expected squeal from the girls when Edward arrives on screen for the first time -- the movie was great. And just what I needed... It was a romance. And not a cheesy Harlequin Novel... the story was worthy of Austin or Brontë.
If you've been living under a rock for the past few months -- here's the deal. Edward Cullen is a several hundred year old Vampire living in the mountains of WA with his "family". A pack of vegetarian vampires (meaning they don't feed on humans -- just wild animals). They attend the local high school, but are very quiet and keep to themselves. That is until Bella moves into town. She's the first new kid since the Cullens, so naturally the small school notices her. As does Edward. Partnered up in Science Class Edward appears to become nauseous around her -- and so avoids her at all costs. They are both drawn to eachother however, and soon Edward is leaping infront of an out of control car about to smash Bella into a bleeding pulp. She is saved... and Edward is exposed. He tells her that he can't controll himself around her, that she is the first human he has craved in a long time... he wants her blood. And... just like I would -- Bella is suddenly drawn to Edward so strongly that she riskes her life to be with him.
Of course the story has to have action -- and during a baseball game (naturally) with the Cullen family Bella is suddenly confronted by a pack of Vampires (the non pussy kind). One of whom, Jacob -- suddenly becomes obsessed with destroying Bella, if for nothing else then sport.
Car chases and Fights later Jacob is dead and Edward had to risk tasting Bella's blood to save her. End the story with Prom and you've got the perfect blend of Jane Austin and Stephanie Meyers.
My life needed a romance. A boy who would risk everything he was to be with a girl. There will always be a part of me who wants a Knight in Shinning Armor and falls into a puddle at the thought meeting him. Do they make men like that anymore? I doubt it... but it's always possible. Meanwhile... I'll be stalking vampires for a while.
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