Overall, I liked it and was happy with the way she wrapped everything up. I really disliked Renesmee's name too (as well as her nn). I have to say I was a bit disappointed that the way Bella was changed was so unpleasant and violent -eek. Perhaps that was to fall in line with the way the other Cullens were changed but it was hard to read none the less.
I too am a sucker for a happy ending so I was glad to see everyone (but Leah
, poor girl!) get their own happy endings. After Quil imprinting on Claire and the exchange you see between them earlier in the book, I figured Jacob was going to imprint on Bella's child if it was a girl. I love the books but Meyer isn't much for subtle foreshadowing LOL.
I'm really glad no one died! I loved the HP books but the deaths were so sad
, I'm glad that Stephenie didn't go killing people off!
Even though, overall I was pleased with the book the only thing that left me kind of put off was that there was no sacrifice at all for Bella. For 3 books we read that she wouldn't be able to see her family anymore, that Jake would want nothing to do with her, that she would be wild with bloodlust as a newborn, becoming a vampire would mean she was giving up the ability to have children. Then NONE of that happened. She got it all, immortality, her family, still getting to see Jake - pretty much forever, no bloodlust AND she had a child! It was just too easy for her. She got everything she wanted with no price. At the very least, I feel that she shouldn't have been able to have contact with her famiy anymore. Something should have been hard.
On the blood thing....I read somewhere prior to the release of the book that people were speculating that Bella might have a really special ability to resist blood after becoming a vampire because she was so sickened by the smell as a human. I was surprised to see that be true!
Ok, I said I liked it and I've complained about it most of this post. I really did like it! I'm beyond thrilled that Bella finally became a vampire and that she and Edward are going to be together. I loved that she was finally able to let Edward into her thoughts and feelings. That was a really special moment! Even though, I was not a fan of Jacob in New Moon and Eclipse I really grew to like him during Breaking Dawn and I was happy he was able to let Bella go and find is true love. I don't even mind that it was Bella's daughter (though it is a bit weird, I admit). Since Jake doesn't have to age if he doesn't want too and Renesmee won't age after she reaches a certain age then they will also be able to be together forever which I found very sweet and comforting. If Jake had imprinted on a human girl then she would have eventually died
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Overall, I give it an A-
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