It's not part of the original saga, no. The original Twilight saga contains: Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse and Breaking Dawn. Midnight Sun is basically Twilight (the first book) written from Edward's point of view. So, I wouldn't consider it an addition to the saga, but rather an alternative version of one of the books.

Is Midnight Sun only about the first Twilight book?

Midnight Sun is a 2020 companion novel to the 2005 book Twilight by author Stephenie Meyer. The work retells the events of Twilight from the perspective of Edward Cullen instead of that of the series' usual narrating character Bella Swan.

Does Midnight Sun only cover Twilight?

Hannah Ideally, you should read the Twilight first. I feel like you would appreciate Midnight Sun a lot more. However this is just another perspective of Twilight. If you read this it wouldn't spoil the next three books, so you could read Twilight first, Midnight Sun, and then the next 3.

Is there a second book to Midnight Sun?

No. I do not plan to ever rewrite another novel from a different perspective. Writing Midnight Sun was a very frustrating and slow (so incredibly slow!) process, and I felt like my hands were always tied by the existing story.

What is the correct order of the Twilight books?

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When should you read Midnight Sun?

*Side note: this book should be read AFTER the original saga. If you have not read any Twilight books yet, I strongly advise waiting until you've finished the others before picking this up.

Can you read Twilight out of order?

The vampire romance saga is a four book series and it's best to read them in order, so start with Book 1 or embark on the whole Twilight collection. Readers aged 10 and over (including adults!) will be sure to be sucked into this must-read series.

Why did Stephenie Meyer stop writing Midnight Sun?

She put the book on hold after several chapters leaked online in 2008. Now, more than a decade later, her legions of fans will finally be able to read it.

What is the difference between Twilight and Midnight Sun?

The key difference between Twilight, narrated by Bella, and Midnight Sun, narrated by Edward, is the latter's special vampire skill of hearing other people's thoughts (though not Bella's, contributing to her appeal).

Can you read Midnight Sun without reading the other books?

Midnight Sun is Twilight written from Edward's point of view, so you could read that either before or after Twilight if you wanted to. The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner is a novella ending in a scene that's towards the end of Eclipse, so it's probably best to read that in between Eclipse and Breaking Dawn.

How much longer is Midnight Sun than Twilight?

The reason Midnight Sun is a hundred pages longer than Twilight is because the font is much, much smaller. The word count gives you a better picture: Twilight is around 119,000 words; Midnight Sun is about 240,000. It's literally twice as long.

Can a 13 year old read Midnight Sun?

Taking out the consideration of the rest of the series I would say this is a 13+ book. Same with twilight and new moon. Edward is kind of obsessed with Bella, but he kind of has reason to be because she is a mortal and he's in love with her so naturally he wants to make sure she's safe.

What is Bella's blood type?

Her Blood Type Is O Positive

A small but important fact in the books was that Bella's blood type was O Positive, and it was this O Positive blood that drove her into the clutches of James, Victoria, and Laurent in the series.

Will there be a Twilight 6?

There is no Twilight 6 release date as the series has ended after five films. The Twilight Saga film series originally ran for four films from 2008 to 2012.

What happened to Jacob and Renesmee in the future?

At the end of the story, Renesmee watches her family graduates and celebrates it at their home. During the celebration, Renesmee tells her parents that she and Jacob are having a baby resulting Edward to chase after Jacob.

Is the Midnight Sun just twilight?

Midnight Sun is about 150 pages longer than Twilight, and those extra passages give readers new insights into Edward's personal history. Frozen at 17, he's nearly a century old, and in anguish over some of his moral mess-ups of decades past. A whole chapter recounts his murder of a pedophile.

Is Jacob in the Midnight Sun?

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Meyer also shed some light on how the perception of Jacob will change. “We only get a few glimpses of Jacob from Edward's perspective, but I think readers will be surprised by Edward's reaction to him,” she said, adding that it's a “much darker story.”

Why is Midnight Sun called Midnight Sun?

The midnight sun is a natural phenomenon in the Arctic Circle and Antarctic Circle. During the height of summer in these regions, you can see the sun at the local time of midnight, which means it never gets dark.

Does Bella's mom know she's a vampire?

She is never told that Bella has become a vampire, nor is she aware of the existence of her new granddaughter, Renesmee Cullen.

Will there be anymore Twilight books after Midnight Sun?

Twilight author Stephenie Meyer has now revealed that she has plans to release two more books that take place within the universe. The exciting news comes after Midnight Sun (the Edward Cullen-centric retelling of the first novel) managed to sell 1 million copies in its first week of release in the UK and the US.

How are the Cullens so rich?

Carlisle Cullen earned his wealth in Twilight through compound interest and several shrewd long-term investments with significant help from Alice Cullen, whose precognitive gifts allowed the family to predict changes in the stock market and invest accordingly.

What does the apple symbolize in Twilight?

What's with the apple? The apple on the cover of Twilight represents “forbidden fruit.” I used the scripture from Genesis (located just after the table of contents) because I loved the phrase “the fruit of the knowledge of good and evil.” Isn't this exactly what Bella ends up with?

Why was it called Twilight?

Originally Answered: Why is the book 'Twilight' named 'Twilight'? Twilight is the period when day transitions into night or the point where light and darkness come together. In symbolic terms, Bella could be considered the light of day, while Edward could be considered the darkness of night.

Is the first Twilight book inappropriate?

This romantic vampire fantasy is the first book in the ” Twilight” series by Stephenie Meyer and is published by Little, Brown and Company, a division of the Hachette Book Group. Twilight is written for kids ages 9 and up. The age range reflects readability and not necessarily content appropriateness.