Twilight 🍎

By Stephanie Meyer.

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“About three things I was absolutely positive. First, Edward was a vampire. Second, there was a part of him-and I didn’t know how potent that part might be-that thirsted for my blood. And third, I was unconditionally and irrevocably in love with him.”

Re reading Twilight after so many years felt like being transported straight back to my teenage bedroom, full of late nights, Edward and Jacob posters on the walls, and that all consuming emotional investment that only this book could create.

With the release of the beautiful new limited edition set, I could not resist picking the book up again, and I am so glad I did.

This book really is the epitome of my teenage years. I know it is one of those stories people love to criticise, but I loved it then and I still love it now. There is something undeniably comforting about returning to Forks and falling back into Bella and Edward’s world, even with the knowledge of its flaws.

Bella Swan’s arrival in Forks and her slow, intense pull towards Edward Cullen still holds that same sense of longing and obsession. Edward remains brooding, protective, and emotionally intense in a way that defined an entire era of YA romance.

What stood out most on this re read was how much nostalgia carried the experience. This is not just a book, it is a time capsule. The mood, the pacing, and the heightened emotions all reflect a very specific moment in reading culture, and that is part of its charm. It does not try to be subtle or understated, and that unapologetic intensity is exactly why it resonated with so many readers.

And yes, I am still firmly Team Edward. Always have been, always will be. His connection with Bella is dramatic, messy, and deeply romantic, and it continues to be the heart of the story for me.

The limited edition itself is stunning, which made the re reading experience even more special. Sometimes you pick up a book for the aesthetic, but end up staying for the memories and the feelings it brings back.

Twilight may divide opinion, but for me, it will always hold a special place on my shelf and in my heart. Loving it then and loving it now feels like a small act of loyalty to my younger self.

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