Reviews

The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner by Stephenie Meyer

irenemayblack's review against another edition

challenging dark tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.25

Well, it's about time I start giving better reviews for the books I read. So let's start with an easy one.

This novella takes place during the events of the third saga book, Eclipse. We follow Bree Tanner, a young and struggling vampire, through the preparations to battle the Cullens.

Reading the Twilight series growing up, I always wanted to know more about Bree. In Eclipse, she only shows up once as an important piece to further the Volturi plot. As thrilled as I was to read a novella about her, I am glad to say I wasn't disappointed. I read this book in one sitting!

The overall writing style worked very much like Twilight, and I'd say it's fairly well written for such a short story. I enjoyed seeing the background of Bree's character. If you enjoy the Twilight Saga, then I recommend picking this up as well.

3.25 ⭐️
0/5 🌶

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Blood and Murder

bubblegumcreams's review

3.0

I was so excited to have an addition to the series after I finished the books. I don't remember my experience reading this too much though, so I don't think it blew me away. I'll probably reread it when I revisit the series.

msunicorn1986's review

4.0

I loved this book! It was so awesome to see Riley’s newborns up close and personal. I’m heartbroken for Bree and wanted so badly to save her from her fate. I’m dying to know more about Fred!! Also, it was so enlightening to see how Bree gave Edward all the information they needed about the Volturi because she had figured out so much. I kind of wish that this had been stated in the Saga, but it’s nice to get new information. I want to read Eclipse again now just to see if from a new perspective!

shogunshawty's review

sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

2.5

mattywestside's review

adventurous dark sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

Enjoyable enough for a novella! The lack of chapters was a strange choice. 

nellbee's review

4.0

I actually enjoyed this more than I thought I would

robinhood2000's review

2.0

Enjoyed the entire series when I was twelve. Now not so much anymore that I realise the controlling aspects of Edward and Jacob and the weird thing where Bella acts like she is unlovable but boys fall at her feet. Also how bland she is to make a blank slate to insert yourself in the story. The Graphic Novels were beautiful. Bree tanner was a nice filler book, made it sadder when she died. The best book in the series was the illustrated guide, the other members of the Cullen family had much more interesting lives than Bellas. I have not read midnight sun or life and death, too beyond twilight now. I do rewatch the movies every once in a while. It will always hold a place in my heart.

evelyng64's review against another edition

dark mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Was interesting and written well! 

enbypenguin17's review

dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

mehsi's review

2.0

Re-read it in 2012 in Dutch.