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Breaking Dawn is the final book in the Twilight Saga written by the famous best selling author, Stephenie Meyer. Many themes are demonstrated in this book including love, decision making, self discovery, trust, and loyalty. Meyers powerful way of writing is attention grabbing and can help you recognize the themes that the book is based on. I felt strong feelings towards the characters while I was reading and my interest was completely captured from start to end. The diverse perspectives of all the characters is in relation to the ones we have in our ever day lives between different cultures and races. Although there is many differences in between the families and groups in this book they manage to work together to achieve their goals no one had thought possible. This to me is an important life lesson, we cannot give up until we are defeated. There is always hope and anyone can beat the odds.

Tension and apprehensiveness is present in the early chapters of Breaking Dawn as Bella and Edward near their wedding date. But both quickly realize that they have been looking forward to the day more than they thought as soon as the words “i do” are spoken. Bellas old friend Jake returns after a long journey to see her on her wedding day. When they are reunited, it is like each of them area completed once more. In search of themselves, they both discover it has been in front of them the entire time. Although they are both from completely different backgrounds, they know this shouldn’t keep them apart. But Bella and Edward are scheduled to leave for their honeymoon that night and they departed once again.

Located on a private island, Edward and his new wife Bella enjoy themselves for a month until Bella appears to be extremely sick. In a panick, Bella comes to the conclusion that she is pregnant. And though it has only been days, it looks like she is ready to give birth. Scared and confused by the rapid pregancy, the couple fly home to Edwards father Carlisle who is a doctor. Carlisle comes to the conclusion that Bellas rapid pregancy is caused by her mortality and Edwards immortality as a vampire. Now everyone is faced with a difficult decision. The potential risk of Bellas baby killing her is high as it continues to drain her of life. But Bellas motherly instincts tell her that she will do anything for this baby, including giving her life. Her family and friends try to convince her to do what is right and save herself, but the pressure does not get to Bella and she refuses. Bellas perserverence pays off as the baby is delivered a while later even though she shares a close brush with death. To save her, Edward bites her spreading his venom into her heart and makes her an immortal.

Pain like fire, nothing is worse when it is trapped inside of you. The process of becoming a vampire is worse than death itself. But Bella knows that her never-ending life ahead is worth it. When she awakes, everything seems clearer and she feels immensely strong. For the first time, Bella meets her baby girl Renesemee or rather, her tottler. Renesemee ages at a pace that resembled Bellas pregnancy. Only 3 days after birth Renesemee is much like a one year old. Bella quickly adjusts to her new life and is happier than she has ever been.

Before long, a crisis appears as Alice, Bellas sister-in-law envisions the Volturi coming for them to destroy Renesemee because she poses as a threat to the secrecy of the vampire world. Everyone knew that their fate rested in the hands of the Volturi. To prepare for their arrival coming in the next month or so, the Cullen clan began to search far and wide for their vampire friends to act as witnesses. If they could pose as a threat this could give them time to explain why Renesemee would not pose any form of danger for the vampire secrecy. Truth and justice had to be served. According to law, Renesemee was not breaking any rules. It was up to the Cullens to prove just that. Sometmes there is a very fine line between what is right and what is wrong. It is easy to confuse the two when you weigh pros and cons determining what is the law and what is morally right.

When the Volturi arrived, the Cullens and their 26 witnesses were prepared. They were able to buy some time to explain why Renesemee wasn’t breaking any laws and prove that she was in fact, half mortal and half immortal. After a long deliberation, the Volturi decided that there was no point in starting a fight when there simply wasn’t any justice to be served. Combined with the perseverance, willingness, trust and bonds between the people who supported the Cullens, everyone was able to go free. Edward, his wife Bella, and their daughter Renesemee were able to live together in peace.

Now that the series has come to an end, I have concluded these are some of the best books I have read. Chances are I will probably read them again. It teaches so many different life lessons in a way that you learn without realizing. As the main characters were in search of themselves, they tumbled upon learning to love, to never give up, and find their own strengths deep within themselves. Many people can easily relate to the emotions expressed in the book. I would recommend this series to anyone as the books ony get better and better.