57 pages • 1 hour read
Stephenie MeyerMidnight Sun
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2020A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Midnight Sun by Stephenie Meyer retells the story of her 2005 novel Twilight from the perspective of the vampire Edward Cullen. Edward struggles with his nature and his feelings for Bella Swan, a new student whose mind he cannot read and whose scent he finds intoxicating. He saves Bella from various dangers, leading to a complicated and intense relationship. The book contains physical violence, death, and potentially unhealthy relationships.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Stephenie Meyer's Midnight Sun offers a deeper dive into Edward Cullen's perspective from Twilight. Fans appreciate the added depth to familiar scenes and characters, yet some critics argue the narrative feels repetitive. While the new insights merit praise, the pacing is occasionally sluggish, potentially deterring readers expecting more action and novelty.
Who Should Read Midnight Sun?
Fans of Twilight by Stephenie Meyer will relish Midnight Sun, which retells the original story from Edward's perspective. Readers who enjoy young adult romance with a supernatural twist, akin to The Vampire Diaries by L.J. Smith or Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl, will find this book captivating.
RecommendedReading Age
14-18yearsLexile Level
HL690LBook Details
Romance
Fantasy
Science-Fiction / Dystopian Fiction
Emotions/Behavior: Love
Life/Time: Mortality & Death
Relationships: Family
Religion / Spirituality