Cover of Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
Paranormal

Twilight

by Stephenie Meyer

Twilight Saga

2006 · 498 pages · Paperback

Bella Swan moves to rainy Forks, Washington, and becomes fascinated by Edward Cullen, a classmate with a dangerous secret: he's a vampire. A YA paranormal romance phenomenon.

Forbidden RomanceStar-Crossed Lovers
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About This Book

Twilight is a paranormal romance novel by Stephenie Meyer, first published in 2006 by Megan Tingley Books/Little Brown and Company. It is part of the Twilight Saga series and runs 498 pages. Readers can expect forbidden romance, star-crossed lovers.

At a glance

Genre
Paranormal
Trope
Forbidden Romance
Published
2006
Length
498 pages
Format
Paperback

Reading Options

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Should I read this?

Why You May Love This Book

You may love this if…

  • A high school student moves to Forks, Washington, and finds herself drawn to a classmate harboring a lethal, supernatural secret.
  • Fans of paranormal romance
  • Readers who enjoy high-stakes YA drama
  • Intrigued
  • Features Forbidden Romance
Romance Profile

The Romance

Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.

Details

Type: Paranormal Romance

Pairing: unknown

Power balance: unknown

Relationship TensionVery strong (75 out of 100)
Emotional Experience

How It Feels

The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.

High tension.

TensionVery strong (75 out of 100)
Pacing: unknown
Heat & Explicitness

Heat Level

Based on available metadata and editorial review.

Explicitness: unknown
Heat information is based on available metadata and editorial review. Reader sensitivities vary.
Reader Fit

Who Is This Book For?

Best for

Fans of paranormal romanceReaders who enjoy high-stakes YA drama

Reading mood

IntriguedSuspenseful

Recommended audience: Young Adult

Story & Themes

The Story

Spoiler-Free Synopsis

After moving to the isolated town of Forks to live with her father, Bella Swan encounters the enigmatic Edward Cullen. As she grows closer to him, she discovers his true identity as a vampire, leading to a perilous romance that defies the boundaries between human and supernatural worlds.

Central Conflict

The tension between Bella's human existence and Edward's dangerous nature as a vampire, further complicated by the inherent risks of their association.

Setting

Forks, Washington

Strengths

  • Strong atmosphere
  • Compelling premise
Book Club

Discussion Guide

Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.

  1. 1

    How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?

  2. 2

    How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?

  3. 3

    Who would you most want to recommend this book to?

  4. 4

    How did the pacing affect your reading experience?

  5. 5

    Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?

Questions are generated from approved book intelligence and may not reflect every reader's experience.
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How This Profile Was Created

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Editor reviewed:
Yes
Last reviewed:
October 13, 2026
Confidence:
Moderate confidence
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About the Author

SM

Stephenie Meyer

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Publication Details

Publisher
Megan Tingley Books/Little Brown and Company
Published
2006
Format
Paperback
Length
498 pages
Language
English
ISBN-13
9780316160179
ISBN-10
0316160172

Twilight: quick answers

Who wrote Twilight?
Twilight was written by Stephenie Meyer.
When was Twilight published?
Twilight was first published in 2006 by Megan Tingley Books/Little Brown and Company.
What genre is Twilight?
Twilight is a paranormal romance novel, with forbidden romance, star-crossed lovers.
How many pages is Twilight?
Twilight is 498 pages long (Paperback).
Is Twilight part of a series?
Yes — it is part of the Twilight Saga series.

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