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Young adult · Romantasy

Twilight

by Stephenie Meyer

2.9 out of 5, from 3,342 ratings from Hardcover readers

Seventeen-year-old Bella moves to the rainy town of Forks, Washington, and becomes fascinated by a mysterious, distant classmate. She learns his family has a dangerous secret.

Facts last checked 2026-10-16

First published
2005
Pace
Medium
Length
Long
Pages
544
Format
Book 1 of 5 in The Twilight Saga
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Read this if you want an intense, all-consuming teen romance with a supernatural twist.

Skip this if you want complex, grounded characters or dislike slow, brooding romance.

The feel

Content warnings

  • Violence
  • Death

Also reported by Hardcover readers:

  • Blood
  • Toxic relationship
  • Stalking
  • Adult/minor relationship
  • Gore
  • Death of parent
  • Injury/Injury detail
  • Medical content

Quick answers about Twilight

What is Twilight about?
Seventeen-year-old Bella moves to the rainy town of Forks, Washington, and becomes fascinated by a mysterious, distant classmate. She learns his family has a dangerous secret.
Who should read Twilight?
Read it if you want an intense, all-consuming teen romance with a supernatural twist. Skip it if you want complex, grounded characters or dislike slow, brooding romance.
How long and how fast is Twilight?
It is a medium-paced, long read of about 544 pages, first published in 2005.
Does Twilight have content warnings?
Content we flag: Violence, Death.
Can I borrow Twilight for free?
Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends Twilight; the borrow button above searches it for you.
What should I read after Twilight?
Readers who liked it often move on to A Court of Thorns and Roses, Anna and the French Kiss, Interview with the Vampire.

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