“academics...discuss how author Stephenie Meyer uses various traditions in new ways, refers to earlier works of literature, and promotes abstinence. How the novels relate to the Gothic and Quilete traditions and Mormonism and whether the main character is a role model for girls are also examined. Other essays address whether Meyer follows vampire lore and tradition, the impact of fan activity on the setting’s town of Forks, Washington, and fan fiction”—Reference & Research Book News; “a fascinating book...informative and elegant...thought-provoking”—Margaret W. Ferguson, editor, The Norton Anthology of Poetry.
