Twilight Deluxe Collector's Edition: Twilight, Book 1

by Stephenie Meyer

Genres: Fantasy

416 pages, Hardcover

Published September 30, 2025

About the author

Stephenie Meyer is the author of the bestselling Twilight series, The Host, and The Chemist. Twilight was one of 2005's most talked about novels and within weeks of its release the book debuted at #5 on The New York Times bestseller list. Among its many accolades, Twilight was named an "ALA Top Ten Books for Young Adults," an Amazon.com "Best Book of the Decade So Far," and a Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year.

Meyer graduated from Brigham Young University with a degree in English Literature. She lives in Arizona with her husband and three sons.

Reviews

[Kat · Rating 3 out of 5]

i never thought id say this but i think i prefer the book to the movie?? wild

[Anthony Coggins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Classic. Just as cheesy as I remember and still somehow so fun to read.

[Kimberly · Rating 4 out of 5]

For a long time I didn’t want to start reading twilight. Mainly because I had seen all the movies, multiple times already and thought to myself; 'Why would I read something I already know?'
Then I found out that there are infact differences from the book to the movie. I saw they were coming out with a limited edition Twilight book, which is absolutely stunning by the way, so I decided to buy it and read it anyways.
I can positively say that it did not disappoint! Only this first book already holds many, many differences from the movie. So many more details and backstory and insider thoughts.
The differences I mostly noticed is that the relationship building feels more natural in the movie and more rushed in the book. There are also some cringey, -have to put the book down for a minute-, moments in the book. Like Edward kissing Bella for the second time and then she faints.. 😭 And also when Edward took Bella to the Cullen house to meet the family officially for the first time. He was playing the piano for her and played her a song that he wrote, inspired by her/written for her. She didn't realise that she cried a little and wiped her tears but missed one. So naturally Edward took the tear with his finger and tasted it. 😭 Directly continued with asking her to give her the rest of the house tour.. 🤠
The vampire confession scene was also different, in the movie Bella walks into the woods and Edward goes after her. But in the book Edward takes her to the woods by car. They walk the last 5 miles and end up in a gorgeous flower field when it's sunny and he shows his diamond skin for the first time. Then she's like; 'I have more theories.. bla bla.. Jacob told me this legend on the beach.. bla bla.. vampire' Where after they talk, he shows his vampire speed going back to the car, she gets sick and they have their first kiss back at her house in her bedroom.
In the book I also noticed that Bella literally does not gaf about anything crazy he says and I definitely got whiplash from the amount of moodswings from Edward. One sentence he is happy, then angry, then they sit in silence and it repeats.
And so I could go on and on about the differences.. it was 100% worth the read and I'm excited to start the second book!
4.5 rating from me.
-0.5 because of those 'cringey; have to put the book down for a minute' scenes. 🫡

[Gabby · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think this was my third or fourth time reading this novel? Is it cringe? Yes. Is it the greatest book ever? Absolutely not. But it has so much nostalgia and memories packed into it for me, I just love this story. I also love Emmett in the books.
In the few scenes he and Bella have together, their relationship feels much more fun and organic than her and Edward’s. Honestly, same with Jacob. She has a much more natural relationship with everyone else when compared to Edward 🤣

Also, I keep forgetting how terrible the books are when it comes to the action scenes, they skip over them almost completely!🤣 we see James throw Bella against the mirror and break her leg but unlike in the movie, she faints and wakes up to Edward and the others already in the process of fixing her and disposing of James. It’s not a lot of things lost but the movies definitely do the action better.

[Diana Stark · Rating 4 out of 5]

Overall, I enjoyed the read. But at the very end I got so annoyed by Bella and Edward that kinda made me understand why I was so .... Not keen on shipping them, don't get me wrong, they are worth each other - both are stupid. But most of all they both read as teenagers - Edward as a gloomy old teenager but with all of the drama amplifiied. Bella on the other hand is a parentified child that is finally getting care. So from a grown up perspective I do not see an everlasting love but an infatuation, Bella gets something interesting in her life, and Edward a reprieve of having hearing thoughts. And I will stay on my ground that if there was another possibility of Bella being immortal she would have taken whether it comes with Edward or not. But yeah, it was a very nostalgic read. I immensely enjoyed it and pacing is fast and solid.

[Gaby SA · Rating 5 out of 5]

Primer libro de la saga "Twilight"
Género: Romance paranormal.
Narración: Primera persona.

En años recientes casi no hago relecturas porque siempre tengo una tremenda pila de libros pendientes. Pero eso no quita que extraño el apapacho de sumergirme en mis historias favoritas y quiero hacerme el espacio para ello más seguido. Esta relectura en específco me llena de nostalgia, en su momento la leí tantas veces que me la sabía de memoria. Esta hermosa edición de 20 años está sumamente cuidada: El protector, el diseño, la textura, el gramaje de las hojas, el marcapáginas, esos cantos dorados con imágenes escondidas!!! Shut up!!!... si eres fan, es una necesidad. La disfrute como niña en navidad, me la tomé con mucha calma para ir personalizándola. No hay duda que esata es mi edición favorita y si llegan a sacar todos los libros en esta versión, tendré que conseguirlas.

[Noah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Since I've seen the movie first, the characters (and their looks) were preset in my mind. However, quite a bit of the story differed from the movie as more description accompanied each part of the storyline. Some minor details were different as well (character roles and additional narrative not part of the movie). I give the book a 4-star rating as it was a fun read but predictable.

[Cadence · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved every part of this book

[Bren · Rating 5 out of 5]

20th Anniversary Re-read!
In 2025, my actual rating would be 4⭐️ just for the nostalgia alone! I’m adding an extra star for this gorgeous collector’s edition, making it more fun to read.

[Evelyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

oh man im gonna have to finish the series now! I cant believe it's been 15 years since I last read this, definitely prefer it over the movies now. what a fun read

[Colleen Cummings · Rating 5 out of 5]

I forget how much different the movie is from the book. And I havent read Twilight since 2011. It was a great re-read, and very enjoyable.

[Lauren · Rating 5 out of 5]

The greatest book of all time 5/5 no notes

[Sonya · Rating 3 out of 5]

The story is very cringe from what I remember but the book itself is gorgeous!

[Eri · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’ll love you forever, Twilight <3

[Savannah · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really like enjoyed this book and I liked how some of the scenes from the book were in the movie! 10/10 I also like book! Bella and Edward lol

[Mirthe · Rating 3 out of 5]

Het boek was gewoon moeilijk te volgen

[JassitUp! · Rating 3 out of 5]

Welp not gonna lie I thought I was gonna DNF it, but I’m surprised with myself that I enjoyed it. I mean, it’s Twilight. 😂

But I did like that Bella has a personality 🤎

[Nicole Foots · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is absolutely stunning, from the cover to the overall atmosphere. I loved the moodiness and the way the story leans into emotions and inner dialogue—you definitely feel more connected to Bella than in the movie.

That said, I missed the action and intensity that the movie delivers. The pacing felt slow at times, and I found myself wanting more tension and movement rather than so much internal buildup. It’s a good read, just not one that completely pulled me in from start to finish.

Overall, it’s enjoyable and nostalgic, but not a favorite for me. Beautiful vibes, slower story.