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Twilight? Twilight ?! With a main character like Bella, Twilight should be at the very bottom of this list...

i totally agree

I don't understand why people are voting on books that are stand-alone titles, not a part of a series. The title of the list is Strong Heroine SERIES.
And I actually agree with the Twilight selection - our view of ourselves and how we describe ourselves can be quite different from who we actually are. Considering that the books are written mainly from Bella's point of view it can take a conscious effort to distance oneself from her opinions about the events and the roles of the participants.

H.n. wrote: "Twilight? Twilight ?! With a main character like Bella, Twilight should be at the very bottom of this list..."

i agree, bella has absolutly no backbone. how can she be a strong heroine if she cant stand on her own???

She's always hiding behind Edward when anything is even remotely scary.

I must be missing something because I do not see a pattern of spinelessness or cowardice. Here is what I do see (sorry this is long, but there are four books in the series): Twilight - Bella decides to move to Forks so her mother can have a life she wants with her husband; she goes to the ballet studio all alone to meet a vampire who can kill her with a flick of a finger because she thinks she can save her mother; she maintains that she wants to be with Edward even though he clearly doesn't think it's a good idea for her. New Moon - she faces Jacob when he begins avoiding her; when Alice tells her Edward is in trouble she does not hesitate, she is ready to go to Voltera on a moment's notice to protect him, even if it means risking her own life; she defies both Jacob and her father by staying with Edward. Eclipse - she maintains her friendship with Jacob despite Edward being against it; she continues her relationship with Edward even though her father and Jake would clearly rather she didn't; she wants to go to the face-off with the newborns and doesn't only because Edward won't have it; she risks herself during the Edward vs. Victoria fight. Breaking Dawn - she joins forces with Rosalie of all people to protect the child she wants to keep; she goes alone to establish an escape route for her daughter and Jacob and protect the secret from the Volturi.
Sure, she is afraid, but fear is a normal human reaction when one's life and lives of those they love are in danger.
Please tell me where is it that she has no backbone and when is she hiding behind Edward without being told to do so because I'm curious to see it.

PC Cast's House of the Night series???? Zoey is not a strong lead!!

Why is Twilight on the list? Bella is not a "strong heroine." She is the damsel-in-distress that is always being saved by her boyfriend and best friend.

I died a litle inside when I saw Twilight up there. Bella is the epitome of all damsel-in-distress females. There are Disney Princesses with more backbone than her.

seriously....Twilight???

Morgan wrote: "I died a litle inside when I saw Twilight up there. Bella is the epitome of all damsel-in-distress females. There are Disney Princesses with more backbone than her. "

i congratulate you for your intelligence

I thought this was going to have series on it, not individual books, so I only chose the first of the series I think apply!

Who the Heck put Twilight??????????????????? Someone has gone mental Bella strong?? Dont make me laugh.

H.n. wrote: "Twilight? Twilight ?! With a main character like Bella, Twilight should be at the very bottom of this list..."

It shouldnt be there at all

Twilight has a strong heroine! Edward! =)

Good one, Ralph.

In what world is Bella strong?

...Bella is a strong heroine how? Not trying to be mean, but...??

oh God cant breath...oh..bella a strong person???? !!!! ahahahahah oowww my stomach hurts !!!

♥ ♥Lynn ♥ ♥ wrote: "PC Cast's House of the Night series???? Zoey is not a strong lead!!"

YES SHE IS!!! LOL

H.n. wrote: "Twilight? Twilight ?! With a main character like Bella, Twilight should be at the very bottom of this list..."

Agree!

Olga wrote: "I must be missing something because I do not see a pattern of spinelessness or cowardice. Here is what I do see (sorry this is long, but there are four books in the series): Twilight - Bella decide..."

You make a lot of good points, and had the movies done a better job of showing these points, I think people would be less frustrated with the series.

However, she may be passionate or strong in her convictions or love for Edward, but I dont think that necessarily makes her a strong female character. The fact that she is willing to give up her life as a human (even though it is what she wants) and the fact that she agress to marry him, shows she's not the strongest female character. It is also in my opinion slight brainwash. Also, just because someone is reckless, does not mean they're a hero. Most of the time she jumps into danger, but then has to be rescued.