Meyer, Stephanie. Twilight. New York: Time Warner Book Group, 2005.
Annotation: Can Bella survive in a relationship with a vampire or is her human blood too much of a temptation for Edward to resist?
Justification for Nomination:
This high school romance is surreal, yet so real within the pages of the book. Edward and Bella have such a passionate relationship; the vampire/human component just makes it all the more sensual. YA readers will be enticed by the energy between the vampire and his girl. This supernatural thriller gives readers the pleasure of slipping into a fantasy world where human laws are broken and vampires are mysterious beings walking among us. Edward is a deep and enigmatic vampire which readers can't help but admire. It's no wonder that this vampire novel is a huge hit among young and not-so-young readers- the characters pull a reader in and entice until the story's end.
Genre: Supernatural, Horror, Vampire, Non-fiction, Coming-of-age, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
