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Breaking Dawn: The Twilight Saga, Book 4

(2008, Fiction - Fantasy, Written by Stephenie Meyer)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 11, age appropriate for kids over 14; suggested age 13.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Supernatural soap saga drags on way too long.

updated 02.05.09

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 13–14

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Not an issue.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence :

    One extremely gory supernatural childbirth scene with lots of blood, breaking bones, and a near death. Vampires hunt and feed on large game in the forest.
  • Sex :

    After she's married at 18, Bella has sex with her vampire husband, but it's not described in detail. She also has feelings of desire. Werewolves are naked when they transform back into humans.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    The Cullens own a lot of high-end cars, which are mentioned by brand name. The vampire family buys many extravagent gifts and wears each of their designer outfits only once.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Morphine is given to a human in pain.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Breaking Dawn: The Twilight Saga, Book 4

Parents need to know that this series is enormously popular with teen and older tween girls. The main characters -- Bella, 18, mortal, and Edward, vampire -- have sex after they're married. Little is described in detail except that broken furniture and bruises are found on the next day (thanks to vampire super-strength). The goriest part of the book is a supernatural birth scene with lots and lots of blood, cracking bones, and near death. Vampires spend half the book fearing for their lives and the lives of family and friends.

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  • Families can talk about the popularity of the series. What draws so many super fans to the books? The romance? Melodrama? Supernatural elements? Very handsome characters? Do you think this book is too long? Why or why not?
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  1. Teen Reviewer
    Age 14
    Lives in Missouri
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content

    Fine for teens

    Sure, it drags on too long but it is fairly entertaining. Some questionable material, but it's not explicit.

  2. Teen Reviewer
    Age 14
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title off for age 12 and give it 1.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Negative message

    Dumb

    This is soooo stupid. It drags on way too long and just fizzles out in the end. Dont waste your time.

  3. Teen Reviewer
    Age 15
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

      • My highlights are:
      • Positive messages
      • Good role models

      I love it!!! Parents, relax. Kids these days see much worse stuff than this.

    • Adult Reviewer
      Lives in Vermont
      I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give it 4.0
      My concerns are:
      • Excessive consumerism

      a little iffy for tweens, 12-14 still a little tiny bit iffy,15+ perfect.

      I liked this book, it was as good as the rest. I don't, however, think it needs all the gore as part of the birth scene. Otherwise, i give it a thumbs up for ages 14+.

    • Teen Reviewer
      Age 13
      Lives in Arizona
      I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 5.0
      My concerns are:
      • Inappropriate sexual content

      tweens

      gooood book and not as bad as u think it is..

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