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After a troubled publication history, Midnight Sun gives readers insight into Edward Cullen’s perspective during the events of Twilight.

• Release Date: August 4, 2020
• Content Type: Book
• Description: “When Edward Cullen and Bella Swan met in Twilight, an iconic love story was born. But until now, fans have heard only Bella’s side of the story. At last, readers can experience Edward’s version in the long-awaited companion novel, Midnight Sun. This unforgettable tale as told through Edward’s eyes takes on a new and decidedly dark twist. Meeting Bella is both the most unnerving and intriguing event he has experienced in all his years as a vampire. As we learn more fascinating details about Edward’s past and the complexity of his inner thoughts, we understand why this is the defining struggle of his life. How can he justify following his heart if it means leading Bella into danger? In Midnight Sun, Stephenie Meyer transports us back to a world that has captivated millions of readers and brings us an epic novel about the profound pleasures and devastating consequences of immortal love.” (Hachette Book Group)
• Following the release of the final Twilight novel, Breaking Dawn, 12 chapters of the in-process Midnight Sun were leaked on the internet. Meyer halted work on the book until its sudden release in 2020, 15 years after the original Twilight novel.
• While currently the most recent Twilight universe novel, Meyer told USA Today in 2020 that “There are two more books I think in the world that I want to write.”
• Charts: Despite being released well after the initial popularity of the series, Midnight Sun proved the series’ interest still holds. The book reached the top of the charts in the UK, as well as on Amazon and Apple’s best-seller lists.
• Reviews: 3.73 (out of 5) on Goodreads. 
• Purchase: Paperback | Hardcover