Twilight and New Moon by Stephanie Meyers

OK I saw the movie Twilight and confess that I rather enjoyed it. I even liked Bella the 17 year old heroine in the movie. I also liked the Vampire/Native American legend. Jacob the Quilleyute teen was so cute. So I started the series of books - hey it is set in Forks - green, damp and nothing to do - I felt a need to be supportive of that sad little town we breeze through on the way to beach and forest hikes. It's not a "Harry Potter", ugh the dialogue sucks, but it was a fast read. Alas in the books Bella is much more wimpy- low self esteem always needing to be around men or else doing something so dumb it is ridiculous. In this day and age, please girls this is not a good model. I liked Edward the Vampire more in the books as he shows his self restraint but stop telling Bella to be safe! I see why girls like the forbidden. The age old tale of Romeo and Juliet. The attraction to Vampires...sex...yeah it's there. Will I read the other books? Yes even though really this is a bad use of my time! Sorry Carson, there are times when I just have to read a bit of junk.