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An adult version of Twilight?
Posted: 25 Mar 2020, 04:36
by Nicolene75
Playing devil's advocate here: I am a superpower/mutant abilities fan and really enjoy books and movies of that kind. Did the book remind anyone else of the Twilight saga? Think young romance, eyes that are different than those of humans, special abilities, the clash where they display said abilities, even the love that Kane feels for Carly ... Look forward to hearing your thoughts on the matter.
Re: An adult version of Twilight?
Posted: 26 Mar 2020, 19:25
by KimberlyS88
Yes! This book does resemble twilight in many ways.
Re: An adult version of Twilight?
Posted: 27 Mar 2020, 01:47
by Nicolene75
KimberlyS88 wrote: ↑26 Mar 2020, 19:25
Yes! This book does resemble twilight in many ways.
I thought I might have been the only one that picked that up!
Re: An adult version of Twilight?
Posted: 29 Mar 2020, 11:29
by Ariely 20
I agree that there are certain similarities.
Re: An adult version of Twilight?
Posted: 01 Apr 2020, 00:45
by Daniel_
True! There is a close resemblance.
Re: An adult version of Twilight?
Posted: 01 Apr 2020, 16:39
by tsh1001
Never thought of that, but yes!
Re: An adult version of Twilight?
Posted: 01 Apr 2020, 22:04
by Reina275
Yeah, since the first moment, but I guess the teenage romance plus superpowers always work.
Re: An adult version of Twilight?
Posted: 02 Apr 2020, 11:14
by Nicolene75
Reina275 wrote: ↑01 Apr 2020, 22:04
Yeah, since the first moment, but I guess the teenage romance plus superpowers always work.
I agree, definitely a killer combination!
Re: An adult version of Twilight?
Posted: 03 Apr 2020, 16:16
by Miraphery
I did not think of that before but yes, there are similarities. Romance and superpowers are thrillers.
Re: An adult version of Twilight?
Posted: 04 Apr 2020, 14:47
by Kayla_Sanders
It is amazing that you mention this because while reading, I had similar thoughts. Especially when Adam seemed to have a cloak/shield type of power like Bella did when she turned into a vampire.
In Twilight, the Cullens and others emphasized that it made sense why Edward wasn't able to read Bella's thoughts, and eventually, her ability to cloak others from the vampire's abilities became a useful element in battle. With Adam, there were similarities. Having the ability to cloak his core from the detection of other Descendants before even realizing his power, and being able to cloak the other Descendants with his ability later on in the book during battle.
There were other similarities but this is what stood out most to me. They had a very similar type of power dynamic.
Re: An adult version of Twilight?
Posted: 04 Apr 2020, 20:01
by Thehorselover
Yes! That was my first thought! I was scared it was going to be just a spin off and not very interesting because I have already read the twilight books- but I think the author managed to turn it in the middle and towards the end so it didn’t read exactly like the Twilight series.
Re: An adult version of Twilight?
Posted: 05 Apr 2020, 03:45
by Nicolene75
venxsfi wrote: ↑04 Apr 2020, 14:47
It is amazing that you mention this because while reading, I had similar thoughts. Especially when Adam seemed to have a cloak/shield type of power like Bella did when she turned into a vampire.
In Twilight, the Cullens and others emphasized that it made sense why Edward wasn't able to read Bella's thoughts, and eventually, her ability to cloak others from the vampire's abilities became a useful element in battle. With Adam, there were similarities. Having the ability to cloak his core from the detection of other Descendants before even realizing his power, and being able to cloak the other Descendants with his ability later on in the book during battle.
There were other similarities but this is what stood out most to me. They had a very similar type of power dynamic.
Yes, exactly my thoughts as well!
Re: An adult version of Twilight?
Posted: 05 Apr 2020, 03:46
by Nicolene75
Thehorselover wrote: ↑04 Apr 2020, 20:01
Yes! That was my first thought! I was scared it was going to be just a spin off and not very interesting because I have already read the twilight books- but I think the author managed to turn it in the middle and towards the end so it didn’t read exactly like the Twilight series.
I agree! I think the author took all the best parts of the Twilight series and that's why it made such an excellent read.
Re: An adult version of Twilight?
Posted: 05 Apr 2020, 03:59
by Lorraine De Vos
I wasn’t sold on this book, but this thread is making me rethink it. I loved the Twilight Saga, and is this similar, I will definitely enjoy this too.
Re: An adult version of Twilight?
Posted: 05 Apr 2020, 04:02
by Nicolene75
Jbcitygirl wrote: ↑05 Apr 2020, 03:59
I wasn’t sold on this book, but this thread is making me rethink it. I loved the Twilight Saga, and is this similar, I will definitely enjoy this too.
If you loved the Twilight saga, you will definitely enjoy this book!