Buy Now, Pay Later
As low as
$3
/ mo
Learn more
- – 4-month term
- – No impact on credit to apply
- – Instant approval decision
- – Secure and straightforward checkout
Ready to go? Add this product to your cart and select a plan during checkout.
Payment plans are offered through our trusted finance partners Klarna, Affirm, Afterpay, Zip, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. No-credit-needed leasing options through Acima may also be available at checkout.
Learn more about financing & leasing here.
Free shipping on this product
30-day returns
Learn more
FREE 30-day refund/replacement
To qualify for a full refund, items must be returned in their original, unused condition. If an item is returned in a used, damaged, or materially different state, you may be granted a partial refund.
To initiate a return, please visit our Returns Center.
View our full returns policy here.
Availability:
Only 4 left in stock, order soon!
Arrives
Thursday, Oct 1
Description
It's here! 1 bestselling author Stephenie Meyer makes a triumphant return to the world of Twilight with this highly anticipated companion: the iconic love story of Bella and Edward told from the vampire's point of view. 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. "People do not want to just read Meyer's books; they want to climb inside them and live there." -- Time "A literary phenomenon." -- The New York Times Read more
Publisher : Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Publication date : August 4, 2020
Edition : First Edition
Language : English
Print length : 672 pages
ISBN-10 : 031670704X
ISBN-13 : 46
Item Weight : 2.05 pounds
Reading age : 12 years and up
Dimensions : 6.6 x 2.45 x 9.35 inches
Frequently asked questions
If you place your order now, the estimated arrival date for this product is:
Thursday, Oct 1
Yes, absolutely! You may return this product for a full refund within 30 days of receiving it.
To initiate a return, please visit our Returns Center.
View our full returns policy here.
To initiate a return, please visit our Returns Center.
View our full returns policy here.
- Klarna Financing
- Affirm Pay in 4
- Affirm Financing
- Afterpay Financing
- Zip Pay in 4
- Financing through Apple Pay
- Financing through Google Pay
Learn more about financing & leasing here.
Top Amazon Reviews
Format: Hardcover
I originally read Midnight Sun at work in a cubicle after downloading the draft Stephanie Meyer posted on her website when a copy of it had been leaked. I finished it in one sitting and I enjoyed it very much. As things tend to go, this is not much like the draft. I've read Stephanie Meyer's entire bibliography. I'm a fan. I try not to be biased, but I am. My favorite of her work is The Host and my least favorite is the Chemist. A lot of me wants to be defensive about the negative reviews and shame them, but that wouldn't be constructive or a good review. Midnight Sun is a large book. It took longer to read than the original Twilight and much longer than the draft. The paragraph structure is larger as well. But, in typical Stephanie Meyer style, it's very easy to read. She throws in some thesaurus words this time, but it's not frequent enough to derail the ease of reading. It feels to me that if this were to go through one more edit to reduce the size by even 1 or 2 more percent it'd be perfect, but I'm not mad it didn't happen. I enjoyed the longer book and time in this fictional story and did not want it to end. There was one paragraph that was difficult to read and it seems like it should have been picked up by the editor. There was also a sentence with the "He He" pronouns next to each other that should have been caught. No big deal though. Stephanie Meyer brings in some of her action chops she developed with the Chemist and there are a few detailed action scenes. She goes into a lot of detail and they are very fun in how outrageous they are. If I did have complaints about the book it would be that from when James begins the hunt to the epilogue feels rushed. This is where the small editing errors are and there's even a weird new thing with Jasper that feels out of place and shoe horned in. If I were to edit the story I would remove that new Jasper thing. What Stephanie Meyer does well is she addresses a lot of the plot holes, elaborates, and is consistent with the new perspective. For example, one of the things that I found brilliant was the new answers to questions when Bella and Edward get to know each other. If it were Bella she'd have not felt her answers were important, but with Edward her answers are given instead of just saying that he asked her questions about things. I'm explaining it poorly, but I thought the way it was done was great. Alice's huge plot whole of an ability is explained very well and in detail. There were no unanswered questions for me after reading Midnight Sun. It completes the Twilight story. A new reader could read Midnight Sun and skip Twilight, but they may be disappointed to go read Twilight after Midnight Sun and it would be a big shift going into New Moon from Midnight Sun. You'd probably have more sympathy for Jacob in New Moon. I recommend this book if you liked the series. Sometimes it's popular to hate on the popular, but this is a good romance and people do act this way even if it's not the ideal you have in your head. Love makes you break the rules and be stupid. I bought the Hardcover edition. It came scuffed a bit on the sleeve, but the binding held up well to my first read and the pages/ink were pretty good. Not thick quality stuff, though.
...
show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2020 by Ray Reed
Format: Hardcover
So I've seen a lot of the reviews most good, some bad. I'm going to be very honest. I put 5 stars because it came in very good condition, no issues with shipping and since I pre-ordered this, it came on time. So about 5 stars with that alone. Some of the 1 star raters had mention Edward being whiney, a woman hater, etc. ((SOME SPOILERS)) 1. He hated his life as a vampire, and was the only single in a house with 3 other couples. I would whine too. But that all changes when he meets bella. 2. Yes he wanted to kill Bella because of how good her BLOOD (not body ordor) smelled. His instincts as a vampire were kicking in and he fought hard against his vampire nature. 3. What drew him to her was the fact he couldn't read her mind. He never experienced that before and that made her fascinating to him. 4. Edward does not hate all the woman around him. He loves Esme. He loves Alice (brother sister relationship). 5. Yes Rose was a victim of a horrible crime, he does not take this from her in the book, he doesn't like that fact that Rose could be so petty and vain. 6.Rose gets literally upset because Edward doesn't find her appealing but finds Bella to be and Rose has the mind set that she is the most beautiful thing in the world and all should treat her as such. 7. When it comes to Bella's friends, he doesn't say "Hey you can not hang out with them" he literally does not like Jessica because Jessica is a horrible friend! ((Read the book you see Jessica's true thoughts of Bella. She fake AF)) 8. Edward says himself what he's doing is wrong (watching her from afar, in her bedroom, etc) but he has the overwhelming need to protect her, even from himself. 9. Back to the women of the book, Tanya is described to be a potential love interest because of her beauty, but Edward simply did not have a emotional connection and rejected her (in a nice way!) He was totally respectful toward her. They are friends(? Or acquaintances?) And the other women ((the hostess and the waitress)) had very naughty thoughts so Edward blocked them out. 10. Being a vampire for about 7 or 8 (cant remember at the moment) decades would make you not have the proper social skills, besides the fact the only people he would interact with are the other Cullens. 11. In the book it is mentions that once you become a vampire who you were, your dislikes and likes, etc. Are frozen. So essentially he and other vampires are out of place mentally and physically, when you think about it, would that also make you out of touch with social norms? 12. Edward can read almost every mind around him. One person can act one way outside but in the darkest corners of their minds they could be an entirely different person, and Edward can see all of it, and being a vampire for so long, made him out of touch of anything human which is why he seems to have a distaste for them. He sees what others can not in people or other creatures. 13. He DOES NOT FORCE BELLA! he states in the book that if Bella tells him to leave her alone, he would walk away. Sorry for the long review, but I'm almost done I swear. Now do I think this is really intended for younger readers? Not really because in the beginning Stephenie Meyer writes a very sweet note to us that had read the Twilight books 15 years ago (I just aged myself omg...) now can some of the things written in this be labeled toxic, sure, but I think what some readers are failing to see is that the whole time in the book Edward calls out his own actions, saying how wrong or how he shouldn't do these things, how it makes no sense how he wanted to simply kill the girl for her blood but now he just wants her love but then we see this inner fight with himself. It's going to be annoying, yes, there are many times in the book I'm like "Bro just pick one! You want her or you don't!" Then when you think about it, he's fighting his instincts through out the whole twilight saga, overcoming the mental and emotional stress and hardship of what he is and how he doesnt want that life for her. If you didn't like the twilight saga to begin with, you won't like this book. If you did like the series, you might like this book. I think the dislike for this is book is because we have to think logically at Edward and what he is. People see it as toxic because that's what he is just for the fact he is a vampire, vampire's in this universe of twilight are mostly bad guys, and here the Cullens are trying to fight what they naturally are to survive they are trying to be better. It's a whole rediscovering of himself Edward is going through, so you're going to see the good, bad, really bad, better, until the character is anew. Ending point: I enjoyed the book. I couldn't see what some of the negative raters were saying and you could tell some people did not read the whole book and some admitted they skipped parts.
...
show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2020 by Shaina Hernandez
Format: Hardcover
I just finished Midnight Sun, after starting the Twilight Saga in 2008 as a teenager, after waiting and hoping for years for this book to come out, after believing it never would. The worst part of this novel is the fact that I cannot read the rest of the saga from Edward's point of view. Not only is it entertaining to see more of his family, but it is eye opening to see Edward's take on things. His point of view is far more interesting than Bella's and I could feel all of his emotions - his pain and morality grappling, his elation at being in love, and the darkness at the end when he decided he will have to leave her. Knowing how the saga plays out, all of these emotions are heightened and I felt like I should shout at him through the pages. Because Bella internalizes so much in her point of view throughout the saga, I never realized how much she smiled or laughed or how kind she was until seeing it through Edward's point of view. That was just the review of my 18 year old self being enthralled and believing this book was worth the wait. As an adult reading YA (and as an English major), I am impressed with the message that comes out of Midnight Sun and Twilight when compared side-by-side. Relationships are hard. There will always be one or both people in a relationship who read into things wrong, make assumptions about what the other person is thinking/doing, and make what they think is the best decision (even when it's not). Midnight Sun and Twilight take those relationship roller coasters and intensifies it with the staggering power of first love as well as the heavy supernatural aspect. To read both and see exactly how Edward and Bella misunderstand each other while unconditionally loving each other is a more intense version of relationship adversities. Yes, these books are meant to be an escape with characters providing a romance story. They aren't The Great Gatsby or any other classic work of art with huge themes. But (especially after reading Midnight Sun), I don't see how anyone can throw this story away as being dangerous for teenage girls or for saying Edward's character is a predator. You see his character and his own self-deprecation, just as you saw Bella's love and understanding about who he is (as well as his family's thoughts to support it). If you aren't Team Edward after this book, maybe you should put the saga away and quit whining about it.
...
show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2020 by Heather Waugh
Format: Hardcover
A great addition to the series. I didn't read it but my girlfriend is a very big fan
Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2026 by Awesomax
Format: Hardcover
I have been transported back about twelve years to a much younger version of myself and it was so wonderful. I remember when I was fully immersed in Twilight. I read the books countless times and this just took me right back to that like it was yesterday. I loved this from beginning to end. We always knew Edward was dramatic but he really is THE MOST dramatic. Just seeing all of these first moments from the other side was so eye opening. From Bella’s perspective, Edward is charming and knows exactly what he is doing. But the reality is that Edward is hot mess and is just as dazzled by Bella as she is by him. He’s as lost in the early days of their love story as she was. Honestly, so many of the iconic moments where Edward comes off to Bella as charming is really just him being overly curious and anxious and I love it. But in so many ways, this book is absolutely heartbreaking. Edward does not think highly of himself and it’s really upsetting how little he thinks of himself and nothing Bella says seems to get through that thick skull of his. I mean... if you’re reading this book... you know what’s coming up next in New Moon... and those thoughts have begun to fester in his head here at the end and it’s really not pretty. My heart really broke for him. But, I loved getting to experience Twilight again from this fresh perspective and getting to see some moments we weren’t privy to before. The climax at the end was definitely eye opening. To see how that all unfolded from the other side. And getting to spend more time with Alice and Jasper was great because I love them, especially Alice. And my appreciation for Emmett grew somehow. He is just SO GOOD and absolutely nothing phases him. Rosalie though... ugh... I will forever feel sorry for all that she dealt with... but that girl is so damn self centered it’s ridiculous. She does not give an inch. Not even to see her brother happy. But, all in all, this book was everything I hoped it would be and was worth the wait. Us Twilight fans were rewarded for our patience.
...
show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2020 by Teresa
Format: Hardcover
What's different: Midnight Sun is the story of Twilight from Edward's perspective. This leads to an entirely different reading experience, and not just because the author, and likely audience, have aged since the first book. Edward's perspective is entirely different in style and tone from Bella's. Edward is a 100+ year old vampire who can read minds, and is constantly trying not to kill the humans around him. These facts lead to a character who overthinks everything and has a self-loathing complex that is unrivaled in modern YA literature (and that's saying something). The result is an introspective, wordy book that frequently shifts between timelines, past, present, and potential futures. The entire book (specifically the romance) has a feeling of inevitability about it, though I'm still not sure if this feeling is a result of my prior knowledge, or Meyer's character set-up. What I liked: I thoroughly enjoyed the family dynamic of the Cullens. In Midnight Sun we see Edward's brotherly friendship with Emmett, his perfect sync with Alice around their gifts, and Rosalie's cool distance from her brother. We also get to see more of Carlisle in his role as father of the family, we get to see why Esme is treated with such respect and love, and we get to see Jasper for the frightening character he is, while also seeing the depth of his relationship with Alice. I also enjoyed the feeling of inevitability in the romance. The way Meyer sets up Bella as the one person in Edward's life who subverts all of his expectations may feel forced, but the reader can truly understand why someone who has lived such a lifestyle for decades would suddenly find himself drawn to someone who breaks from the mold. Edward's feelings follow a logical transition from hate to interest to love in Meyer's writing. This all makes the star-crossed lovers trope even more cheesy and angsty, but what is Twilight without cheese and angst? Stephanie Meyer did a fantastic job characterizing Edward. You really feel (especially in the beginning of the book) that he has been dealing with monotony for decades and expects much the same in his future. The writing style is entirely different as omniscient Edward is constantly aware of everything around him, including the thoughts and intentions of the other characters. Knowing what every character wants and what they really mean when they speak creates such a unique experience as a reader that I feel more in tune with the characters than ever. What I didn't like: The aforementioned omniscience leads to a lack of interpersonal tension among most of the characters and Edward. Edward knows just what to say, just how to act, and just what everyone really wants, so there is only nominal tension regarding Edward's decisions and interactions. I also struggled at some points as dialogue was secondary to introspection and flashbacks in this book. I acknowledge that Meyer was somewhat limited by the dialogue from the first book (though she did add in a bit), but the sheer wordiness was at times daunting as I found myself glazing over a paragraph or two of Edward's self loathing more than once. Additional comments: In the light of 2020, with the focus these last few years on the importance of things like respecting people's distance and the need for consent among partners, there are many problematic things Edward does in Twilight (specifically being in Bella's room while she is asleep) that stand out more in this version of the story. Meyer tries to show Edward's intentions behind his actions, makes it clear that he recognizes his actions as wrong, and shows how he feels compelled to act in the way he does. The attempt to make what is essentially breaking and entering and stalking feel less creepy than it is kind of(?) succeeds? Readers will either acknowledge it as weird and move on, or will be thoroughly turned off from the characters based on said actions. What makes the problematic actions more palatable is the knowledge of not only Edward's intentions and the final result of the romance, but also Edward's later admission of his actions to Bella, who does not have a problem with said actions. The attempt by Meyer to retroactively establish Bella's consent feels a little forced, though this version of Edward does explicitly recognize the need for it. It will be up to the reader though to decide whether they excuse/forgive Edward's actions. I do not recommend this for your first Twilight series book. A reader could find themselves at varying points confused, bored, or disinterested if they didn't have the background knowledge the other books provide. Teenage years are fraught with all-encompassing emotions and thoughts, so readers may forgive the more over-the-top moments in the book, and the borderline obsessive behavior of the characters. Ultimately: I really enjoyed Midnight Sun. The dynamic of the Cullen family makes it more than worth the read for long-time fans, and seeing events from Edward's perspective is very entertaining. Edward can be a bit wordy and introspective, but you can see where those character traits come from. The long lapses of thoughts also make the dialogue that much more significant, and indeed the cheesy, romantic moments feel much more intense when you add in the fact that Edward is trying not to kill Bella. TL;DR: Recommended for fans of the series to see the Cullens' relationships, Edward's perspective, and the sheer fun of an easy read. Beware of wordiness and teenage angst.
...
show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2020 by Daniel
Format: Hardcover
As already mentioned in so many reviews, I'll start by stating the obvious: Midnight Sun is Twilight retold from Edward's perspective. So. First and foremost, I will say that if you are not a Twilight fan or a fan of Edward, then I would suggest moving on and not purchasing/reading this book. That said, in my opinion, any review that reads as being written by someone who wasn't a fan of Edward in the first place, seems pointless. I also will state that if you haven't read the original Twilight, I would recommend doing so before taking this book on. While possible to read separate, it certainly "looses something" without the assumed knowledge from the first books. With that out of the way, I arguably enjoyed this book more than the original *gasp!*. I know. But this is also a trip down memory lane, 12 years later. And I admit to being quite nostalgic with this one. I am a Twihard and Team Edward, so this book is something I've been waiting to be completed, for more than a literal decade. I'm also a big fan of the nitty-girtty details, and I always want more-more-more when I fall in love with a series. One would assume that the insurmountable build up would have set this book up for failure, because how could it ever hold its ground when the expectations have been set so high. But it did! Is Edward a **BIT** of an over-thinker, who's internal battling is depression mixed with a bit of BPD and obsession? Yup. But, uhm... you did say you read the original Twilight books, right? You know Edward's story going into this, yes? So why are you surprised ? :) Personally, I'm not fond of the wait the fans had to endure on this one. We all know the story. Meyer wanted to write it. Part of it got leaked in sub-par form. Meyer got mad and said she'd never finish it. Later on she said she might finish it but only after people stopped asking about it. Bottom line is, the fans paid for the actions of another. Not happy about the situation... but my curiosity did indeed cause me to pre-order this, putting money into the pocked of a successful author who had turned her back on the characters that gave her said success, more than once. But I'll get off my soap box. All that said. I'll put my tail between by legs and say that I do believe Meyer did a great job on this one. It's all I would have expected Edward’s thinking to be. And it's even more interesting if you read this and the original one after another. The two characters thoughts are quite amusing when compared side by side. I also have no issue with the length and Edward's never-ending thought process at times. Again, it is what I would have expected from him. When I saw the length of the book compared to the original, I audibly LOL'd. If it was was short, it certainly wouldn't have fit the character. Frankly, I would love to see her do Edward versions of all the books. I could likely make some good assumptions either the knowledge of this book, but it would be lovely to read Meyers’ words. Well played, Meyer. Well played.
...
show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2020 by F. Krubl
Format: Hardcover
To start this review, I am and always have been a huge Twilight fan. I was so excited to learn that Stephanie Meyer was releasing Midnight Sun after all this time. I read all 4 of the original series in 4 days and I knew it would take me no time at all to read Midnight Sun and review it, less than 2 days after receiving it I took to Amazon to leave my opinion. So here it is. If you liked the Twilight Series you'll love Midnight Sun. There are pros and cons to it though and I'll list them here. You do receive a lot of extra information in this book, like things Edward tried to hide from Bella, through his silent conversations with Alice and his one sided conversations with his family. Mainly Rosalie. However, some parts do seem to drag on a little, not to the point where you start to lose interest in the book, but you definitely want it to hurry up so you can get back to the exciting parts. You learn more about the history of the Cullen family and definitely more about the history of Edward. There are some conversations in this book that dont quite match up with Twilight. I know for sure, because I read the entire saga again as I was waiting for MS to be delivered. Maybe Stephenie was just giving us more insight to Bella and Edward's relationship? When Edward would ask Bella the "rapid fire" questions at school while getting to know Bella better, we actually heard the answers. It's not a bad thing, but definitely wasnt expecting it, as in Twilight Steph just glossed over the answers. As I said, there is definitely more information in this book than was expected. All in all, I loved it. Would I read it again? Definitely. Would I read the rest of the series from Edward's POV? Absolutely. I hope Stephenie Meyer does decided to write the rest of the Saga like the she did Midnight Sun. I'd even love another book set years later as Bella had progressed more as a vampire, and maybe touch up on Jacob and Renesmee, now that Nessie would be an adult. I'd be especially excited to read New Moon from Edward's POV, because he was away from Bella for most of that novel. To conclude my review, if you loved The Twilight Saga, you should definitely buy Midnight Sun. You'll probably love it. If you didnt like TTS and thought Edward a whiny immature misogynist, then Midnight Sun maybe isnt for you. I hope I helped you determine if this purchase is worth it for you, as it was for me.
...
show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2020 by Tiffany