Breaking Dawn vs New Moon: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: High schools, Werewolves, Vampires, Schools, Young Adult, Horror

Cover of Breaking Dawn

Breaking Dawn Stephenie Meyer · 2000 ★★★★☆ 3.8 832 pages · ≈ 15 h 24 m · Light Find on Amazon

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Cover of New Moon

New Moon Stephenie Meyer · 2006 ★★★★☆ 3.6 608 pages · ≈ 11 h 16 m · Easy Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 3.8 vs 3.6 — either is a safe pick by score.
New Moon is the quicker read — about 11 hours vs 15 for Breaking Dawn.
New Moon is the easier read (Easy), Breaking Dawn more demanding (Light).

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