Bella Swan, the protagonist, recounting a vivid dream about her grandmother. She's now in her senior year of high school in Forks, Washington, and is torn between her love for Edward Cullen, a vampire, and her deep friendship with Jacob Black, a werewolf. Bella is worried about getting older while Edward remains eternally young.
Edward and Bella spend time together in the meadow, and Edward expresses his concern about Bella becoming a vampire to be with him. She's still unsure about this, so they reach a compromise: Edward will change her into a vampire after they get married. Jacob comes to visit Bella, and they discuss the ongoing tension between vampires and werewolves. Jacob is clearly in love with Bella, but she reaffirms her feelings for Edward.
Bella's school life continues, and she starts discussing her college plans. Her relationship with Charlie, her father, is strained because he's not comfortable with her dating a vampire. In the meantime, Bella learns about a series of mysterious killings in nearby Seattle.
Edward's adoptive vampire family is on alert due to the rising threat of a vampire army in Seattle. They worry that Bella might be a target and become very protective of her. Bella and Edward go on a trip to Seattle to distract her from the danger, and she becomes more aware of the
dangers of the vampire world.
Bella and Edward return to Forks to find Jacob waiting for them. He tells them about the vampire Victoria, who is creating an army of newborn vampires to seek revenge against Bella. Bella fears for her safety but appreciates Jacob's warning. He confesses his love for her and tries to kiss her, but she chooses Edward. The love triangle becomes more complicated as Bella realizes Jacob has imprinted on someone else, which means he's now bound to that person.
Bella's graduation approaches, and she's still determined to become a vampire. She has a graduation party, during which she discusses her plans with her vampire boyfriend, Edward. Meanwhile, Jacob continues to struggle with Bella's choice, and his anger is evident.
Edward and Bella have an important discussion about her mortality. She's concerned about becoming a vampire and losing her soul, which Edward dismisses. This leads to tension in their relationship.
Victoria's vampire army grows stronger, and Edward and his family prepare for apotential battle. Jacob and Bella spend more time together, further fueling tensions with Edward. Jacob overhears a conversation about Victoria's army and is eager to help protect Bella.
Edward's family, including Alice and Jasper, practice fighting the newborn vampires to prepare for the upcoming battle. Bella, worried
about her friends, considers Jacob's offer to help her. Jacob and Bella talk about the true nature of imprinting.
Edward and Bella have a heart-to-heart conversation about her friendship with Jacob. Edward's jealousy becomes apparent, but Bella reassures him. They later encounter a vampire named Bree Tanner, who is a part of Victoria's army, but she manages to escape.
Edward shares the story of the Quileute legends about their creation and the Cold Ones(vampires) with Bella. Bella discovers that Jacob imprinted on her childhood friend, Leah, who has a complicated past. The revelation strengthens her desire to stay human.
Graduation day arrives, and Edward and Bella prepare for the upcoming battle with Victoria's army. After the ceremony, they spend time with their family and friends at the Cullens' house. Jacob informs Bella that Victoria is creating a diversion and that the main attack will happen in Seattle.
Bella and Edward's relationship deepens, and they plan to get married after the battle. Meanwhile, Victoria's army grows, and Bella learns about the newborn vampires' incredible strength and their rapid growth. Edward and Bella spend a romantic night together, promising to never be apart.
Edward proposes to Bella, and she eagerly accepts. Bella and her
friends work on building alliances with the Quileute werewolves, trying to convince them to join forces with the Cullens against Victoria. Jacob struggles with Bella's decision but agrees to help protect her.
The Cullens and the werewolves form a tentative alliance, with Jacob as the intermediary. They prepare to battle Victoria's army. Bella has doubts about their chances and the danger that her presence poses. Jasper shares his backstory, explaining how he joined the Cullen family.
The night of the battle arrives, and the Cullens and the werewolves fight Victoria's army. Edward and Seth Clearwater work to protect Bella. Victoria is eventually killed, and the battle ends. Edward tells Bella that they can delay her transformation into a vampire, and she agrees to marry him sooner.
Bella reconciles with Jacob, promising that she will always love him, but her heart belongs toEdward. The Cullens and the werewolves form a strong alliance to maintain peace. Bella is excited about her future with Edward and the prospect of becoming a vampire.
Bella and Edward begin discussing their engagement and plans for the future. Bella is determined to become a vampire and sets her sights on her graduation as the ideal time for her transformation. Edward insists that they must get married first to uphold certain traditional values. Edward agrees to let her become a vampire under the condition that she marries him first.
Bella and Edward share their concerns about how Bella's transformation will affect their families. Edward believes it would be selfish to rob Charlie of his only family, but Bella is more focused on her love for Edward. She persuades Edward to agree to turn her into a vampire immediately after graduation.
This chapter delves into Bella's preparations for the wedding and the complications that arise. She grapples with the idea of telling her parents about her engagement. Jacob is unhappy about her decision but agrees to attend the wedding.
The story takes a dramatic turn as Seattle faces mysterious killings, hinting at more vampire activity. Bella, Edward, and Jacob are concerned about these murders and suspect that Victoria might still pose a threat. Bella and Edward secretly discuss their suspicions of a new vampire in Seattle, and Edward decides to monitor the situation closely.
Bella realizes the depth of her feelings for Jacob and spends time with him to comfort him after the heartbreak of her engagement to Edward. This chapter also hints at a brewing war with the Volturi and the danger they pose.
As the story progresses, Bella visits Jacob and is introduced to the concept of "imprinting," which is an intense and unbreakable werewolf bond. Jacob imprints on Bella's newborn niece, Renesmee. Meanwhile, Victoria's army continues to grow and plan their attack on the Cullens.
The Cullens and the werewolves join forces to prepare for the impending battle with Victoria's army. Bella is allowed to stay with Jacob to keep her safe. Edward, Jacob, and Bella share an intense and somewhat awkward moment of alliance. Edward promises to love Bella, even if she chooses to stay with Jacob.
The preparations for battle continue, and Bella, Jacob, and Edward attend a gathering with the werewolves. Jacob andEdward are surprisingly civil with each other, and Bella struggles with the tension between them. Bella has a conversation with Jacob, and they discuss the possibility of him being hurt or killed in the battle.
Bella spends some time with Alice, who has been having visions of the battle. Alice shows Bella the events that unfold as a result of Bella's choice to stay human. Bella remains determined to become a vampire.
As the battle with Victoria's army approaches, the Cullens, werewolves, and their allies strategize. Edward continues to show his concern for Bella's safety and tries to persuade her to flee with her human family to protect her. Bella adamantly refuses, not willing to leave behind those she loves.