So, it wasn't better than twilight, I think Meyers writes wayy better Fantasy. I didn't like Wanderer(the main character) mainly because I am incredibly fond of strong female characters and she was so nice and kind and self-sacrificing... yes unfair to judge her, but unfortunatlet I already have. I loved Melanie, though I wish there was more of her in it. I hate Jared, because... I just do. Ian is also awful. I t was not as exciting as I thought it would be and I wish there had been more action and going places. And a lot of loose ends were left, which bugged me. And it was slow at the begining. Actually through the whole thing. But I hadn't read a book with an actual plot and good writing for a while so while i read it it was amazing compared. And yes even after that i still have complaints. :)