New Moon

Stephenie Meyer

Bella Swan's 18th birthday celebration with the Cullens turns sour when Jasper almost attacks her after she cuts herself. This incident causes Edward to rethink Bella's safety around him and his vampire family, ultimately leading him to decide that leaving her is the safest option for her. Devastated, Bella falls into a deep depression, only finding solace in her friendship with Jacob Black. However, her healing is complicated by her risky behaviors to invoke hallucinations of Edward, and Jacob's revelation that he is a werewolf. As Bella navigates her complex emotions and the dangers of her world, her relationship with Jacob deepens but is strained by her unwavering feelings for Edward, who she believes she has lost forever.