Why We Love (and Hate) Twilight

The Highs and Lows of the Twilight Saga

By: Sarah Elizabeth Gallagher

Narrated by: Amanda Friday

The Polarizing Legacy of the Twilight Saga

Why does the Twilight saga continue to inspire both passionate fandom and heated critique? In Why We Love (and Hate) Twilight, Sarah Elizabeth Gallagher unpacks the cultural obsession with Bella Swan, Edward Cullen, and the supernatural love story that redefined YA literature and pop culture forever.

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Explore the Phenomenon That Sparked a Generation. Delve into the world of Stephanie Meyer's Twilight series—the books, movies, and cultural whirlwind that have captivated and divided fans for over a decade. Why We Love (and Hate) Twilight examines the global sensation through a fresh, thought-provoking lens, exploring why it continues to ignite adoration and debate alike.

From Edward and Bella to Taylor Lautner's Werewolf Charm. This book dives deep into the Twilight Saga book set, from New Moon to Breaking Dawn Part 2, unpacking the stories, characters, and themes. Whether you're fascinated by Bella Swan's journey, mesmerized by Edward Cullen's allure, or just curious about the frenzy behind the movies, Sarah Elizabeth Gallagher offers insights for every kind of listener.

©2025 Sarah Elizabeth Gallagher (P)2025 Tantor Media

Must read for twilight fans! (And haters lol)

This was seriously so much fun to listen to!

I reread & rewatch twilight like waaay too much so I really appreciate the care that was put into just dissecting this crazy series lol!

Big fan!

Extremely funny

This book is hilarious and points out so many things that you may have never thought about in depth. It's delightful as it makes you realize so much of the Twilight Saga is more ridiculous and campy than you could ever imagine, an impressive feat, but yet it makes the series so much more lovable.

Talented Author

How the author articulated my deep love for some of the Twilight Characters and gave an explanation as to why I hated so many others. I feel reconciled!

learned new info about Twilight when I thought I knew it all.

This book got my to crack up out load, and word vomited to my husband about Twilight on our last date lol.

Fun and entertaining

This book isn’t trying to be anything it’s not. It’s funny and introspective on Twilight. If you like deep dives on twilight lore and dissecting in, then this is your book.

Love it! Hilarious would suggest for twilight fans

Hilariously pokes fun at all of the weird details of the twilight universe. She’s done all of the research to fully encapsulate how unhinged it is.

Fascinating!

I'll never look at the Twilight saga the same eyes again. Very interesting and informative but told in a sassy, tounge in cheek kinda way.

Seriously hilarious!

I have been watching Sarah's videos on YouTube for a while now and always wished the videos were longer, and figured I'd take a chance on her book. This (audio)book is genuinely everything I could have hoped for and more. I have laughed at so many points, and even had to restart because my partner overheard me listening to it and was utterly shocked hearing about the "venom based fluid" and found it interesting (he's never seen the movies but this may have changed his mind). Amanda Friday narrorated this with the perfect amount of sass as well, I definetly reccomend you give it a listen!

This is Excellent

I love this. I learned, but mostly I now think of some things differently! As someone who has obsessively watched the movies and read the books, I could have done without all the revisiting of scenes but I guess I can see the necessity. I wish there was a superfan option that ommited most of that. Anywayyyy great read and talented author.

Loved it!

I actually ate this up, it was such a good time! Includes great information every Twilight fan needs to know about the problematic issues with the work discussed that maybe weren’t so obvious to us as young readers and a delightful celebration of the beautiful and crazy.