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Young adult · Romantasy

New Moon

by Stephenie Meyer

3.0 out of 5, from 1,740 ratings from Hardcover readers

After Edward leaves Forks, Bella falls into months of numb grief. She finds comfort in a friendship with Jacob Black, who has secrets of his own.

Facts last checked 2026-10-16

First published
2006
Pace
Medium
Length
Long
Pages
497
Format
Book 2 of 5 in The Twilight Saga
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Read this if you read the first book and want to see what happens next in the series.

Skip this if you have not read Twilight, or you dislike long stretches of sadness in a romance.

The feel

Content warnings

  • Grief
  • Death
  • Violence

Also reported by Hardcover readers:

  • Panic attacks/disorders
  • Toxic relationship
  • Injury/Injury detail
  • Mental illness
  • Abandonment
  • Suicidal thoughts

Quick answers about New Moon

What is New Moon about?
After Edward leaves Forks, Bella falls into months of numb grief. She finds comfort in a friendship with Jacob Black, who has secrets of his own.
Who should read New Moon?
Read it if you read the first book and want to see what happens next in the series. Skip it if you have not read Twilight, or you dislike long stretches of sadness in a romance.
How long and how fast is New Moon?
It is a medium-paced, long read of about 497 pages, first published in 2006.
Does New Moon have content warnings?
Content we flag: Grief, Death, Violence.
Can I borrow New Moon for free?
Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends New Moon; the borrow button above searches it for you.
What should I read after New Moon?
Readers who liked it often move on to Twilight, The Fault in Our Stars, A Court of Mist and Fury.

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