The book begins with Bella Swan and Edward Cullen's wedding. The couple then travels to their honeymoon in the Brazilian rainforest, where Edward turns Bella into a vampire. Despite the honeymoon being difficult for both of them, they eventually become adjusted to their new life together.
Bella returns to Forks, Washington, and begins her life as a vampire. She struggles with the change, but eventually comes to terms with it. She also learns that she is pregnant with Edward's child.
The pregnancy is difficult, and Bella nearly dies during childbirth. However, she survives, and gives birth to a daughter named Renesmee. The novel ends with the Cullens and their allies preparing to fight the Volturi, an ancient vampire coven who threaten to destroy Renesmee.
Here is a more detailed plot summary of Breaking Dawn:
- Part 1:
* Bella and Edward get married in Forks, Washington.
* They honeymoon in the Brazilian rainforest, where Edward turns Bella into a vampire.
* Bella struggles to adjust to her new life as a vampire, but eventually comes to terms with it.
* Bella learns that she is pregnant with Edward's child.
- Part 2:
* Bella's pregnancy is difficult, and she nearly dies during childbirth.
* However, she survives, and gives birth to a daughter named Renesmee.
* The Cullens and their allies prepare to fight the Volturi, an ancient vampire coven who threaten to destroy Renesmee.
* The Volturi arrive in Forks, but are convinced to stand down after they witness Renesmee's ability to project her thoughts.
* The novel ends with the Cullens living in peace with their new family member.
Main characters:
- Bella Swan: The protagonist of the novel. She becomes a vampire after marrying Edward Cullen.
- Edward Cullen: Bella's husband. He is a vampire who is struggling with his new life.
- Jacob Black: Bella's best friend. He is a werewolf who has imprinted on Renesmee.
- Renesmee Cullen: Bella and Edward's daughter. She is a half-human, half-vampire hybrid.
- The Cullen family: Edward's adoptive family. They are all vampires.
- The Volturi: An ancient vampire coven who are the rulers of the vampire world.