--- product_id: 411034779 title: "Life and Death: Twilight Reimagined" price: "€ 32.54" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/411034779-life-and-death-twilight-reimagined store_origin: GR region: Greece --- # Life and Death: Twilight Reimagined **Price:** € 32.54 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Life and Death: Twilight Reimagined - **How much does it cost?** € 32.54 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/411034779-life-and-death-twilight-reimagined) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description For fans of the worldwide phenomenon Twilight comes a bold reimagining of Stephenie Meyer's novel, telling the classic love story but in a world where the characters' genders are reversed. There are two sides to every story . . . You know Bella and Edward, now get to know Beau and Edythe. When Beaufort Swan moves to the gloomy town of Forks and meets the mysterious, alluring Edythe Cullen, his life takes a thrilling and terrifying turn. With her porcelain skin, golden eyes, mesmerizing voice, and supernatural gifts, Edythe is both irresistible and enigmatic. What Beau doesn't realize is the closer he gets to her, the more he is putting himself and those around him at risk. And, it might be too late to turn back . . . With a foreword and afterword by Stephenie Meyer, this compelling reimagining of the iconic love story is a must-read for Twilight fans everywhere. The series has been praised as New York Times and USA Today bestsellers, a Time magazine Best Young Adult Book of All Time, an NPR Best Ever Teen Novel, and a New York Times Editor's Choice. Enrapturing millions of readers since its first publication, Twilight has become a modern classic, leaving readers yearning for more. "People do not want to just read Meyer's books; they want to climb inside them and live there." -- Time "A literary phenomenon." -- The New York Times Review: * A Fresh Perspective on a Timeless Tale: Life and Death by Stephenie Meyer - Stephenie Meyer’s “Life and Death: Twilight Reimagined” is a bold and intriguing reimagining of her iconic original, “Twilight.” Released to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the series, this novel flips the gender roles of the main characters, offering readers a fresh perspective on the beloved story. In this reimagined world, Bella Swan becomes Beaufort Swan, and Edward Cullen is transformed into Edythe Cullen. The core plot remains largely the same: Beau moves to Forks, Washington, where he meets and falls in love with the mysterious and alluring vampire, Edythe. The gender swap leads to subtle but significant changes in character dynamics and interactions, providing an interesting twist on familiar events. One of the most commendable aspects of “Life and Death” is Meyer’s ability to maintain the essence of the original story while making thoughtful alterations to accommodate the new character genders. Beau’s voice is distinct yet reminiscent of Bella’s introspective nature, and Edythe retains Edward’s enigmatic charm with a fresh, feminine edge. The supporting characters, too, are well-adapted, with gender-swapped versions bringing new life to the narrative. However, while the reimagining is innovative, it occasionally feels constrained by its adherence to the original plot. Some readers might find the similarities too pronounced, making the novel feel more like a retelling than a wholly new story. Additionally, the pacing can be uneven; certain sections drag while others rush through critical developments. Despite these minor drawbacks, “Life and Death” succeeds in offering a unique and engaging reading experience. It challenges preconceived notions about gender roles and provides a fresh lens through which to view the Twilight saga. Longtime fans of the series will appreciate the nostalgic elements, while new readers might find this gender-bent version an intriguing entry point into Meyer’s vampire universe. In conclusion, “Life and Death: Twilight Reimagined” is a commendable experiment that breathes new life into a well-loved story. It’s a must-read for Twilight enthusiasts and an interesting exploration for those curious about how a simple change in perspective can yield a profoundly different narrative experience. Meyer’s creativity and willingness to take risks with her characters make this novel a captivating addition to the Twilight canon. Review: I liked it more than Twilight - First off, people, you need to stop leaving reviews about the shipping (damaged books), it’s not Stephenie Meyer’s fault you got sent a bad copy. This page is to review the book, not the distributor/shipper. Now for the actual book review; Overall: Like I said in the title, I loved this book more than I liked Twilight. A lot of people say this is just Twilight copy/pasted and just swapped the He’s with She’s, but they’re wrong. Stephenie Meyer even says in the foreword that she changed a few things up, added more detail in certain parts, and just changed stuff she didn’t like from the original book. Characters: I will admit it was a little tough to wrap my head around some of the characters at first, but when reading try not to think of the original book or the movies, try to think of them as completely new characters. Beau (Bella’s counterpart) was a lot more relatable than I thought he’d be, not everyone is a model, and Beau was written to reflect that. Like Bella, he was forced to be more mature than he should have been when he lived with his mom, so it makes complete sense to me that when he’s finally free from that obligation, he can finally act like a teenager and ends up falling madly in love with Edythe. Edythe (Edward’s counterpart) to me was just written perfectly, sure you still get the creepy part where she’s telling Beau she likes to watch him sleep, but what else is a vampire who can’t sleep supposed to do when she’s in love? I don’t know how to really describe it, but I just loved Edythe much more than I did Edward, she seemed a lot less psychotic, and a lot more caring towards Beau, than Edward did for Bella. I could go on forever talking about characters but the most important thing to a lot of people is the ending. The ending was very different from Twilights, and I almost liked it more, but i can agree with a lot of people in saying: it was definitely rushed. One of the last chapters is just an information dump which definitely made it a little hard to read, and Stephenie really could have spent more time on it, but it wasn’t horrible. I did enjoy the epilogue though. All in all, great book, I’d hope for a sequel or even movie based on this but I know it’s unlikely, so for now, I’ll just keep rereading this. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #16,675 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #19 in Teen & Young Adult Vampire Fiction #38 in Teen & Young Adult Paranormal Romance #40 in Teen & Young Adult Fiction on Dating & Sex (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 11,838 Reviews | ## Images ![Life and Death: Twilight Reimagined - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71QmbzOhqWL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ * A Fresh Perspective on a Timeless Tale: Life and Death by Stephenie Meyer *by H***N on September 2, 2024* Stephenie Meyer’s “Life and Death: Twilight Reimagined” is a bold and intriguing reimagining of her iconic original, “Twilight.” Released to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the series, this novel flips the gender roles of the main characters, offering readers a fresh perspective on the beloved story. In this reimagined world, Bella Swan becomes Beaufort Swan, and Edward Cullen is transformed into Edythe Cullen. The core plot remains largely the same: Beau moves to Forks, Washington, where he meets and falls in love with the mysterious and alluring vampire, Edythe. The gender swap leads to subtle but significant changes in character dynamics and interactions, providing an interesting twist on familiar events. One of the most commendable aspects of “Life and Death” is Meyer’s ability to maintain the essence of the original story while making thoughtful alterations to accommodate the new character genders. Beau’s voice is distinct yet reminiscent of Bella’s introspective nature, and Edythe retains Edward’s enigmatic charm with a fresh, feminine edge. The supporting characters, too, are well-adapted, with gender-swapped versions bringing new life to the narrative. However, while the reimagining is innovative, it occasionally feels constrained by its adherence to the original plot. Some readers might find the similarities too pronounced, making the novel feel more like a retelling than a wholly new story. Additionally, the pacing can be uneven; certain sections drag while others rush through critical developments. Despite these minor drawbacks, “Life and Death” succeeds in offering a unique and engaging reading experience. It challenges preconceived notions about gender roles and provides a fresh lens through which to view the Twilight saga. Longtime fans of the series will appreciate the nostalgic elements, while new readers might find this gender-bent version an intriguing entry point into Meyer’s vampire universe. In conclusion, “Life and Death: Twilight Reimagined” is a commendable experiment that breathes new life into a well-loved story. It’s a must-read for Twilight enthusiasts and an interesting exploration for those curious about how a simple change in perspective can yield a profoundly different narrative experience. Meyer’s creativity and willingness to take risks with her characters make this novel a captivating addition to the Twilight canon. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I liked it more than Twilight *by M***L on April 22, 2024* First off, people, you need to stop leaving reviews about the shipping (damaged books), it’s not Stephenie Meyer’s fault you got sent a bad copy. This page is to review the book, not the distributor/shipper. Now for the actual book review; Overall: Like I said in the title, I loved this book more than I liked Twilight. A lot of people say this is just Twilight copy/pasted and just swapped the He’s with She’s, but they’re wrong. Stephenie Meyer even says in the foreword that she changed a few things up, added more detail in certain parts, and just changed stuff she didn’t like from the original book. Characters: I will admit it was a little tough to wrap my head around some of the characters at first, but when reading try not to think of the original book or the movies, try to think of them as completely new characters. Beau (Bella’s counterpart) was a lot more relatable than I thought he’d be, not everyone is a model, and Beau was written to reflect that. Like Bella, he was forced to be more mature than he should have been when he lived with his mom, so it makes complete sense to me that when he’s finally free from that obligation, he can finally act like a teenager and ends up falling madly in love with Edythe. Edythe (Edward’s counterpart) to me was just written perfectly, sure you still get the creepy part where she’s telling Beau she likes to watch him sleep, but what else is a vampire who can’t sleep supposed to do when she’s in love? I don’t know how to really describe it, but I just loved Edythe much more than I did Edward, she seemed a lot less psychotic, and a lot more caring towards Beau, than Edward did for Bella. I could go on forever talking about characters but the most important thing to a lot of people is the ending. The ending was very different from Twilights, and I almost liked it more, but i can agree with a lot of people in saying: it was definitely rushed. One of the last chapters is just an information dump which definitely made it a little hard to read, and Stephenie really could have spent more time on it, but it wasn’t horrible. I did enjoy the epilogue though. All in all, great book, I’d hope for a sequel or even movie based on this but I know it’s unlikely, so for now, I’ll just keep rereading this. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Refreshing male spin on the Twilight story *by S***N on November 29, 2020* I wasn't sure what to think about a "genderbent" version of Twilight, but I generally like Stephanie Meyer's works, so I thought I'd give it a try. And it was worth it! A word of warning first though: when you read this book, don't try to match up the characters to their opposite gender counterparts in the original Twilight story. The characters are SIMILAR, but not identical to their counterparts, and trying to correlate each character to the original will probably confuse and frustrate you. Treat this book as a new (albeit similar) story with different characters, and you'll enjoy the book much more. Now, with that out of the way, let me say: I loved Beau's story even more than the original! Maybe it's simply because as a male myself, I identify more with a male protagonist, and I could really put myself into his shoes and feel his character. But there were also subtle (and not so subtle) changes in this story, which I really enjoyed. I think my biggest criticism was towards the end, where certain events felt rather rushed from Beau's perspective. I can't say much more than that without some spoilers, so I'll just leave it at that. But all in all, I'd still highly recommend this book, especially if you'd like to see the story of Twilight told from a male's perspective (a human male, that is. Stephanie Meyer also has "Midnight Sun" out now, which tells the original story from Edward's perspective, which should definitely be considered a different story from "Life and Death", since the dynamics in the relationships between Beau and Edyth vs Edward and Bella are completely different. But I'd recommend that book too, in addition to this one!) ## Frequently Bought Together - Life and Death: Twilight Reimagined (The Twilight Saga, 1.5) - Midnight Sun (The Twilight Saga, 5) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.gr/products/411034779-life-and-death-twilight-reimagined](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/411034779-life-and-death-twilight-reimagined) --- *Product available on Desertcart Greece* *Store origin: GR* *Last updated: 2026-07-17*