Breaking Dawn

Breaking Dawn is the fourth book in the Twilight Series by Stephenie Meyer. Meyer has stated that it is a working title, and that the title could be different when published. There is no official date of release, though it has been tentatively scheduled for August 10, 2008, assuming Meyer is on schedule. It will be the last book with Bella's point of view and will also include another point of view, presumably that of Jacob Black.

Series
Breaking Dawn is the fourth installment in Stephenie Meyer's Twilight series. The story begins with Twilight, followed by New Moon and then Eclipse. Breaking Dawn, is set to be released fall of 2008. On Stephenie Meyer's MySpace blog, it has been reported that the rough draft of Breaking Dawn is finished and is now in the process of being edited.

Midnight Sun, release date unknown, is another addition to the series. A rough first chapter was released on Meyer's website preceding New Moon. It will parallel Twilight from the character Edward Cullen's point of view. Meyer says on her website that Midnight Sun will definitely be published, but there is no release date as of yet.

Cover Art
Cover art for Breaking Dawn has not yet been released. It is presumable that it will match the black and red color scheme of the previous three books, though. Several fan-made covers featuring red gemstones have appeared on various websites, however no cover has officially been released by the publisher or author.

Plot
Author Stephanie Meyer has not yet released specific details on the storyline of the novel, though numerous fans are speculating on future events on community chat boards and social networking sites. As of yet, it is still unclear whether the first chapter of Breaking Dawn will be released prior to publication, as it was for New Moon and Eclipse, though it may be posted online on the author's official webpage or released in a special edition rerelease of Eclipse, depending on the decision of the publishing company.

Edward Cullen and Jacob Black Storylines
Events in Eclipse point towards the possibility of a wedding between Bella Swan and her vampire boyfriend Edward Cullen. In Eclipse, Edward promises Bella that after their wedding they will make love and then he will change her into a vampire. All of these events have a high possibility of appearing in print in the next book, Breaking Dawn. Bella seems to have made up her mind about her future in the end of Eclipse, yet there is a high possibility of any number of things hindering her relationship with Edward, including her romantic entanglement with Jacob Black, the interference of the Volturi, negative reactions from her parents or friends, or Bella's own indecisiveness.

A lively fan debate is the role of Jacob Black in Breaking Dawn, and the possibility of him having a romantic encounter with Bella, should she choose him over Edward. Should Bella change her mind about marrying Edward, it is quite likely that she will pursue a relationship with Jacob, who has been her friend for quite some time. It has long been established that Jacob is in love with Bella, and wants her to leave Edward in favor of a "normal human relationship" with him, regardless of Bella's rejection of him in the final chapters of Eclipse. Jacob was invited to Bella and Edward's wedding, but his depression over losing Bella and poor reaction after receiving the invitation leave it unclear whether he will attend. Should Bella marry Edward, Jacob's future plotlines could involve him imprinting on someone else, though it is all still open for speculation.

Other Storylines
Bella Swan and Edward Cullen were both accepted into several universities, and it is a possibility that they will attend college together in the next book, or possibly use college as a cover for turning Bella into a vampire.

Fan speculation points to Leah Clearwater, the Volturi, and the Cullens' vampire friends in Alaska playing a more major role in Breaking Dawn.