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"New Moon" is the second book in the "Twilight Saga" series by Stephenie Meyer. The book was published in 2006 and has since become a bestseller.

The story takes place after the events of the first book, "Twilight", and follows Bella Swan, a teenage girl who has fallen in love with a vampire named Edward Cullen. However, Edward decides to leave Forks, Washington, and Bella's life, in order to protect her from the dangers that come with being involved with a vampire.

Bella is devastated by Edward's departure and goes into a deep depression. She finds comfort in her friendship with Jacob Black, a werewolf who has been a friend of Bella's since childhood. As Bella spends more time with Jacob, she begins to develop feelings for him, but she is still in love with Edward.

Meanwhile, a series of mysterious events occurs in Forks, including the appearance of new vampires and werewolves, and Bella becomes entangled in a conflict between the two supernatural groups. She also discovers that Edward has been searching for her and is determined to return to her.

Throughout the book, Bella struggles with her feelings for both Edward and Jacob, and must make difficult choices about which path to follow. The book ends with Bella and Edward reunited, but the future of their relationship is left uncertain.

Some of the main themes in "New Moon" include:

The book has been praised for its engaging storyline, well-developed characters, and romantic tension. It has also been criticized for its portrayal of Bella as a passive character who is often rescued by the men in her life.

The book was adapted into a successful film in 2009, starring Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson as Bella and Edward.