The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner

Initially,I can't say I was particularly interested in Bree as a character. I picked up her story randomly,many years later. To my surprise,it's quite different from what I expected. Instead of her origin story,the novella focuses on her lifestyle as a vampire and pretty soon trying to figure out what's Riley and Victoria's plan,forging alliances and conspiring to leave the “clan”. Bree's intelligence was refreshing,just like her brief romance with a fellow newborn,Diego. My only issue there is that Diego's character could've been unwrapped better,I really liked him. He seemed to be such a promising figure,except for appearing to be a bit naive towards Riley. I'm aware of the plot twist,but the fact that Stephenie k1lled him off "off-screen" feels kinda lazy. That was unfair,my heart broke for the girl. Same goes for Fred,who possesses special powers like some of the Cullens. I would've liked to learn more about that. All the hints at the camouflage and influencing other's perception of him made me think of Jasper as the extent of his powers are elaborated in Midnight Sun. Shame that I could barely see these characters talk. In true SM style you can't avoid a few somewhat cringey moments,like the sound of vampire kisses etc. Bree (and her group) is hunting humans,obviously,so trigger warning for murd3r. As bottom line I think Bree was a smart character,considering that she's only a 15-year-old newborn. She had no intention to participate in the fight and could've had a promising future. Respect for accepting her fate and giving information to Edward through telepathy as her last act of service. She deserved better.