# Gender-Bending Vampire Novels This Twilight Sequel Reverses the Roles of Bella and Edward By Charlotte Joyce Kidd | Published 2015-10-06 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twilight-sequel References: [mashable](http://mashable.com/2015/10/06/stephenie-meyer-twilight-rewrite-gender-swap/?utm_cid=hp-hh-pri) & [amazon](http://www.amazon.com/Twilight-Tenth-Anniversary-Edition-Stephenie/dp/0316268399?tag=trenhunt0f-20) The newest Twilight sequel will reverse the gender roles of the earlier Twilight saga, telling the story of a human boy falling in love with a [female vampire](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vampire-slayer-collection). October 6th, 2015, marks the ten year anniversary of the original Twilight novel. In celebration of a decade of vampire-crazed preteen drama, Twilight author Stephenie Meyer is releasing a Twilight sequel in which the role of star-struck teen is occupied by a male human, while the dangerous, irresistible vampire is a woman. It's a fascinating experiment in reversing the tropes so often seen in teen and adult [romantic fiction](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-homecoming): damsel in distress and male savior, curious and naive woman versus experienced, domineering man. The timing and concept of the Twilight sequel is a good move on Meyer's part: it keeps the Twilight franchise in the public eye, while updating its ethos for a more evolved audience. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/books) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Gender Role Reversals in Popular Fiction:** Opportunity for authors to challenge gender expectations and attract a more diverse audience. - **Evolving Romantic Fiction for Modern Audiences:** Opportunities to update popular romantic fiction with contemporary themes and ideas. - **Inclusive Representation in Fantasy Novels:** Opportunity to represent diverse characters in fantasy stories, attract a wider range of readers and broaden appeal. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Publishing:** Publishing houses can diversify their catalog with gender-bending fiction to attract new readership. - **Entertainment:** Television and film industries can adapt popular stories with gender role reversals for a modern audience. - **Marketing and Merchandising:** Marketing agencies can develop merchandise and campaigns around gender-bending novels and their updated themes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vampire Film Makeup Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colourpop-x-twilight.md) - [Novel-Inspired Puzzle Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cullen-house.md) - [Equitable Fairy Tale Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fair-tales-by-odeabank.md) - [Limited-Edition Erotica Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toy-stories.md) - [Gothic Action Platformers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legacy-of-kain-ascendance.md) - [Thriller Novel Hotel Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tempo-by-hilton-times-square.md) - [Evolutionary Spiralled Menstruation Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiral-tampon.md) - [Garlic Romance Novels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garlicinfused-romance-novel.md) - [Vampire Slayer Makeup Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vampyre-cosmetics.md)