 Twilight has gathered acclaim for its popularity with its target readers . The Times lauded it for capturing " perfectly the teenage feeling of sexual tension and alienation . " Other reviews described Twilight as an " exquisite fantasy " , and a " gripping blend of romance and horror " . Lev Grossman of Time wrote that the books have a " pillowy quality distinctly reminiscent of Internet fan fiction " , but still praised the series , comparing it to The Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter : 
