I think Edward was described as really handsome in the books, so I guess everyone had their own fantasies how he looks like
And if Robert Pattinson is cute or not… well, each to their own
I personally didn’t like him as Edward, but he is a really so
I thought the books were super cringey as well, but many girls think it's cute
That's why books/movies with abusive and controlling love interests are so popular, the guy has a sad past and he is attractive so every toxic thing he does is justified
And obviously the female protagonist saves the toxic guy with her innocence and kindness uhm okay that’s not what we should teach young girls