Stephenie Meyer, creator of the phenomenal teen-vamp Twilight series, takes paranormal romance into alien territory in her first adult novel. Those wary of sci-fi or teen angst will be pleasantly surprised by this mature and imaginative thriller, propelled by equal parts action and emotion. A species of altruistic parasites has peacefully assumed control of the minds and bodies of most humans, but feisty Melanie Stryder won’t surrender her mind to the alien soul called Wanderer. Overwhelmed by Melanie’s memories of fellow resistor Jared, Wanderer yields to her body’s longing and sets off into the desert to find him. Likely the first love triangle involving just two bodies, it’s unabashedly romantic, and the characters (human and alien) genuinely endearing. Readers intrigued by this familiar-yet-alien world will gleefully note that the story’s end leaves the door open for a sequel–or another series.
The author of the Twilight series of # 1 bestsellers delivers her brilliant first novel for adults: a gripping story of love and betrayal in a future with the fate of humanity at stake.
Melanie Stryder refuses to fade away. The earth has been invaded by a species that take over the minds of their human hosts while leaving their bodies intact, and most of humanity has succumbed.
Wanderer, the invading “soul” who has been given Melanie’s body, knew about the challenges of living inside a human: the overwhelming emotions, the too vivid memories. But there was one difficulty Wanderer didn’t expect: the former tenant of her body refusing to relinquish possession of her mind.
Melanie fills Wanderer’s thoughts with visions of the man Melanie loves-Jared, a human who still lives in hiding. Unable to separate herself from her body’s desires, Wanderer yearns for a man she’s never met. As outside forces make Wanderer and Melanie unwilling allies, they set off to search for the man they both love.
Featuring what may be the first love triangle involving only two bodies, THE HOST is a riveting and unforgettable novel that will bring a vast new readership to one of the most compelling writers of our time.
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September 7th, 2010 at 10:43 am
the host is the …
the host is the best book ever. love is so much <3
September 7th, 2010 at 10:43 am
she so should write …
she so should write another one. I actually like the host better than the twilight series…:)
September 7th, 2010 at 10:43 am
Will they be making …
Will they be making a movie? I’ve heard rumours that they were, but I don’t know for sure.. It’d be super if the were.
September 7th, 2010 at 10:43 am
We need a sequel …
We need a sequel now. I just finished reading it for the fifth time. Much better than twilight. No competition.
September 7th, 2010 at 10:43 am
I think The Host …
I think The Host was better than Twilight, because this book was way more creative than some normal vampire/human romance book. The Host is obviously in my top 15 favorite books list, although I don’t think Stephenie Meyer is the best author for teen novels, like everyone says just because of the Twilight saga, I hope people see that this books deserves more attention than her past books.
September 7th, 2010 at 10:43 am
MUST BE MADE INTO A …
MUST BE MADE INTO A MOVIE SUCH A GREAT FILM!!!!!!!!!
September 7th, 2010 at 10:43 am
@Kiabalover43 it’s …
@Kiabalover43 it’s like you just took the words out of my mouth! I completeeeeely agree with you!
September 7th, 2010 at 10:43 am
i don’t think the …
i don’t think the story should be told any further….
it is such a great story, and if it is continued it looses whats special about it i think. it’s like with those movies that are so nice that erveryone wants a secont part that cannot be as good as the first…
September 7th, 2010 at 10:43 am
I dont believe …
) like Wanda did, but I don’t think she’s mean.
I dont believe Melanie is strong and mean, I think she’s strong and can be at times selfish, tho she care very much about jared and her brother she wouldn’t have saved Ian’s brothers ( I haven’t read the book in a while so I forget his name
September 7th, 2010 at 10:43 am
her fans must be …
her fans must be very shallow
September 7th, 2010 at 10:43 am
make a sequel for …
make a sequel for the host!!!
September 7th, 2010 at 10:43 am
Though the original …
Though the original idea was good, I thought that most of the book was unnecessary; many parts should have been cut out because of extremely slow pacing and redundancy.
September 7th, 2010 at 10:43 am
@Hiei1314 I agree …
@Hiei1314 I agree on both of your points. Especialy the first one. She thinks she can write about teen problems and then throw in some fantasy creature. I wouldn’t hate her as much if she just wrote “teeny-bopper” books without having to make vampires sparkle.
September 7th, 2010 at 10:44 am
@escritoradeagua …
@escritoradeagua She is not creative.
September 7th, 2010 at 10:44 am
@xx4tears4xx What …
@xx4tears4xx What is with SM and describing eyes alot?
September 7th, 2010 at 10:44 am
ok I have to say …
ok I have to say Edward ain`t got nothing on Ian. Jeez. I love the Twilight series but Stephenie Meyer blew my socks off with this one. I have to admit that I was reluctant to read it at first because of how my friend described it as being parasites that take over the world. Now that I read it I absolutely disagree with his choice of words. Stephenie if you read this one of your biggest fans in the world beg you to write more.
September 7th, 2010 at 10:44 am
I love Stephanie …
I love Stephanie Meyer is the Best writer of World
September 7th, 2010 at 10:44 am
ian was the big …
ian was the big suprise in this book. you could almost feel his part shifting and becoming central to the story. Id love to see more of The Host…an all out war perhaps ? ;]
September 7th, 2010 at 10:44 am
I see 2 things …
I see 2 things wrong with this:
1. Science fiction without… science? This means it’s just a novel with some sci-fi aspects thrown in for the of it. (“It’s a teeny-bopper movie with vampires thrown in for the of it!”)
2. She talks like no author has ever broken the age & gender barrier before, and that she’s some sort of pioneer (or hoping to be one). J.K. Rowling did that 13 years ago. Me, my brother, and my parents all loved reading Harry Potter. I’m 18.
September 7th, 2010 at 10:44 am
it’s a wonderful …
it’s a wonderful book,you love it from the moment you start reading it.For all the Twilight Saga fans : Don’t keep your mind and heart in one story.Steph is amazing and I do agree “The Host” is her best written work
September 7th, 2010 at 10:44 am
well,steph,I opened …
well,steph,I opened the book and read the first pages.I thought “there’s no edward here”but I just read the book..and today,when I finished it I said…”ok..there was no edward here,there’s no vamipre,no jacob or bella..but here I met Wanda and Melanie and Jared and Ian..and Jamie…I met Jeb and Kyle..”
September 7th, 2010 at 10:44 am
@TheWizspace you’re …
@TheWizspace you’re so right…”The host” is amazing <333…and Stephanie as well
September 7th, 2010 at 10:44 am
OMG Steph, you tell …
OMG Steph, you tell those bookstore owners!
September 7th, 2010 at 10:44 am
I think The Host is …
I think The Host is a GREAT novel. Beautiful Story plot and a phenomenal insight. Morally… the best eye opener. In comparison to The Twilight Saga.. i think theres no way to actually compare them. they are a complete and total different novels. I, a DIE HARD Twilight fan, enjoyed both works of literature. I’ve read all 4 books in about 3 weeks. And the Host in 2 days. personally, i think Stephenie Meyes is Phenomenal!! love her stories and i want MORE of both The Host and the Twilight Saga
September 7th, 2010 at 10:44 am
I think The Host is …
I think The Host is a GREAT novel. Beautiful Story plot and a phenomenal insight. Morally… the best eye opener. In comparison to The Twilight Saga.. i think theres no way to actually compare them. they are a complete and total different novels. I, a DIE HARD Twilight fan, enjoyed both works of literature. I’ve read all 4 books in about 3 weeks. And the Host in 2 days. personally, i think Stephenie Meyes is Phenomenal!! love her stories and i want MORE of both The Host and the Twilight Saga