The Host
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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Stephenie Meyer
Stephenie Meyer is a name that became synonymous with the supernatural romance genre after the release of Twilight, a book that captured the imagination of millions and became a global phenomenon. With her unique blend of romance, suspense, and the supernatural, Meyer redefined the boundaries of young adult fiction and introduced the world to a new kind of love story—one that was as dangerous as it was compelling.
Born in Hartford, Connecticut, in 1973, Meyer’s early life was far from the stuff of vampire legends, yet it was full of influences that would later shape her writing. A lifelong reader and passionate storyteller, Meyer’s path to becoming a writer wasn’t immediate. She graduated from Brigham Young University with a degree in English, and it wasn’t until after she’d married and had children that the idea for Twilight came to her in a vivid dream. That dream, featuring a human girl and a vampire, sparked the beginning of a saga that would become a cultural touchstone.
The Host
In a future where Earth has been overtaken not by war, but by quiet conquest, The Host offers a haunting look at identity, love, and survival from the inside out—literally.
At the heart of the story is Wanderer, an alien soul inserted into a human body as part of a global colonization effort. But her host, Melanie, refuses to disappear. What begins as a battle of wills soon transforms into something more intricate: a shared existence, where two minds must navigate memories, loyalties, and growing empathy in a world that no longer feels like home.
The Host consists of one book and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of two more books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
Book Reviews
Such a thrill to read with creativity abound! Wonderful vocabulary. This story leaves a bewildering pondering or curiosity of the universe and humanity. The Host offers a different perspective of an alien takeover in such an interesting and unfamiliar way. I cannot wait for the other books anticipated to follow this storyline!