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.

What sets this series apart is its emotional depth. The sci-fi backdrop serves more as atmosphere than spectacle, allowing the real tension to unfold within the characters themselves. There’s something deeply unsettling and yet strangely intimate about watching two consciousnesses inhabit one life—especially when their hearts are at odds.

The world is soft-dystopian: eerily calm, with danger lurking not in chaos but in control. Meyer paints a universe where the greatest rebellions are not explosions, but acts of compassion. The result is a story that feels both deeply human and unsettlingly alien, perfect for fans of introspective science fiction and slow-burn tension.

The Host consists of one book — series is set to expand with the upcoming release of two more books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.