The Host: A Novel

I didn't know who this author was when I bought the book. I was not surprised when I found out because while this book does have all the flaws others have pointed out(too slow to start, 2 dimensional characters, and sophmoric desciptions,) Ms Meyers does have an engaging idea. It is fatally marred for me, however, when the main character is beaten multiple times by the man she loves. That, in a word, was sickening. Would I recommend this work to anyone? No. I think not.

Wow! A love story almost as compelling and epic as Bella and Edward.

I picked up The Host the same day as Breaking Dawn, but after being somewhat disappointed by the latter I wasn't exactly eager to read the former.

The description of The Host sounded like a very hardcore science fiction effort, one that I was afraid would not be able to support a credible love story. I am more delighted than I can say that I was wrong. This book has one of the most gut wrenching love stories ever put to paper. The sci-fi elements (despite being among my least favorite genres) didn't bother me in the slightest . On the contrary, I found them to be provocative and deeply emotional.

I found myself fully invested in all the characters (even the non-human ones) and even cried at the end.

*SPECIAL NOTE TO TWILIGHT FANS* ~ Meyers really seems to enjoy the dynamic of two men in love with different aspects of the same woman.

It is rare that I read a book, then immediately turn around and begin again. That is how much I enjoyed this work of Stephanie Meyer. Very original, sympathetic, and beautiful. Wanda is by far Meyer's greatest creation.

After reading the Twilight series twice I needed something a bit different so I thought I would give this book a try - boy am I ever glad I did. I loved this book so much. It was just a little slow moving at first but once you get a few chapters into it - wow did it ever take off. I'm recommending it to everyone I know who loves a good read. I truly hope that Stephenie Meyer will write the sequel and include more about Melanie and Wanda. I'd love to have more from Mel's perspective and maybe a love interest for Jamie. Anyway I'm SO glad I gave this book a chance - if you do - you'll be so glad you did!

I was introduced to Stephenie Meyer through her other series, Twilight, which I absolutely love. When I heard she was writing another book I excited to read it and I wasn't dissapointed.

The Host is dynamic and intriguing, many times I didn't want to put it down because I had to find out what would happen next. It does take a few chapters to get into the book but it's well worth it to keep reading.

The characters become real and you find yourself loving Jeb and Ian and Jamie and Wanda and Jared and everyone else as you continue reading. I don't want to give too much away but the characters act human and they do change; it's such a journey they all go on.

If you are a fan of Twilight you might have a harder time seperating the stories, the only advice I can give you is don't read this and Twilight at the same time, that's the mistake I made.

This is one book that I will read again and again.