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3.71 AVERAGE
3.71 AVERAGE
This book certainly wasn't perfect, but it was several steps up from Stephanie Meyer's debut novel "Twilight".
I really liked it. I know a lot of people thought it was sappy but I liked it. I thought looking at humanity through an aliens eyes was amazing and thought-provoking. The book makes you think about what really makes you human. Is it just the species or how you feel and treat others?
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I haven’t read this book since I was a teenager and I was intrigued to see how it would hold up. And the answer is that it held up extremely well. There are a couple of bits that made me eye roll because they’re very 2008, but generally speaking this remains one of the best sci fi romance books I’ve ever read. Even now, Stephenie Meyer still has the ability to make me cry buckets which to me, is the sign of a great book.
I remain devastated that she never continued this series tbh.
I remain devastated that she never continued this series tbh.
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
I think the concept is really interesting, and it could have been worse
The Host by Stephenie Meyer is a futuristic book about aliens taking over the bodies of humans. It took me awhile to start to get into the book but after I did, I read it more. In some parts it's hard to understand but if you picture it in your head and pay attention, it makes sense. I would recommend this book for teens 13 and up because it has some complicated sections in it. I really liked this book and hope you like it as well.
I will inform you that I hated the movie Twilight, I didn't even need to read the books to know they suck. (pun intended) But I saw the movie to The Host before I read the book. I enjoyed it, so I thought "Hey, I think I'll check out the book series!" I was still a little doubtful about it because of Meyer's previous series but I got it anyway... & well... I loved it! It's a very long book but I finished it in two sittings. ^-^
I usually don't like stories about alien invasions but this one had me completely enthralled from the beginning! Wanda is absolutely awesome! She did a lot of growing in this book, she learned to love a family that didn't want her at first & to love a man who originally tried to kill her. Which, I'll be honest, I though was a little psycho at first but c'mon, you just can't help loving Ian! Ian... *sigh* SO amazing! I immediately liked him when he said he felt guilty for his actions. His loyalty to Wanda was just sexy! I gotta say, I did not like Jared or Melanie. Dunno why but they didn't strike me as very likable characters... But overall, I would recommend this book to anyone. <3 Can't wait for the next one!
I usually don't like stories about alien invasions but this one had me completely enthralled from the beginning! Wanda is absolutely awesome! She did a lot of growing in this book, she learned to love a family that didn't want her at first & to love a man who originally tried to kill her. Which, I'll be honest, I though was a little psycho at first but c'mon, you just can't help loving Ian! Ian... *sigh* SO amazing! I immediately liked him when he said he felt guilty for his actions. His loyalty to Wanda was just sexy! I gotta say, I did not like Jared or Melanie. Dunno why but they didn't strike me as very likable characters... But overall, I would recommend this book to anyone. <3 Can't wait for the next one!
I like books that mess with your mind and this book's premise was based on exactly that! It was honestly really easy to tell where Wanda ended and Melanie began and I think Steph does a good job showing the divide and the blurring of it too even as the characters notice too. Ending was predictable. However it was kinda giving killing time ? I think that's the vibe for a lot of apocalypse/dystopian books cuz the whole point is just to stay alive and while I really liked learning all about the other worlds, the plot was a lil thin for me. I did really like learning the lore behind the souls too! Reminded me of disneys soul movie. Cool read I suppose
4.5 stars: I just reread it. It's undeniable that The Host has lots of issues. But I still really love it. I love the characters, and their arcs, even if they aren't the most interesting or well-written. And I love the way it makes me think without thinking, if that makes any sense. It's just a really cool dynamic between Wanda and Melanie. And Jeb. And Jamie. And Ian. And even Jared. Basically everyone. So yes. Plus, many passages are very beautifully written. But it's definitely more of a romance novel than a SciFi one, so I think it's appearance is a little misleading.
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
reflective
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Self harm, Medical content, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Gun violence, Terminal illness