The Host By Stephenie Meyer Review

Hi Guys,

I have just finished reading The Host by Stephenie Meyer and I have loved it!

I love a book with a bit of every genre in it and who can beat a book filled with sci-fi *alien fans suddenly show interest*, romance *the people with aspiring loves and broken hearts look up* , action *action crazed teens approvingly nod at the book* and a hint of your fantasy *Narnia fans, Twilight Fans and your everyday dreamers eyes light up*.

I enjoyed the Twilight Saga and Meyer wrote it so brilliantly, filled with detail and compassion from the characters. Meyer topped it once again, I feel, and the movie thrilled me just as much as the book (the book just pipped the post).
The Twilight films never did the book justice, but The Host film was exceptional at telling the tale (every film misses some detail, that may be important to the book).


The Host is about souls from a planet called the Origin who come to Earth to take over and 'host' the human bodies. One soul called Wanderer hosts a body which still has the soul in, named Melanie Stryder. Wanderer and Melanie develop a bond and try to find Melanie's boyfriend Jared and brother Jamie. Melanie's Uncle Jeb and Jared end up finding Wanderer and Melanie half dead. Wanderer is treated like a slave/prisoner until she befriends Melanie's Uncle (the leader of the Resistance) and they understand that she means no harm. Wanderer has to convince Melanie's loved ones that Melanie still exists inside her. Wanderer misses death threats and solitary looks until she proves herself to them all. Wanderer falls for one of her captors who develops an emotion so strong for her. They survive in the desert for months, doing raids and mourning deaths from close friends and family. They learn a massive secret that could save mankind and use it to their advantage. Wanderer and Melanie then take their separate ways and remain the bestest of friends. Wanderer and Melanie find true loves of their own. 

I recommend this book to anyone wanting a thrilling, gripping read and don't mind trying something... new.

The characters were given a depth to each and every one of them. Their emotions were shown subtly but strong enough so the reader understood and was aware.

I really enjoyed this book and I wish there was a sequel to it as I loved the characters so much and felt quite an attachment to them.

I give this book to PenPalsApproved mark (which will feature in a review if we enjoyed the book and feel it is worth it!).

Signed,
Pen Pal M

The Host is available on Kobo here, Kindle here, WHSmith here and Waterstones here.

Please note that this picture was taken from the web because I read this book on my Kobo.