Amazon Best of the Month, May 2008: Stephenie Meyer, creator of the phenomenal teen-vamp Twilight series, takes paranormal romance into alien territory in her first adult novel. Those wary of sci-fi or teen angst will be pleasantly surprised by this mature and imaginative thriller, propelled by equal parts action and emotion. A species of altruistic parasites has peacefully assumed control of the minds and bodies of most humans, but feisty Melanie Stryder won't surrender her mind to the alien soul called Wanderer. Overwhelmed by Melanie's memories of fellow resistor Jared, Wanderer yields to her body's longing and sets off into the desert to find him. Likely the first love triangle involving just two bodies, it's unabashedly romantic, and the characters (human and alien) genuinely endearing. Readers intrigued by this familiar-yet-alien world will gleefully note that the story's end leaves the door open for a sequel--or another series. --Mari Malcolm
i love this author...anytime i want a little pick-me-up in my day...i just sit down and read something of hers...and no matter what it is i read...i get inspired...she's brilliant...
I thoroughly enjoyed the book! Stephenie Myer has an incredible imagination and ability to bring “other worlds” to life! The HOST is very different from her vampire series but all of her books promote a very positive outlook on life. Her characters ultimately accept people or “beings” very different from themselves but manage to create a sense of family and community against all odds. I think that’s one reason I’ve enjoyed reading her works so much. They have all left me with a good feeling about “humanity” and even a fantasy wish to join the community she’s created.
