The Host

The HostMelanie Stryder refuses to fade away. The earth has been invaded by a species that take over the minds of their human hosts while leaving their bodies intact, and most of humanity has succumbed. Wanderer, the invading "soul" who has been given Melanie's body, knew about the challenges of living inside a human: the overwhelming emotions, the too vivid memories. But there was one difficulty Wanderer didn't expect: the former tenant of her body refusing

Melanie Stryder refuses to fade away. The earth has been invaded by a species that take over the minds of their human hosts while leaving their bodies intact, and most of humanity has succumbed.

Wanderer, the invading "soul" who has been given Melanie's body, knew about the challenges of living inside a human: the overwhelming emotions, the too vivid memories. But there was one difficulty Wanderer didn't expect: the former tenant of her body refusing to relinquish possession of her mind.

Melanie fills Wanderer's thoughts with visions of the man Melanie loves -- Jared, a human who still lives in hiding. Unable to separate herself from her body's desires, Wanderer yearns for a man she's never met. As outside forces make Wanderer and Melanie unwilling allies, they set off to search for the man they both love.

Featuring what may be the first love triangle involving only two bodies, The Host is a riveting and unforgettable novel that will bring a vast new readership to one of the most compelling writers of our time.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Little Brown and Company
Published: 05/06/2008
ISBN: 9780316068048
Pages: 619
Weight: 1.91lbs
Size: 9.52h x 6.34w x 1.92d
Award: Colorado Blue Spruce Award - Nominee
Award: Delaware Diamonds Award - Nominee

Review Citations: Library Journal Prepub Alert 01/14/2008 pg. 60
Kirkus Reviews 03/01/2008 pg. 212
Booklist 03/01/2008 pg. 29
Publishers Weekly 03/31/2008 pg. 42
Library Journal 04/01/2008 pg. 77
Entertainment Weekly 05/09/2008 pg. 68
Romantic Times 05/01/2008 pg. 68 - Very Good
School Library Journal 06/01/2008 pg. 171
Entertainment Weekly 05/30/2008 pg. 93
Kirkus Review - Children 03/01/2008
Booklist Ed Choice Adu Bk YA's 01/01/2009 pg. 12
Publishers Weekly Best Books 03/23/2009 pg. 18
ALA Best Books Young Adults 03/15/2009 pg. 13

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 122463 / Host
Reading Level: 4.5 / Interest Level: Upper Grade / Point Value: 29