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Synopsis
The author of the Twilight series of # 1 bestsellers delivers her brilliant first novel for adults: a gripping story of love and betrayal in a future with the fate of humanity at stake. 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.
Is The Host appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
Alien body invasion creates moderate tension and ethical complexity. Contains mild violence during escapes and confrontations, and a romantic subplot involving kissing and emotional intimacy but no explicit content.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include captivity, death, and possession (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will be drawn to the unique love triangle where two consciousnesses share one body and the emotional journey of alien and human learning to coexist.