Loved , loved , loved this book. I actually read this book before I even read the Twilight Series so I wasn't at all thinking it would be anything than what it was. A Great Book.

I have to say, I was more than pleasantly surprised with this story. After reading Twilight, I was hesitant to purchase this book because I worried it wouldn't hold a candle to Meyer's vampires. I was SO WRONG! Her characters in The Host are exceptionally thought out and portrayed, and the overall grim tone of the novel is set from the beginning of the first page. I was immediately drawn into this post-alien-invasion world, concerned for the humans who had been replaced. Yet as the story progressed, I fell in love with Wanderer. Looking at the world through her eyes, learning about love, loss, and human emotion through the experiences of a non-human really served as a means to evaluate one's own take on the world around them. After a slow start, I honestly couldn't put the book down. When I did have to put reading aside, I found myself eager to return to it at the first chance I got.

I agree with some very hard start to this book but worth it in the end!

It was good but doesn't compare to the Twilight Saga written by this author! It does have a good plot, but I just couldn't connect with this as much as the Twilight series

I just started to read this...no comment just yet.

i was really looking forward to the book and was soo excited when i got it..i was a little disappointed with the beginning b/c it was really hard to get into it...but then i really did get sucked into it. i thought overall the book was great..the rest of the story really made up for the delay in the beginning. i definitely will be recommending it.

i never read the book all the way through. my friend whom i borrowed it from took it back before i could finish. however, the movie was AMAZING! I watched it three times this week!

The first few chapters were rough, but a realy good book overall.

I was excited to see another book by Stephanie Meyer out, and I love how I get drawn in with her simple, yet interesting style. I still prefer, however, her Twilight series :)

I enjoyed this book. She does have a unique writing style but it did grab my attention . I found myself thinking about it while trying to accomplish other things throughout the day, so to me it gets 4 STARS!!!!

One of my favorite books! It by far exceeds the Twilight series in creativity, plot and overall enjoyment.

I couldn't get into this book. I was still stuck a little on the Twilight series. From reading the other reviews, I may have to pick it up again and try to read it. I do like Meyer's style of writing.

I love her style of writing, I was hesitant with the whole idea of the storyline after being left starry eyed by Twilight but was not disappointed! Hoping for a sequel!

Borrowed this book from my granddaughter who was not interested in it. It was very hard to get into, but just when I was going to quit reading it got surprisingly interesting. In fact, I couldn't put it down! Totally my type of book. Great storyline and super ending. I only wish it had piqued my interest from page one!! I would recommend this to a friend, but I would warn them to be prepared for a confusing intro.

I REALLY HAVENT READ THIS BOOK YET