The Host: A Novel
by Stephenie Meyer
Host is Fantastic(4/27/2011)
The Body Snatchers but a thousand percent better.
You follow the Wanderer and see life from the perspective of the "Parasite". Our world as we know it is now dominated by the "Body Snatchers" known as Souls. The Souls are pure, kind, and gentle. The Souls have monitored our planet and believe that they could do a better job running things since we are a brutal human race.
The Wanderer's "Host" body is Melanie. Melanie was suppose to disappear when the Wanderer enters her body but Melanie is not going down without a fight.
You will laugh, you will cry,you will fall in love over and over again...and you will not want the story to end.
Bella- Not your typical Teen who finds out that her new home town is not as typical as she once believed. There is something different about a few of the townfolk and Bella is determined to figure out the mystery. A mysterious boy commands Bella's attention. Edward behind his dark eyes awaits a dark secret. The draw these characters have for each other is electrifying.
Romantic and witty , Dark and mysterious, leaves you wanting more.....
I Picked up Reckless at a store going out of business. It was cheap and the cover looked interesting. Normally I am a sucker for a happy ending . This book from jump tells you not to expect one.
I started to read it not expecting to like it all that well but not too long I was drawn into the world behind the mirror......drawn into this book. I love how Funke took parts of tales and put her twist on them. I like the darkness of the book. I loved the character of Jacob. Jacob seems born for the for that dark world. Jacob is an adventurer but I do not think he sees himself clearly. I like how he makes the tought decisions at the drop of a hat. He does whatever it take to achieve his goal.
I know this book is aimed at children. I am well over 40 and I would recommend this to anyone who loves a good tale. Warning. This book ends with the makings of a sequel. I have searched the web and have not found when or if there will be a book two and you WILL want a book two.
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