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The Host (The Host, #1)
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bookshelves: favorites, young-adult, fantasy, aliens, romance, dystopia-and-utopian, 2018-reading-challenge
Feb 01, 2016
bookshelves: favorites, young-adult, fantasy, aliens, romance, dystopia-and-utopian, 2018-reading-challenge
Read 5 times. Last read March 1, 2018 to March 2, 2018.
5 Happy Heart STAR'S
“If I was given the choice between having the world back and having you, I wouldn't be able to give you up. Not to save five billion lives.�
'The Host' is a hit or miss for readers, you either LOVE it or HATE it. I think it's got a bad rep because of Twilight, and that's a bummer. As for me, I FREAKING LOVEEE ITTT!!! I'd pick The Host 100 times over the Twilight series any day!
Growing up I was a very shy kid and I didn't like reading out loud in class. I was slower at reading and didn't always know the right words. So in turn, I hated reading. I despised it really.
Witch it crazy because reading is such a big part of my life now. I was in my early 20's when I found my love for books and It's all because of this book right here!!! The Host was instrumental in finding that part of me. The Host will always...always have a special place in my heart. It will always be one of my all-time favorites! I have read this book 5 times if that's any indication.
I was hooked from the very first page. I love the characters, the plot, the writing style, everything...I love everything about it! All the relationships are strong, the love is electric, and you feel everything they feel. This book has all the feels and it was such an emotional read for me. I cried a LOT, but I also smiled and laughed. The ending was done in such an incredible way. It left me feeling complete and I'm a sucker for HEA's�. The host was so unique, I haven't read anything like it since.
“If I was given the choice between having the world back and having you, I wouldn't be able to give you up. Not to save five billion lives.�
'The Host' is a hit or miss for readers, you either LOVE it or HATE it. I think it's got a bad rep because of Twilight, and that's a bummer. As for me, I FREAKING LOVEEE ITTT!!! I'd pick The Host 100 times over the Twilight series any day!
Growing up I was a very shy kid and I didn't like reading out loud in class. I was slower at reading and didn't always know the right words. So in turn, I hated reading. I despised it really.
Witch it crazy because reading is such a big part of my life now. I was in my early 20's when I found my love for books and It's all because of this book right here!!! The Host was instrumental in finding that part of me. The Host will always...always have a special place in my heart. It will always be one of my all-time favorites! I have read this book 5 times if that's any indication.
I was hooked from the very first page. I love the characters, the plot, the writing style, everything...I love everything about it! All the relationships are strong, the love is electric, and you feel everything they feel. This book has all the feels and it was such an emotional read for me. I cried a LOT, but I also smiled and laughed. The ending was done in such an incredible way. It left me feeling complete and I'm a sucker for HEA's�. The host was so unique, I haven't read anything like it since.
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Quotes ˥ĦℝΪՖƬΪℕ� Liked
“It's not the face, but the expressions on it. It's not the voice, but what you say. It's not how you look in that body, but the thing you do with it. You are beautiful.”
― The Host
― The Host
“Perhaps there could be no joy on this planet without an equal weight of pain to balance it out on some unknown scale.”
― The Host
― The Host
“Eight full lives,� I whispered against his jaw, my voice breaking. “Eight full lives and I never found anyone I would stay on a planet for, anyone I would follow when they left. I never found a partner. Why now? Why you? You're not of my species. How can you be my partner?�
“It's a strange universe,� he murmured.
“It's not fair,� I complained, echoing Sunny's words. It wasn't fair. How could I find this, find love–now, in this eleventh hour–and have to leave it? Was it fair that my soul and body couldn't reconcile? Was it fair that I had to love Melanie, too? Was it fair that Ian would suffer? He deserved happiness if anyone did. Itwasn't fair or right or even…sane. How could I do this to him?
“I love you,� I whispered.
“Don't say that like you're saying goodbye.�
But I had to. “I, the soul called Wanderer, love you, human Ian. And that will never change, no matter what I might become.� I worded it carefully, so that there would be no lie in my voice.
“If I were a Dolphin or a Bear or a Flower, it wouldn't matter. I would always love you, always remember you. You will be my only partner.”
― The Host
“It's a strange universe,� he murmured.
“It's not fair,� I complained, echoing Sunny's words. It wasn't fair. How could I find this, find love–now, in this eleventh hour–and have to leave it? Was it fair that my soul and body couldn't reconcile? Was it fair that I had to love Melanie, too? Was it fair that Ian would suffer? He deserved happiness if anyone did. Itwasn't fair or right or even…sane. How could I do this to him?
“I love you,� I whispered.
“Don't say that like you're saying goodbye.�
But I had to. “I, the soul called Wanderer, love you, human Ian. And that will never change, no matter what I might become.� I worded it carefully, so that there would be no lie in my voice.
“If I were a Dolphin or a Bear or a Flower, it wouldn't matter. I would always love you, always remember you. You will be my only partner.”
― The Host
“If I was given the choice between having the world back and having you, I wouldn't be able to give you up. Not to save five billion lives.”
― The Host
― The Host
“You and I won't lose each other, I will always find you again. No matter how well you hide. I'm unstoppable.”
― The Host
― The Host
Reading Progress
April 14, 2010
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April 16, 2010
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February 4, 2012
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February 6, 2012
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August 12, 2013
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August 15, 2013
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May 29, 2014
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May 31, 2014
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February 1, 2016
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January 18, 2018
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favorites
March 1, 2018
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March 2, 2018
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March 29, 2018
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young-adult
April 5, 2018
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fantasy
April 20, 2018
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aliens
April 20, 2018
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romance
April 20, 2018
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dystopia-and-utopian
April 30, 2018
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2018-reading-challenge
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Mar 02, 2018 09:46PM
Wonderful review, sweetie. I also enjoyed this one :)
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XxTainaxX wrote: "Wonderful review, sweetie. I also enjoyed this one :)"Thank you Taina :) The Host is very special to me�
Great review! When I was younger, I watched the movie and I loved it so much and I watched it again and again until I lost count how many times I have watched it and this book is on my want to read list but I haven't bought a copy. I think I will buy a copy soon. 😄
Im on the love it side! It’s so different from the writing style of Twilight, and I wouldn’t have guessed it was by the same freaking author! I read this on kindle, but I think I need a copy for my physical shelf XD❤️
Yay!! I love this book and it's great to see a positive review!
Reynita wrote: "Great review! When I was younger, I watched the movie and I loved it so much and I watched it again and again until I lost count how many times I have watched it and this book is on my want to read..."Oh my goodness, You must buy and read the book! If you loved the movie that much you'll really love the reading it. Seriously GO BUY THE BOOK :)
Charlie wrote: "Im on the love it side! It’s so different from the writing style of Twilight, and I wouldn’t have guessed it was by the same freaking author! I read this on kindle, but I think I need a copy for my..."Yes, There's nothing like owning your own copy! I enjoyed Twilight as well and your right I wouldn't have guessed they were written by the same author. Glad you loved it :)
Kayleigh wrote: "Yay!! I love this book and it's great to see a positive review!"Haha I know riiight! Positive reviews are few and far between. But at least we know how truly amazing it is...
@Christina Loved ‘em both lol!
*scrolling through ŷ, slightly bored- then sees friend has reviewed book that your currently reading* OOOOOOOOO!
Red_Queen_Lover wrote: "*scrolling through ŷ, slightly bored- then sees friend has reviewed book that your currently reading* OOOOOOOOO!"Oh yayy :) I hope you will be another fan and love it!
*Sending you a message*
Super review, Christina! So glad you totally loved ;)) xox
Best review ever!! I think I can say that I was going through the same stuff. The only books I read were the ones that the school made me read and I wasn’t happy. One day I heard about this book and i gave it a try and i felt for it. It will always always be special for me
Amazing review love! You can never go wrong with a love to hate romance ;) xoxo
@KAS, Thanks so much Hun :) x@Fernanda, So good to know I wasn't the only one lol :) The Host opened up so many worlds for me!! And for that I will always be in love with this beautiful beautiful book�. The Host was the very first book I read of my own volition and I read it over and over haha.
@Cristina, Thanks love ;) No you cannot lol. Ian� was my favorite! So happy Wanda go her HEA ;)
love love LOVE this book!
@Kelechi, Yeah me too :D It will always be a top favorite of mine <3<3
♥Christina wrote: "@Kelechi, Yeah me too :D It will always be a top favorite of mine <3<3"have you seen the movie?
I remember I was smitten by this book, when it came out :)
@Kelechi, Yes I have seen the movie but sadly I didn't like it :( I'll just stick with the amazing book. @Petra, Yeah it really is a good one :D
@Maddie, Thanks love :D I wasn't a fan of the movie. But i'm glad you loved both. xoxo
i can read this book over and over and never get enough
@Azrah, me too girl me too!!! 'The Host' is everything ♥♥�
Can I ask something? Does this book end in a cliffhanger or something? Like there is only one book and I want to know if it’s worth it to give it a try or not because if you are left with questions and stuff and you really need the next book it’s not worth it, is it?
Hey, Barbara. I'm so sorry I didn't get back to you sooner, I totally didn't see your comment. No, it doesn't at all end on a cliffhanger. And yes, It's 100% worth the read!!
I loved this book too! Gah! It's been ages since I read it though. Now I'm thinking I should add it to my re-read list!
