The Host Film Tie In by Stephenie Meyer

Book Summary – 

The Host is a science fiction-romance novel by Stephenie Meyer, first published in 2008. The Film Tie-In Edition was released in 2013 to coincide with the movie adaptation, featuring cover art from the film. The story unfolds in a post-apocalyptic Earth invaded by a species of parasitic aliens called Souls, who take over human bodies to create a peaceful but emotionless world.

The protagonist is Melanie Stryder, one of the last remaining free humans, who is captured and implanted with a Soul named Wanderer. However, Melanie’s consciousness refuses to fade away, and she begins to fight back from within. As Wanderer begins to see Melanie’s memories and feel her emotions—especially her deep love for a human named Jared—she becomes conflicted and starts sympathizing with humans.

Together, Melanie and Wanderer escape and find a secret group of human rebels. There, Wanderer (nicknamed “Wanda”) struggles to earn their trust and navigate the tangled web of human emotions, identity, and relationships. The story explores deep questions about what it means to be human, the nature of love and sacrifice, and the complexity of dual identity.

Unlike Meyer’s Twilight series, The Host is aimed at both young adults and adult readers, blending science fiction with emotional depth and ethical dilemmas.

About the Author – 

Stephenie Meyer is an American author born in 1973 in Connecticut and raised in Arizona. She gained global fame with her debut novel, Twilight (2005), which launched a bestselling vampire-romance series that became a major cultural phenomenon. With millions of books sold worldwide and successful film adaptations, Meyer became one of the most recognized names in young adult fiction.

After the Twilight series, Meyer branched into science fiction with The Host, showing her ability to explore more mature themes while retaining her signature style of emotional storytelling. Her writing often centers on love, identity, and self-sacrifice, and she is known for creating emotionally resonant female protagonists caught in extraordinary circumstances.

In addition to her novels, Meyer founded her own production company, Fickle Fish Films, and continues to be involved in publishing and film projects. While her work has drawn mixed critical reviews, her storytelling has undeniably captivated a massive global audience, especially among teen and young adult readers.