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by Anthony Doerr
4.22021641 pages
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a melancholy but hopeful tone that will resonate with The Host fans.
10 Best Books Like The Host
If you loved The Host by Stephenie Meyer, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
Quick Answer
The best books like The Host are:
- 1Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr4.2
- 2The Mercy of Gods by James S. A. Corey4.5Series starter
- 3Stranded (Starship of the Ancients) by A.K. DuBoff4.3#1
- 4Operation Bounce House by Matt Dinniman4.1
- 5Redshirts by John Scalzi3.9
- 6Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card0
- 7The Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu0#1
- 8This Is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar4.3
- 9Winter's Orbit by Everina Maxwell0
- 10Scythe by Neal Shusterman4.6Series starter
Science Fiction02008
When parasitic alien souls invade Earth and take over human bodies, Wanderer finds herself sharing a body with her human host Melanie, whose memories and love for Jared complicate the invasion
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The Mercy of Gods
Start of The Captive's War seriesby James S. A. Corey
4.52024
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a tense and cerebral tone that will resonate with The Host fans.
3
Stranded (Starship of the Ancients)
Starship of the Ancients #1 (works standalone)by A.K. DuBoff
4.32025419 pages
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a tense and methodical tone that will resonate with The Host fans.
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by Matt Dinniman
4.12026448 pages
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a dark and visceral tone that will resonate with The Host fans.
5
by John Scalzi
3.92012320 pages
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a clever and affectionate tone that will resonate with The Host fans.
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by Orson Scott Card
02004
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a haunting and philosophical tone that will resonate with The Host fans.
7
The Three-Body Problem
Remembrance Of Earth'S Past #1 (works standalone)by Cixin Liu
0
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a cerebral and unsettling tone that will resonate with The Host fans.
8
by Amal El-Mohtar
4.32019
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a lyrical and yearning tone that will resonate with The Host fans.
10
Scythe
Start of Arc Of A Scythe seriesby Neal Shusterman
4.62017464 pages
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a thoughtful and unsettling tone that will resonate with The Host fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like The Host
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cloud Cuckoo Land | Anthony Doerr | 4.2 | 2021 | 641 | Closest match |
| The Mercy of Gods📚 Series starter | James S. A. Corey | 4.5 | 2024 | — | Start a new series |
| Stranded (Starship of the Ancients) | A.K. DuBoff | 4.3 | 2025 | 419 | Similar vibes |
| Operation Bounce House | Matt Dinniman | 4.1 | 2026 | 448 | Similar vibes |
| Redshirts | John Scalzi | 3.9 | 2012 | 320 | Similar vibes |
| Ender's Game | Orson Scott Card | 0 | 2004 | — | Similar vibes |
| The Three-Body Problem | Cixin Liu | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| This Is How You Lose the Time War | Amal El-Mohtar | 4.3 | 2019 | — | Similar vibes |
| Winter's Orbit | Everina Maxwell | 0 | 2021 | — | Similar vibes |
| Scythe📚 Series starter | Neal Shusterman | 4.6 | 2017 | 464 | Start a new series |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to The Host?
The most similar books to The Host are Cloud Cuckoo Land, The Mercy of Gods, Stranded (Starship of the Ancients).
What should I read after The Host?
After finishing The Host, readers most commonly pick up Cloud Cuckoo Land next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by Stephenie Meyer, such as Twilight.
Who writes books like Stephenie Meyer?
Authors similar to Stephenie Meyer include Matt Haig, Andy Weir, John Ringo, A.K. DuBoff, Glynn Stewart.
What genre is The Host?
The Host is a Science Fiction novel by Stephenie Meyer, published in 2008. It features elements of Alien Possession, Body Sharing, Love Triangle.
How long is The Host?
The Host varies in length depending on edition.
Does The Host have romance/spice?
The Host has a spice level of 1/5. This book has light romantic elements.
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About The Host
When parasitic alien souls invade Earth and take over human bodies, Wanderer finds herself sharing a body with her human host Melanie, whose memories and love for Jared complicate the invasion. Meyer explores questions of identity, consciousness, and what makes us human through the unique premise of two minds sharing one body. Meyer's first adult novel after Twilight that tackles themes of humanity and invasion, this story examines themes of identity, love, and coexistence while featuring a love triangle complicated by the fact that one participant exists only as memories and thoughts, asking what happens when the invader becomes more human than the humans themselves.