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Tsuki
06-08-2008, 01:09 AM
Ok. This book was absolutely amazing!
I loved it so much more than Twilight. One of my best friends called me a traitor because of it. :P

Okay, Stephenie has improved in her writing abilities so much since Twilight. I mean, the woman's whole style was better! Her characters were believable, her plotline was believable, I mean, it was very emotional.

I've had a quote from the book in my sig for a while now, and I'd just like to tell you guys that that was my favorite quote from the book.
Don't read it if you haven't read the book though! It'll ruin the ending for you D: You wouldn't want that. Trust me. You wouldn't.

I read the book in all of two days. I was so engrossed in it that I didn't want to do anything else. :D

Hoorah for good books!

But seriously, if you didn't like Twilight, I'd consider giving this a chance.
Just try it.

9/10 ^^

Nyx
06-09-2008, 02:40 AM
I haven't read it yet, but I really want to. Good to know that she's improving her writing style, right now I'm re-reading New Moon and just realizing how her descriptions get really weak at some parts.

Tsuki
06-09-2008, 02:41 AM
I haven't read it yet, but I really want to. Good to know that she's improving her writing style, right now I'm re-reading New Moon and just realizing how her descriptions get really weak at some parts.

Not only are they weak, but they're repetitive too.
She really doesn't do that in The Host and I'm really excited for her for not doing that.

Brava Stephy!

Nyx
06-09-2008, 02:43 AM
Alright, well due to your high comments about it: I just put it on hold at the library xD

Tsuki
06-09-2008, 02:52 AM
Alright, well due to your high comments about it: I just put it on hold at the library xD

Yes! Someone else to discuss it with.
Finally!:D

Zombified
06-10-2008, 01:48 AM
I saw this at the bookstore today and I thought of you.
:)

Of course, I bought a completely different book instead.
But I still thought of you!
:D

Tsuki
06-10-2008, 03:03 AM
I was like, "whoa. He did not buy that book."
then I read that you didn't. :P

It was really really good. One of those weird romances that I just don't want to give up... :love:

I love falling in love with characters in books. The only problem with that is that they aren't real. :(

Maybe I'll find me an !#$ Ian someday.

Carraka
06-16-2008, 07:56 PM
I might read this some day if I have time.

I've shied away from Twilight on purpose, because I'm afraid I'm still at that susceptible age where I'll like it. But maybe Host wouldn't be so bad. Aaah, it all depends. My friends enjoy it though (and these are the smart friends), so it can't be too off.

elainers
06-18-2008, 06:53 AM
I found the beginning a little slow, but it picked up in the middle. There were times when I'd look up and realized that I'd been absorbed for hours.

It's one of those books and main characters that made me close the book and want to go off and do some good in the world haha.

I was a little dissatisfied with the ending and some of the plot -- but very glad that I took the time to read it!

Circe.
06-19-2008, 03:38 PM
I'm in the middle of the book now. I'm enjoying this book soooooooo much. I skipped a few of your post because I don't want the ending spoiled.

Tsuki
06-19-2008, 03:53 PM
That's good.
Don't look at the spoiler in my sig because that WILL spoil it for you.
:P

Circe.
06-25-2008, 05:55 PM
Well I finally finished the book.... I absolutely loved it. Definitely recommended.

Quarab58
07-01-2008, 02:35 AM
I literally just finished it yesterday. It was way better than I thought it would be! I lovedd the Twilight series, but I was worried about reading her new book. Definitely way better than her others. :]

Tsuki
07-02-2008, 12:35 AM
Yay!!
I'm not the only one that thinks it's better than Twilight.
Ian:love:

Ichigo
08-09-2008, 06:25 AM
This book, seriously saved my life. Well not really, but I cried reading it<like constanly. It was like a drip of water falling from my eye the whole book>. I didn't even know I could cry still. I'm so emotional all the time now, and I swear it's because of this book. It's weird, but I'm really happy...for myself.

I started reading it, and then stopped for a while. But then when it got further in, I read it in two sit downs. Reading into the wee hours of the night, and then I re-read it. It wasn't so emotional the second time, but I guess that's to be expected.

THANK YOU TSUKI FOR MENTIONING THIS BOOK. Changed my freakin life.
I want an Ian. For Christmas.

seikoXchan
08-09-2008, 04:25 PM
I can give two words that describe the book:
Pure genius.
I absolutely love this book. And Ian. But doesn't everyone? Nyah~

Ichigo
08-10-2008, 09:21 PM
Ian....*drools*

Is she writing another one in the series?

Tsuki
08-10-2008, 09:33 PM
IKNEWYOU'DLIKEIT!

i♥ian. And I want one for Christmas too. :P
I'm really happy that you liked it.

Oh, and I'm not sure if she's writing another one. I almost hope that she doesn't because I don't want it ruined for me like Twilight. :)

seikoXchan
08-10-2008, 09:38 PM
She is writing another one. I heard that she was interviewed and asked that; she said yes! ^^ I was so happy. Kyaa~

Tsuki
08-10-2008, 09:51 PM
O.O
No.!!!!

Ichigo
08-10-2008, 09:55 PM
Oh well. Twilight was bad even before the sequels started.

But yeah, Tsuki. Your like...the best.

seikoXchan
08-10-2008, 10:10 PM
O.O
No.!!!!


Yessssss!
Why no though? -confuzzled-

Tsuki
08-11-2008, 01:05 AM
Because! She ruined the end to Twilight, and I love The Host!
I don't want her to ruin that for me too!!

:(

Ichigo
08-11-2008, 02:13 AM
I see your point...

but we should hope for the best, expect the worst.

Tsuki
08-11-2008, 02:26 AM
Yep.

:)

i♥ian.

"Love is when he brings you cheetos."

I have that as a flair button on Facebook. ^^

Gandalf the White
08-11-2008, 02:44 AM
I just started the book and its pretty good so far. Thanks to Tsuki Hikari. :P

Tsuki
08-11-2008, 02:54 AM
Mhm. That's right.
Man, I'm amazing. *conceited* :P

Nyx
08-11-2008, 04:06 AM
I started it..about 100 pages in, it gets boring at parts but pretty good, I already like it more than breaking dawn xD

Tsuki
08-11-2008, 04:08 AM
Good. That's all that matters. :D

Ichigo
08-11-2008, 04:19 AM
Best book ever.
I want that flair button Tsuki...
Except I've not added that application so... whatevs. :)

Nyx
08-13-2008, 12:55 AM
Read it. Loved it. Couldn't put it down.


IAN! <3 x100000

Majyk
08-13-2008, 01:01 AM
Okay, Tsuki, I ordered it from the library like, two seconds ago. It sounded better than Twilight, and I said I'd look at it, so... Yeah. Only thing is, about every copy in my library's system is either on hold, or checked out, so it'll be a little whille...

Ichigo
08-13-2008, 01:11 AM
It's worth the wait. Although the suspense must be killing you... :D

Majyk
08-13-2008, 01:16 AM
Yes. I clicked on a link in someone's sig which brought me to Meyer's website, and instead of looking at Breaking Dawn, I clicked on The Host and read the blurb thingy. Caught my insterst :D

EDIT: Actually, Nyx's spoiler is killing me. So tempting to just click on it...

Tsuki
08-16-2008, 05:15 AM
Don't do it!

Majyk
08-16-2008, 03:17 PM
What? Click on the spoiler? I didn't. I do have self-control.

Tsuki
08-17-2008, 06:38 PM
xP Whatever. :)

It's so amazing. ^^ ♥♥♥♥♥♥

seikoXchan
08-21-2008, 08:40 PM
It's not a spoiler. It's just a fact. <3

Beakzz
08-29-2008, 06:01 PM
Oh my gosh, I read this about a month ago... loved it. Twilight got boring after a while... but this was completely different. I couldn't put it down although I must admit that when I first started reading it I found it hard to get into. But oh well, once I got past the first three chapters or so it was amazing!

Tsuki
08-29-2008, 08:13 PM
Yep, I like you. ^^

Phantom
08-29-2008, 08:42 PM
I ordered it off Amazon.

Tsuki
08-29-2008, 10:35 PM
You're amazing too.

^^

Phantom
08-30-2008, 02:18 AM
Yay!

DarthVader
08-30-2008, 02:37 AM
What is The Host?

Nyx
08-30-2008, 02:55 AM
A book...

Phantom
08-30-2008, 02:56 AM
Duh... Gosh, Vader, get with the times. :P

Double A
08-30-2008, 03:14 AM
I'm still waiting for New Moon.

Nyx
08-30-2008, 03:43 AM
You haven't read New Moon yet? I think its the best in Twilight Serious.

Tsuki
08-30-2008, 05:09 AM
I have to agree. The emotion it is overwhelming.
As for the fourth, Stephanie Meyer can kiss my butt.

Darth Vader! The Host is the most amazing...well, one of the most amazing books I've ever read.

....Where have you been!? lol. :P

Ichigo
08-31-2008, 12:19 AM
I went to her website and found that Midnight Sun was leaked on to the internet.
So I've been spending the day reading it. But it's not all of it... just up the the good part... GRR.
And now apparently she might not get it published. :mad: I want it published.

I've just finished reading the Host again. And I still cried so...
Good Book.

Tsuki
08-31-2008, 02:04 AM
I saw that on Facebook. I joined the same group you did.

:( that makes me sad.
I thought, "maybe from his PoV the sex scenes would be moe graphic. I want more pillow-biting!
:mad:

Ichigo
08-31-2008, 02:49 AM
HAHAHA! Ooh Tsuki.... I never even thought of that. ;)

Zombified
08-31-2008, 02:56 AM
*Huffs*

Fan girls...

:rolleyes:

Tsuki
08-31-2008, 03:02 AM
You wouldn't understand. :rolleyes:

Isn't that an amazing thought Ichi? :P

Ichigo
08-31-2008, 03:12 AM
I guess so. Although, I'm rather off Edward. It's all about Ian now. :)

Although Midnight Sun[the bit that was posted] was...touching. Edward was cute in it.

Tsuki
08-31-2008, 03:15 AM
I know.
Ian = Love.
♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

Nyx
08-31-2008, 08:18 PM
I saw that on Facebook. I joined the same group you did.

:( that makes me sad.
I thought, "maybe from his PoV the sex scenes would be moe graphic. I want more pillow-biting!
:mad:

Wow, Tsuki. Ilu. Seriously xD

But it IS all about Ian now.
Level of awesomeness:
Ian
Jacob
Emmett
Jasper
----and then somewhere far down:
Edward.

Tsuki
08-31-2008, 08:27 PM
Wow, Tsuki. Ilu. Seriously xD

But it IS all about Ian now.
Level of awesomeness:
Ian
Jacob
Emmett
Jasper
----and then somewhere far down:
Edward.


xD

I would say:

Ian
Jared
Jacob
Emmet
Carlisle
Jasper






Edward.

Phantom
08-31-2008, 08:30 PM
xD

I would say:

Ian
Jared
Jacob
Emmet
Carlisle
Jasper






Edward.

I would say...

Ian
Carlisle
Jacob
Jasper
Emmet




















Edward...

Nyx
08-31-2008, 09:25 PM
xD

I would say:

Ian
Jared
Jacob
Emmet
Carlisle
Jasper






Edward.

Jacob is before Edward for you? I thought you were on Team Edward?
Did you convert?
YES!

Phantom
08-31-2008, 09:45 PM
I've always been on Team Jacob! :D
Just so everyone knows...

Tsuki
08-31-2008, 10:18 PM
Man screw Jacob and Edward.
It's all about Ian now. Has been for months. :D

Nyx
08-31-2008, 10:25 PM
So true. Ian <3

Phantom
08-31-2008, 10:31 PM
It only just began to be all about Ian, for me.

Tsuki
08-31-2008, 10:33 PM
Make it ALL BE ABOUT IAN ALL THE TIME for you.

:D

♥ian♥

Phantom
08-31-2008, 10:33 PM
It is now. :D

Tsuki
08-31-2008, 10:34 PM
That's good.
^^

Nyx
08-31-2008, 10:59 PM
That's great ^^

Ichigo
08-31-2008, 11:46 PM
Is it just me or do I notice certain things between the Host and Twilight.
I don't know why but Jamie has always reminded me of Jacob. And Kyle reminds me of Emmett.

I think it's just me.

Mercy
08-31-2008, 11:50 PM
Is it just me or do I notice certain things between the Host and Twilight.
I don't know why but Jamie has always reminded me of Jacob. And Kyle reminds me of Emmett.

I think it's just me.
It probably isn't just you.
I have a feeling SMeyer recycles her characters....

Please don't kill me...:(

Nyx
09-01-2008, 12:21 AM
Is it just me or do I notice certain things between the Host and Twilight.
I don't know why but Jamie has always reminded me of Jacob. And Kyle reminds me of Emmett.

I think it's just me.

Hm, I don't see Jacob and Jamie as similar. But Kyle and Emmett ARE very similar. That's probably why I like Kyle...

Ichigo
09-01-2008, 12:24 AM
I know I like Kyle...haha...

No need to worry Mercy. She probably does.

Tsuki
09-01-2008, 01:31 AM
I noticed Kyle/Emmet too.

Jaimie is kind of like Jacob... Sort of. But not quite.

Ichigo
09-01-2008, 01:40 AM
pre were wolf Jacob.
And Wanderer and Bella.

Nyx
09-01-2008, 02:59 AM
Yea, she definately recycles. But I didnt really expect more from S. Mayer.

Tsuki
09-01-2008, 04:15 AM
How can you?
Oh well, it doesn't matter. Ian's just amazing. I don't care, she executed his character very well.

Ichigo
09-01-2008, 05:17 AM
Mhm. In the movie I went to see tonight there was a guy named Ian. It was...spooky.
:D

Tsuki
09-01-2008, 05:22 AM
Was he all amzing like?

Ichigo
09-01-2008, 06:30 AM
Very. He was in the Sisterhood of the Traveling pants 2.
Which was a bad movie if you try to compare it to the books. Terrible. But with Ian [<3]

Are you happy Tsuki? You've got us all swooning over him now. :P

Tsuki
09-01-2008, 07:27 AM
Yep I am happy. I don't have to do it alone. :D

Emmer
10-30-2008, 04:39 PM
I was like, "whoa. He did not buy that book."
then I read that you didn't. :P

It was really really good. One of those weird romances that I just don't want to give up... :love:

I love falling in love with characters in books. The only problem with that is that they aren't real. :(

Maybe I'll find me an !#$ Ian someday.

Is Ian better than Edward?

Tsuki
10-30-2008, 08:48 PM
:O YES!
Yesyesyes

YESH!

Emmer
10-31-2008, 12:10 AM
I might get that book.:cool:

Tsuki
12-11-2008, 10:44 PM
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b82/luvinseannscott/The_Host_movie_poster_by_AnaB.jpg

Ichi pointed this out to me, and I did research this afternoon and sadly, it's not real.

They're perfect too! :(

appleofmyeye
12-11-2008, 11:28 PM
Ug, I never did finish The Host. i got as far as the part when she is talking to the psycologist. Can someone tell me why I should continue?

Tsuki
12-11-2008, 11:28 PM
Because Ian is amazing.

And because I say so. xP

Majyk
12-12-2008, 07:33 PM
Tsuki, I thought that was real for a sec. Until I read the rest of the post. Drat. And I haven't finished The Host yet, either. I've had to return it to the library twice because I can't find the time to read it. I've ordered it again, though, and hopefully I'll finish it this time :P

Ichigo
12-15-2008, 08:48 PM
It's not real then?
OH MY! They look perfect. I'm not sure about Melanie, but Jared? He's perfect. That dude from Supernatural is...amazing.

I always imagined Melanie darker, with a tan.

Tsuki
12-15-2008, 08:52 PM
No, sadly it isn't real. :( I love the guy for Ian.

Ichigo
12-15-2008, 11:18 PM
I'm going to find whoever made that and kick their butt. It's perfect.

azfarfarooqi
12-20-2008, 11:06 AM
it happens to most every writer.......writing a book is'nt an easy task and people learn a lot and improve a lot as well after there first book is around....you see can see weakness in sorcerer's stone as well but JK Rowling certainly improved a lot afterwards........any ways how is twilight the book compared to the movie??????

Tsuki
12-20-2008, 06:04 PM
The movie's better, but considering this is The Host's thread, I'd ask in the Twilight thread. :laugh:

TeaCake,
01-03-2009, 10:51 PM
I loved this book, more than the first Twilight book and LOADS more than the rest.
I felt like hugging her when I realised how much better she'd gotten, then slapping her when I heard that she might be writing more.
Stephenie, please don't! :(

D'Mayoru
01-05-2009, 04:18 PM
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b82/luvinseannscott/The_Host_movie_poster_by_AnaB.jpg

Ichi pointed this out to me, and I did research this afternoon and sadly, it's not real.

They're perfect too! :(

That's very well done. It wouldn't necessarily be quite difficult, but it takes time.

As to the book. I read Twilight on a recommendation, it was quite a good book. I never bothered to continue on with the series as I felt that the plot was leaning more towards the feminine psyche.