Description: The House of Night series is set in a world very much like our own, except in 16-year-old Zoey Redbird's world, vampyres have always existed. In this first book in the series, Zoey enters the House of Night, a school where, after having undergone the Change, she will train to become an adult vampire--that is, if she makes it through the Change. Not all of those who are chosen do. It’s tough to begin a new life, away from her parents and friends, and on top of that, Zoey finds she is no average fledgling. She has been Marked as special by the vampyre Goddess, Nyx. But she is not the only fledgling at the House of Night with special powers. When she discovers that the leader of the Dark Daughters, the school's most elite club, is misusing her Goddess-given gifts, Zoey must look deep within herself for the courage to embrace her destiny--with a little help from her new vampyre friends.Review:
Marked is one of the most compelling vampire books I’ve ever read. I fell in love with this book with the very first sentence. It has an authentic teenage voice that makes it feel like you’re listening to a long-time friend, even if it is set in a world where vampyres exist openly alongside us. Zoey is a very likable, relatable character with a humorous voice that does not detract from the darker edges of the book. While the pop-culture references could eventually make this book dated over the years, it fits in with the tone of the book. The vampyre mythology is unique, fresh, and completely convincing; I especially love how it ties in to the Greek goddess Nyx. (Yes, I’m a sucker for Greek mythology. Moving on…) Overall, it is a clever book with lovable and love-to-hate characters, an addicting plotline, and just the right amount of twists to make you eagerly gulp down the pages. There are also a few loose-ends that will gnaw on your curiosity long after the book is finished. Luckily, this is only the first in a series, so there is more to look forward to.
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I've never heard of this book before, but I'm adding it to my "buy when I get to America" list- thanks for the recommendation! I really enjoy reading your reviews.
I'm so glad you're enjoying my reviews!
Hi Heather! Thank you so much for the lovely review. Kristin and I are pleased you enjoyed MARKED. Just FYI: Book 2, BETRAYED, will be released in October, and Book 3, CHOSEN, will be out March 08. We just agreed to write books 4, 5, and 6, too! So you'll get lots more of Zoey and the gang.
Also, I'll be announcing soon on my blog that I'm holding a contest for anyone who would like to draw/paint their own version of a House of Night tattoo on their face. Just want to let you know if you or any of your readers would like to enter all they need do is take a picture and send it to me at phyl@pccast.net.
Happy reading!
I have to say, I love The House of NIght novels, i cant wait to read the sequel.
i´ve read all three book and loved them cant wait for the forth book September 23rd is so far away just thinking about oral presentations in a time of book release is maddening!!!
Heyy, i'm Reading Betrayed right now and i just started it yesterday and is already on chapter 15, Omg GOOD Job,P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast, i love the book,can't wait for the 3rd book which i already have btw, i have Marked,Betrayed,Chose and now untamed and when Hunted come out i'm getting them all so when i finish the book i dont have to wait to get them i got them right beside me<3 it's a really good book
GREAT JOB AGAIN P.C Cast,And Kristin Cast!!!
For the most part I did enjoy these books. I love the way she is tied up with the 3 guys (until the end of book 3 of course) and all the changes in relationships. They make you think about how you judge people. I was really upset at some of the opinions in the book. It is very clear that she is pro-homo but its annoying that she can't in return even try to understand people who are, as she says, "homophobes". She preaches to the reader about how "homophobes" are so judmental and mean and ignorant and blah blah blah and then is judgemental right back! It also was very infuriating the way she attacked the Christian religion. I don't think it was really neccessary to say how God demeans women and is sexist. For somebody who says "oh look at me, i'm friends with a gay guy, i must be so open minded and a great person" she really is rather awful.
I find too that the writing goes over the top with the attempts at making subtlety obvious. With Damien, she talks so much about judmental homophobes and then makes him into an astoundingly stereotypical gay, him and Jack. They are remarked on their sensitivity, they often reach for comfor from each other for absolutely minimal things, they are practically GIRLS. And this makes me think that the authors have no good reason to attack "judmental people" when they themselves cannot escape steretypes.
I do look forward to the future books, however, but hope that the authors can escape their own much hated judmentalism.
i love these books and i cant wait for the 5th one they are the best books
I really enjoyed this book! I am suuch a total Sucker for vampire book's. Although ive read many Vampire book's i must say this one was much more fun to devour!
I really enjoys this book! I am suuch a total Sucker for vampire book's! Although ive read many Vampire book's i must say this one was much more fun to devour! Its on the very tippy top of my list!
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