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Marked (House of Night, Book 1) | 
 enlarge | Authors: Pc Cast, Kristin Cast
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Category: Book
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Rating:  125 reviews
Sales Rank: 323
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1st
Reading Level: Young Adult
Pages: 320
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 8.1 x 5.5 x 1
ISBN: 0312360266
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.6
EAN: 9780312360269
Publication Date: May 1, 2007
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Product 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.
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 Enjoyed it thoroughly. May 24, 2007
Detra Fitch (USA)
31 out of 34 found this review helpful
Zoey Redbird's world is very much like our own, except that vampyres have always existed. Zoey is sixteen-years-old and having a typical day in school when she notices a Tracker standing beside her locker. Never really believing the Tracker is hunting for her, Zoey is genuinely shocked when the Tracker Marked her a fledgling vampyre. This means a crescent moon scar appears on Zoey's forehead and she has less than a day to reach the House of Night, a private boarding school for fledgling vampyres. Zoey's mother is no help. Her step-father all but hates her. Zoey goes to her Cherokee grandmother for help, but gets hurt along the way. While unconscious, Zoey has a vision from Nyx, the Vampire Goddess, who informs Zoey that she is very special and has been chosen to be the eyes and ears of Nyx. When Zoey awakens, she is with her grandmother at the House of Night.
Neferet is the High Priestess of the House of Night, as well as her new Mentor. Unlike before the vision, Zoey's crescent moon mark is now filled in. This is unheard of before going through The Change. Zoey soon learns that she has some amazing powers, yet no understanding of how to use them.
Zoey is not the only fledgling in school with special powers. Aphrodite is the leader of the Dark Daughters. She is in training to be a High Priestess; and Zoey has made Aphrodite's black list without even trying. Zoey must look deep within herself for the courage she needs to fulfill her destiny - with a little help from her new vampyre friends.
***** A solid foundation for a new supernatural series! It seems to target older teens, but adults will find themselves drawn to it as well. It looks as though the writing talent is a gene that runs strong in the Cast family tree. Terrific plot with well formed characters. I look forward to the next release of the Cast Duo. *****
Reviewed by Detra Fitch of Huntress Reviews.
Great YA read for adults as well! May 23, 2007
Deborah Wiley (Winter Haven, FL)
20 out of 22 found this review helpful
Zoey Redbird's life changes forever the day she is MARKED. Once being tagged by a vampyre tracker, she can no longer remain in her home but instead has to move to the House of Night. However, Zoey finds out very quickly that her mark is different from that of the other vampyre fledglings. The Goddess Nyx has special plans for Zoey....
Do not start reading MARKED late at night as I guarantee you will not get any sleep until you finish this book! P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast have written a tale that is a hit from the very first sentence. Not only is MARKED an engaging story, but the fresh perspective on vampyres makes this one of the best vampyre tales I've ever read.
MARKED is targeted for the young adult audience. However, adults are absolutely going to love this one as well! One word of caution, however. Some of the themes may be a bit too extreme for younger teenagers as Zoey very openly discusses certain sexual acts and drinking blood. However, older teenagers will appreciate Zoey's attitude while parents will appreciate the integrity of Zoey's character. In fact, P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast are to be commended for the phenomenal job they did with creating Zoey's character as her voice sounds loud and clear throughout this superb story.
MARKED is a must buy for all fans of vampyre tales. P.C. Cast already has a reputation for crafting quality stories and her first effort with her daughter may be her best yet. MARKED is easily recommended!
COURTESY OF CK2S KWIPS AND KRITIQUES
Fangs for the Fun May 23, 2007
The Huntress of Gotham (San Diego, CA USA)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
I really didn't expect to like this book as much as I did. I've only recently started picking up some of the YA urban fantasy offerings, but so far Marked is my favorite. Yes, the plot is mostly follows formula. Yes, the main character is super-extra-special, but I didn't mind that at all. Usually, I'd throw a book across the room for that, but I really liked this one. I can't wait for Betrayed.
Courtesy of Teens Read Too May 2, 2007
TeensReadToo.com (All Over the US & Canada)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
"Just when I thought my day couldn't get any worse, I saw the dead guy standing next to my locker."
The opening sentence hooks the reader; they will devour the whole book quickly and ask for more.
Zoey's life is about to change forever. She woke up one morning normal and by the end of the day she's been marked. Being marked indicates that she will turn into a vampire. She needs to leave her family and friends behind and start a new life with other marked teens at the House of Night. Zoey's never completely fit in, but now she might have a chance.
After a fight with her mother and stepfather, Zoey goes to her grandmother's house for advice. Before seeing her grandmother, Zoey has a vision of the Goddess Nyx, who states that she is special and names Zoey her personal eyes and ears in the world. Zoey faints, but not before the Goddess replaces her mark with a blue crescent, which is extremely rare.
When Zoey arrives at the House of Night, she finds herself the object of attention because of her crescent. Her roommate and her new acquaintances quickly find their way into Zoey's heart. She finds herself surrounded with friends for the first time, but she also encounters a powerful enemy. As her entire lifestyle changes, Zoey finds peace within herself as she accepts her destiny and steps up to challenge her enemy's misguided judgement.
If you like vampires and enjoy supernatural tales, you don't want to miss this first book in a great new series.
Reviewed by: Jennifer Rummel
New, Refreshing, Addicting! July 29, 2007
Gwyn (Gurley, AL United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This mom & daughter team is a winning combination! P.C. and Kristin Cast had me spellbound from the first chapter. I've read lots of vampire fiction, lots of Young Adult fiction, lots of supernatural fiction...NOTHING compares to "Marked."
The characters are 3 dimentional and the story is totally new. A finishing school for vampires! Who would have thought?!?
The heroine is strong, and yet "human." The secondary characters are unique and don't fit the stereotypical mold.
I am completely in love. The only problem I have is that the next book isn't released yet!
Read this book-- you won't be sorry.
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