I bought this book because a friend told me the series was a great read. Being someone that loves to read vampire books i looked into it before i bought it. The plot seemed good, but reviews were mixed. So, i decided i would purchase this book for cheap off ebay...if i liked it then the price would be a steal and if not then no regrets because the book was so cheap. The book itself took a while for me to get into. The plot was good, but it wasnt my favorite writing style. I didnt like how cliche the author made the teenagers in the book...it was almost annoying. The book got better towards the end, but was a bit predictable. I have to admit that i got sucked into it though. Yes the characters were cliche but at the same time it seemed more realistic that way. The book made me want to know what happens next, since they leave you hanging. This book has a bit of vulgar language as well as sexual references, which make it a little more fun to read. Overall the book took a little getting used to but in the end i enjoyed it. I recomend it for an easy read and i cant wait to read the rest of the series.Read full review
enter the dark. magical world of the house of night. a world very much like our own,except here vampyres have always existed. 16 year old zoey redbird has just been marked a fledgling vampyre and joins the house of night, a school where she will train to become an adult vampyre. as long as you go along with it, and never actually question WHY, she was chosen, and can handle the teenage similiar twlight world it's pretty good. but watch out nerefet is not who she seems. aphrodite is not who she seems either.
Did not like this series, probably geared more towards very young teens. Purchased the set as per the recommended reading list from other book reviews elsewhere. As I havent been a teenager for 15 years, I thought it odd. The books.... Language nuances are horrible. People talk like that? Plot was okay, a bit light and rough around the edges, Native American folklore was a refreshing twist, and certainly welcome, although how much could be called folklore or writer perogitive is hard to judge. Some of the characters are actually quite endearing, if you can make it that far. Some should get hit by a bus, as nobody would miss them. And these are some of the main characters. If you are older than 15 or 16, probably should miss this set of books unless you like to be annoyed. Also, strangely uncomfortable with the fact that mom and daughter are writing these together, as I am pretty sure I would have a hell of a time writing a sex scene with either of my parents. Odd.Read full review
FOR PARENTS INFORMATION, I hope someone takes the time to look into these book before letting younger teens read them. Just to put the warning out there, THERE IS SEXUAL CONTENT IN THESE BOOKS!! I decided to read them before my daughter since she was reading something else. I was surprised to see that in the first book, not too far into it, there is talk of sexual activities and it continues through out the series. Just so parents are aware. These books are good books for girls a little older and more aware of the ways of the world, not for younger girls!! I am sure my daughter will like them a little later, MAYBE in highschool.
I took an extended weekend to read all 5 books...WELL worth my time. It puts a new spin on the vampire story w/a witch twist. I REALLY, REALLY want a 6th book (don't know if one is planned), but if there is one, I'll be one of the 1st to buy it! In Marked: Zoey finds out that although she may have been an outcast & usually felt alone; she comes to a place that starts to accept her & she begins to feel at home. [Really wasn't going for a rhythm here, just happened] She learns that she's special even more than originally thought & that the Goddess is behind & guiding her. Great beginning to the series totally drew me in, hence my being able to read them all so fast!
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