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Nyx in the House of Night: Mythology, Folklore and Religion in the PC and Kristin Cast Vampyre Series (House of Night Companion)
by
P.C. Cast (Goodreads Author) ,
John Edgar Browning (Goodreads Author) , Kristin Cast , Jordan Dane (Goodreads Author) , Trinity Faegen , Yasmine Galenorn (Goodreads Author) , Bryan Lankford , Karen Mahoney (Goodreads Author)
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The House of Night is no ordinary school—and not just because it's for vampyres. It's a place where magic, religion, folklore, and mythology from multiple traditions merry meet and meld to create something incredible and new.
In Nyx in the House of Night—a 2-color illustrated companion to the House of Night series—some of your favorite YA authors, plus a few experts, help y...more
In Nyx in the House of Night—a 2-color illustrated companion to the House of Night series—some of your favorite YA authors, plus a few experts, help y...more
Paperback, 219 pages
Published
June 7th 2011
by Smart Pop
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I was lucky enough to win this book in the Goodreads First Read Giveaway. This book was not what I expected. While I enjoyed some of the pieces, others I found to be a bit boring and drag on. My favorite article was the one by Kristin Cast discussing Zoey having multiple love interests. I agree that there is oftentimes a double standard about what is acceptable behavior for a girl as opposed to a boy's behavior not only in books, but also in real life. Zoey is a teenager and hasn't decided what...more
This is a hard book to rate. If you are looking for stories from different authors using the characters, as I thought this book was when I first started it, then the reader will be disappointed. Instead this book, goes into the the history of the different characters, using history, myths, mythology and religion, to explain the different people, places animals and religions in the stories by people very knowledgeable in the different area, then the reader will find this book to be a very helpful...more
Nyx in the House of Night is companion book; it's a collection of essays about the Mythology, Folklore and Religion in the House of Night Series. The essays come from authors P.C. Cast, John Edgar Browning, Kristin Cast, Jordan Dane, Trinity Faegen, Yasmine Galenorn, Bryan Lankford, Karen Mahoney, Jana Oliver, Jeri Smith-Ready, Ellen Steiber, Amy H. Sturgis and Christine Zika.
The book focuses on questions of lore, myths and religions that define the House of Night universe. The subjects range fr...more
The book focuses on questions of lore, myths and religions that define the House of Night universe. The subjects range fr...more
Jul 08, 2012
Destony Hornby
marked it as to-read
omg. i absolutely love this series. i am previously am reading the 6th book "Tempted" for the house of night series.
FINALLY. I'm done this book. Holy, man. It was so boring. I mean, Hey. I learned some things about the series, but I don't really think it was worth all of this.. this torture! First of all, I thought there were going to be more pictures. That's what I assumed when I read a portion of it off the house of night site.. but nope. Plus. Who wants to read a book of essays? Not me. I mean, it's cool if you do but just don't recommend them to me.. God. It's a good thing I don't put down books. I have t...more
I basically bought this book to add to the collection of the series I own. I actually have not read it and will not. Its a companions book to the series and if you want to understand the religion behind the house of night vampires then you need to read this.
I understand the series just fine. I scanned this book and it was good enough for me. so I have no real review but to say if you do not understand the religion as I said above then read this and you will understand the books a bit better.
I understand the series just fine. I scanned this book and it was good enough for me. so I have no real review but to say if you do not understand the religion as I said above then read this and you will understand the books a bit better.
A very eclectic set of essays from a variety of authors (reseachers to YA authors of paranormal titles) who have focused on various elements in the House of Night series. I loved learned about all of the various cultures' mythologies and religions that have been weaved into the creation of the House of Night rituals, names, and inhabitants. A must read for anyone who is a House of Night aficionado. The art work that prefaces each essay is also quite stunning.
Nyx in the House of Night: Mythology, Folklore and Religion in the PC and Kristin Cast Vampyre Series gives a new look into the creation of the House of Night. I really can't pick a favorite chapter - they were all very informative! From rituals to history, Tulsa to Scotland, and Cherokee legend to Greek myths, Nyx in the House of Night brings insight and knowledge into how the Casts bring the characters, settings, and magic to life.
I always find it fun to read more about a world created in a book series. The essays in this collection are a great way to delve deeper into the House of Night series. Although I did have to skip a few of them because I haven't read the two most recent books in the series yet, so I definitely recommend being caught up if you really want to enjoy this book. I really liked Karen Mahoney's essay, "Night in the House of Good and Evil", it was a great start to the collection. Also, the original illus...more
Dec 03, 2010
D'zyre Walker-smith
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I thought all the books were awesome and thank P.C. and Kristen Cast for creating such a spectacular and addictive books but my favorites are Tempted, Untamed, Burned ,and Hunted. Thanks again to the wonderful authors of this series, it's better than the twilight series by Stephenie Meyer but not better than the vampire academy series by Richelle Mead
This book was both interesting and yet boring. I did like the insight that others had to the world that is HON, but at the same time it seemed like people are/were reading too much into the book.
If you are a big fan of this series I think you will enjoy this book, if you just read it for fun, this one would be ok to skip.
If you are a big fan of this series I think you will enjoy this book, if you just read it for fun, this one would be ok to skip.
I got this as a gift.
What a wonderful book.
I had no idea that Cast did so much research. But it does show in her books.
How wonderful to read through all these essays by many different authors and get history, mythology, and the unique blending that is all Cast.
Nyx is a real goddess, ancient and this book series has brought her back into human consciousness and belief.
What a wonderful book.
I had no idea that Cast did so much research. But it does show in her books.
How wonderful to read through all these essays by many different authors and get history, mythology, and the unique blending that is all Cast.
Nyx is a real goddess, ancient and this book series has brought her back into human consciousness and belief.
It wasn't what I thought in a good way. I liked learning the names, history, and facts from the celtic lore and types of vampires. I expected something different. I don't know what but just something else. I love the series and this book made a little more sense for me. And gave more more factual information into the discription and cultures within the series. Can't wait till the next book comes around.
Este libro es bastante interesante porque se explican varias cosas de la serie la casa de la noche, desde el punto de vista de varias personas.. tambien dice como las autoras llegaron a inspirarse para escribir..y como hacen sus investigaciones y cambian ciertas tradiciones para adaptarlas todas a esta maravillosa serie.. tarde demasiado leyendo el libro por falta de tiempo :p.. y no porque fuera no fuera interesante..
Nyx in the House of Night.
Generally, this book is a companion to the House of
Night Series. With this book, we see how the House of
Night Series came to life.
Generally, this book is a companion to the House of
Night Series. With this book, we see how the House of
Night Series came to life.
I love this book,it's not like Twilight like everyone says it is, it's way better than that. The last book is coming out in Janurary and I can't wait to read it.
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This is a collection of essays exploring the use of mythology and the divine feminine in the House of Night series. I thought it was very interesting.
Absolutely loved this series :) I don't think Kristin couldn't have written it any better if she had lived it herself. Can't wait till Destined comes out!
Aug 12, 2012
Xavier Hernandez
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amazingly paced story ,complex dialodge but yet an easy read for all ages,i highly recomend this book to all teens and yong-adult book lovers
I've been reading the House Of Night series since book 1. This book delves deep into the influences that are found in that series.
I received this book yesterday! I couldn't wait to get it and start reading it. Very interesting and easy to read. I won this book in goodreads first reads giveaway!
Great series! Religion, vampires, school, drama, romance, fantasy, thriller. Little bit of everything in the best way!
This book is mostly insight to what made the authors of the series incorporate what they did.
I enjoyed this series. I will read anything vampire regardless of the target reading age.
Essays about Nyx. Wasn't what I expected and it was boring.
Awesome. My favorite book in the world, cant wait to see the movie
Very informative about the series
kind of cheesy but entertaining.
Very informative... love it.
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P.C. Cast was born in the Midwestern United States, and grew up being shuttled back-and-forth between Illinois and Oklahoma, which is where she fell in love with Quarter Horses and mythology (at about the same time). After high school she joined the United States Air Force and began public speaking and writing. With her tour in the USAF completed, she taught high school for 15 years before retirin...more
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