Questions About Marked (House of Night, #1)

by P.C. Cast (Goodreads Author)

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Does this series get better? I've read the first two and I was pretty bored. I know that some people really like the first two and I'm not trying to insult them. But are they all pretty much the same pace?

Justina Furman I love the house of night series they are my favorite books. Its ok if you dont like them but if you keep reading further you will get more and more a…moreI love the house of night series they are my favorite books. Its ok if you dont like them but if you keep reading further you will get more and more attached to the books I did it might not work for everyone but it worked for every one i recomended them too. (less)

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Would this series be appropriate to put in my middle school library?

Elesse W. Middle school, no. High school, yes. Yes there is brief swearing and sexual content here and there, but these kids are in high school. They're experie…moreMiddle school, no. High school, yes. Yes there is brief swearing and sexual content here and there, but these kids are in high school. They're experiencing these things already whether parents know it or not. I recommend it because there is MAJOR character development. A lot of lesson's learned. Honestly a character could either be relatable (because not every young adult is an angel) and show them what they may be doing wrong and what they should fix or change, or the character could be completely unrelatable but give young adults some insight and intelligence on things to look out for while in high school. I read this series from 8th grade til the last book came out after I graduated and to be perfectly completely honest, these books will make you think twice.
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(Remember that time Zoey cheated on her boyfriend and broke his heart and in the end, it was definitely not worth it and a HUGE mistake.)
The way the characters grow and correct their mistakes is something I believe would be worth reading.(less)

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Is this book really crappy?

Layla Actually yes, it is. The authors write literally every character as a walking stereotype and, in the cases of the gay and African American characters,…moreActually yes, it is. The authors write literally every character as a walking stereotype and, in the cases of the gay and African American characters, they're extremely offensive. "One [girl] was black, with impossibly long hair (must be a really good weave)..." There's a great deal of slut-shaming, despite the fact that two of the "good" characters are themselves highly sexual. Zoey is written very poorly; the reader is constantly talked down to by the authors and the fact that Zoey is super special and awesome is shoved down your throat at every moment. My only hope is that this series didn't actually influence any young women. Want to read a good fantasy with well-rounded characters, written by someone who did research? Look up Tamora Pierce.(less)

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I love this book!! I am a HUGE House Of Night Fan!!!! I read 'Marked' just two weeks ago and I am already on 'Burned'. My question is: Did P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast write anymore books besides The House Of Night Novels? Because if so, I'm going to check 'em out!!! "OhMyGoddes!" I can't wait!!!