Marked (House of Night, #1) in YA and Beyond

Aug 01, 2011 StorySeekers rated it liked it

Shelves: 2004-10

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. I was a little worried about this series because I did hear a lot of positive feedback but at first, I only heard mixed feelings about the series. But in my opinion, I think the series represent teenagers perfectly well. I mean, there were some things that I wouldn’t have done, but all in all, I can see why this is a popular series.

Marked is the beginning of the series. Zoey Montgomery is our main character, and the story is told from her point of view. While Zoey is at her human school, a Track ...more

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Jul 27, 2011 Caylie (Team Jacob) rated it did not like it

Shelves: didn-t-like-at-all, young-adult, would-not-recommend

Let me start off by saying that I liked the concept of HoN series even though it fell flat. I liked the fact that vamps had their own place in society, but I don't think all popular/in people (such as writers and actors) should have been made vamps for no apparent reason. I don't blame vamps for having their own religion, but they (and Zoey as main character) bashed non-pagan religion so much that it made for an annoying read. And the only "People of Faith" characters present were terrible stero ...more

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Dec 11, 2011 Jenia rated it it was amazing

Shelves: own, signed-books, vampires, re-read, fantasy-sci-fi, action-adventure, suspense, series, ya-fantasy, ya-romance

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. SUMMARY

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 SUMMARY

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.

I knew there was a reason I loved the series. It’s addicting. I have come across Marked few years back when I was still in college, a friend of mine mentioned it. Since then I have read it few times but been a while, so decided to re-read it. Despite me reading the first book multiple times, I couldn’t put it out. The story was so engaging, I found myself reading most of time that I wasn’t working. Within only few pages, I was rooting for Zoey. It was a fast paced book but there wasn’t a single page where something big wasn’t happening. It’s what makes it such good book.

Zoey: I loved her from start. Once she was Marked, I knew that there must been a reason that she was Chosen to be Marked. Once she saw and talked to the Goodness, Nyx , even before she said anything, I knew that she had special plans for her. I did feel bad for her, of how her mother reacted when she was marked. Whatever happened to loving your child no matter what? There is feeling that only reason that she acted this way was because of her husband. I got a feeling that he doesn’t care about Zoey at all, unless she’s going make him look bad. It’s a good thing that she got out of that household. Good thing that she has her Grandmother, I loved the relationship between the two of them. It reminded me a lot of my grandma and me. Zoey is strong; it takes a lot of courage to go through what she did. It seemed like she was only one who didn’t let Aphrodite bully her, and decided take actions into her own hands. I know that she will do great as new leader of Dark Daughters.

Erik & Heath: I’m between two of them. Heath, I got mixed feelings about right now. Part of me doesn’t like him, don’t think that he’s right for Zoey because of his drinking; it seems that almost any time she sees him, he’s wasted. Another part of me can tell that he cares for her that he means it when he says that he loves her, even if Zoey doesn’t believe him half of time. Erik, how can you not love him? I think he would be good for Zoey and I could tell that he doesn’t only care for her because of her Mark but that he deeply cares for her. It probably be good for both of them.

Marked is filled with suspense, romance, thriller. If you love books about Vampires, this is unlike any vampire book that you read before. Once you finish Marked, you will want to pick up Betrayed right away. P.C & Kristin Cast have a way to keep reader keep on going. ...more

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Sep 01, 2011 Courtney Edson rated it really liked it

It was okay. Some parts were kind of slow, but I will definitely read the next book.

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Aug 25, 2011 Ashley doyle rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

i love this book so much the zoey is a teen who gets marked at school a her best friend and boy friend do not tack it will and her family will lattes gust say there not to "happy" and go over bord, the book is for age 16 and up because of the of what happens the zoey over all if you look for a book that has vampier, magic, boy trubul and bitch well this book is the next book for you to read hop ypu love it as much as i did
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Nov 12, 2011 Kimberly rated it it was amazing

I have heard so many good things about this series I finally thought I would give a llook my self and I wasnt disapointed.Amazing!I think this will be one of my new faves.

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