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Marked (House of Night, Bk 1)
Marked - House of Night, Bk 1
Author: P. C. Cast, Kristin Cast
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 Chang...  more »
ISBN-13: 9781615231966
ISBN-10: 161523196X
Publication Date: 1/1/2007
Pages: 306
Edition: Book Club
Rating:
  • Currently 4.1/5 Stars.
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4.1 stars, based on 34 ratings
Publisher: St. Martin
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
Members Wishing: 1
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GeniusJen avatar reviewed Marked (House of Night, Bk 1) on + 5322 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 18
Reviewed by Jennifer Rummel for TeensReadToo.com

"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.
sweetiepetey avatar reviewed Marked (House of Night, Bk 1) on
Helpful Score: 17
At first I thought this book was going to be way more high school drama than I wanted to read about. But as I got further into the story I was drawn into the unique world that they exsist in. I also began to become curious about various plot theories and eager to find out the resolutions. There were some behaviours that I thought were a little much for a YA book, but I was o.k. with them because the heroine herself does not indulge and speaks out against them. The only thing that left me a little uncomfortable was the way that "the people of faith" (as they are called) were painted. But the book has peeked my interest and I will read the second in the series.
lambie37 avatar reviewed Marked (House of Night, Bk 1) on + 20 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 8
Although this book is classified young adult, I got taken in pretty quickly. The characters are teenagers, going through the change from human to vampyre. It is easy to forget they are teenagers though, with some of the issues the main character Zoey Redbird has to face. It reminds us that all light is not good, and all dark is not evil. Excellent book.
Pen avatar reviewed Marked (House of Night, Bk 1) on + 17 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 8
I wasn't sure what to expect with this book. It was recommended to me so I gave it a try. It was a bit difficult getting into the book fully at first. I have to admit that I am spoiled having read the Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer.

I finally got into the book and I'm going to continue reading the series. It is very different and definitely a different take on vampires! I am on the 2nd in the series now and am enjoying the story line.

Give it a try!!
niki26 avatar reviewed Marked (House of Night, Bk 1) on + 21 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 7
Great mother and daughter writing team. This is one of the most original vampire books I've read. I love the Native American heritage that the main character has. I think the book goes beyond being just another good vampire novel and shows that its is important to honor one's culture and traditions.
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adamamby avatar reviewed Marked (House of Night, Bk 1) on + 5 more book reviews
I was disappointed in this book. I didn't find the main character very relatable nor believable. The authors also didn't make the vampire school attractive in the least to draw you in and make you wish you were a part of it.
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I was a bit skeptical at first when I started this book. A friend recommended it. But as I kept going it got better. My favorite character is Zoey. But I also like her roommate Stevie Rae. I like Erik and Zoey together. I didnt care for Aphrodite Im curious to where that is going. But I will see soon when I read more of the books.
eallen08 avatar reviewed Marked (House of Night, Bk 1) on
Love this whole series, once you get started your hooked! I love reading about Zoey Redbird and her group of gifted friends!
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I loved this book
jennieb2010 avatar reviewed Marked (House of Night, Bk 1) on
These authors are amazing!!! I love every single HoN book they have, and they're soooooo nice and funny in person!!!
reviewed Marked (House of Night, Bk 1) on + 12 more book reviews
Seemed like a rip off of the Twilight books too much make believe to even get into the story I could only make it through the first 3 chapters before I finally gave up on reading the entire book
reviewed Marked (House of Night, Bk 1) on
Not as good as Twilight, but still a good read.
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marked is a book no vampire lover could put down.just like every other teen vampire book there's bullies,nerds,normal people.this book has friend,boy/girlfriend,family,school,& even cat drama.when you read just the first chapter your hooked.When Zoey redbird gets over the vampire change then you get another great story ahead but,that's news for later right now is what i thought of the book. I thought marked wasn't gonna be a good book but,when I started it I couldn't put it down.I STRONGLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK TO ALL VAMPIRE BOOK READERS.I give it 5 *****

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