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Marked: A House of Night Novel (Paperback)

by P. C Cast (Author), Kristin Cast (Author)

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Paperback: 320 pages
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin; 1st edition edition (May 1 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0312360266
ISBN-13: 978-0312360269
Product Dimensions: 20.8 x 13.7 x 2.5 cm
Shipping Weight: 295 g

Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)

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Grade 9 Up—In 16-year-old Zoey Redbird's world, vampyres not only exist but are also tolerated by humans. Those whom the creatures "mark" as special enter the House of Night school where they will either become vampyres themselves, or, if their body rejects the change, die. To Zoey, being marked is truly a blessing, though she's scared at first. She has never fit into the human world and has always felt she is destined for something else. Her grandmother, a descendant of the Cherokee, has always supported her emotionally, and it is she who takes the girl to her new school. But even there the teen stands apart from the others. Her mark from the Goddess Nyx is a special one, showing that her powers are very strong for one so young. At the House of Night, Zoey finds true friendship, loyalty, and romance as well as mistrust and deception. She realizes that all is not right in the vampyre world and that the problems she thought she left behind exist there as well. Readers will identify with many of the characters, especially the protagonist. The story moves quickly (a little too quickly at the end) and purposely leaves many unresolved issues. A good choice for those libraries serving fans of the occult, but be aware that the book contains some suggestive language and sex.—Donna Rosenblum, Floral Park Memorial High School, NY
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“From the moment I stuck my face in this book it hooked me! Totally awesome new take on vampires! Marked is hot and dark and funny. It rocks!”
–Gena Showalter, author of MTV’s Oh My Goth

“Cast reeled me in from paragraph one. I snorted and giggled through the whole thing, and devoured it in one sitting.”
–MaryJanice Davidson, New York Times best-selling author of the Undead series

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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!, May 27 2008

By	Kirstie (Alberta) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

I could not put this book down. I read the whole thing in one night because is was just so full of action and suspense.

Zoey, the main character, has always just wanted to fit in. But when she was marked by a tracker everything in her life changed. Being marked means that you have to leave your home and go live in a school called the house of night. In this school you will either become a vampyre, or if your body rejects the change then you die. Not that Zoey is upset to leave her aweful mother and horrid step father, but vampyres are thought of as monsters in the regular human world. But when Zoey arrives at The House Of Night she soon realizes that vampyres aren't what she expected.

By the first day of school you could tell Zoey was special, and wasn't going to fit in as she had hoped. Not only is her mark fully filled in (which is very unusual for a new student) but she also has Neferet for a mentor, the high preistess.

This book is about love, revenge, jelousy, and of course vampyres! It's a spooky yet intriging book that will have you hooked as soon as you start it!

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4.0 out of 5 stars A new take on an old legend, Oct 30 2007

By	Serendipity (Toronto) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

16 year old Zoey has a crappy home life, an almost-ex-boyfriend who drinks too much, a best friend who's shallow and a geometry test tomorrow. But all this matters for naught when she is Marked by a Vampyre Tracker and must move to the House of Night school in Tulsa, Oklahoma, for four years while her body undergoes the Change into a Vampyre - or rejects it and she dies.

This is a new and original take on the Vampire legends, and mixes in matriarchy and goddess-worship with pleasing effect. Zoey becomes marked in a special way - the Goddess Nyx has given her a special responsibility and added gifts; which she'll need, because something's not right at the House of Night, and her own mentor and High Priestess may not be the gentle, caring mother-figure she makes herself out to be.

What I especially liked about this book was how it handles issues relevant to teenagers. Yes it discusses topics like drinking, drugs, anorexia, sex, homosexuality, bullying etc. but all in a positive light (or an "anti-" light, depending on the topic). Zoey is a wonderful role model with a sensible head on her shoulders who looks beyond the surface to what really makes people behave how they do.

Also, to be perfectly clear on this point, despite what you might have read, there is no sex in this book, or the sequel (and even if there was, I think it would be handled very maturely). There is some slutty behaviour from one of the characters, but this is hardly glorified. In fact, it's only the language of the teenaged characters themselves that stops this book from being too moralising. The slang etc. has been captured perfectly, but is not overdone so that it gets really annoying. It's also dark, funny, and the inclusion of rituals invoking the five elements of air, water, fire, earth and spirit add a new, beautiful element that I really liked. I honestly think this book and the ones that follow can only have a good impression on teenagers. Don't be afraid to put it on your library's shelves. In fact, my biggest problem with this book was the rather excessive product placement going on. It's unnecessary and grotesque. Otherwise, Marked is highly enjoyable!

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5.0 out of 5 stars A unique vampyre tale, and just in time!, Nov 30 2008

By	SH (Toronto, Ontario) - See all my reviews

Marked by P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast is different from other vampire novels I have read, which is a great, since reading about vampires was starting to become a boring topic. Marked is an incredible book that I was hoping would not end, and I highly recommend it to any teenage girl or older.

In Marked, the existence of vampyres is known by all. Vampyre trackers hunt for potential vampyres and mark them with a crescent on their forehead. The fledgling vampyres are then forced to give up their old life and attend a new school, the House of Night, in which they will train to become adult vampyres. However, not everyone that is marked can survive through the Change.

Living an ordinary existence, the protagonist, Zoey Redbird's life changes the day she is marked. Having to deal with her family problems and her stepfather, Marked will make an enjoyable read for any teenager and adult. With Cherokee ancestors, Zoey is no ordinary vampire, she has been chosen by the vampire Goddess Nyx.

Step into Zoey's school and see everything through her eyes. What problems will this unusual vampire face? What handsome vampyre will Zoey fall in love with? Zoey deals with problems that every teenager deals with, thus readers can relate to her. She deals with family problems, bullies, boy problems, fears, etc. Marked does not deal a lot with the guy Zoey likes, but have patience, I am sure the next novel will. Marked deals with the protagonist, her encounters and her experiencing the Change.

I greatly enjoyed Marked, it was a great first book to the House of Night series, and the story just seemed to get more and more interesting as it progressed. The descriptions are great, not too much or too little is told about anything. The story is told in first person, which makes it even more interesting, since you know every detail that the character is thinking and feeling. The story is written in such a way that it draws your attention, and the protagonist truly sounds like a sixteen-year-old teenage girl. The characters are convincing, which is the most important part.

The only concern I have is that since a couple of parts use real names of brands and of celebrities, that after some time when those brands and celebrities become unpopular, then the readers may not know who the authors are referring to.

I am looking forward to reading the next book in the series, Betrayed, very soon!

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