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Lenobia's Vow: A House of Night Novella
A great journey… A new love…. A dark secret revealed. Evreux, France, 1788: Before she is Zoey’s favorite professor and the House of Night’s powerful horse mistress… Lenobia is just a normal 16-year-old girl – with enough problems to last a lifetime. As the illegitimate daughter of a powerful baron, she has never quite belonged, and instead has to watch her spoiled half-sister, Cecile, get anything she wants. As if that’s not enough, her remarkable beauty draws unwanted attention wherever she goes. For once, she would like to just fit in. But when fate intervenes, Lenobia suddenly finds herself surrounded by other girls, on a ship bound for New Orleans, where they will be married off to the city’s richest Frenchmen. And they’re not alone…. An evil bishop who is skilled in Dark magic makes the same journey. His appetite for lovely young women makes him dangerous – most of all to Lenobia, who caught his eye back in France. So she remains hidden, making secret visits to the ship’s stables, where a handsome young man and his beautiful Percheron horses soon capture her attention. Will they make it to land before the bishop discovers her true identity and a powerful evil breaks loose? And will Lenobia follow her heart, even if it puts lives at risk? Find out more about one of your favorite professors in the next heart-thumping House of Night Novella.
Reviewer: ELF
Review: Mar 22, 2012
Genre(s): YA / Teen, Paranormal / Supernatural
“Lenobia’s Vow” by P.C. and Kristin Cast is the very poignant tale of Lenobia Whitehall, the mixed race illegitimate daughter of the Baron of Bouillon. An opportunity arises that allows her to escape her subservient and powerless position and reluctantly substitute for her legitimate half-sister on a trip across the ocean to New Orleans to marry a nobleman. Unfortunately, the corrupt Bishop of Evreux, Charl
Destined
Zoey is finally home where she belongs, safe with her Guardian Warrior, Stark, by her side, and preparing to face off against Neferet – which would be a whole lot easier if the High Counsel saw the ex-High Priestess for what she really is. Kalona has released his hold on Rephaim, and, through Nyx's gift of a human form, Rephaim and Stevie Rae are finally able to be together – if he can truly walk the path of the Goddess and stay free of his father's shadow… But there are new forces at work at the House of Night. An influx of humans, including Lenobia’s handsome horse whisperer, threatens their precarious stability. And then there’s the mysterious Aurox, a jaw-droppingly gorgeous teen boy who is actually more – or possibly less – than human. Only Neferet knows he was created to be her greatest weapon. But Zoey can sense the part of his soul that remains human, the compassion that wars with his Dark calling. And there’s something strangely familiar about him… Will Neferet’s true nature be revealed before she succeeds in silencing them all? And will Zoey be able to touch Aurox’s humanity in time to protect him – and everyone – from his own fate? Find out what’s destined in the next thrilling chapter of the House of Night series. *This book is available as an audio book.
Reviewer: Leslee
Review: Jan 5, 2012
Genre(s): YA / Teen, Paranormal / Supernatural, Vampires
I remember how I felt when I first discovered the House of Night series. I was a fan of P.C. Cast’s fantasy Goddess series and was excited to see her trying her hand, with her daughter, at young adult. I loved the first couple of books and looked forward to each book as it came out. That hasn’t been the case with subsequent volumes. When Destined arrived in the mail, I was optimistic that the series would fin
Dragon's Oath
The first in an enthralling new mini-series of novellas from the #1 bestselling authors of the House of Night, Dragon’s Oath tells the story behind the House of Night’s formidable fencing instructor – the love that will transform him, and the promise that will haunt him
In early 19th century England, long before he’s a professor at the Tulsa House of Night, Bryan Lankford is a troublesome yet talented human teen who thinks he can get away with anything… until his father, a wealthy nobleman, has finally had enough, and banishes him to America. When Bryan is Marked on the docks and given the choice between the London House of Night and the dragon-prowed ship to America, he chooses the Dragon – and a brand new fate.
Becoming a Fledgling may be exciting, but it opens a door to a dangerous world.... In 1830’s St. Louis, the Gateway to the West, Dragon Lankford becomes a Sword Master, and soon realizes there are both frightening challenges and beautiful perks. Like Anastasia, the captivating young Professor of Spells and Rituals at the Tower Grove House of Night, who really should have nothing to do with a fledgling…
But when a dark power threatens, Dragon is caught in its focus. Though his uncanny fighting skills make him a powerful fledgling, is he strong enough to ward off evil, while protecting Anastasia as well? Will his choices save her—or destroy them all?
This book is also available as an audio book from Macmillan Audio
Reviewer: Leslee
Review: Sep 11, 2011
Genre(s): YA / Teen, Paranormal / Supernatural, Vampires
I must say that I was very interested in Dragon's Oath. I was curious to find out about the history of the professors at the House of Night. I must also confess that I am one book behind in the series. The first chapter takes place right after the events in Awakening so the spoiler that occurred was a little shocking. But, in a way, I am glad that I know so that I am prepared when I sit down to read Awakened.
Burned
When friends stop trusting each other, Darkness is there to fan the flames….
Things have turned black at the House of Night. Zoey Redbird’s soul has shattered. With everything she’s ever stood for falling apart, and a broken heart making her want to stay in the Otherworld forever, Zoey’s fading fast. It’s seeming more and more doubtful that she will be able pull herself back together in time to rejoin her friends and set the world to rights. As the only living person who can reach her, Stark must find a way to get to her. But how? He will have to die to do so, the Vampyre High Council stipulates. And then Zoey will give up for sure. There are only 7 days left…
Enter BFF Stevie Rae. She wants to help Z but she has massive problems of her own. The rogue Red Fledglings are acting up, and this time not even Stevie Rae can protect them from the consequences. Her kinda boyfriend, Dallas, is sweet but too nosy for his own good. The truth is, Stevie Rae’s hiding a secret that might be the key to getting Zoey home but also threatens to explode her whole world.
In the middle of the whole mess is Aphrodite: ex-Fledgling, trust-fund baby, total hag from Hell (and proud of it). She’s always been blessed (if you could call it that) with visions that can reveal the future, but now it seems Nyx has decided to speak through her with the goddess’s own voice, whether she wants it or not. Aphrodite’s loyalty can swing a lot of different ways, but right now Zoey’s fate hangs in the balance.
Three girls… playing with fire… if they don’t watch out, everyone will get Burned.
Reviewer: Leslee
Review: Jun 21, 2010
Genre(s): YA / Teen, Paranormal / Supernatural, Vampires
At this point in a series it is almost impossible to sum up what has happened so far but suffice to say that you shouldn't try and jump into Burned without reading the previous six books in the House of Night. Zoey is trying to save the House of Night, bring back the Red Fledgelings who want to return to their lives, and stop Kalona and Neferet. Stevie Rae is trying to save all the Red Fledgelings even the on
Hunted
What if the hottest guy in the world was hiding a nameless evil, and all he wanted was you?
At the start of this heart-pounding new installment of the bestselling House of Night series, Zoey’s friends have her back again and Stevie Rae and the red fledglings aren’t Neferet’s secrets any longer. But an unexpected danger has emerged. Neferet guards her powerful new consort, Kalona, and no one at the House of Night seems to understand the threat he poses. Kalona looks gorgeous, and he has the House of Night under his spell. A past life holds the key to breaking his rapidly spreading influence, but what if this past life shows Zoey secrets she doesn’t want to hear and truths she can’t face?
On the run and holed up in Tulsa’s Prohibition-era tunnels, Zoey and her gang must discover a way to deal with something that might bring them all down. Meanwhile, Zoey has a few other little problems. The red fledglings have cleaned up well – they’ve even managed to make the dark, creepy tunnels feel more like home – but are they really as friendly as they seem? On the boyfriend front, Zoey has a chance to make things right with super-hot ex-, Eric, but she can’t stop thinking about Stark, the archer who died in her arms after one unforgettable night, and she is driven to try to save him from Neferet’s sinister influence at all costs. Will anyone believe the power evil has to hide among us?
Reviewer: Leslee
Review: Mar 28, 2009
Genre(s): YA / Teen, Paranormal / Supernatural, Vampires
I really wanted to love this installment of the House of Night but unfortunately it wasn’t as strong as I expected at this point in the series. Zoey and company, including the red fledglings and Stevie Rae made it out of the fiasco that was the ending of Untamed. They hide themselves in the red fledglings home in the tunnels since Kalona won’t go anywhere near the ground again. Stevie Rae was inju
Untamed
Life sucks when your friends are pissed at you. Just ask Zoey Redbird – she’s become an expert on suckiness. In one week she has gone from having three boyfriends to having none, and from having a close group of friends who trusted and supported her, to being an outcast. Speaking of friends, the only two Zoey has left are undead and unMarked. And Neferet has declared war on humans, which Zoey knows in her heart is wrong. But will anyone listen to her? Zoey's adventures at vampyre finishing school take a wild and dangerous turn as loyalties are tested, shocking true intentions come to light, and an ancient evil is awakened in PC and Kristin Cast's spellbinding fourth House of Night novel.
Reviewer: Leslee
Review: Sep 26, 2008
Genre(s): YA / Teen, Paranormal / Supernatural, Vampires
When we last left Zoey Redbird, she had screwed up her life but good. She went from three boyfriends to no boyfriends after Erik caught her having sex with Loren. Because she had Imprinted with Loren, it broke her bond with her human boyfriend, Heath. Her friends, Damien, The Twins, and Jack are mad at her for keeping secrets from them. Neferet has declared war with the humans because of the deaths of two pro
Chosen
Dark forces are at work at the House of Night and fledgling vampyre Zoey Redbird’s adventures at the school take a mysterious turn. Those who appear to be friends are turning out to be enemies. And oddly enough, sworn enemies are also turning into friends. So begins the gripping third installment of this “highly addictive series” (Romantic Times), in which Zoey’s mettle will be tested like never before. Her best friend, Stevie Rae, is undead and struggling to maintain a grip on her humanity. Zoey doesn’t have a clue how to help her, but she does know that anything she and Stevie Rae discover must be kept secret from everyone else at the House of Night, where trust has become a rare commodity. Speaking of rare: Zoey finds herself in the very unexpected and rare position of having three boyfriends. Mix a little bloodlust into the equation and the situation has the potential to spell social disaster. Just when it seems things couldn’t get any tougher, vampyres start turning up dead. Really dead. It looks like the People of Faith, and Zoey’s horrid step-father in particular, are tired of living side-by-side with vampyres. But, as Zoey and her friends so often find out, how things appear rarely reflects the truth…
Reviewer: Leslee
Review: Jan 17, 2008
Genre(s): YA / Teen, Paranormal / Supernatural, Vampires
Warning: spoilers ahead (not about this book but the two previous books in the series). If you haven't read Marked and Betrayed do not read this review. Refer to my reviews of the first two books or go straight to the store and buy them!
I again found myself rationing a book because I knew when I finished that I would be clamoring for the next one. The ladies Cast have done it again. Chosen started out whe
Betrayed
Fledgling vampyre Zoey Redbird has managed to settle in at the House of Night. She’s come to terms with the vast powers the vampyre goddess, Nyx, has given her, and is getting a handle on being the new Leader of the Dark Daughters. Best of all, Zoey finally feels like she belongs--like she really fits in. She actually has a boyfriend…or two. Then the unthinkable happens: Human teenagers are being killed, and all the evidence points to the House of Night. While danger stalks the humans from Zoey’s old life, she begins to realize that the very powers that make her so unique might also threaten those she loves. Then, when she needs her new friends the most, death strikes the House of Night, and Zoey must find the courage to face a betrayal that could break her heart, her soul, and jeopardize the very fabric of her world.
Reviewer: Leslee
Review: Sep 14, 2007
Genre(s): YA / Teen, Paranormal / Supernatural, Vampires
Warning: Do not try to read this book if you haven't read Marked.
We rejoin Zoey Redbird as she takes her place as the leader of the Dark Daughters. She finally feels like she belongs at the House of Night. While it is overwhelming to be chosen by the Goddess Nyx, she is learning to follow her instincts. There are humans Zoey knows are dying and it looks as though someone in the House of Night is responsib
Marked
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.
Reviewer: Leslee
Review: Dec 17, 2009
Genre(s): YA / Teen, Paranormal / Supernatural
We meet Zoey Redbird at a turning point in her life. She is living the life of a typical teenager when out of the blue she is Marked to become a vampire. She now has to go live in the House of Night, which is a boarding school for fledgling vamps. Zoey just wants to find a place for herself with some good friends. The vampire goddess, Nyx, has other plans for the sixteen-year-old. Nyx has marked Zoey to be he
Reviewer: ReaderGirl
Review: Feb 15, 2010
Genre(s): YA / Teen, Paranormal / Supernatural
Marked is the first in the House of Night series by P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast. It starts with Zoey Redbird being marked as a fledgling vampire. She has to go and join the House of Night so she can study to become an adult vampire, if her body does not reject the change. But she is different than any fledgling before her, she has been chosen special by the vampire goddess Nyx. When she gets to school she find
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