Marked is the first book in the House of Night series, which follows the adventures of Zoey Redbird, who is Marked by a Tracker to become a fledgling vampyre. Then she begins to attend the House of Night, where she will train to become an adult vampire. Zoey, unlike most fledglings, has an affinity for all five elements, water, fire, wind, earth, and spirit. With her new friends and abilities, Zoey must venture into the dangerous future with the courage to face whatever may come.I wasn't sure what to expect as I read the first chapter. The story on the surface wasn't very unique; vampyres, love, teenage angst, a heroine with family and boy problems who is amazingly gifted. What the Casts did correctly, however, was give her flaws. Legit, real character flaws. It made her mostly believable and easy to relate to. Her friends, which include the country-girl Stevie Rae, smart-guy Damien, and the "twins" Erin and Shaunee, are all very like-able. I didn't think I would be won over by a vampyre teen novel of all things. I look forward to the other books. All in all, and good but not great way to start a series.
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