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The next exciting instalment in the bestselling House of Night series
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'Zoey, what is it?' Stark said softly.
I didn't answer Stark. Instead I faced Neferet.
Somewhere in the back of my mind I could hear the buzz and whispers of the kids around me, and I knew forcing a confrontation with Neferet here and now wasn't smart. But I couldn't stop myself. . .
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.
But there are new forces at work at the House of Night. An influx of humans threatens their precarious stability. And then there's the mysterious Aurox, a jaw-droppingly gorgeous boy who is actually more - or possibly less - than human. Only Zoey can sense the compassion that wars with his Dark calling.
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?
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
House of Night books used to dominate on-the-bus conversations between my friend and I, another avid reader. Casts' first few books were exciting, captivating and felt close to reality. One particular hallmark was Zoey's conversational tone, and as a 15 year-old girl, I loved the books. However, even though more and more instalments were cluttering up Waterstones, our debates over each novel became gradually less and less prolonged. What used to be heated arguments over Heath and Eric, followed up shortly by squeals that the next novel was due out soon, eventually became more along the lines of "Did you read the new one? You know, that one with the vampires and stuff?" answered with "Ohhh. That on. Yeah, I did. Can't remember what it was about though." New topic of conversation. The sad, yet realistic fact is, what once was a fun storyline is ageing and fading and becoming, if I'm perfectly honest, ridiculous; over-shadowing its former brilliancy. I am not saying that all storylines should be brief. Sometimes, on occasion, an author such as JK Rowling makes it work. However, what Rowling has that Cast doesn't is structure. Seven Harry Potter books, seven years of secondary schooling. Yet with every new House of Night novel, it is becoming more and more apparent that Cast just wishes to drag the whole plot on for as long as possible, so as to make more money. As understandable as this is, I'm genuinely disappointed. I have always been meticulous about completing book series; if I buy one, I must by the others. Marked was so good that I bought the first six, yet in spite of this I've found myself actually waiting for a new release to come into libraries. I borrowed Destined from a friend, who, like me, vows to never buy another HoN novel after such a let-down. So, one could say its one redeeming feature was its ability to dampen my impatient bookish nature, but other than that, a real shame House of Night has reached such a tragic end.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
One thing you need to bear in mind that is that while the characters are having sex occasionally in the series, and they swear - they do talk like seven year olds sometimes. There's a lot of 'Oh Em Gee, really?!?!?!' type conversation. It can wear on the nerves quite steadily, as characters of this age do not speak like that.
However, that being said, this is one of the better books in the series. Cast's character definition, which was sorely lacking in the last few, comes into play in Destined. At least two characters mature, and we get insights into two of the favourites. The storyline works, and the change near the end of the books is suprising but believable. In the last few books, it felt like the storyline was being stretched far too thinly, and the plot was often meandering and dry - in this book though, it comes back to being fast paced withou being rushed. Much more like the P C Cast we know!
However, that being said, this is one of the better books in the series. Cast's character definition, which was sorely lacking in the last few, comes into play in Destined. At least two characters mature, and we get insights into two of the favourites. The storyline works, and the change near the end of the books is suprising but believable. In the last few books, it felt like the storyline was being stretched far too thinly, and the plot was often meandering and dry - in this book though, it comes back to being fast paced withou being rushed. Much more like the P C Cast we know!
7 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
If I could rate this book any higher - I would.
In my opinion this is the best book yet from the House of Night series! Its pace was perfect in my opinion nothing felt rushed or too drawn out which. The characters change throughout this book but the change seems natural and realistic - I feel they make the book a little more mature too. The story line is captivating, theres romance, heartache and all the usual chaos that comes with the latest house of night books!
I feel like I can't write too much about this book without giving it away and god knows that twist was one you wouldn't want spoiled!
In my opinion this is the best book yet from the House of Night series! Its pace was perfect in my opinion nothing felt rushed or too drawn out which. The characters change throughout this book but the change seems natural and realistic - I feel they make the book a little more mature too. The story line is captivating, theres romance, heartache and all the usual chaos that comes with the latest house of night books!
I feel like I can't write too much about this book without giving it away and god knows that twist was one you wouldn't want spoiled!
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SOO GOOD
After waiting almost a year for the next book in the "House of Night"-series, i was defiantly not dissapointed about "Destined". Read more
Published 11 days ago by AnnaAB
Fantastic!!!
Once again, P.C & Kristen Cast have not failed to entertain me! This book is just as fantastic if not better than the other books in this House of Night series! Read more
Published 20 days ago by naomi18
Destined
the book was brilliant, so many changes in character a new person introduced and two people split up it was a great read
Published 2 months ago by maleena
brilliant !
Some of the House of Night books meander too much and I felt disappointed by the last two books and but there are plenty of twists and emotional chaos that add rather than detract... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Ellie
Good, but not great.
Judging the book on its own, there is some improvement when compared to the previous one. I really like it when we can see things from other characters' perspective and not only... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Gracey
Pure, utter genius!
This is the 9th novel, and as always the House of Night series constantly has its readers on the edge of their seat. Read more
Published 4 months ago by L.Earith
nice twist
This by far is much better then THE TWILIGHT SERIES .PC andKristern have changed the way we think abat vampiers. Read more
Published 4 months ago by kaito
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Destined is the ninth book in the House of Night series, as much as I am still in love with this series and it's characters I do feel that the past couple of books have felt a bit... Read more
Published 4 months ago by littlepinkstars44
Destined a god read
Interesting read always good to catch up with what is going on in the house of night series - not one of their best but an entertaining read.
Published 4 months ago by Lisa
Good book- not the best
I really used to love these books, at the beginning they were so fast paced and addictive that I could hardly put them down but for the last 2 books it has really felt like they've... Read more
Published 5 months ago by bookworm92
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