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The next compulsive instalment of Atom's hot new series set in a high school for vampires.
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A week ago Zoey had a group of special friends, three boyfriends and a (kinda) clear conscience. Now she has none of the above. Luckily ice-queen Aphrodite is showing signs of melting and ex-roomie Stevie Rae isn't as dead as she'd thought. Though Stevie's now hanging out in tunnels with freaks - gross.
If she can get them to listen, Zoey will need all her friends as events take a frightening turn at the House of Night school for vampyres. Shocking true intentions are about to come to light, loyalties will be tested and an ancient evil is about to rise again.
Some days being special just doesn't seem all that ...
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Untamed is the fourth book in the House Of Night series, based on the idea of a vampire finishing school. I wasn't a huge fan of the first book, but the second and third were better, but something about this book isn't quite so good. Untamed seesZoey trying to make up for her mistakes in Chosen, trying to win back her friends and boyfriend(s?) as well as attempting to stop the evil, and increasingly crazy,Nefert.
Where friendships are concerned Zoey seems to be growing a lot and the development between her and Aphrodite in particular is good and interesting. This book sees things quieten down slightly where the boys areconcerned, with Erik and Heath both furious and hurt. We're starting to see Nefert's big picture now too, and it's not a pleasant one. Luckily for Zoey, she's got the power to try and stop her. Or at least keep her friends safe until she finds a way to do so.
I like this series, and there is enough of a decent plot for me to keep wanting to read, but the language at times is very child friendly and verging on ridiculous (the word 'bullpoopy' appears several times and each time it's used I want to smack the speaker), yet sex is mentioned much more freely. Untamed has the introduction of several things clearly setting up for the rest of the series. There are a few new characters here, most of them a fairly welcome addition, if a little bit strange (like the nuns for instance. Yes I'm serious). Most of the characters are still a little flat and shallow, but there is just enough for you to care about them. Not my favourite in the series so far, but it has some good moments.
I think my problem is the pace of the series. This book covers just a couple of days and is set exactly after the end of the pervious books. This is book 4 and only now are we meeting the real evil and seeing just how bad it's going to get. There is a lot of internal monolouge and it gets a bit repetitive, stopping the book from moving faster and making it drag a little, keeping it from being a 4 star read.
Where friendships are concerned Zoey seems to be growing a lot and the development between her and Aphrodite in particular is good and interesting. This book sees things quieten down slightly where the boys areconcerned, with Erik and Heath both furious and hurt. We're starting to see Nefert's big picture now too, and it's not a pleasant one. Luckily for Zoey, she's got the power to try and stop her. Or at least keep her friends safe until she finds a way to do so.
I like this series, and there is enough of a decent plot for me to keep wanting to read, but the language at times is very child friendly and verging on ridiculous (the word 'bullpoopy' appears several times and each time it's used I want to smack the speaker), yet sex is mentioned much more freely. Untamed has the introduction of several things clearly setting up for the rest of the series. There are a few new characters here, most of them a fairly welcome addition, if a little bit strange (like the nuns for instance. Yes I'm serious). Most of the characters are still a little flat and shallow, but there is just enough for you to care about them. Not my favourite in the series so far, but it has some good moments.
I think my problem is the pace of the series. This book covers just a couple of days and is set exactly after the end of the pervious books. This is book 4 and only now are we meeting the real evil and seeing just how bad it's going to get. There is a lot of internal monolouge and it gets a bit repetitive, stopping the book from moving faster and making it drag a little, keeping it from being a 4 star read.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This just gets better and better...if you are one of those people who, like me, struggled to find a good follow up to stephenie meyers brilliant saga, then this is certainly going to help you break free of twighlight's grip! Obviusly i will not give too much info on the storie itself as i know it would only ruin the whole experience, but i will say this, zoey redbird will find out that, no matter how bad thing's get, they can always get worse...but she will also find she is a lot stronger than she thinks and that true friends will always have her back;)
Don't miss it...because this is only still book four...there's a lot more to come ..!!!
Don't miss it...because this is only still book four...there's a lot more to come ..!!!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
After all of the excitement of the previous 3 books I was a little disappointed with this one, I was just expecting a bit more.
This book picks up right where the last one left off, and it goes straight into the story, which is great, only a little recapping on who the characters are. However this time round there is a lot of explaining to do after the fall out of the previous book, not only why certain characters behaved but also who/what the big evil is that is going to be resurrected. This last part is great as I feel it's a solid foundation to build the story up from.
But to be quite honest I feel let down by this book for a few reasons, and hence the reason it's down to 3 stars:
1 - the big evil was slightly ant-climatic and with a name like Raven Mockers, I couldn't take them seriously, I just imagined birds telling each other jokes.
2 - some of the phrases in this book were a little too immature, for a book that is tackling some more mature issues about love and relationships and quite happily uses swear words to suddenly use the words "bull poopy" was a little off putting. I felt like I was reading a kids book not a young adult book.
3 - the characters of Damien and Jack just seemed far too stereotypical and I would have like to have seen more emotion from these two rather than being the token gay couple. I just didn't feel the love.
Having said that I am hoping the 5th book to come back with a bang and I hope they can defeat the big evil. I'm also looking forward to hearing more from Zoey and Aphrodite as I can see them making a great team, as they are really putting aside their differences and trying to make things right.
This book picks up right where the last one left off, and it goes straight into the story, which is great, only a little recapping on who the characters are. However this time round there is a lot of explaining to do after the fall out of the previous book, not only why certain characters behaved but also who/what the big evil is that is going to be resurrected. This last part is great as I feel it's a solid foundation to build the story up from.
But to be quite honest I feel let down by this book for a few reasons, and hence the reason it's down to 3 stars:
1 - the big evil was slightly ant-climatic and with a name like Raven Mockers, I couldn't take them seriously, I just imagined birds telling each other jokes.
2 - some of the phrases in this book were a little too immature, for a book that is tackling some more mature issues about love and relationships and quite happily uses swear words to suddenly use the words "bull poopy" was a little off putting. I felt like I was reading a kids book not a young adult book.
3 - the characters of Damien and Jack just seemed far too stereotypical and I would have like to have seen more emotion from these two rather than being the token gay couple. I just didn't feel the love.
Having said that I am hoping the 5th book to come back with a bang and I hope they can defeat the big evil. I'm also looking forward to hearing more from Zoey and Aphrodite as I can see them making a great team, as they are really putting aside their differences and trying to make things right.
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OK, I'm a massive fan of the series and 'Ohmygodess!' talk about true colours, this book is very much about explaining whats going on in zoey's head. Read more
Published 7 months ago by L.Earith
untamed
great story and could not put the book. story insterest and more in depth every book. the story about change in the life and work toward them.
Published 7 months ago by aa
EXCELLENT
Cold not put this book down and ended up reading most of it aloud to my partner, who enjoyed it too. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Luna
Fantastic Addition To The Series.
After borrowing 'Marked' (the first book of the series) from a friend, i was gripped, so decided to buy the series myself. Read more
Published 12 months ago by P. R. Andrews
"House of Night" series book 4
In the fourth book of this young adult urban fantasy series, fledgling vampyre Zoey faces her greatest challenges yet. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Book Addict
Getting better every instalment!
As Zoey starts to get her friends trust back new challenges appear to haunt her. The HON is in a terrible state and the High Priestess of the High Priestess appear to try to sort... Read more
Published 15 months ago by T. Segurado
Brill-i-ant!
I believe I am now officially a HoN fan. Which I was not expecting to be but oh well this series is SO good and now I have to preorder them which yet again I wouldnt think I would... Read more
Published 22 months ago by T. Parry-Ettridge
gets good
All I can say is wow - after dawdling along for 4 books the series has finally kicked off - very exciting and fast paced. I want a grandma just like Zoey's. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Kirsty at the Overflowing Library
Good, good, good.
If you're a women of a certain age who enjoyed Twilight by Stephanie Meyer and the LJ Smith Books, you'll love this series. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Vamp housewife
5 stars i love it
Zoey is utterly alone. Aphrodite now human and Stevie Rae, a new changed red vampire, she is without friends at the House of Night being she has lost the trust of the others. Read more
Published on 1 Jun 2010 by Rebecca
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