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The House of Night series is set in a world very much like our own, except in 16-year-old Zoey Redbird's world, vampires 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 vampire 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 vampire friends.… (more)
PandorasRequiem: Same flavor *grin* as these books in this series. If you like this series, you will also most likely "Blue Bloods" by Melissa De La Cruz.
Private "Vampire Finishing School": narrated by the outcast who has problems fitting into her new surroundings, her new attraction to blood and the Changes in her body. But, she has good friends who stand by her and attracts the eye of a quite fetching young man. Good read, same type of genre. :)… (more)
it was okay but, unlike Twilight, did not crossover well to adult readers. This one is still very teen but is a new theory on handling vampires. Easy read. ( )
I read this book for the first time when I was a kid and loved it. Vampires were all the rage and the thought of a vampire school was awesome! Some 15 years later it still holds up! It's been fun remembering the adventures of this crew and the trouble they get into. I'm excited to keep rereading the series! ( )
From Hesiod's poem to Nyx, the Greek personification of night:
"There also stands the gloomy house of Night; ghastly clouds shroud it in darkness. Before it Atlas stands erect and on his head and unwearying arms firmly supports the broad sky, where Night and Day cross a bronze threshold and then come close and greet each other."
(Hesiod, Theogony, 744 ᶠᶠ∙)
Dedication
For our wonderful agent, Meredith Bernstein, who said the three magic words: vampyre finishing school. We heart you!
First words
Just when I thought my day couldn't get any worse I saw the dead guy standing next to my locker.
Quotations
I've found that the way a person feels about cats - and the way they feel about him or her in return - is usually an excellent gauge by which to measure a person's character.
Cats chose us; we don't own them.
(pg. 43)
Beautiful, see the cloud, the cloud appear. Beautiful, see the rain, the rain draw near...
(pg. 43)
Who spoke? The little corn ear, High on top of the stalk...
(pg. 102)
1st hour-Vampyre Sociology 101. Rm. 215. Prof. Neferet 2nd hour-Drama 101. Performing Arts Center. Prof. Nolan or Sketching 101. Rm. 312. Prof. Doner or Intro to Music. Rm. 314. Prof. Vento 3rd hour-Lit 101. Rm. 214. Prof. Penthesilea 4th hour-Fencing. Gymnasium. Prof. D. Lankford
LUNCH
5th hour-Spanish 101. Rm. 216. Prof. Garmy 6th hour-Intro to Equestrian Studies. Field House. Prof. Lenobia
She loved me for the dangers I had passed, And I loved her that she did pity them.
(pg. 143)
She walks in beauty, like the night Of cloudless climes and starry skies...
(pg. 143)
And all that's best of dark and bright Mee in her aspect and her eyes...
(pg. 143)
Thus mellowed to that tender light Which heaven to gaudy day denies.
(pg. 161)
O winds of storm, in Nyx's name I do call thee forth, cast thy blessing, I do ask, upon the magic which shall be worked here!
(pg. 162)
O fire of lighting, in Nyx's name I do call thee forth, bringer of storms and power of magic, I ask your aid in the spell I do here work!
(pg. 162)
O torrents of rain, in Nyx's name I do call thee forth. Join me with your drowning strength, in performing this most powerful of rituals!
(pg. 162)
O earth, deep and damp, in Nyx's name I do call thee forth, that I may feel the earth herself move in the roar of the storm of power which doth come when you aid me in this rite!
(pg. 163)
O spirit, wild and free, in Nyx's name I do call thee to me! Answer me! Stay with me during this mighty ritual and grant me thy Goddess's power!
(pg. 247)
Great Goddess of Night, whose voice I hear in the wind, who breathes the breath of life to Her children. Hear me; I need your strength and wisdom.
(pg. 247)
Let me walk in beauty, and make my eyes ever behold the red and purple sunset that comes before the beauty of your night. Make my hands respect the things you have made and my ears sharp to hear your voice. Make me wise so that I may understand the things you have taught your people.
(pg. 247)
Help me to remain calm and strong in the face of all that comes toward me. Let me learn the lessons you have hidden in every leaf and rock. Help me seek pure thoughts and act with the intention of helping others. Help me find compassion without empathy overwhelming me.
(pg. 247)
I seek strength, not to be greater than others, but to fight my greatest enemy, the doubts within myself.
(pg. 248)
Make me always ready to come to you with clean hands and straight eyes. So when life fades, as the fading sunset, my spirit may come to you without shame.
The House of Night series is set in a world very much like our own, except in 16-year-old Zoey Redbird's world, vampires 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 vampire 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 vampire friends.
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