Book Info:
Hardcover, 352 Pages,
Published: 25th October 2011 by ATOM
Series: House of Night series
Setting: Oklahoma (USA)
Synopsis:
In Destined, the forces of Light and Dark collide as their epic struggle focuses on Tulsa's House of Night. Zoey is home where she belongs, safe with her Guardian Warrior, Stark, by her side and preparing to face off against Neferet. Kalona has released his hold on Rephaim, and, through Nyx's gift of a human form, he and Stevie Rae are finally able to be together if Rephaim can truly walk the path of the Goddess and stay free of his father's shadow.
But is Zoey really safe? Does she truly know those who are closest to her? And will love win when it is tested by the very soul of Darkness? Find out what is destined in the next thrilling chapter of the House of Night series.
But is Zoey really safe? Does she truly know those who are closest to her? And will love win when it is tested by the very soul of Darkness? Find out what is destined in the next thrilling chapter of the House of Night series.
Review:
P.C and Kristin Cast has once again written a very griping book following where the past 8 have left off. The main characters continued to develop throughout the story. However, I find that the main characters of what they describe as the 'original nerd herd' developed rather slowly compared to other titles in the series. The second circle of characters in the group seemed to develop in a faster speed.
New characters are introduced within Destined, however, out of the three new characters only two of them are developed past the introduction and a slight look into their background. The newest of the red vampires is introduced to have the gift of true sight, a very rare gift to vampires. However, P.C and Kristen Cast rarely involve her in the story lines or mention her as much as the new human servant who Neferet has hired to help Lenobia with the horses. This introduces parts of Lenobia's past which is unknown to the readers' in previous books. Lastly the 'vessel' that was gifted to Neferet is also beginning to form a very interesting character and I look forward to discovering how the events revealed in relation to him develop in this what seems like never-ending series.
All in all i think this book provides alot of drama in a quick and snappy speed. I just wish that the authors would develop characters more quickly and not repeat events and story lines which should be left gone. It seems to me that they are trying to force us into liking certain storylines by continually bring it back into play.
Overall i give this book a :
3/5
