Betrayed, the second installment in the bestselling House of Night series from P. C. Cast and Kristin Cast, is dark and sexy, and as thrilling as it is utterly shocking. Fledgling vampyre Zoey Redbird has managed to settle in at the House of Night. She’s come to terms with the vast powers the vampyre goddess, Nyx, has given her, and is getting a handle on being the new Leader of the Dark … the Dark Daughters. Best of all, Zoey finally feels like she belongs–like she really fits in. She actually has a boyfriend…or two. Then the unthinkable happens: Human teenagers are being killed, and all the evidence points to the House of Night. While danger stalks the humans from Zoey’s old life, she begins to realize that the very powers that make her so unique might also threaten those she loves. Then, when she needs her new friends the most, death strikes the House of Night, and Zoey must find the courage to face a betrayal that could break her heart, her soul, and jeopardize the very fabric of her world.
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Never had a book make me fight back tears so hard and the tears won. Definitely a go to series for those that are not big readers. It’s an easy read and really grabs/holds your attention. I really liked this book, a lot more than the first, with finishing it in less than a day. I am finding it a little difficult to read the 3rd as quickly. Would like to get through the whole series and eventually try some of her other series. I would say these are “guilty pleasure” readings for me due to the fact that they really aren’t extremely well written books, but hey, everyone needs an escape from reality and the so called “great literature” type books. My only complaint is the constant reminder of what happened in the first book (my opinion) since I read the first so quickly and immediately went to the 2nd, I definitely did not need the over done reminders of what happened in book 1. It got a little annoying, but I pushed past it.
Betrayed is the second book to P.C. Cast’s and Kristin Cast’s House of Night series. It picks up after the first book, where Zoey Redbird is now starting to adjust to her life at House of Night. She has terrific friends that are there for her. Nyx has also blessed her with new powers and new roles at the House of Night. Although, with new powers and new roles comes responsibility. There’s also the issue of something happening in this book that makes Zoey wonder if someone has it out for Vampyres’. She’s not sure who she can trust in this book.
My Thoughts: The first time I read Betrayed was back in 2009 when I was still in the Navy. I was in my twenties then, so the lingo and teenage drama didn’t bother me. Yes, Zoey can be annoying at times, but she’s young and still growing. She’s trying to grow into her new responsibilities at the House of Night. She’s also having to grow up too quickly because she has to solve things that an adult she is working on and not her. One of the mysteries has to figure out what or who could be kidnapping high-school football guys and killing them. The local police believe it’s someone from the House of Night. Zoey also has to deal with boy issues. She has her former boyfriend Heath, who has Imprinted with her, her new boyfriend Erik, and another potential boyfriend who is off-limits big time. She has her friends to help her, but they can only do so much. She also doesn’t want them knowing things that could get back to her mentor. Here’s the big kicker in this book, and that is her biggest enemy in the previous book because of a big helper in this one. Something sad happens in this book, which I won’t give away to readers who haven’t read this book or series. I was upset at what happened and felt for Zoey.
I know P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast have a plan for the characters, but sometimes it can break a reader’s heart when they hurt a lovable character. I’m thankful that Zoey has some fantastic friends to help her get through everything. She also has Nyx that assists her too.
I give this book 4.5-stars. The only reason it doesn’t get 5-stars is Zoey keeping things from her friends who can help her and her issues with boys/men. She needs to focus on growing in her role that Nyx wants her in and not break someone’s heart. (I sound like a mother here.)
Standalone or Part of Series: It’s part of the House of the Night series. I would recommend reading the books in order.
Steaminess: Some heated scenes are PG-13 in this book. Zoey finds herself in a dilemma of having feelings for three different people. She’s only 16, so she should be focusing on her new powers, friends, and studies and not boys. (but that’s the mama bear in me talking.)
Cliffhanger: Yes. There’s a cliff-hanger because something happens in this book that needs more investigation to it.
Would I recommend this book? Yes. If you are a fan of Young Adult Fantasy books and are fans of P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast. Remember, this book is outdated with what teenagers are in today since it was published in 2007. This is an enjoyable book, though for someone who loved the following series: Twilight and Vampire Academy.
I have read her whole series. Loved it. Was hoping they would make movies of the whole series
An amazing sequel to marked. Tear-jerker and unpredictable ending. Definitely worth reading again.
Life is anything but boring for Zoey at House Of Night, the vampire school she is now attending. This is not a standalone. You should read book one before diving into this one. Talk about drama! Zoey has a new life as fledging and discovering she is special. Neferete the high priestess she looked up to might not be the wonderful figure she thought her to be. She is stuck in a bizarre love triangle. She is dating Erik, the hottest vampire student in school. She imprinted with her ex human boyfriend Heath and now he’s obsessed. And Loren an adult teacher is showing an interest in her. Can we say creeper?! As if that’s not enough there are human kids missing and ending up dead. The humans want to blame the vampires. Zoey stumbles across the truth by accident. But she uncovers so much more. The end of this book just has us geared up for more. Get ready for a wild ride!
So far this is a great series.
Some parts were very repetitive but it was good third book was aggravating but after that the series gets better!