So I read Marked, the first book in the House of Night series by P.C. and Kristin Cast because a friend recommended it to me and I have to say it was an enjoyable and fast read. We meet Zoey who becomes marked to be a vampyre (their spelling) early on in the book and she has to go to a special boarding school for vampyres. And guess what? She discovers that she is a particularly powerful vampyre. She gains loyal friends right away who are great characters in their own right. I know, I know...it's very Harry Potter. She has teachers who she is not completely sure she can trust and of course a powerfuly enemy vampyre girl who is blond and beautiful about as likeable as Draco Malfoy. And, it is about magic, but there the similarities end.These books are definately more grown up than the Harry Potter books with sexual situations, very adult language, and lots of mystical vampyre ceremonies. Zoey is kind of ditzy, but becomes more grounded when she thinks of her Native American roots, which is a nice touch from the authors.
So, if you are looking for a Harry Potter-ish book for older teenagers, look no further! You might like the House of Night books!
