House of Night 01. Marked

The novel "Marked," the opening of the "House of Night" series written by P. C. Cast and Kristin Cast, transports readers to a world much like ours with one significant difference: vampyres have always existed. The story introduces us to Zoey Redbird, a sixteen-year-old girl thrust into a new chapter of her life as she joins the House of Night—a school designed to train future vampyres. For Zoey, moving away from her parents and friends is just the beginning, as she must also endure the Change, a transformation that not everyone survives. What sets Zoey apart is a special mark from the Goddess Nyx, signaling her unique status among the fledglings. However, she soon learns she is not alone in possessing extraordinary abilities. When Zoey realizes that the leader of the elite school club, the Dark Daughters, is abusing her divine powers, she is compelled to find the courage to confront this wrongdoing. Supported by her newfound vampyre friends, Zoey embarks on a journey to embrace her destiny. Published by Griffin Publishing in 2011, "Marked" features a soft cover and spans 304 pages. With its English language narrative, the book invites readers into a captivating story of courage and discovery, measuring dimensions of 1.4 x 2.1 x 0.22 cm. Its ISBN is 9780312360269, ensuring that "Marked" is accessible to readers seeking an engaging supernatural tale.