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The Collection
The Collection

$10.98
18-track budget price collection. Universal. 2004.
Hunted (House of Night, Book 5)
Hunted (House of Night, Book 5)

$17.95
This is the FIFTH book in the House of Night series, it will contain spoilers from the fourth book, so don't read if you haven't read Untamed or the other HoN books, and plan on doing so!

I have been holding out on this review for far too long, and I have no idea why. To be absolutely and completely honest, when I started the first HOUSE OF NIGHT book MARKED I did not think I'd even finish that book, let alone get so addicted to the series. At first Zoey was mildly annoying at best, and the `teen' voice was not at all interesting me (seriously, who in the WORLD says things like `bullpoopey'? I'm not fond of cussing, but come on now). Not to mention all the name dropping, apparently in the world P.C. & Kristen have created, any notable figure in society is a `vampyre'. Somehow though I managed to get into the book and get hooked. So hooked in fact that I just finished (okay, about 2 weeks ago I finished) the 5th - that's right the FIFTH - book in the series, Hunted. Like the other four, this one is action packed and full of ridiculous teen romance issues. Hunted however, is less... interesting, and I hope that it doesn't carry on into Tempted.

It picks up directly where the fourth book leaves off, when Zoey and the other fledglings (Zoey, Aphrodite, Erin, Shaunee, Erik, Damien, Jack, a Son of Erebus, and a wounded Stevie Rae), escape from the House of Night as their Priestess-turned-bad releases an the evil Kalona from his captivity. They head back to the `tunnels' that Stevie Rae and her red fledglings have been staying at, which apparently has been decked out in a lot of high-class appliances thanks to Aphrodite's gold card. And in the caves, they stay. For pretty much the entire story. Fun right? Sleepover Underground? Could be an awesome title for a zombie book... or not. The biggest disappointment with Hunted however was the build to the ending, that was well, a disappointment. They break into House of Night, just to break back out again? What? Really? You couldn't think of anything better than that? Not to mention they tease us through the whole book about the red fledglings not being `right' yet we learn absolutely nothing about them or what garner those feelings.

Hunted mainly revolves around Zoey's horribly disfigured love life, whereas the other books in the series mention it, and it is a constant theme, they aren't absolutely drenched in it. This book is almost nothing but her way-too-many-boy problems. There is a small plot involving Kalona, but even that ties into her romance issues. It's getting kind of annoying. And by kind of, I mean it's REALLY annoying. And honestly there is Shaunee, Erin, Stevie Rae, why is Zoey the only one getting any action? Sure Shaunee and Erin have boyfriends... and how many times have we heard about them? Maybe two or three times. Zoey is a strong character, she's got a decent personality and a decent head on her shoulders (except when it comes to guys, apparently), so why is she always so confused about who she wants? It's not that hard. Really. Erik is turning into a jerk, Heath has no idea what the hell he wants, and Kalona? IS EVIL YOU IDIOT! In short: Zoey needs to make up her mind cause I'm tired of reading eight chapters about how she can't and how confused she is.

The biggest thing that bothered me about this book however was the introduction of the character Kramisha. First of all, what kind of name is that? (And I do apologize to anyone who might have that name, but I've surely never heard of it before.) Secondly, why in the world does this girl not speak proper English? I realize not everyone does, but the authors apparently have proven they know how to write it, so why didn't they? We already have to put up with Jack and Damien as the stereotypical gays (although Damien isn't AS bad), and Stevie Rae's Kenny-Chesney-country-loving stereotype, do we really need an angry and inarticulate black girl stereotype? Not to mention, they made her a poet? Who can't speak proper English? Now I know that not every poet speaks butterflies and rainbows, but come on! There is a place to draw the line and it should have been right before they created that character!

Over all Hunted was okay, I will buy Tempted (In fact it's already pre-ordered as my mom is now hooked too), but only because the first four have hooked me and I can understand how one can be creatively sucked dry. However, had me reading the next books depended on how I felt about Hunted, I don't think it would look too good for Zoey and crew.
All Change
All Change

$14.98
Seeing as how I was too young to appreciate most of the Britpop that came out in the early to mid 90's, I went on a musical discovery of that era. Oasis, Blur, Longpigs, and a few others. Then I heard Walkaway and thought, lets have a look this Cast. Not trying to offend anyone, but this CD is not enjoyable. I would dare to say that they were a one hit wonder. Grab the two good songs and run. Good thing I got this at a used place.
House of Night, Books 1-4 (Marked / Betrayed / Chosen / Untamed)
House of Night, Books 1-4 (Marked / Betrayed / Chosen / Untamed)

$35.99
I just bought the 5th book today, I can't wait to start it. The first book, "Marked" gets you hooked right away, I love all the characters & the story line. If you love a good vamp story, I recommend this series, once you start it, you just may loose some sleep, you won't want to put it down!

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