"Untamed" is the fourth book in the "House of Night Series". Zoey Redbird has lost about everything and the only people that have her back is undead and unmarked. But soon enough Zoey gains back the trust of her "Nerd Herd" just in time to fight the new evil High Priestess Neferet has released. Zoey develops a new crush with a new fledgling James Stark and is re-united with Eric Night only now he is her Drama professor.
My Opinion:
I am still not completely sold on the "House of Night" series even though I have read all four! I feel like P.C. and Kristin could have combined all four books into one. I felt this way especially with "Untamed." It takes nearly 400 pages for the “Nerd Herd” to unravel the mystery of High Priestess Neferet’s evil venture. The extra fluff of hot boys and smart bickering will entice teens. I felt the conversational informal writing was a bit too much but also will be great for reluctant readers.
A few wonderful things about this series I have come to enjoy are the relationship between Zoey and Aphrodite, who once were intense enemies and now in the fourth book have found a unique bond. The relationship grows with Zoey’s kindness for Aphrodite even when her friends and the whole school discard her. I have enjoyed Aphrodite’s witty retorts as well as her depth even when she has turned from gifted fledgling to ordinary human. She finds strength to help Zoey and the “Nerd Herd” fight the evil plans Neferet creates. Zoey’s downfall at the beginning is what allows her character to grow and mature, she becomes stronger as a female character as well as a high priestess who will defeat Neferet. We will see at least in “Hunted" the fifth installment of the House of Night series.
House of Night Series by P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast
Marked
Betrayed
Chosen
Untamed
Hunted
Tempted
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