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So...you'd think after banishing an immortal being and a fallen High Priestess, saving Stark's life, biting Heath, getting a headache from Erik, and almost dying, Zoey Redbird would catch a break. Sadly, a break is not in the House of Night school forecast for the High Priestess in training... read more
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Tempted starts immediately after the end of events in the 5th book, Hunted, and is told from the point of view of six characters; Zoey, Stevie Rae, Aphrodite, Rephaim, Darius and Heath. Zoey is initially confused over her three outstanding relationships with Heath, Erik and Stark. She dumps... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
People edit
- Zoey Redbird: High Priestess to-be, affinities with all five elements, Blue Fledgling, Touched by Nyx.
- Stevie Rae Johnson: A nice girl from Henryetta, Oklahoma, Stevie Rae is Zoey's roommate and immediate best friend. She has an affinity for Earth and is a red vampire. She has an Okie Accent.
- Darius: Zoey´s friend and protector, Aphrodite's boyfriend, Son of Erebus Warrior.
- Heath Luck: He was killed by Kalona.
- James Stark: The only fledgling ever to have a dog as his familiar instead of a cat. He is the second red vampyre, and Zoe's warrior. He has a crush on Zoey. He is also killed but brought back by Zoey.
- Kalona: Kalona is an evil immortal who used to be Nyx's warrior before falling to earth. His children are half man, half bird creatures called Raven Mockers. He tells people that he is Erebus come to earth. He loves Zoey and is using Neffret.
- Shaunee Cole: Shaunee is a friend of Zoey's with an affinity for fire.
- Erin Bates: Erin is a friend of Zoey's with an affinity for water. She is always up for fashion.
- Damien Maslin: Damien is Zoey's gay friend, with an affinity for air. His boyfriend is Jack. He dies soon in one of the books.
- Aphrodite LaFonte: Zoey's human friend and former enemy. She is Darius' girlfriend and has prophetic visions.
- Neferet: Tainted Ex- High Priestess. Zoey´s enemy. She is transforming into the Tsi Sgili.
- Jack Twist: Zoey's friend, affinity for technology, Damien's boyfriend, Blue Fledgling.
- Erik Night: Zoey's Vampyre Ex-Boyfriend, temporary Drama teacher for the House of Night.
- Rephaim: Kalona's favorite son/first son, evil yet somehow good..., he has a close relationship with Stevie Rae.
- Sister Mary Angela: A nun who sees Nyx as another face of Mary. She does what she can to help Zoey.
- Sylvia Redbird: Zoey's grandmother; Cherokee Elder.
- Nyx: Goddess of night and mother of all vampyres. She is nice to Zoey.
- Erebus: Nyx's consort.
- Nicole: An unchanged red vampyre fledgling who does not follow Stevie Rae.
- Anastasia Lankford: Dragon Lankford's wife, and the Spells and Rituals professor.
- Dragon Lankford: A fencing professor at the House of Night, Anastasia's mate. He is quite helpful and compassionate.
- Kramisha: A red fledgling who writes prophetic poems. She's a poet laureate. Some poems help Zoey find Nyx.
- Lenobia: A professor at the House of night Academy. Has an affinity for Horses. She is known as the "Horse Mistress".
- T. J. Hawkins: Fledgling who is dating Erin, great boxer.
- Johnny B: A red fledgling who follows Stevie Rae.
- Drew: A fledgling who liked Stevie Ray before her death and transformation into a red vampire. He is a minion of a evil man and doesn't necessarily follow in the right footsteps.
- Persephone: Zoey's horse while she is attending the House of Night.
- Dallas: Red fledgling who loves Stevie Rae and has an affinity for electricity.
- Erce: Horse Mistress for the Vampire High Council in Venice.
- Nala: Zoey's cat.
Quotes edit
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“Ironic, isn't it, that my wounds look so terrible, but they are far less painful and far-reaching than the invisible wounds inside of you.”
Sylvia Redbird -
“He (Pat Conroy) wrote the book (My Losing Season) to show that suffering can be a source of strength.”
James Stark -
“Hey which one of them is supposed to be your boyfriend?" "I am!" Heath and Erik said together" "Oh, for crap's sake, Zoey, they're both idiots!”
Stark, Heath & Erick, Aphrodite -
“Twin, did she scare me white?”
Shaunee -
“Well, that was really disturbing.""Yeah, I must be losing it. The real me would never stop a good girl fight.”
Zoey & Stark -
“What is that expression the vampyres use? I believe it is 'curiosity killed the cat'. It seems particularly applicable to this situation.”
Kalona -
“You'll 'let me' help out?" Heath snapped. "Your mom will let me help out.”
Heath Luck -
“Not a problem. I'll get a penguin to show us," Aphrodite said. "Hey, you, nun!”
Aphrodite -
“You should know that saying you don't believe in something doesn't make it any less possible that it exists.”
Sister Mary Angela -
“We are all affected by our pasts, but it is within our power not to let what we have done dictate what we will do.”
Sylvia Redbird -
“Sometimes the truth can get buried and it’s hard to figure out how to uncover it.”
Zoey Redbird -
“Absolutely none at all. Just call me Heath No Sex. Hell, my middle name is No Sex.”
Heath Luck -
“Hey Venus, I have two words for you. Re. Bound. Good luck with that.”
Aphrodite -
“When you make mistakes, whether they are from this life or another, learn from them- then they become opportunities”
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“If someone tries to wake me up, would you please kill them?" Stark chuckled. "Anything for you, my lady.”
Zoey and Stark -
“I can't believe we're supposed to take ONE book bag of clothes. Where are all my shoes going to go?”
Jack
Setting & Locations edit
- San Clemente Island: Location of the Vampire High Council
- Tulsa, Oklahoma
Organizations edit
- Vampire High Council: The High Council is composed of seven of the wisest and most ancient High Priestesses alive today, indicating that they are all women. Each member hold the position for fifty years and then someone else is elected. No one can hold the office consecutively, and the Council members are from all over the world. They are known for their wisdom. They are also not talked much about in this book at all.
First Sentence edit
The night sky over Tulsa was alight with a magical crescent moon.
Table of Contents edit
Chapter One: Zoey
Chapter Two: Stevie Rae
Chapter Three: Zoey
Chapter Four: Zoey
Chapter Five: Zoey
Chapter Six: Zoey
Chapter Seven: Stevie Rae
Chapter Eight: Stevie Rae
Chapter Nine: Zoey
Chapter Ten: Zoey
Chapter Eleven: Zoey
Chapter Twelve: Zoey
Chapter Thirteen: Zoey
Chapter Fourteen: Zoey
Chapter Fiveteen: Aphrodite
Chapter Sixteen: Stevie Rae
Chapter Seventeen: Stevie Rae
Chapter Eighteen: Zoey
Chapter Nineteen: Zoey
Chapter Twenty: Zoey
Chapter Twenty-one: Zoey
Chapter Twenty-two: Zoey
Chapter Twenty-three: Zoey
Chapter Twenty-four: Zoey
Chapter Twenty-five: Rephaim
Chapter Twenty-six: Zoey
Chapter Twenty-seven: Zoey
Chapter Twenty-eight: Zoey
Chapter Twenty-nine: Zoey
Chapter Thirty: Zoey
Chapter Thirty-one: Zoey
Chapter Thirty-two: Zoey
Chapter Thirty-three: Stevie Rae
Chapter Thirty-four: Zoey
Chapter Thirty-five: Stevie Rae
Chapter Thirty-six : Zoey
Chapter Thirty-seven: Stevie Rae
Chapter Thirty-eight: Zoey
Chapter Thirty-nine: Zoey
Chapter Fourty: Heath/Stark
Epilouge: Zoey
Glossary edit
- Fledgling: A vampyre to-be. Is currently in school learning the history and needs of vampyrism. Is waiting for either their body to reject the Change (where they die) or for the Change to be completed.
- Red fledgling: A fledgling of whose body had rejected the Change and was brought back to life as a different form of fledgling (without humanity). Some of who find their humanity again and live under special circomstances.
- Blue fledgling: The regular kind of fledgling. These fledglings have not died like Red Vampyres during the Change.
- Red Vampyres: Red fledgling that have completed their Change. Examples being Stevie Rae and Stark.
- Blue Vampyres: Normal, vampyres that have completed their Change.
- Markings: "Tattoos" given by the godess Nyx as praise for following her path and accomplishing what they were meant to on their path.
- Raven Mocker: Half immortal and half raven. Sons of Kalona. Example is Rephaim
Series & Lists edit
This is book 6 of 14 in House of Night. (standard series)
Authors & Contributors edit
- P. C. Cast (Author)
- Kristin Cast (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Country: United States
Publication Date: October 27, 2009
ISBN: 9781429983488
Page Count: 319
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Country: United States
Publication Date: October 27, 2009
ISBN: 9781429983488
Page Count: 319
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: PS3603.A869 T46 2009
- Dewey: 813.6
Notes for Parents edit
Reading Level: Young AdultsSexual references and scenes and lots of profanity.
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