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Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 29, 2022

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Very happy to add this one to my collection 😊😊

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H. Sapiens

One long dream...start to finish

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 30, 2009

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#1 Avoid reviews that contain the ending spoilers or this book is not even going to be worth reading.

First off, this series is incredibly imaginative, so I don't want to come off sounding like the book is, well... "poopie". It's not - it's just nowhere near on par with the other books in the series. On it's own I would say it's more like a high 2 or low 3, but with so much invested in the characters, Tempted may not pull its own weight but is entertaining nonetheless.

Tempted leaves off where we left off with Neferet ushering fallen angel, Kalona, (now calling himself Nyx's consort, Erebus) into the spotlight with a grand entrance at the House of Night. Zoey and friends have escaped to the relative safety of the convent belonging to the City Cats nuns only to have to fight the Raven Mockers. Tempted begins with the clean-up and most of the book is devoted to the reorganization of Clan Zoey and planning of Kalona's downfall (they don't get that far). Much time is focused on Stevie Rae and the secrets she keeps - especially one involving Kalona's firstborn - the Raven Mocker Rephaim.

This goes on and on until 20 pages to the end when the action starts up again building up to a showdown between Kalona and Zoey. The ending comes in a rush of confusion (not at all what I was expecting) leading to a promise of answers in the next installment. So, on its own Tempted read like one big build-up to the next book with far too much time spent to building up relationships between other characters (Stevie Rae with her "Red Vampyres" and Rephaim, Aphrodite and Darius, sheesh - even Stark and Heath).

POV: One of the reasons this book felt like one big build-up and a bit disjointed was the removal of focus from Zoey. Unlike the prior books, the POV shifts between characters. Each chapter is told from the perspective of one of the characters, so indicated under the Chapter heading. I see why the authors are doing this, but I don't think it was pulled off quite as elegantly as it could have. See Shiver for an example of a book where joint POV is used to further the story telling a near singular story line. In Tempted, too many story lines are followed to give the book a cohesive feel. Whereas other books have flowed naturally, this one really felt a little more forced from the authors rather than a force of its own.

Language: It's beginning to grate on me. In any other situation, when teens (or anyone) begin hanging out together for extended periods of time, they start sounding like each other. Not here! No, we have every dialect (even made up!) from the U.S. - poor grammar included. It felt stronger (and it could have been because of the multiple POV) in Tempted than in other installments. However, the regional colloquialisms are starting to sound forced and a bit much. I would love to know from Middle America teens if they REALLY sound like this ALL the time, because I doubt it. Also, it feels like all of these really intense life experiences should be shaping and maturing the teens, and yet when Zoey faces an immortal out pops "poopie" - most people I know relax around their friends but have a different language/presentation that they may use around others. My feeling is that the authors are trying to present the characters as incredibly strong individuals that do not yield to peer pressure, but it doesn't feel true. Plus, I am tired of all the bowel movement talk.

Characters: Little character development has occurred. However, this is in part because the events in Hunted and Tempted are both about a week apart (for the whole books). However, I am having a really hard time imagining a full-fledged vampyre like Darius falling for Aphrodite with all her juvenile melodrama. Stark has probably demonstrated the most character development and maturity. Sylvia Redbird appears briefly but is still a strong influence on Zoey and her choices (she's my favorite character). Heath has turned into a shell of a stereotypical football jock fused with a lap dog. The "Reds" versus "Blues" thing going on between the vampyres is getting a bit labored.

Story Line Turns: At the end of Tempted, Zoey's circle flies to Italy to meet with the Vampyre High Council and this is where the book leaves us. Neferet and Kalona are also there and the issue of free will/free choice becomes critical. So, it seems that at least the next installment of the House of Night will not be happening at the House of Night. This may not be a bad thing. The ending was just too rushed and TOO confusing/shocking. Rather than end as a really good cliffhanger, this makes the whole book feel like one big set-up for the next novel. Since nothing really happened until the last 50 pages, I have to wonder if I would not have missed anything if I skipped this one.

Bottom line: Only read it if you are addicted to the series. Wait to read it until right before the next book is released if you can. You will either love or hate the ending (I don't think there is a middle ground), which is ridiculously abrupt. In fact, it's not even an ending. Here is where Team Cast could take a hint from the Twilight series - use a natural ending to your advantage. If the characters seemed immature and unrealistic before, expect their language to grate on you in Tempted.

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telia bledson

Climax was everything

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 30, 2022

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This story was told in a way where every page left you anxiously awaiting the words on the next page. The best cliffhanger to leave you salivating for the next novel and it literally happened on a ledge. Great storytelling!

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Kyla K

Good Book!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on August 13, 2021

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I had been listening to the audiobooks because given my schedule it is easier for me. I don’t much have time to sit and read these days. When I made it to this book, I couldn’t bear to listen. There is a couple different narrators from Marked all the way to Hunted. Of course the change in narrator threw me off but they were easy to adjust to. This books narrator....honestly, unbearable. I tried a few times to listen to the sample to see if I could get used to her and I just couldn’t. There was no voice differentiation between characters so everyone sounded the same. The narrator sounds like a whiny child, maybe 10 years old? I’ve read many reviews stating the same thing, but I had to see for myself. I ended up buying the kindle version and trying my best to make time to read, which took me a while but was worth it. I even highlighted part of the text and would let the robotic monotone translator read part of the story so I could listen and work at the same time, lol. I found the robotic translator more bearable than whoever they hired to narrate the story.
Anyways, still a good book! Great series. I am looking forward to listening or reading the next book.

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Rae Symone

GOOD CONDITION!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 18, 2022

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I loved how good of a condition I received this book and the notes left for the mail service to handle with care. Although there was a little damage to the bottom of the cover near the binding, I'm not sure if this happened before or during the shipping process but it does not take away from the fact this book was SUCH a good price relatively and the condition of the pages are good as new ! Will still look great on my shelf! I am so thankful to this seller and will be buying from her again for the same experience!!

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Vonbon

Okay. Sooooo, good series but Zoey is kinda dumb....🤣🤣🤣

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 25, 2022

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I have to vent before I finish this book. Zoey is making stupid mistakes over and over again. I don't understand how she can be a High Priestess in training and so willfully ignorant about vampyres; especially in light of events that have already transpired. All this "huh" and "what" was endearing and first; now its just really annoyong. Its a recurring theme throughout all the novels I've read so far and its become very irritating. I mean have her pick up a book and learn things...show a little growth. Is the heroine supposed to come off as not quite bright??? Idk...smh.

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Tamela Mccann

So Much Potential...Wasted

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 5, 2009

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In Tempted, Book 6 of the House of Night series, things pick up for Zoey and her friends as they have just defeated the evil Kalona and ex-High Priestess Neferet. Well, actually, they aren't exactly defeated--just living on the Italian isle of San Clemente, waiting to speak to the Vampire High Council in order to convince them that they are, indeed, Erebus and Nyx Incarnate. Hmmm...is a young, newly appointed High Priestess vampyre's work ever done? Apparently not; nor is she allowed to actually choose among the three males vying for her constant attention, or even get any restful sleep since Kalona's decided he's going to invade her dreams. So naturally Zoey and the gang hop on the House of Night jet (unchaperoned by adults, mind you) and fly to Italy in order to head off the soon-to-be disastrous recognition of Kalona and Neferet. Ummm, like the Vampire High Council couldn't figure out for themselves what those two are up to after all the death and destruction that just happened back in Oklahoma?

There you have it: the main problems with Tempted. Poking holes in this story almost became a game; even though I know it's a fantasy, too many coincidences and too much just plain luck kept pulling me out time and again. The plot moved so slowly for the first half of the book that I continually asked myself just why I had felt the need to continue with this series (particularly on the heels of the poorly edited Hunted). Quite honestly, had I not grown so attached to Zoey, Stevie Rae, and Aphrodite, I'd probably have ditched this one early on. And while I'm very glad I didn't (the final 50 pages or so made it worthwhile), I will say that it was almost too little too late to keep this reader intrigued.

Rant time: Where are the editors? Last time I complained about the typos and grammar in Hunted, and those seem to have cleared up in Tempted. But someone, anyone, please explain to me how on two separate occasions (pages 194-195 and 276-277), Zoey's point of view chapters started out in third person and shifted to first person without warning after a page or so with no break in the action? Both times I had to reread carefully to figure out 1) who was actually talking and 2) marvel that no one caught this before it went to press. Come on, editors! Get it together!

I did enjoy the differing points of view in this novel, and I think they did develop the story more fully. Stevie Rae's decision to save someone who might not be worth saving was terrific, giving her one more facet to distinguish her from her dithering friends. I am also beginning to believe that Aphrodite might be my favorite character. At least the girl knows what she thinks and is willing to say or do it. The guys in this novel? Pretty much a waste of space all around. I'm tired of hearing how hot they are; I just want Zoey to make a decision and stick with it. Which makes what happened at the end (while a stunning turn, I admit) a little puzzling as she's had difficulty making up her mind for six books now.

It's not that I hated this book; in fact, I rather found it page turning towards the end. I am just so disappointed, really. The move into Zoey saving the world from the original concept of living at the House of Night and trying to fit into the vampyre world just isn't working for me. I want the old chemistry and less of the modern slang. This review is getting three stars from me based on my former love for this series instead of the two it deserves. And from the looks of it, I may not be the only fan feeling this way about this once riveting series.

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Nicole Rodriguez

absolutely love this

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 15, 2022

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The only thing I don’t like is the different characters chapters. I thinks it just bounced too much from one thing to another but the only positive about the character chapter is the character tells that part by their pov

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Ms. Sinnocent

how can a BURN quench my thirst?!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 4, 2009

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to a newcomer i would say stick with this series! it gets better. i was going to give up But UNTAMED was awesome(thats book 4)DONT START HERE! READ THE OTHER 5 FIRST.
and to all of of us who are loyal in the nerd herd- arent u excited!?

im in my early 20s and was just looking for a series to tide me over until the next twilight movie, and im so glad i happened upon this series.
ive read all the HoN books-marked, chosen, betrayed, untamed, hunted, and now Tempted.
each book had an annoying habit of recapping thru out the whole thing. it felt like the author was talking down to us. we get it-its okay to be gay, shaunee and erin are ebony and ivory..etc.
but in tempted, all our prayers are answered. since there are so many characters (6 books worth)we get each chapter from a different POV which is brilliant. like Zoey will have one chap. then aphrodite will..etc. there is light recapping which feels better for her loyal fans.
what else did i want to say...oh yea! the writing is definatly stronger and more organized. and major things happen in this book. i am not going to spoil it but alls i can say is it left me thirsty for the next one!all the drama in the last few chapters made my heart pound, and i was in shock upon the ending. and my thirst will be quenched with BURNED!! i know that was corny lol but waiting until may for the next book is killing me!

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Gisele D.

My humble opinion

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 11, 2014

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Addicted to the series. Always a good read. I love me some supernatural. I do like the author's style of writing, which feels natural and compatible to the way we talk and think. Good character development. Love the fact that the author references modern icons, movies and events. Story lines are interesting and filled with drama and edge of your seat excitement and anticipation. I do love to hate the villain and this one is evil. Only negatives are ones that waste good story space and time, such as, the repetitive descriptions of past events and characteristics of people and then the romantic events or inner insecurity issues can definitely use some editing as it can, in places, be blah blah blah....tedious and over descriptive for what is needed. I usually just skip over these sections and get back to what's really happening with the story. There are also some typos here and there that bug me on rare occasion because I wish I could just fix them myself! Oh, and though the length of these books are typical, I would love if some authors would just make books that are seriously think again, like 500 pages or more! Other than that. I highly recommend this series. You won't regret it.

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