Awakened

By P.C. and Kristin Cast
Rating: ☆☆☆

'Zoey lives.'
Neferet's voice was flat, cold, lifeless.
'She does. What will happen next?'
'It is quite simple. I will ensure Zoey is drawn back to Oklahoma. There, on my own terms, I will complete the task you failed.'

Exonerated by the Vampyre High Council and returned to her position of High Priestess at Tulsa's House of Night, Neferet has sworn vengeance on Zoey. But Zoey has found sanctuary on the Isle of Skye and is being groomed by Queen Sgiach to take over for her there. Being Queen would be cool, wouldn't it?

And what about Stevie Rae and Rephaim? The Raven Mocker refuses to be used against Stevie Rae, but what choice does he have when no one in the entire world, including Zoey, would be ok with their relationship? Does he betray his father or his heart?

I think this has to be one of my favourite books in the series. Except it just took its time getting to it. I miss the covers where the models face wasn't in the shot. It also looks to me like Zoey (?) is holding her collar up to try and hide from the world. Which is exactly when happens in the first half of the book, but it sounds the opposite of the title.

AWAKENED - Look out Neferet! Zoey is back in the land of living. Except she is hiding in Skye... Although this was my least favourite part of the book I still respect why it happened. I think is it very realistic for her to want some time out. It isn't the most exciting story line, but it is a believable one.

I don't understand how Sgiach is grooming Zoey to be Queen. Unless you count those weird spirit old magic things. I really hope they use them in later books otherwise I don't understand why they were there.

The book gets uber fantastic with Stevie Rae and Rephaim! Finally you get to read what happens between those two! That is my absolute favourite part of the book. It is a mystery considering how much Rephaim respects his "daddy" as Stevie Rae calls him, and how much he loves his dear Red One.

It is worth reading, even if I've only rated it three stars. I'm guessing if you are reading the review for the 8th HON book you've already read the other seven. Read this one. It isn't the most riveting book, but again it is worth the read.

One last point: WHY MUST THEY USE WUCH HARD TO PRONOUNCE NAMES?! Neferet, Sgiach, Seoras... *sighs*