Realms Review: 'Marked'

Marked by P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast is the first book in a series about vampyres and 16-year-old Zoey Redbird. This book came out years ago during the vampire fad, but is actually one of the rare original ones. Both authors manage to weave a story that is sensual and spiritual, while also managing the usual coming-of-age story.
          Zoey's home life is a wreck, and though she's terrified when she's Marked as a vampyre, she quickly learns that the vampyre boarding school she's sent to is more of a home than her mother's house. With new friends and new abilites, as well as being unusually Marked by the goddess, Nyx, Zoey finds her place. But not all is right at the House of Night. Some students are misusing their gifts, and Zoey has to be the one to stop them.
          Filled with romance, loyalty, friendship, and misadventures, Marked is a fascinating tale that will have you turning pages. We give this book 4 out of 5 stars for its intricate mythology, interesting plot, fast pace, and characters that have more depth than is apparent on the surface, which is more clearly illustrated in the sequel books!
          If Marked interests you, be sure to also check out Betrayed, the next book in the series.