House of Night Books in Order: How to read P.C. Cast’s series?

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Written by P.C. Cast and her daughter Kristin Cast, House of Night is a series of young adult fantasy novels following the adventures of a teenager who must be trained to become a Vampyre.

More precisely, the story is about a sixteen-year-old girl named Zoey Redbird who has just become what is called a ‘fledgling vampyre’. Now, it is required of her to attend the House of Night boarding school in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

How to read the House of Night Series in Order?

  1. Marked – Zoey enters the House of Night, a school where, after having undergone the Change, she will train to become an adult vampire – that is, if she makes it through the Change. Not all of those who are chosen do. On top of that, Zoey finds she is no average fledgling. She has been Marked as special by the vampyre Goddess, Nyx.
  2. Betrayed – Fledgling vampyre Zoey Redbird has managed to settle in at the House of Night. Best of all, she finally feels like she belongs – like she really fits in. She actually has a boyfriend … or two. Then the unthinkable happens: Human teenagers are being killed, and all the evidence points to the House of Night. While danger stalks the humans from Zoey’s old life, she begins to realize that the very powers that make her so unique also might threaten those she loves.
  3. Chosen – Dark forces are at work at the House of Night and fledgling vampyre Zoey Redbird’s adventures at the school take a mysterious turn. Those who appear to be friends are turning out to be enemies. And oddly enough, sworn enemies are also turning into friends. Her best friend, Stevie Rae, is undead and struggling to maintain a grip on her humanity, vampyres start turning up dead, and the People of Faith, and Zoey’s horrid step-father in particular, are tired of living side-by-side with vampyres.
  1. Untamed – Life sucks when your friends are pissed at you. Just ask Zoey Redbird. In one week she has gone from having three boyfriends to having none, and from having a close group of friends who trusted and supported her, to being an outcast. Speaking of friends, the only two Zoey has left are undead and unMarked. And Neferet has declared war on humans, which Zoey knows in her heart is wrong.
  2. Hunted – Zoey and her gang must discover a way to deal with an unexpected danger that might bring them all down. Neferet guards her powerful new consort, Kalona, who looks gorgeous and has the House of Night under his spell. A past life holds the key to breaking his rapidly spreading power, but what if it shows Zoey truths she can’t face? Meanwhile, the red fledglings have cleaned up well, but are they really as friendly as they seem?
  3. Tempted – After Zoey Redbird and her gang have banished Kalona and Neferet, you’d think they’d catch a break. But Zoey is haunted by her confusing yet elemental connection with A-ya, the ancient Cherokee maiden who was the only human able to tempt Kalona’s body and soul. When dark secrets and unspoken suspicions come between Zoey and Stevie Rae, putting their friendship – and the House of Night – at risk.
  1. Burned – Zoey Redbird’s soul has shattered. With everything she’s ever stood for falling apart, it’s seeming more and more doubtful that she’ll be able to pull herself back together in time to rejoin her friends and set the world to rights. As the only living person who can reach her, Stark must find a way to get to her. But how? BFF Stevie Rae wants to help Z but she has massive problems of her own. The rogue Red Fledglings are acting up. The truth is, Stevie Rae’s hiding a secret that might be the key to getting Zoey home but also threatens to explode her whole world.
  2. Awakened – 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.
  3. Dragon’s OathNovella. Dragon Lankford wasn’t always an instructor at the House of Night. Once he was a student: young, talented and in love. But the mistake that cost him everything might be the key to helping Zoey and the rest of the vampyres in their fight against darkness…
  4. Destined – Zoey is finally home where she belongs, safe with her Guardian Warrior, Stark, by her side, and preparing to face off against Neferet – which would be a whole lot easier if the High Counsel saw the ex-High Priestess for what she really is…
  1. Lenobia’s VowNovella. Before becoming Zoey’s favorite professor and the House of Night’s powerful horse mistress, Lenobia was just a normal 16-year-old girl – but with enough problems to last a lifetime…
  2. Hidden – Zoey at last has what she wanted: the truth is out. Neferet’s evil has been exposed, and the High Council is no longer on her side – so why is she far from done wreaking havoc in the vampyre world? First a mysterious fire ravages the stables, then, Neferet makes a devastating move that will test them all.
  3. Neferet’s CurseNovella. From victim to High Priestess, beautiful young woman to a powerful seductress, Neferet’s journey begins here.
  4. Revealed – Drastically altered after her fall, Neferet is now more dangerous than ever – and her quest for vengeance will wreak havoc on humans as well as Zoey and her friends. Chaos is loosed in Tulsa and the House of Night is blamed. Can Zoey stop Neferet in time to keep her anger from escalating to full-on war? Or will someone else have to step in to take the fall?
  5. Kalona’s Fall – Novella. From Warrior And Lover To Enemy And Betrayer, The Terrible Secrets Of Kalona’s Past Are Revealed.
  6. Redeemed – Having released the Seer Stone to Aphrodite, and surrendered herself to the Tulsa Police, Zoey has isolated herself from her friends and mentors, determined to face the punishment she deserves – even if that means her body will reject the change, and begin to die. Only the love of those closest to her can save her from the Darkness in her spirit; but a terrible evil has emerged from the shadows, more powerful than ever…

How to read the House of Night Other World Books in Order?

PC and Kristin Cast have decided to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the ‘House of Night’ series by going on a new adventure with the Nerd Herd.

  1. Loved – It’s Zoey’s eighteenth birthday and the Nerd Herd has been scattered across the country busily adulting for almost a year when Stark calls them back to Tulsa to surprise Z. But all is not well in T-town. Strange, dark signs are appearing – could it be possible Neferet is stirring? Not willing to chance disaster striking again, Zoey calls on her newly reunited friends to circle with her and add a layer of protection over Neferet’s grotto jail. Easy-peasy, right?
  2. Lost – Follow Zoey, Stevie Rae, and Rephaim to an alternative version of the House of Night, where dangers take the form of friends and allies are found in the strangest places. Will Z return to our world and leave Heath to his? And if she does, will Stark forgive her for leaving?
  1. Forgotten – Before he was freed by Neferet, Kalona was imprisoned within the earth for centuries because of the Darkness in his heart. But what happened to the Other World’s Kalona? It’s as though he’s been forgotten, or maybe he never existed at all … In the present, Other Neferet may have left her House of Night, but she has far from given up her goal of immortality and world domination.
  2. Found – Zoey knows that the darkness brings with it an old enemy. The more Zoey uncovers the more she’s faced with the certainty that Neferet has returned. Once again the Nerd Herd are going to have to dig deep to save this world.

If you like our article about the House of Night reading order, don’t forget to bookmark it! You may also be interested in reading some of Sarah J. Maas’ Books or Patricia Briggs‘.

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42 Comments

    1. Me too have only read the first four this week . But love them ,only have one more than have to start looking for them

    2. Go to ThriftBooks they have House Of Night and I got most of them for under $5 ?
      I love this series, but haven’t read anything else by P. C. Cast or Kristen Cast. Does anyone know if they are as good as H. O. N.?

    3. Is the next series..( House of night: Other world )..any good?. Before I bye them??!. T.I.A:)

  1. I was hooked after just a few pages. I have read 12 books of p.c Cast and I have I think 4 left to read hope she writes more soon.

  2. While I am enjoying the books, I am dismayed by the authors’ use of the R word (Retarded and its variations). This is a very offensive word to those of us who have developmentally delayed family members. Further, for such talented authors, it is a sophomoric and stereotypical writing choice. I would like to think in later editions that the authors would replace that word with better choices.

    1. Honestly, that’s the point though, is it not? P.C. Cast is conveying exactly how hate-filled Aphrodite can be. She obviously knows how wrong of a word it is, you can see that by the reactions of the other characters. I think it shows that no matter how much of a “good guy” Aprodite becomes, she will always have that protective wall up. It reinforces that there are very few who get to see the real Aphrodite, namely, Zoey and Darius.

    2. Jesus it’s the original word, grow up! Stop being so dam sensitive you are ruining the world !

  3. I’m up to 10 books now . I really like them but I’ve run out have to send my book person out to find me more. My friends are making fun of me say there teenage books oh well I’m a 50 yr old teenager . Is everyone who reads these only teens???

    1. Hi Shelly!
      Most definitely not! I am 30 years old and have loved books like these since before I was a teenager! And I’ll love them still at your age. I LOVE teen/YA books, depending on the genre that is. I just started this series and know I’m going to love it! Which books have you read Shelly?

    2. I AGREE! I GUESS IM A 53 YR OLD TEENAGER! LOL THIS IS MY SECOND TIME READING THE SERIES

  4. I’m going to be 60 in Feb 2019 and I just finished book 9 with 10-12 on the way plus Dragons Oath, Lenobias Vow, Neferets Curse, and Kalona’s Fall on my Amazon list also Loved & Lost. I’m addicted and love these books. So no on just teens. Lol

  5. I love this series I remember when I first started reading it when I was in high school, my friend recommended it to me.

  6. I just finished reading all 12 books. I’m curious if it would be ok to skip the 4 Books (Dragons Oath, Lenobias Vow, Neferets Curse, and Kalona’s Fall) for now and go straight to reading Loved and Lost. Or should I read the others first and saved Loved and Lost for the end? I didn’t know if I would miss out on something ny not reading them in order..

    1. I’m recommend reading them in the order above. I have read the entire series 3 times!

    2. You don’t have to read the novellas in order or at all. They give a wonderful insight to the secondary characters and allows you to know them and their decisions better.

  7. I have only just now finished the first book of the house of night series and I am already addicted to this series.

  8. You don’t have to read the novellas in order or at all. They give a wonderful insight to the secondary characters and allows you to know them and their decisions better.

  9. I’m waiting on them to make this series a movie I just started rereading them and on book five in a week I can’t put it down

  10. I love the house of night series. I love all pc and kirsten cast books. Im on the sixth time reading the series house of night

  11. I’m 56 and have enjoyed reading this series, I’m hooked on P.C. Cast and am getting all the books I can

  12. I’m 26 but I’ve been reading these books since I was in Middle School I read most of them that I’m still trying to get all of them I only have a few of them I am in love with these books I will read and read and read them until I can’t read them no more

  13. Better late than never! I started reading the House of Night series in 2014. Sadly the world interrupted my journey. Here I am at 57 yrs younger and really enjoying all of them. It just goes to show how you can’t keep a good book down!

  14. If I start reading the house of night otherworld before finishing house of night original series will it mess it up for me or is it like a different storyline? I really want to finish the first series but I’m waiting for someone else to bring back the 4th book so I can keep reading. I want something else to read in the meantime though 🙁

  15. I just finally completed my collection, all of the books, the novellas, and the other world addition. I’ve been reading since the beginning, but life took over before I could stay on top of things. I was the one that would find the newest books release date and hit the store at midnight so I could keep reading! I’m now re-reading the series(now in order with the novellas). This series truly is amazing I can not wait for the screen depiction on either the silver screen or a televised adaptation.

  16. I absolutely love the house of night series although hate brown pop, poopy,, certain stupid words! Who as a teen ager talked this way? other than that I read when I was in my 30s, 40s, now I’m re reading all and the new books can’t wait to see what’s to come… will more books come in the future?

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