Taking A Walk With Fledglings...My Review of Betrayed by P.C. and Kristen Cast

I know it has been a while but I would like to give you my review for Betrayed (Book 2) of The House of Night Series by P.C. and Kristen Cast.  First, I would like to say that I enjoyed reading this book.  There is plenty of suspense and now there are murders of humans added to the mix and of course the threat of death lingers over each fledgling who may or may not make it through the change to vampyre.  Worse, there is a horrible betrayal that will profoundly affect Zoey and her friends.  Honestly, it made me cry.  As always, I am trying to do this without giving too much away.  

So, let's start with the plot.  I loved it.  It was fast-paced.  I wasn't ever bored with what was happening. It is a true page turner.  I like the way it shows good and bad.  It is very real and the experiences that Zoey and you are able to relate to what Zoey and her friends go through.  Somehow, the writers of this book display that while surrounded by such darkness.  

The characters are beautifully done.  I love how P.C. and Kristen Cast were able to show that people who you think are evil to begin with, may not be as bad as you think and people who you think are wonderful could be hiding darkness.  The reactions of Zoey and her friends are believable because they are extremely real.

Now, I want to talk about setting.  Since I've read two books in this series, I feel like I know the setting pretty well.  It's magical and beautiful but also filled with both darkness and light.  I really did fall in love with the setting this time because I understood it a bit more.  

The one thing that still bothers me is that the characters are a bit judgmental.  However, I'm beginning to see that it may be a major part of the story and there is a reason behind it that will come to light later.  I hope I'm right.  

I definitely recommend this book for anyone who likes paranormal books especially those that involve vampires.  This series has an original and interesting take on them.  

Join me in a few days for my review on Twilight Guardians by Maggie Shayne.

Book rating: 4.7

Cover rating: 5