Destined (House of Night Novels #9)

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. Kalona has released his hold on Rephaim, and, through Nyx's gift of a human form, Rephaim and Stevie Rae are finally able to be together — if he can truly walk the path of the Goddess and stay free of his father's shadow....

But there are new forces at work at the House of Night. An influx of humans, including Lenobias handsome horse whisperer, threatens their precarious stability. And then there's the mysterious Aurox, a jaw-droppingly gorgeous teen boy who is actually more — or possibly less — than human. Only Neferet knows he was created to be her greatest weapon. But Zoey can sense the part of his soul that remains human, the compassion that wars with his Dark calling. And there's something strangely familiar about him.... 

Will Neferet's true nature be revealed before she succeeds in silencing them all? And will Zoey be able to touch Auroxs humanity in time to protect him — and everyone — from his own fate? Find out what's destined in the next thrilling chapter of the House of Night series.

"Twilight meets Harry Potter....Zoey Redbird...is basically the most relatable vampire — sorry, fledgling vampyre — I've ever read about." MTV.com

"This amazing writing pair once again weaves together a world where rising darkness threatens and brave teens risk everything." RT Book Reviews

"As the plot lines converge later in the novel, the action becomes both intense and thoroughly entertaining...this outing will not disappoint House of Night fans." Kirkus Reviews

The absolute must-read ninth installment in the New York Times bestselling teen vampyre series, the House of Night, is sure to thrill...

The House of Night series is an international phenomenon, reaching #1 in the US, Germany and the UK, and remaining a fixture on the New York Times bestseller list for a whopping 120 weeks and counting. With nearly 12 million copies in print, rights sold in 35 countries to date, and relatable, addictive characters, this series is an unstoppable tour de force.

In Destined, the forces of Light and Dark collide as their epic struggle focuses on Tulsa's House of Night.  Zoey is home where she belongs, safe with her Guardian Warrior, Stark, by her side — and preparing to face off against Neferet. Kalona has released his hold on Rephaim, and, through Nyx's gift of a human form, he and Stevie Rae are finally able to be together — if Rephaim can truly walk the path of the Goddess and stay free of his father's shadow.

But is Zoey really safe? Does she truly know those who are closest to her? And will love win when it is tested by the very soul of Darkness? Find out what's destined in the next thrilling chapter of the House of Night series.

#1 New York Times and USA Today bestseller P.C. Cast is an award-winning fantasy and paranormal romance author, as well as an experienced speaker and teacher. Her novels have been awarded YALSA Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers, and have received the prestigious Oklahoma Book Award, as well as the PRISM, Daphne du Maurier, Booksellers Best, Holt Medallion, Beacon, Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice, and Affaire de Coeur awards. She lives in Oklahoma with lots of dogs, cats, horses, and a burro.

Kristin Cast is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author who teams with her mother to write the House of Night series. She has stand-alone stories in several anthologies, as well as editorial credits. Currently Kristin attends college in Oklahoma where she is focusing on attaining her dream of opening a no kill dog rescue shelter in midtown Tulsa.