Zoey's complete story
Begin with Marked and continue through all twelve main novels in order.
Reading order
How to Read the House of Night Books
Read the twelve main novels in numbered order, from Marked through Redeemed. Each book continues Zoey's relationships, conflicts, and supernatural struggle from the previous installment.
The four House of Night novellas—Dragon's Oath, Lenobia's Vow, Neferet's Curse, and Kalona's Fall—add character backstories but are not required to follow the main plot. They work best in publication order alongside the later novels or after finishing the main series.
Sources: Macmillan's official House of Night novels list, Macmillan's official House of Night novellas list.
For parents
What Parents Should Know
The series includes blood drinking, supernatural attacks, fights, captivity, deaths, and frightening ritual imagery. Teen relationships are a major part of the story and include sexual references and situations, jealousy, manipulation, and abusive behavior. Readers will also encounter strong language, alcohol and drug references, grief, betrayal, and discussions of self-harm and suicide.
Where to start
Where Should a New Reader Start?
Where the story begins
First Book in the Series
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2007
Marked
A fledgling vampyre must navigate a dangerous school and uncover a dark secret to embrace her destiny.
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Summary: Zoey Redbird, a newly Marked fledgling vampyre, enters the House of Night, a school where survival isn't guaranteed. Chosen by the Goddess Nyx, Zoey discovers her unique powers and faces the challenge of a corrupt elite group misusing their gifts. As she grapples with her new identity and the dangers lurking within the school, Zoey must find the courage to fulfill her destiny, aided by her newfound vampyre friends. Will she overcome the trials of the Change and the dark forces at play, or will she succumb to the perils of her new world?
In reading order
House of Night Series
11 books · Published 2007–2014
#1
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Marked
Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2007
A fledgling vampyre must navigate a dangerous school and uncover a dark secret to embrace her destiny.
#2
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Betrayed
Chapter Book · 2007
Vampyre Zoey faces deadly betrayals as murders threaten her world.
#3
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Chosen
Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2008
Vampyre Zoey faces betrayal, forbidden desires, and deadly secrets at the House of Night.
#4
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Untamed
Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2008
Outcast Zoey faces betrayal and ancient evil at vampyre school.
#5
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Hunted
Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2009
A charming evil threatens all. Can Zoey uncover the truth before it's too late?
#6
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Tempted
Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2009
Dark forces threaten friendships and the House of Night's survival.
#7
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Burned
Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2010
A shattered soul, a secret, and a race against time to save a friend.
#9
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Destined
Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2011
A hidden weapon threatens all. Can Zoey uncover its humanity before darkness prevails?
#10
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Hidden
Chapter Book · Ages 13–17 · 2012
Darkness emerges as Zoey and friends face a growing evil threatening their school.
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Revealed
Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2013
A vengeful force threatens chaos; can it be stopped before war erupts?
Good to know
Common Questions
How many books are in the House of Night series?
There are 11 books in the House of Night series. It began with Marked in 2007, and the newest book, Redeemed, was published in 2014.
What order should you read the House of Night books in?
Start with Marked and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #11.
What ages are the House of Night books best for?
The series is best for ages 12–18, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
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