danielcharlton's review
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
ravenjones's review against another edition
3.0
This one was fine but it didn't slap as hard as the first one.
camomilecats's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
bookswithbit's review against another edition
4.0
So Lost picks up literally right after Loved ended.
As with most of the House of Night novels, Lost is told from multiple POVs, with Zoey Redbird as only the first person narrator. We open the novel to find that her Other World brother, Kevin, is actually the first POV. I thought this was super cool, because yes, while the whole HoN universe is centered on Zoey and the Nerd Herd, Kevin plays a HUGE role in the Other World novels so far.
The first thing Kevin does is go to visit Grandma Redbird. At first Grandma was guarded, and it made me kinda sad to see her like that, but as soon as she realized that Kevin was okay, and he had his humanity, she opened right up and became the same familiar Grandma we all know and love, with a bit of a feisty side, and a skill for baking lavender chocolate chip cookies.
I really loved Grandma Redbird’s role in the book. She’s a wise-woman, and just a woman full of love, and she always makes me feel warm inside, knowing that she’s there to support her family, and her extended family through Zoey and Kevin.
So moving on. Lost is all about finding a way back to Light, after being lost in the darkness, its about finding your way back to yourself, when you don’t know who or what you want from life. We explore this theme in an abstract way (zompires), but at its core, that is what Lost is all about.
For Kevin, this means learning to hold onto himself, not letting Old Magick take too much from him, not letting it take something too precious. Kevin is already so grown up, but he has a lot to learn. It also means learning to let go, even when something that seems so good and promising has just started.
Yes, I’m talking about one of the things that absolutely broke me. The death of Other Aphrodite.
Other Aphrodite, at her core, was very similar to our Aphrodite that we know and love. But she didn’t have a support system like ours does, she didn’t know love until she met Kevin. So for the first 18+ years of her life, she was alone. She learned to protect herself by being complacent, yet bitchy. (I love her bitchiness). When she learned that she could save not one, but 2 entire races of people (red vamps, and humans) she didn’t hesitate. She sacrificed herself, knowing full well the risks. She knew that sacrificing her humanity could result in death, although we know she was hoping for a better outcome. But she was still willing to do it, and in the end, she was at peace with Nyx.
This to me, was one of the most beautiful things. Because yes, while we follow Zoey as our main character through most of the books, in my opinion, I think that Aphrodite and Stark are the most important supporting roles, and in both worlds, Aphrodite makes the choice that makes it possible for others to be okay.
We get to know a few new (old) characters in Lost. In this Other World, Dragon and Anastasia Lankford are alive and leading the Oklahoma resistance against Neferet. We also see Johnny B and Drew (red vamps in the regular world), and Dallas (remember Stevie Rae’s evil red vamp boyfriend?). All but Dallas are on the side of Light, and it’s super cool to see Dragon and Anastasia interact together. While they don’t have affinities for elements, they are both able to stand in as elements, (Dragon, fire) and (Anastasia, air) which is a testament to their characters.
We didn’t get to see much of Anastasia in the regular world before she was killed, but seeing her in Lost, getting to know her counterpart was really nice. It was also an amazing thing to see Rephaim pledge his oath to protect her, and for Rephaim to have a chance to be human during the day in the Other World. I know it’s a long stretch, but I hope that someday he can become fully human in the regular world too. He and Stevie Rae deserve all the happiness they can find together.
Damien and Other Jack made small appearances as well, and honestly Other Jack is just as perfect and adorable as Jack, and I’m so glad that he and Damien found each other and are happy together. They deserve to be happy together.
Other Erik, although his appearance lasted about a quarter of a page, is hilarious. More cocky and full of himself than the real Erik, but definitely has potential.
James Stark. Ahh. Let me just say it now, again, for the people who don’t already know that I have a crazy love for his character. It was SO cool seeing him in the Other World, struggling with this internal conflict, trying to do the right thing for Nyx. In both worlds, Stark is good and Light, and full of love for the Goddess. And in both worlds, he just needed a little nudge.
Lets talk about our Stark for a second. I really wished that I’d gotten to see more of him, but it’s okay. The scenes that he was in were heartbreaking in either good or bad ways. When he and Zoey got into their fight before she left for Other World, I cried. Those words he said, broke my heart. But when he was literally camping out in front of the tree where he knew Zoey was going to return, I also sobbed. Because he loves her SO MUCH. But its more than just love. Love is the core of their bond, but it’s so much more. It’s respect, and honor, and magic, and it’s just beautiful. I really really hope I get to see more of Stark and Zoey in the future, because they are my favorite book couple ever.
I’m so proud of Zoey honestly. When I first read the original exerpt for Lost at the end of Loved, I’ll admit, I was worried that Zoey was going to run off to the Other World and find Heath and break Stark’s heart. After all, Heath is Zoey’s soulmate. But here’s the thing. I think soulmates are real, and wonderful, but sometimes, soulmates aren’t everything. While Nyx has confirmed that Heath is her soulmate, I can’t help but know that Stark is meant for Zoey so much more. Heath is this joyful, unrelenting, faithful love, but Stark is who Zoey needs. He pushes her to be better, he protects her, he supports her, and he let’s her be independent when she needs to be.
Zoey has done a lot of growing up since Marked. Her decisions regarding Heath and Stark in Lost are by far my favorite decisions she’s ever made. Because she looked at Heath, and she saw that he was content with a new girl, he was okay with Other Zoey being gone, and she realized that what she has with Stark is the only thing she needs.
Overall, I think Lost is absolutely amazing. Again, we deal with these intense themes of redemption and soul searching with the abstract examples of zombie vampires, but in the end, that’s what its all about. Being able to choose Light over Dark, Good over Evil, Love over Hate. PC & Kristin always do a fantastic job, and I’m in love with Lost.
I can’t wait to see what happens next for Zoey and her Nerd Herd. I hope to see more Stark for sure, I love reading from his perspective, and I love seeing him and Zoey interact. I would love to see more of Stevie Rae and Rephaim, and I really hope we get to see the nuns from Street Cats soon, because its been a long time since we’ve had interaction with them and I love them!
I voice my hopes here because guys, there are 2 more books confirmed to wrap up this series. I can’t wait to read the next installments with my Nerd Herd. It’s going to be a while, but until then, I leave you with Light, happiness, and Love, always Love.
❤
As with most of the House of Night novels, Lost is told from multiple POVs, with Zoey Redbird as only the first person narrator. We open the novel to find that her Other World brother, Kevin, is actually the first POV. I thought this was super cool, because yes, while the whole HoN universe is centered on Zoey and the Nerd Herd, Kevin plays a HUGE role in the Other World novels so far.
The first thing Kevin does is go to visit Grandma Redbird. At first Grandma was guarded, and it made me kinda sad to see her like that, but as soon as she realized that Kevin was okay, and he had his humanity, she opened right up and became the same familiar Grandma we all know and love, with a bit of a feisty side, and a skill for baking lavender chocolate chip cookies.
I really loved Grandma Redbird’s role in the book. She’s a wise-woman, and just a woman full of love, and she always makes me feel warm inside, knowing that she’s there to support her family, and her extended family through Zoey and Kevin.
So moving on. Lost is all about finding a way back to Light, after being lost in the darkness, its about finding your way back to yourself, when you don’t know who or what you want from life. We explore this theme in an abstract way (zompires), but at its core, that is what Lost is all about.
For Kevin, this means learning to hold onto himself, not letting Old Magick take too much from him, not letting it take something too precious. Kevin is already so grown up, but he has a lot to learn. It also means learning to let go, even when something that seems so good and promising has just started.
Yes, I’m talking about one of the things that absolutely broke me. The death of Other Aphrodite.
Other Aphrodite, at her core, was very similar to our Aphrodite that we know and love. But she didn’t have a support system like ours does, she didn’t know love until she met Kevin. So for the first 18+ years of her life, she was alone. She learned to protect herself by being complacent, yet bitchy. (I love her bitchiness). When she learned that she could save not one, but 2 entire races of people (red vamps, and humans) she didn’t hesitate. She sacrificed herself, knowing full well the risks. She knew that sacrificing her humanity could result in death, although we know she was hoping for a better outcome. But she was still willing to do it, and in the end, she was at peace with Nyx.
This to me, was one of the most beautiful things. Because yes, while we follow Zoey as our main character through most of the books, in my opinion, I think that Aphrodite and Stark are the most important supporting roles, and in both worlds, Aphrodite makes the choice that makes it possible for others to be okay.
We get to know a few new (old) characters in Lost. In this Other World, Dragon and Anastasia Lankford are alive and leading the Oklahoma resistance against Neferet. We also see Johnny B and Drew (red vamps in the regular world), and Dallas (remember Stevie Rae’s evil red vamp boyfriend?). All but Dallas are on the side of Light, and it’s super cool to see Dragon and Anastasia interact together. While they don’t have affinities for elements, they are both able to stand in as elements, (Dragon, fire) and (Anastasia, air) which is a testament to their characters.
We didn’t get to see much of Anastasia in the regular world before she was killed, but seeing her in Lost, getting to know her counterpart was really nice. It was also an amazing thing to see Rephaim pledge his oath to protect her, and for Rephaim to have a chance to be human during the day in the Other World. I know it’s a long stretch, but I hope that someday he can become fully human in the regular world too. He and Stevie Rae deserve all the happiness they can find together.
Damien and Other Jack made small appearances as well, and honestly Other Jack is just as perfect and adorable as Jack, and I’m so glad that he and Damien found each other and are happy together. They deserve to be happy together.
Other Erik, although his appearance lasted about a quarter of a page, is hilarious. More cocky and full of himself than the real Erik, but definitely has potential.
James Stark. Ahh. Let me just say it now, again, for the people who don’t already know that I have a crazy love for his character. It was SO cool seeing him in the Other World, struggling with this internal conflict, trying to do the right thing for Nyx. In both worlds, Stark is good and Light, and full of love for the Goddess. And in both worlds, he just needed a little nudge.
Lets talk about our Stark for a second. I really wished that I’d gotten to see more of him, but it’s okay. The scenes that he was in were heartbreaking in either good or bad ways. When he and Zoey got into their fight before she left for Other World, I cried. Those words he said, broke my heart. But when he was literally camping out in front of the tree where he knew Zoey was going to return, I also sobbed. Because he loves her SO MUCH. But its more than just love. Love is the core of their bond, but it’s so much more. It’s respect, and honor, and magic, and it’s just beautiful. I really really hope I get to see more of Stark and Zoey in the future, because they are my favorite book couple ever.
I’m so proud of Zoey honestly. When I first read the original exerpt for Lost at the end of Loved, I’ll admit, I was worried that Zoey was going to run off to the Other World and find Heath and break Stark’s heart. After all, Heath is Zoey’s soulmate. But here’s the thing. I think soulmates are real, and wonderful, but sometimes, soulmates aren’t everything. While Nyx has confirmed that Heath is her soulmate, I can’t help but know that Stark is meant for Zoey so much more. Heath is this joyful, unrelenting, faithful love, but Stark is who Zoey needs. He pushes her to be better, he protects her, he supports her, and he let’s her be independent when she needs to be.
Zoey has done a lot of growing up since Marked. Her decisions regarding Heath and Stark in Lost are by far my favorite decisions she’s ever made. Because she looked at Heath, and she saw that he was content with a new girl, he was okay with Other Zoey being gone, and she realized that what she has with Stark is the only thing she needs.
Overall, I think Lost is absolutely amazing. Again, we deal with these intense themes of redemption and soul searching with the abstract examples of zombie vampires, but in the end, that’s what its all about. Being able to choose Light over Dark, Good over Evil, Love over Hate. PC & Kristin always do a fantastic job, and I’m in love with Lost.
I can’t wait to see what happens next for Zoey and her Nerd Herd. I hope to see more Stark for sure, I love reading from his perspective, and I love seeing him and Zoey interact. I would love to see more of Stevie Rae and Rephaim, and I really hope we get to see the nuns from Street Cats soon, because its been a long time since we’ve had interaction with them and I love them!
I voice my hopes here because guys, there are 2 more books confirmed to wrap up this series. I can’t wait to read the next installments with my Nerd Herd. It’s going to be a while, but until then, I leave you with Light, happiness, and Love, always Love.
❤
jj7twin's review against another edition
5.0
More Nerd Herd please!
A part of me really wants to see The Redbird Legacy come to life after you wrap this series but Other Kevin will probably have his story finished in this series so I'll just mope while I wait. Sad how things turned out for *spoiler* but also happy for Otherworld because they can heal now. Very excited for the next book (more would be appreciated, if you want no pressure).
A part of me really wants to see The Redbird Legacy come to life after you wrap this series but Other Kevin will probably have his story finished in this series so I'll just mope while I wait. Sad how things turned out for *spoiler* but also happy for Otherworld because they can heal now. Very excited for the next book (more would be appreciated, if you want no pressure).
shaekin's review
3.0
A light fun book. One thing that bothered me is there are some inconsistencies that seemed pretty obvious to me. The characters talk about how important it is to be very clear about what you're promising in exchange for old magic, then multiple times promise something without setting limits. Made it hard to follow if there were going to be consequences or not.
greylandreviews's review
3.0
2.75 stars
I forgot how these books are so cringe worthy. Some of the dialogue between these characters made me want to pull out my hair. But I read these for my Aphrodite.
Trigger Warnings: loss of loved ones, fighting, violence, and blood
I forgot how these books are so cringe worthy. Some of the dialogue between these characters made me want to pull out my hair. But I read these for my Aphrodite.
Trigger Warnings: loss of loved ones, fighting, violence, and blood