Quick Thought (or not)I haven't read a House of Night book in a long while. I don't know if it's because I was just "burned" out on them, or if I thought they just started getting ridiculous. There are 12 books so it's bound to get tiresome after awhile. After reading Lenobia's Vow though I can see why I started the series. It's hard not to fall in love with some of the characters, and with the world that was created around the Vampyres and the House of Night. PacingThis is a novella so with that in mind it was really good. We got to start off with Lenobia where she was born and raised and see who she was before being Zoey's horse instructor. We get to see her leave home to embark on a journey to the New World. Through the journey though things happen, and it takes it slow that way we can watch,learn, and grow with her.CharactersSince this was a novella featuring Lenobia there aren't many other characters to talk about, but I will name a few.Being as it is Lenobia's Vow we will start with her. As stated above I haven't read the HoN books in awhile, and I really only got around to reading up to the 7th book. I don't remember too much about Lenobia, but from reading her story she's a very strong, caring woman who would do anything for those she cares about (especially the horses) Martin was a worker on the ship who cared for the horses, and of course meets Lenobia and from there I'm sure you can guess what happens. I really enjoyed Martin. He didn't treat Lenobia any different when secrets were shared. He told her stories of the new world where woman could be free to marry and love whoever they wanted. Sister Marie Madeliene was the Nun who was with the girls taking them to the new world to meet their husbands. When things went awry on the ship it was Sister Marie who stood beside Lenobia, and kept her safe from those who wished to harm her.Ending This isn't one of those type Novellas where you have to read other books before it to understand. It might help you understand what happens at the end though. :) It really is just a story about a bastard daughter (the books words not mine) making a new life for herself. I will say what happened at then end sucks, and I wish it could have been different, but it defines who a person is. This was a pleasant surprise. It wasn't until I had almost finished the book (a solid 3 hours later) and uploaded my details onto GR that I realised my happy error. It's book 2 in the 'A House of Night Novella' series . Usually I'm a stickler for doing the whole start at 1, then 2, move to 3, etcetara. But I'm glad it has come about like this.In all honesty, I don't think I would have picked up the 'House of Night' series if it weren't for this. Vampyre novels, especially ones from the Young Adult section, make me cringe. It conjures up images of those blasted sparkling fangers. Ugh.Anywho, I give this a 4 star. Why? 1. For a chance at happiness, Elizabeth Whitehall, sends her only child to a far off land in the guise of someone else. 2. The Bishop of Evreux, Charles de Beaumont, is a sick puppy who welds dark arts. 3. Martin Rillieux has an endearing Creole accent - even though I imagine it in my head! 4. The chance for an epic adventure in a new land. 5. Got to brush up on my French. 6. The appearance of Medusa, Tracker for the Savannah House of Night, reminds me of the Priestesses in The Mists of Avalon. 7. Lenobia Whitehall is destined for greatest.
What do You think about Lenobias Versprechen (2012)?
This was a pleasant surprise. It wasn't until I had almost finished the book (a solid 3 hours later) and uploaded my details onto GR that I realised my happy error. It's book 2 in the 'A House of Night Novella' series . Usually I'm a stickler for doing the whole start at 1, then 2, move to 3, etcetara. But I'm glad it has come about like this.In all honesty, I don't think I would have picked up the 'House of Night' series if it weren't for this. Vampyre novels, especially ones from the Young Adult section, make me cringe. It conjures up images of those blasted sparkling fangers. Ugh.Anywho, I give this a 4 star. Why? 1. For a chance at happiness, Elizabeth Whitehall, sends her only child to a far off land in the guise of someone else. 2. The Bishop of Evreux, Charles de Beaumont, is a sick puppy who welds dark arts. 3. Martin Rillieux has an endearing Creole accent - even though I imagine it in my head! 4. The chance for an epic adventure in a new land. 5. Got to brush up on my French. 6. The appearance of Medusa, Tracker for the Savannah House of Night, reminds me of the Priestesses in The Mists of Avalon. 7. Lenobia Whitehall is destined for greatest.
—vasty
I enjoyed reading about Lenobia's past. I got a better understanding of her character, and her past with Martin. I have always loved her character because she loves horses (they are my favorite animal as well), and she is just such a kind and sweet person. I can't really say if I enjoyed it more or less then "Dragon's Oath" because they are all different people, and I liked reading about both of their pasts in a different way. I now can't wait to read "Neferet's Curse", and "Kalona's Fall".
—sammiejo
Much better than Dragon's oath and with a lot of depth from the author and THAT surprises me.
—Nicky
