P. C. Cast

Kristin Cast

When young Lenobia is Marked as a fledgling vampyre, her world turns upside down and she is drawn to the musical streets of New Orleans where she learns of the city's dark underbelly, ruled by powerful black magic.

A House of Night Novella

Lenobia's Vow

Vilandra

The origin story of Lenobia and Martin. I thought this was better than Dragon’s Vow. It was a lovely story.

Talia Dominguez 

Oh My God!! how could martin do this?? :(( Now I AM SAD:( 
well this book was good even though it was kind of religious but still I Loved it (:
Lenobia's Vow is about the sad past of lenobia before she was marked.

ashley hopkins

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. 

Pacing
This 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.

Characters
Since 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.

Jessica Williamson

Again, I love these Novella's! Getting to glimpse the past of some of my favorite HON professors puts so much insight into the great Vampyre's they've become! I cried so ridiculously hard at the end of this book, which I guess if you've seen any of my other reviews of the HON series, that's really nothing new.

There's something about these Vampyre's and their mates and the way things happen to them, it's just so heartbreaking! The Cast's may not be the best writers on the planet but they know how to create a totally heart shattering scene, that is for sure!

Jessica 

House of Night Novellas: 
Dragon's Oath: ★★★★☆
Lenobia's Vow: ★★★★★
Kalona's Fall: TBD
Neferet's Curse: TBD

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Oh, this was beautiful and absolutely heartbreaking. Lenobia is my favourite adult in the House of Night world, and I loved her romantic plotline and characteristics in later books as she was developed, so I was definitely eager to *finally* get into the groove and read her prequel novella Lenobia's Vow. Much like with Dragon's Oath we are given a window into the inner workings of Lenobia's heart and soul. 

It was completely necessary and offers a heck of an emotional punch. Lenobia's Vow was always destined to be my favourites of the novellas because Lenobia is my favourite. Even further, I'd been itching to know more about her true-love's past life and ached to know the origins of how they came to be and how he, tragically, passed on too soon. What we knew of their past relationship was fairly simple: a ship was born on a literal ship. 

As always, the relationship is rooted in complexities. Unlike Dragon's Oath, the majority of Lenobia's Vow takes place before she is marked. (Dragon's story begins with him as a young human, but quickly shifts into him being marked as fledgling.) I think this makes the story itself all the more impactful and we come to understand the tragedy of how she lost her only love. It also is quick to remind us of the fragility of life; it begins with the death of Lenobia's half sister and, sadly, concludes with the death of the only man she'd ever love. 

Another thing that makes Lenobia's Vow so intriguing and indulgent (for me) is the fact that it takes place, primarily, on a voyage. I think that, outside of 
  Outlander
 and 
  Passenger
, I so rarely read books that take place upon a ship and the journey that follows. It's easy to see how connection of all kinds could be formed on such a trip. It also adds that extra layer of suspense--being in close confinements to not only your beloved, but another who serves as the central villain and the biggest threat--which is absolutely a plus. 

Ultimately, Lenobia's Vow proves to be an enthralling and romantic journey. Not only does it add some insight on one of our beloved professor's early years, it makes her future all the more impressive.

Lenobia's Vow A House of Night Novella

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