In "Neferet's Curse," a novella from the House of Night series by P.C. Cast, readers are taken back in time to explore the origins of Neferet, the infamous villainess of the series. The story delves into her past as a young priestess struggling with her identity and the societal expectations of her time. As Neferet's life unfolds, she experiences betrayal, loss, and the overwhelming darkness that begins to consume her, setting her on a path towards becoming the powerful and malevolent figure known throughout the House of Night series. This tale highlights themes of power, choice, and the consequences of one’s actions. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called House Of Night Novels .

This book is aimed at children at US 7th grade-college freshman.

This book has been graded for interest at 12-18 years.

There are 160 pages in this book.

This is a novella. A novella is short novel or a long short story and typically ranges from 20, 000 to 50, 000 words, which translates to about 100 to 200 pages, depending on formatting, font size, and other factors like page layout. Novellas offer a focused narrative with fewer subplots than a novel and a more direct approach to storytelling. Some famous novellas, such as The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka, fall within this length range.

This book was published in 2013 by St. Martin's Griffin .

Kristin Cast has won awards for her poetry and journalism. She also lives in Oklahoma, where she attends college in Tulsa.