Thanatos, a vampyre Priestess with an affinity for Death, to report on the situation at the House of Night, much to Neferet's displeasure. As Thanatos too can see the threads of Darkness, Zoey finds her sympathetic and eventually reveals her concerns about Neferet and her mother's death. Thanatos offers to perform a reveal ritual at the place of Linda's death on the fifth day of mourning. Back at the depot, Zoey and her friends sit down to discuss the events. Rephaim finds unexpected support in Shaunee, who empathizes with him because of her father, but this leads to a break between the Twins, as Erin doesn't understand why Shaunee feels so strongly about this. Two more prophecies, one from Kramisha and one from Aphrodite, warn of Rephaim's death at the reveal ritual, probably at the hand of Dragon, so Thanatos asks him to remain at the House of Night, which he doesn't obey. While wondering in the tunnels, Shaunee spots Kalona, waiting for his son. Shaunee gives him her iPhone so that he can contact him until she can get him another phone. Neferet finds out about the reveal ritual and sends Aurox to intervene. During the ritual, he charges out in his bull form but is stopped by Dragon, who sacrifices himself to save Rephaim. The ritual continues anyway; Zoey and her grandmother discover the real circumstances of Linda's murder. Dragon's death is what closes up the ritual, but Rephaim is seriously injured as well. Kalona arrives on the scene – having been called by Stevie Rae – and he expresses regret, asking Nyx not to kill Rephaim for his own mistakes. The request is granted, Rephaim regains consciousness. Thanatos then proceeds to Dragon and guides him to the Otherworld. A gateway is opened and everybody can see him happily reunited with Anastasia. Thanatos decides to become the new High Priestess of the Tulsa House of Night. Much to everybody's surprise, Kalona pledges himself as Thanatos's Warrior. As they leave the scene, Zoey and her friends see a vision of Nyx, who reminds them that the fight will continue. Characters Zoey Redbird Nyx Erik Night Stevie Rae Neferet Heath Luck – Zoey's first boyfriend ; after his death, he becomes Aurox Aphrodite LaFont Kalona – Rephaim's father and now Thanatos' warrior Sylvia Redbird – Zoey's grandmother Erin Bates Shaunee Cole Damien MaslinJack's boyfriend Stark – Zoey's Consort and boyfriend Jack Twist – Damien's boyfriend Rephaim – Stevie Rae's Consort and boyfriend Darius – A son of Erebus and Aphrodite's boyfriend Shaylin Ruede – first Marked red fledgling in history Reception In its opening week Destined reached #3 in the New York Times, USA Today Top 150 Bestseller List. "This amazing writing pair once again weaves together a world where rising darkness threatens and brave teens risk everything."(Romantic Times) ''"As the plot lines converge later in the novel, the action becomes both intense and thoroughly entertaining….this outing will not disappoint House of Night fans."(Kirkus Reviews) References External links Destined on the official website Destined on the publisher's website Category:2011 American novels Category:American young adult novels Category:American fantasy novels Category:American horror novels Category:American romance novels Category:American vampire novels Category:House of Night series