A captivating young adult paranormal fantasy by P. C. Cast and Kristin Cast. It is the seventh installment in the bestselling House of Night series, published in 2010.

After the devastating events of Tempted, Zoey Redbird's soul has shattered. Consumed by grief and betrayal, she remains trapped in the Otherworld, slowly losing the will to return to life. Unless her soul can be healed, her body in the real world will soon die.

While Zoey's friends desperately search for a way to bring her back, Stevie Rae must assume leadership of the Tulsa House of Night, facing threats from both within and outside the vampyre community. Meanwhile, the fallen immortal Kalona grows increasingly dangerous, Neferet continues her manipulation of dark forces, and loyalties are tested as old enemies become uneasy allies. As multiple storylines converge, the fate of Zoey, her friends, and the entire House of Night hangs in the balance.

Blending mythology, romance, magic, friendship, and supernatural conflict, Burned raises the emotional stakes of the series while setting the stage for the events of the next novel, Awakened. It is known for its darker tone, character growth, and dramatic twists.