Friday 23 July 2010

Review: Hush, Hush - Becca Fitzpatrick + being interviewed today

Genre: Paranormal romance, YA
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Published: 2009

For Nora Grey, romance was not part of the plan. She's never been particularly attracted to the boys at her school, no matter how much her best friend, Vee, pushes them at her...until Patch comes along.

With his easy smile and eyes that seem to see inside her, Nora is drawn to him against her better judgment, but after a series of terrifying encounters, Nora's not sure whom to trust. Patch seems to be everywhere she is, and to know more about her than her closest friends. She can't decide whether she should fall into his arms or run and hide. And when she tries to seek some answers, she finds herself near a truth that is far more unsettling than anything Patch makes her feel.

For Nora is right in the middle of an ancient battle between the immortal and those that have fallen - and when it comes to choosing sides, the wrong choice will cost her life.



I had heard great things about this book and was a bit, scared really, so many times all this buzz is really nothing, and the book is utter crap. Well I am happy to say that I liked this book. It had me reading and reading.

Nora is a normal teenage girl who suddenly finds herself sitting next to a mysterious boy in class. Ok I do have to cut in here, come on! Roswell, Twilight, come up with something new. Aaanyway, she is fascinated by him even though he is rude and cold. She is also feeling that someone is stalking her, and she has met this other boy who may be hiding something too. Darkness is closing up on her.

You know, sometimes when I complain I do really like the book. So to my second complain, there is a part of the book where a certain older woman seems to be lusting and in love with a younger guy..perhaps it's just that angels are no age, but it was strange. And, are angels made to when they are young so they can grow up? Well I do get that she wanted a 16 or whatever old angel. Oh, shouldn't he fall for someone his own "age" then. There I go again.

Great, another complain coming up. She "feels" that he is a different and then he sees that he has a scar on his back...so what is the first thing she do. Well google fallen angels and realize he must be one..wow, wait what? Yes always when I feel a guy is different and has a scar he must be an fallen angel. There wasn't nothing leading up to that, nothing that made her think he should be one.

Back to business, this book won me over. All this angel talk, I did always like fallen ones, and who doesn't like doomed love. Danger and a good story going on.

It may not look that way when I over analysed it but I truly did enjoy this book, and I want to know what happens in book 2. I hope she keep her style and doesn't go all teen or drama. Instead keeping it a bit fresh. So in the end it must be a good book if I complained this much and still really liked it.

Blodeuedd's Cover Corner: I do like it, I liked it the first time I saw it
Reason for reading: One of my amazing library loot books, I am happy to have such an understanding friend ;)
Final thoughts: Makes me wanna read the next one.


Being interviewed over at Stacy's Place on Earth today, come over and say hi :D



21 comments:

  1. B,

    I have this one on the tbr shelf. :) I'm glad to know you liked it enough to want to read the next one. :)

    Have a wonderful weekend.

    M

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  2. Glad you enjoyed Hush Hush B! I won it from Teddyree and have it in the stacks. I'm looking forward to reading it now.

    I know, the hype sometimes makes you really leery of a book!

    Great interview at Stacy's and thanks for sharing.. *g*

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  3. This cover has grabbed me on more than one occasion but always I resist. I'm not sure, based on your compaints, if I'll like this book but I love fallen angels so....

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  4. LOL! So the more you complain the more you like the book, hmmm? ;)
    Great review, hon!

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  5. Michelle
    I sure do, I want to see where they take the story, and I like the fallen angel concept.
    I hope you have a great one too!

    Lea
    The hype can be just so hyped sometimes and I have been burned so to say. Just cos everyone loves a book doesn't mean I will.

    Thanks :D

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  6. VFG
    Oh do not listen to my complaints ;) Cos in the end I liked this story, there was something there that made me wanna read, a lot

    Janna
    Lol, I do fear so, I am so weird sometimes

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  7. The cover's definitely dramatic and different!

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  8. Thanks for the great review, I'm glad to hear you liked this one. I have crescendo on my to read pile.

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  9. Chris
    I so love it, him falling down there, that will sure catch your eye

    carrie
    Ohhh you have Crescendo, I am waiting for reviews on that one

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  10. Great review! I'm glad you enjoyed it. It's on my wishlist, so it's good to hear so many good things about it.

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  11. I still have't got hold of this one, yet. Funny how this got so many different reactions. I like that you complained and still loved it! Must be good :)

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  12. Glad to see you liked this! I have this but haven't read it yet. I love the cover!

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  13. Irena
    I did like it, even if the end felt a bit, sugar-coated.

    Sassy
    Haha, I know, I totally complained about everything even though i really liked it :) O

    Elysium
    I know, soo pretty, this one will catch eyes and make people pick it up

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  14. Hi B!

    I have been wanting to read this, but like you, I was afraid of all the hype. Now, it's a case of I have to go out and find it!! LOL Now I have to read it, and I will, even if it means I have to download the ebook. LOL It sounds soooo good!

    Thanks for a awesome review!

    Dottie :)

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  15. I won an ARC of this one and loaned it out to a teen reader who loved it. Between you and her I will read this one!!

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  16. Dottie
    Hype always scare me, but this time I felt it lived up to it. I do think you would like it

    Staci
    Lol, yes read that Arc and see what you think

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  17. I didnt find this one as enjoyable as all the hype made out, but I still want to read Crescendo :-)

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  18. Teddyree
    Me too, though the ending was a bit, sweet and happy, wonder how they will spin it

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  19. I've got this one on my shelf to read as well. Must do it soon!

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  20. Alaine
    I sure hope you enjoy it :D I love an easy read

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  21. I really hope the second book stay true for you...

    Great reviews...

    E.H>

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