Silence by Becca Fitzpatrick

Silence (Hush, Hush #3) by Becca Fitzpatrick
YA Paranormal
Rating: 5 Stars

The noise between Patch and Nora is gone. They've overcome the secrets riddled in Patch's dark past...bridged two irreconcilable worlds...faced heart-wrenching tests of betrayal, loyalty and trust...and all for a love that will transcend the boundary between heaven and earth. Armed with nothing but their absolute faith in one another, Patch and Nora enter a desperate fight to stop a villain who holds the power to shatter everything they've worked for—and their love—forever.

My thoughts:  I would have to say, so far, this is my favorite. The coolest part is seeing, in your head, Nora trying to fit the pieces together that you already know from the last book. It's very theatrical. I do have a problem with her mom and Vee lying to her though. You can't just pretend someone didn't exist in her life and it's wrong for people to choose what you are allowed to know when you suffer from amnesia. Anyway, I'm glad I picked this series back up. This series keeps getting more and more intense and I can't wait for Finale!

Cover: 5/5
Writing: 4/5
Characters: 5/5

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Crescendo by Becca Fitzpatrick

Crescendo (Hush, Hush #2) by Becca Fitzpatrick
YA Paranormal
Rating: 5 Stars

Nora Grey's life is still far from perfect. Surviving an attempt on her life wasn't pleasant, but at least she got a guardian angel out of it: a mysterious, magnetic, gorgeous guardian angel. But, despite his role in her life, Patch has been acting anything but angelic. He's more elusive than ever and even worse, he's started spending time with Nora's arch-enemy, Marcie Millar.

Nora would have hardly noticed Scott Parnell, an old family friend who has moved back to town, if Patch hadn't been acting so distant. Even with Scott's totally infuriating attitude Nora finds herself drawn to him - despite her lingering feeling that he's hiding something.

Haunted by images of her murdered father, and questioning whether her nephilim bloodline has anything to do with his death, Nora puts herself increasingly in dangerous situations as she desperately searches for answers. But maybe some things are better left buried, because the truth could destroy everything - and everyone - she trusts.

My Thoughts: Is it too late to go back and change my rating on Hush, Hush? If it's not I might want to change that rating to a three or something. This one was way superior to the first one. I could not even force myself to put this one down. It was one twist after another and you couldn't even guess what was coming next. In this case it wasn't a bad thing. This book was not predictable and that is what I was hoping for.

I was a bit annoyed with Nora in this one though. I get that she's hurting and she is trying to save Patch but there are better ways in doing that. Especially when she is putting herself in danger just for him to come save her. She knew he would even though she expressed her doubts. Of course Patch didn't help much with all the secrets he was keeping.

Overall, I loved the book and I'm glad I waited to read it. Now I have the next one so I can continue reading on without having to wait. That is until the moment I have to get my hands on the next one after that.

Cover: 5/5
Writing: 5/5
Characters: 4/5

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Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick

Hush, Hush (Hush, Hush #1) by Becca Fitzpatrick

YA/Fantasy

Rating: 4 Stars

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. Not until Patch came 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 who 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 way 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.

First Thoughts: It's kind of obvious I picked this book by the cover. The cover is so beautiful. I could bet most people picked this book up because of the cover. The synopsis made me hesitate though, just a little. It was just the feeling I got when I read it, the whole 'just like Twilight' reference. A new student, girl attracts to mysterious guy who knew things he shouldn't know, falls for the guy, and risk her life in the process. It all sounded familiar. I ended up taking the book home anyway. Stephenie Meyer wasn't the first one to use the 'new student' beginning and she definitely won't be the last.

Writing Style: This style was easy to get in. Becca's writing is almost near perfect actually. I could see the things she wanted us to see and I could feel what Nora was feeling. Overall the writing was fantastic.

Characters: Nora is a very open and kind of funny character. She knew what she wanted and she didn't give up. She wanted to find out Patch's secrets and she did some things that a normal person wouldn't do for someone she doesn't know, like go to a bar. Patch is definitely the mysterious guy girls love to fall for. You could tell he was supposed to be that 'bad guy good guy' though, much of this book was predictable.

Final Thoughts: Besides the similarities between this book and the other YA fiction books lately, Becca came up with a different story. I am liking the angels lately, they are the new vampires. There was some really interesting twists and even though some of the book was predictable some were not and made it a pretty awesome book. I can't wait to read the next two.