Review Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick

Title: Hush, Hush

Author: Becca Fitzpatrick

Published: October 13th, 2009 (Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing)
Pages: 391
Source: bought
Series: Hush, Hush #1
Rating: 4 / 5
Synopsis from Goodreads: 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.

If you’ve read the about me part on this blog you know my tbr-pile is huge, because my eyes are too big for the time I can actually read. Hush, Hush was on my wish list for ages, than I finally bought it and then it took me ages to pick it up and read it. And now I finally have! And, as always with these kind of books, I want to kick myself for not reading it sooner, because it's a great book!

I haven't read many books about (fallen) angels, but every time I do I have enjoyed them. I liked the synopsis (otherwise I wouldn't have put the book on my wish list), but it's a bit mysterious. It doesn't really tell you what will happen in the story. This can be really confusing, and even irritating, but with this book it couldn't go wrong. Most of the time I like it if I know a bit about what is coming. Throughout this story I didn't really know what the next page would bring, but it worked really well. It's mysterious in a good way. You can't stop reading it, because you want to know what it's all about. And the style of writing is good, for me an important point in reviewing a book. 

Nora comes across as a bit naive girl, but I liked that about her. i would feel the same in the situation she is in. For a long time I didn't know what to think about Patch, but at the end I kind of liked him. I'm still not totally sure how much though. There is still so many things we don't know about him. But overall I liked all characters, even in their bad ways.

What I think is really good about this book is that it isn't predictable. Throughout the whole story I didn’t know what would happen next and who was behind all the strange things that are happening. 

I would definitely recommend this book, especially if you like (fallen) angels books.

Upcoming (3)

In Upcoming I talk about the books that I will read and review. So you know what you can expect on the blog in the upcoming days / weeks. I hope you enjoy it!

This week

 

Review of Slated by Teri Terry

Kyla’s memory has been erased,
her personality wiped blank,
her memories lost for ever.

She’s been Slated.

The government claims she was a terrorist, and that they are giving her a second chance - as long as she plays by their rules. But echoes of the past whisper in Kyla’s mind. Someone is lying to her, and nothing is as it seems. Who can she trust in her search for the truth? 

Synopsis from Goodreads

Review of Hush, hush by Becca Fitzpatrick

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. 

Synsopsis from Goodreads

Next week

Review of The Curse Girl by Kate Avery Ellison

A retelling of Beauty and the Beast. I definitely recommend this one. 

Review of The Fame Game by Lauren Conrad

Next to YA I like to read chicklit.The Fame Game is the beginning of Lauren Conrads new series. Read my review here next week!

Hope to see you soon!

Upcoming (2)

In Upcoming I talk about the books that I will read and review. So you know what you can expect on the blog in the upcoming days / weeks. I hope you enjoy it!

This week

 

Review of Vanish by Sophie Jordan

An impossible romance.
Bitter rivalries.
Deadly choices.

To save the life of the boy she loves, Jacinda did the unthinkable: She betrayed the most closely-guarded secret of her kind. Now she must return to the protection of her pride knowing she might never see Will again—and worse, that because his mind has been shaded, Will’s memories of that fateful night and why she had to flee are gone.

Back home, Jacinda is greeted with hostility and must work to prove her loyalty for both her sake and her family’s. Among the few who will even talk to her are Cassian, the pride’s heir apparent who has always wanted her, and her sister, Tamra, who has been forever changed by a twist of fate. Jacinda knows that she should forget Will and move on—that if he managed to remember and keep his promise to find her, it would only endanger them both. Yet she clings to the hope that someday they will be together again. When the chance arrives to follow her heart, will she risk everything for love?

Synopsis from Goodreads

Review of Sevenster by Alexandra Penrhyn Lowe

Because this is a Dutch book, the synopsis is also in Dutch. In short the story is about Eveline. When she tries to summon ghosts, she begins to see them everywhere. And not only ghosts, but worse. She learns she has a gift, which was shielded before, but know she have to learn to live it.  

Eveline heeft maar één zorg deze zomer: een echt leuke jongen vinden met wie ze voor het eerst kan zoenen. Maar dan roept ze geesten op tijdens een feestje – tegen de waarschuwing van haar pleegmoeder in – en nu ziet ze plotseling dingen die andere mensen niet zien.

Doodsbang dat ze bezeten is door een kwade geest, probeert ze een manier te vinden om alles terug te draaien. Maar dan hoort ze van een waarzegster dat ze de eeuwenoude gave van De Wachters heeft – een gave die was afgeschermd, maar nu is wakker gemaakt. Een gave waardoor ze geesten en demonen kan zien.
En zij zien haar ook.

Eveline heeft maar één zorg deze zomer: in leven blijven. 

Synsopsis from Goodreads

Next week

Review of Slated by Teri Terry

In a world where young people who turn bad are being slated, Kyla has to find out why she’s different than all the other slated kids.

Review of Hush, hush by Becca Fitzpatrick

I love books about fallen angels. I’m currently reading it and I really like it so far.

Hope to see you soon!