Review: Finale (Hush, Hush #4) by Becca Fitzpatrick

Finale (Hush, Hush #4) by Becca Fitzpatrick

Published: October 23rd 2012
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Page Count: Hardcover, 464
Source: Bought
Genre: Young Adult, Contemporary, Romance, Paranormal
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Nora is more certain than ever that she is in love with Patch. Fallen angel or no, he is the one for her. Her heritage and destiny may mean they are fated to be enemies, but there is no turning her back on him. Now Nora and Patch must gather their strength to face one last, perilous trial. Old enemies return, new enemies are made, and a friend's ultimate betrayal threatens the peace Patch and Nora so desperately want. The battle lines are drawn—but which sides are they on? And in the end, are there some obstacles even love can't conquer?

Finale was a very good finale to the Hush Hush series. I dug into it right away in favour of anything else and read straight through to the end. Without stop. Any sort of stop. Seriously... 

In the last installment we find Becca pretty much exactly where Silence left off. A bound-by-oath leader of the Nephilim Army. She's not very favoured by the higher ups because they worry of her loyalty, so she has a lot to prove, which she works on throughout the book, as well as trying to figure out a way to be loyal to both sides.

I really love this series. I have had complaints about Nora throughout the books and a lot of my interest in this series was driven by Patch. I also lovelovelove Vee, whom I would have liked to see more of in this installment. I've found it sad that Nora usually kept her best friend in the dark and I personally think it would have been better if Vee had been more KNOWINGLY involved in Nora's Angelic/Nephilim struggles. The storylines throughout the series actually intertwine well and I was surprised by a few little people who popped back up in this one. 

Overall, this was good. Really good. I love this series and I know I'll be re-reading it again and again in the future. 

                                                                              5 out of 5 Hello Kitties!

Review: Silence (Hush, Hush #3) by Becca Fitzpatrick

Silence (Hush, Hush #3) by Becca Fitzpatrick
Published: October 4th 2011
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Page Count: Hardback, 438
Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy, Paranormal
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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. - Good Reads

Well, well, well. I think the summary of this novel might give you a slight different expectation than what actually happens in Silence, especially for a good majority of the book. I read in other reviews that Patch wasn't in the first half of the book and alas, it's true. I was worried about it because I've fallen deeply in lust with Patch and I was afraid it wouldn't be the same without him, but Silence actually moved really well without him and I was completely engrossed in what was going on, though every once in a while I'd be tempted to flip forward to catch a glimpse of him. Of course, he shows up midway through the book... 


As per usual, Nora rarely listens to anyone throughout the book and continues to put herself in bad situations. I think a lot of the action depends upon Nora doing something dumb. Sometimes if she stayed put like she's told, she could save herself a world of trouble. 


Overall, Silence was good, but it wasn't quite what I was expecting... especially since it's been announced there is now going to be a fourth book and I thought it was a trilogy. I'm not upset by it though, I'm excited, because there were some interesting developments towards the end of the book. I'm just not sure I find Nora a believable character to pull off these interesting developments... Hopefully there will be some believable growth in the next book. 


Sorry this review is a little vague. I don't really want to give any spoilers away.  Overall, if you've read the first two books and liked them, you'd benefit from reading this. Some people loved it, some people were disappointed, so I think there's a 50/50 chance. I wasn't as disappointed as some of the others, I liked it. But I'm easy to please when Patch is involved.


Oh, and I have a "spoiler" of my biggest complaint of this book - it's not exactly a huge spoiler, just a clue of something that DIDN'T end up happening: Becca Fitzpatrick is a cockblock. Nora and Patch don't get it on EVEN THOUGH I WAS TOTALLY EXPECTING IT! I feel very led on!  Go ahead and highlight the text, if you'd like to know! 


                                     4 out of 5 Hello Kitties

Crescendo (Hush, Hush #2) by Becca Fitzpatrick

Crescendo (Hush, Hush #2) by Becca Fitzpatrick

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Release Date: October 19th 2010

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Page Count: Hardcover, 427 pages

Genre: Young Adult, Paranormal, Romance

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. - Good Reads

Okay, I'm seriously addicted to this series. I'm having withdrawals and I'm listening to music and thinking of how it could apply to Nora and Patch. I want to make a soundtrack for them. OHHHH, STOP ME NOW!

Something about this series captivates me. I think it's Patch. I think I love him. 

Anyways... this book was honestly a little... I don't know. It was full of two stubborn idiots who nearly forced me to bang my head against the wall repeatedly. IT WAS VERY FRUSTRATING. You really got to see how Nora and Patch react when pressure is put on their relationship and there is a lot of tension and regretted words that spilled out in the heat of the moment fight. I was a little distraught at times and wondered if I could keep on reading because I felt tortured and on the verge of annoyed. I'm glad I did though, because this had a shocking ending. I totally was not anticipating the ending to Crescendo at all, it caught me by complete surprise.

AND NOW I'M GOING TO COUNTDOWN THE DAYS UNTIL SILENCE COMES OUT!

P.S. Apparently Becca Fitzpatrick has playlists for each book on her website! Crescendo Playlist <--- Wicked Game is such a good choice! And Running Up That Hill! Ahhh! I'm totally making this playlist for my ipod. I actually own all of the songs on that playlist already! 

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

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

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Release Date: October 13th 2009

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Page Count: Hardcover, 391 pages

Genre: Young Adult, Paranormal, Romance

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. - Good Reads

I literally just finished this and I really liked it! I was reluctant to start it because I was actually trying to read Rebel Angels, but I decided to have a peek and that peek turned into me devouring the entire book within a couple of hours. Oops!

I've seen a lot of reviews comparing this to Twilight and I'd have to disagree, at least to me... they didn't seem similar. I mean, there were small similarities, but they didn't jump out and taunt me. I definitely felt Hush, Hush was it's own story. I didn't feel the characters were similar in the slightest. Different personalities and different circumstances.

Oh, Patch. Dark, handsome, mysterious, cocky... All the things I love in a fellow. I didn't feel he was too much of a jerk like I've seen many people mention. Maybe I'm a little thick-skinned, but I just felt as if there was just the right amount healthy banter to make me giggle and get all a-flutter.

I also liked the conversations between Nora and her best friend Vee. Some of them had me laughing out loud.

The book was not overly predictable. Of course, I totally saw the romance coming, but that's to be expected. If it hadn't of been there I would have been disappointed. But I was shocked by the ending. I wasn't picturing that ending at all and it took me by surprise. 

Definitely cannot wait to read Crescendo... Which I'm starting RIGHT NOW!