Author: Becca Fitzpatrick

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children’s (29th October 2009)

Pages: 391

ISBN: 978-1-84738-694-6

Grade: B (69 / 100)

The Blurb
For Nora Grey, romanace 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 judgement.

But after a series of terrifying enconters, Nora’s not sure who to trust. Patch seems to be everywhere she is and knows 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 a centuries-old battle between the immortal and those that have fallen – and sooner or later, she’s going to have to pick a side …

Review
This was my first encounter with a story about a fallen angel and so I didn’t really know what to expect – what was a fallen angel? how did an angel fall? or more importantly why does an angel fall? were all things that I wanted to know from an introduction to fallen angel’s and Hush, Hush delivered on that count.

After just the first chapter I was already hooked – I was instantly intrigued by Patch who was referred to at least initially as the Transfer which filled the character with a sense of mystery. It was fun seeing Nora tormented by an urge to be around Patch but at the same time the sensible side of her brain saying – RUN – get away as fast as you can!

At the same time I completley sympathise with the side of her brain saying stay – I can imagine with all the wierd stuff going on around her he would feel like the safest place to be. If I was Nora I would be well creeped out!

I loved the writing and the way that some chapter endings were left on cliff hangers which meant I would often want to take a sneak peak at the next chapter. My only critiscm is that it slowed down in places where I kind of wanted more – but I can’t think of what.

The ending however took me by surprise probably more than in any other book I’ve read before – quite possibly because I was distracted by everything else going on.

Overall I quite enjoyed Hush, Hush – even more so when I wasn’t trying to read in competition with the TV (not one of my brightest ideas) and I think anyone who likes a bit of supernatural romance will enjoy it too.

Characters: 11 / 20

Plot: 14 / 20

Ending: 17 / 20

Writing Quality: 18 / 20

Enjoyment: 9 / 20

Total Mark: 69 / 100

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