Hush Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick is just one of those teenager novels that make you want to absorb all the pages as fast as you can, stay up way past your bedtime, sigh over the romance that all girls out there with they could one day have, and going to school the next day with baggy eyes but gushing to your friends what an amazing book it was! Starting from the very first page, the mystery begins making you think, "What's going on!!??!!" Becca Fitzpatrick used an extremely luring topic - fallen angels along with many different conflicts, strange characters, and events that will make you squeal with anticipation. In this novel, the lead character is Nora Grey who has a best friend named Vee, is paranoid because of her father's murder, and is partnered with the new boy in class, Patch, who seems to know her better than her best friend. Though she can tell he's definitely dangerous, she still feels drawn to his despite having strong suspicions that he's the one who's been following her, attacked her in her car, and has been watching her house. But there's more that she can't understand. The strange visions that she's getting and the new counselor who asks way too many question about her and Patch. Nora and Vee meet two new boys who come from school surrounding an unsolved murder of a girl. After Vee's attack from Nora's stalker, Nora confronts Patch. When she does, she accidentally brushes against his scars and enters into one of his memories to find that he is a fallen angel, his counselor was Patch's ex-girlfriend who was trying to get him back to Heaven, and Patch's job was to get rid of Nora. Nora doesn't know who to trust when Vee gets kidnapped by the new kids and her counselor wants to kill her. Not to mention, she is right in the middle of an ancient battle between the immortal and those who have fallen and Nora's choice on shoosing sides may cost her her life. I thought the book was full of action and humor mixed with so much mystery. I could not believe how the book ended, but you'll have to find out for yourself! I'd recommend this book to all those who love mystery, romance, and teenager books.
-Reviewed by Nikki, grade 8.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Hush Hush, by Becca Fitzpatrick
Hush Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick is just one of those teenager novels that make you want to absorb all the pages as fast as you can, stay up way past your bedtime, sigh over the romance that all girls out there with they could one day have, and going to school the next day with baggy eyes but gushing to your friends what an amazing book it was! Starting from the very first page, the mystery begins making you think, "What's going on!!??!!" Becca Fitzpatrick used an extremely luring topic - fallen angels along with many different conflicts, strange characters, and events that will make you squeal with anticipation. In this novel, the lead character is Nora Grey who has a best friend named Vee, is paranoid because of her father's murder, and is partnered with the new boy in class, Patch, who seems to know her better than her best friend. Though she can tell he's definitely dangerous, she still feels drawn to his despite having strong suspicions that he's the one who's been following her, attacked her in her car, and has been watching her house. But there's more that she can't understand. The strange visions that she's getting and the new counselor who asks way too many question about her and Patch. Nora and Vee meet two new boys who come from school surrounding an unsolved murder of a girl. After Vee's attack from Nora's stalker, Nora confronts Patch. When she does, she accidentally brushes against his scars and enters into one of his memories to find that he is a fallen angel, his counselor was Patch's ex-girlfriend who was trying to get him back to Heaven, and Patch's job was to get rid of Nora. Nora doesn't know who to trust when Vee gets kidnapped by the new kids and her counselor wants to kill her. Not to mention, she is right in the middle of an ancient battle between the immortal and those who have fallen and Nora's choice on shoosing sides may cost her her life. I thought the book was full of action and humor mixed with so much mystery. I could not believe how the book ended, but you'll have to find out for yourself! I'd recommend this book to all those who love mystery, romance, and teenager books.
-Reviewed by Nikki, grade 8.
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While traveling down a well-trod and perhaps overused storyline (average girls gets paired up with a supernatural, good-looking boy who turns her world upside-down), Hush, hush, by Becca Fitzpatrick, is a perhaps one of the more superlative stories amongst them. Patch is a fallen angel, a perhaps less-known supernatural creature, compared to the usual vampire or werewolf. The author combined all sorts of storytelling aspects throughout the story: suspense, young love, adventure, friendship. It brought together different features that a normal teenager could either relate to or dream about. I thought it was a great series-opener, and let’s just say there were a lot of loose ends at the end of this book. So I’m ready to read the next book!
Reviewed by Gabby Y., grade 10.
Nora Grey, a typical high school girl, is surprised when her biology teacher suddenly decides to change the seating arrangements, placing her next to Patch, a brooding, mysterious transfer student. Her teacher assigns homework to find out more about her new biology partner. With his short, clipped responses and his invasive, surprising questions, Nora is more than a little creeped out. Scary things begin happening to Nora and she can't help but wonder if Patch is behind them. She slowly learns about his unique past and starts to fall for him.
This book was amazing! At first I was hesitant to read it because I usually don't read books in the supernatural/ fantasy genres, but wow! There was never a dull moment in the book, so it was never boring to read. The author's writing is elegant and flows. The characters are perfect; they're interesting and funny and you'll find yourself laughing along with them. I would recommend Hush, Hush to teenage girls who enjoy romance and action and would give it a 10 out of 10. I'm so excited to read the sequel, Crescendo!
Reviewed by Rebecca S., Grade 9
Glendale Central Library
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