Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick

Synopsis
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.

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


First things first, WOW! This novel surprised me so much. For some inexplicable reason I thought I would hate this book, and thank god I do not! I have a problem, because I felt the same way about Harry Potter and Eragon. Got to stop judging these amazing books by their cover!! Have to say it though, I don't get the title. It had absolutely nothing to do with the book... Maybe I'm missing something somewhere, but it's not clicking for me.

Patch was an amazing character. I loved Nora too, but Patch... I mean he just had me. I was so drawn to him because he wasn't... perfect. Yes! I mean, all the new love interests in paranormal YA fiction have been too perfect for me. Too "White Knight" per say. Give me the Dark Knight, thank you! And his past, oh boy. Sure, he has a lot to make up for, but you can't help but feel for him. I want to at least...

Another thing I loved in this book was NO LOVE TRIANGLES! Again, a lot of YA novels have love triangles in them. I mean don't get me wrong, love triangles mean more steamy scenes because gah! there's two men! But it was so refreshing to root for one guy the whole time because he is the only guy!

I will say that if I had wanted to read this book from the beginning and not been so repulsed by it at first, it would've only gotten four stars. But because I was so surprised it gets five. :) Now it would have only gotten four because while there was suspense and mystery, I could see through it all. I knew who was who and what would happen before the end of the book and it disappointed me. Thank goodness it's characters were so uplifting. Each was unique, and each I love for a different reason.

Now for the cover that gives me chills. When I first glanced at the cover I figured it was your standard fall from grace. At a closer look (and after reading), you can feel the emotion it gives off. The pain on his face is so, oh I don't even have words for it! It's beautiful and if it weren't so haunting I'd have it framed in my bedroom. <.< >.> No? Just me? Fine....