Hush, Hush

Hush, Hush is the first book of Becca Fitzpatrick's series of the same name.

A sacred oath
A fallen angel
A forbidden love

Romance was not part of Nora Grey's plan.  She's never been particularly attracted to the boys at her school, no matter how hard her best friend, Vee, pushes them at her.  Not until Patch comes along.  With his easy smile and eyes that seem to see inside her, Patch draws Nora to him against her better judgement.

But after a series of terrifying encounters, Nora's not sure whom to trust.  Patch seems to be everywhere she is and seems to know 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 she 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 Nora her life.

The Breakdown:
1. Maybe it is because I have already read Lauren Kate's Fallen series, but the concepts behind Hush, Hush feels old.  Fallen angel and girl fall in love, quickly.  I felt that the chemistry between Nora and Patch was a little lacking, so I had a hard time believing they were in love by the end.

2. At times the plot was too scatter.  By the end, it seemed that everyone was out to get Nora, and it was just too much.  While each character had a different reason, it just pulled the whole story in too many directions.

3.  I have to say, I did not like Nora's best friend Vee.  I get that Fitzpatrick was trying make her a bubbly, outgoing flirt compared to Nora's inverted personality.  For me she came off vain and self-absorbed.  She so easily brushed off Nora's concerns about the boys they meet, and tries blackmail Nora into doing things she does not want to do.

4.  Overall this book just fell flat for me.  I did not feel connected to the characters, and the story-line was convoluted at times.  I am just not sure I will continue with this series.

To Read or Not to Read:
Skip It