Review: hush, hush by Becca Fitzpatrick

Synopsis from jacket:
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 judgment.


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 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 triest 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 immortal and those who have fallen - and, when it comes to choosing sides, the wrong choice will cost Nora her life.

Was it Worth My Time?
This whole "fallen angels" thing is new to me, and I gotta say I'm a little intrigued after reading this book.  It is a topic that isn't over-used (eh um, vampires), and Fitzpatrick goes far above any expectations I had of her as a new author. 

The book is amazing.  It would fall just below my top 10 favorites (which is saying a lot if you know me and how much I read).  The book combines suspense, fantasy, and romance and really made me want to keep reading.  I loved Nora as a character.  I especially adored her attraction/hatred for Patch.  She is terrified of him not only because she thinks he's so sexy but also because she's convinced he might be stalking her (and maybe even trying to kill her). 

This book contains many different sub-plots which equals absolutely no boredom on the part of the reader.


What Bothered Me?
At some points in the book I was a little annoyed.  Patch was such a mystery to me that I kept reading, but I knew NOTHING about him until page 288.  I wish I would have known a little more than what the front cover shows as I read the first 3/4 of the book.



Becca Fitzpatrick's sequel to hush, hush will be out October 2010. Check out the cool cover!