Crescendo (Hush, Hush, #2) by Becca Fitzpatrick

Title: Crescendo

Author: Becca Fitzpatrick

Series: 2nd in Hush, Hush series

Published: October 19, 2010 by Simon & Schuster

Pages: 432

ISBN: 9781416989431

Source: ARC from Around The World Tours

Description:Nora should have know her life was far from perfect. Despite starting a relationship with her guardian angel, Patch (who, title aside, can be described anything but angelic), and surviving an attempt on her life, things are not looking up. Patch is starting to pull away and Nora can't figure out if it's for her best interest or if his interest has shifted to her arch-enemy Marcie Millar. Not to mention that Nora is haunted by images of her father and she becomes obsessed with finding out what really happened to him that night he left for Portland and never came home. The farther Nora delves into the mystery of her father's death, the more she comes to question if her Nephilim blood line has something to do with it as well as why she seems to be in danger more than the average girl. Since Patch isn't answering her questions and seems to be standing in her way, she has to start finding the answers on her own. Relying too heavily on the fact that she has a guardian angel puts Nora at risk again and again. But can she really count on Patch or is he hiding secrets darker than she can even imagine?

I Give This

  

It's been awhile since I read Hush, Hush.  But, I remember really enjoying the story and wanting more.  The author has done a great job creating a story were you can't wait until the next one.   Crescendo was everything Hush, Hush was and more!   In fact, I've been struggling with myself on giving it 5 or 4 butterflies.  I truly loved this book.  

I feel for Norah immensely in this one.  She's struggling with finding the truth about her father's death.  She struggles with her relationship with her mom.  But, most of all she struggles with her relationship with Patch.  And this I really identified with.  Fitzpatrick has done an amazing job making this feel very real.  In fact, I think all the relationships in the book are one of the things that make this story fantastic.  Take away the supernatural elements of this story an it could be about any teenager anywhere.

But the supernatural also adds to this story.  I loved learning about Patch and his  problems with being a guardian angel.  There were so many times I thought he was just being an a$$, but there were actual reasonings behind all of his actions.  He was trying to protect himself and Norah.  By the end of the book, I was in love his character.  I was floored by the ending.  I never suspected for one minute what was really going on (although I also didn't believe what the story was trying to make you think either).

So, I highly recommend Crescendo to those who have read Hush, Hush.  And if you haven't...maybe you should.  I think you might be missing out on a great series (and PATCH!)!!

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Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick

I give this book 4 stars!

Description: 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. 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 judgment.
But after a series of terrifying encounters, Nora's not sure who 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 way 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.

     First off, I want to give congrats to who ever designed this cover!  What a way to draw somebody in.  The book itself, I have conflicting emotions about.   While I'm sure every girl is at some point drawn to the "bad" boy, I would think someone who actually frightens you might be on a whole other spectrum.    But, there's something about Patch that both invites and frightens.  Maybe it's because you never know which one it's going to be that draws you into this book.  You're creeped out that he might be the bad guy, but part of you hope he isn't.   But, then I never felt like he was the only "bad" boy in this story. 
     Two things did bother me about this story.  First biology class....now I remember 10 grade biology pretty well.  And I don't remember it ever being as the author describes in the book.  Second, I'm not sure I understand what Patch's intentions really were when he made his presence known to Nora.  Were they the same as what he intended in the first place and changed as he got to know her?  Did they change when the deal was offered?  Or did they change in the split second he made the decision to take the deal?  I hope that made sense for those reading.  I don't want to give away too much of the plot!  Since the book seems to be wide open for a sequel, I hope my questions will be answered.