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Dec 31, 2013
Becca Fitzpatricks, Hush, Hush is a novel that was highly recommended by a friend of mine, however after I read it, I was thoroughly bored and disappointed. Hush, Hush is about a young teenage girl named Nora who meets this mysterious boy at school by the name of Patch. She is both repelled yet allured by this mysterious boy. Patch saves Nora multiple times from certain death throughout the novel, though Nora feels that Patch may be stalking her. She eventually beings to get feelings for Patch as it is revealed that he is a fallen angel protecting her. Both Patch and Nora get caught up in a fight to the death with some people from school who similarly to Patch aren't exactly who they seem to be. This novel in my opinion was horrifically written and was very boring. The plot itself appeared to have a lot of potential, but Fitzpatrick's novel failed to deliver. As I was reading it I found myself constantly comparing it to the famous Twilight novel by Stephanie Meyer. The book built up suspense, however most of the action takes place near the end and it doesn't deliver as much as the reader would have hoped. The characters in my opinion are the best part, they all develop really well in their own unique ways and make you feel that you know them. Themes in the novel include love, friendship and betrayal. These themes are portrayed well by Fitzpatrick in her novel. The plot however was terribly written and executed. When you read this novel you will find yourself comparing it to Twilight, as some parts in this novel are almost identical to Stephanie Meyers Twilight. However if you are into romantic fantasy like Twilight then you will love Hush, Hush. If you don't, then don't even bother picking up this book, even if your good friend recommends it. I give this book a 6/10, not worth the read.