Review: Silence by Becca FItzpatrick

    

Title: Silence
Author: Becca Fitzpatrick

Series: Hush, Hush #3
Pages: 438

Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date: October 14th 2010 (UK)
Source: For Review
Rating: 4 stars

The noise between Patch and Nora is gone. They've overcome the secrets riddled in Patch's dark past...bridged two irreconcilable worlds...faced heart-wrenching tests of betrayal, loyalty and trust...and all for a love that will transcend the boundary between heaven and earth. Armed with nothing but their absolute faith in one another, Patch and Nora enter a desperate fight to stop a villain who holds the power to shatter everything they've worked for—and their love—forever.

I devoured Crescendo and after finishing it, I couldn't wait to read Silence. Luckily for me, it didn't disappoint me. It was full of mystery, discovery and romance.

Crescendo ended on a huge cliffhanger and Silence picks up a couple months after Crescendo leaves off. Nora discovers that she has been kidnapped, though no one is sure who is responsible. Nora has also lost all memory of her summer, as well as the memory of Patch and revelations she has made about Angels and Nephilim and whatnot.

This book really packs a punch. There is more drama and mystery and detective work going on. Nora is trying to piece her life back together and discover what has happened to her. I felt as frustrated as Nora at points and felt more connected with her in Silence.

Patch was as great as ever. He has had a nice transition throughout the series and I am glad that it continued into the third book. I can't say I was overly fond in book one but I am now a fan. 

The book ends on a cliffhanger with lots left to be discovered. Whilst I am a fan of the series I was preparing for this to be the last book. Alas, I am happily going to read the (hopefully) final book in the series.

Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick

Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick

Release Date: October 13, 2009

Age Group: Young Adult
Pages: 391

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

This book has been out for a year now and it has caused a major storm in the blogging world. A lot of you I presume have already read it. I've read raving reviews and I thought I should read it myself. I apologise that it has taken a while to get the review up but as least it is here now.

"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." (goodreads)

For starters the cover it gorgeous. I love covers, they make me happy and I will admit that I do judge a book by a cover (I know I know, I need help) but I am trying not to. However, this cover would have been enough for me to buy it, even without the reviews.

I did quite like Nora as a character. I didn't love her but I could sort of understand how she was feeling and why she did was she did. Obviously she does some very silly things, but who wouldn't when they are to with Patch. Patch, I loved. You will either love him or hate him, I think. Definitely a bad boy, with the smouldering looks to match. I thought the characterisation of Patch was wonderful, just the right about of bay boy to keep him mysterious and sexy but a touch of kindness underneath it all to stop you from hating him.

It was a very addicting read. I constantly wanted to know what was happening and there was always something happening. I loved the idea of the fallen angels, I found it to be very interesting, and I had never read a book on angels before, good or bad. 

I did however feel that there was something lacking, albeit just a tiny bit. I can't even put my finger on what it was but it wasn't one of the best books I read. I still completely recommend it and it was extremely enjoyable. Just bough Crescendo so I shall be reading it soon and I am so excited to find out what is going to happen!

4 out of 5 Stars