HUSH HUSH was a very entertaining read. Above all, I loved it for its characters and for the humor, but it certainly did not end there! In my opinion, Becca Fitzpatrick has made the perfect bad boy. I loved Patch! I realize that he may seem unappealing to some because of his errr... disregard of chivalry and his occasional mistreatment of Nora, but that is why he is a bad boy! And not a lovey dovey nice guy. Plus, there is an explanation for his behavior. I liked how Patch had a history, that he wasn't just some perfect Mr. Right for Nora, and how he wasn't always a bad boy...

And ooooh, I really really loved the humor in this book. There are scenes in which I was reduced to giggling and snickering, or full out laughing-so-hard-I'm-tearing-up. I think the funny in the book was what really sold me. Fitzpatrick knows how to use comedy in her story, and that was part of what made the plot appealing. Nora, especially, was endearing because of her actions, which were often hilarious...particularly in scenes involving Patch!

It exasperates me to no end how people compare this to TWILIGHT nonstop. I read somewhere that Fitzpatrick first got the idea for this novel in 2003, whereas TWILIGHT was published in 2005. So I'd think that most the similarities are just coincidental, especially since the majority are not important factors in the overall plot. I thought HUSH HUSH was much better than TWILIGHT, but that's just my opinion. Nora had more spunk and was far funnier and more likable than Bella.

The plot was great as well. There was more than one mystery going on at the same time, which kept me sorta guessing at who the baddy was. There were some scary scenes, but the creepy factor wasn't too high. It was definitely enjoyable to read though, because they tie in with the mystery and made the overall plot even more enticing. The end was great because it was both satisfying and not, because it's making me crave the sequel a lot... So overall, an awesome paranormal read! ( )

The Fallen Angel genre seems to be one of the most popular this year and this happened to be the first one I'd read. This book made a speechless first impression due to the beautiful cover art and enticing blurb. Hush Hush is a book you do not want to miss even if you have to walk along a tight rope 1000 ft. in the air over a pool of man-eating sharks and then somersault over The Great Wall of China, it's that good.

I don't know what I can say about this book that a million adoring fans haven't already said except that it's amazing! I went into it thinking it was going to be strongly influenced by Biblical references or some make believe angel politics or something else weird that I wouldn't understand but this book had a very strong premise and plot line that seemed to be clear throughout. From the very first page I was sucked into the mystical realm of the extraordinary. Twists and turns enveloped every page and each word was so addictive that you couldn't put it down without immediately wanting to pick it straight back up. Fortunately for me, it didn't take long at all to get into and enjoy unlike other similar books that I've read. The length was perfect for the amount of action this book captured and although the revelation that Patch was an Angel, wasn't apparent until the last 100 pages or so, it really didn't bother me.

Many reviewers have slated this book because of it's male lead, Patch. He is very easy to dislike and also very easy to like but for me it was the fact that he was so obnoxious, arrogant and strong-willed that made me think how much of a great character he was. There is no denying that he was a little perverted but once you read past that, I think you felt how much he really did care for Nora. I was expecting to really dislike Nora, thinking she would be just another love-crazed Bella seeking a thrill in a forbidden bad boy but my opinion completely changed of her when I read the first chapter. She was very no-nonsense and sensible that made the contrast between the two so entertaining.

Overall, Hush Hush was a mind blowing debut that will have readers with their hearts in their mouths the whole way through. ( )

When I first heard of this book, I can't help but compare it to Stephenie Meyer's Twilight. It practically has the same plot, except for the vampires, which are replaced with fallen angels here. As soon as I started reading the book though, I realized that this book is nothing like Twilight.

It is better than Twilight.

Let me start by saying that both Twilight lovers and haters will enjoy Hush, Hush. The plot isn't really original, but there are enough subplots to add depth to it. The plot twist was well-placed and really took me by surprise. I appreciate that the novel isn't very lengthy, and the story moves with just the right pace. I didn't think the characters develop very much. In fact, I was quite annoyed with Vee, who was, in my opinion, a clueless dumb blonde. On the other hand, the romance between Nora and Patch develops very nicely, and their portrayal of soulmates hits the right spot.

I'm particularly impressed with Fitzpatrick's writing style. It was very versatile and vivid, being able to fill scenes with the emotional depth needed. It was easy for me to believe that the narration was coming from a teenager, and not an adult. I also liked that the writing was very descriptive, but not until the point where it starts to become gibberish. It made it easier for me to visualize the story.

Even if you're not the most diehard paranormal romance fan, I doubt you won't enjoy Hush, Hush. If this review doesn't convince you, surely the fantastic cover will? Don't wait for the paperback -get it now!!! ( )

I must admit, I was a little weary about this book. With all the hype that it got, I was expecting to not like it. Oh, but I was proven wrong. I absolutely loved this book!

When Nora meets Patch, her world basically gets turned upside down. Unexplained events happen that keep you on the edge of your seat, and if you're like me, might frighten you a little as well. I couldn't put this book down, and when I had to, I was itching to pick it back up. There was such mystery to the plot, which I did not expect at all. There was something always going on throughout the whole book, all relative to the plot, that kept me hooked.

Now the characters? I really liked Nora, she was very realistic. She's your average high school sophomore who just wants to pass biology. Patch is your typical bad boy, with a twist. I fell in love with him from the beginning. He's arrogant, mysterious, and just hot. I loved him at some points, and was frightened of him at others. Nora's best friend, Vee, on the other hand was very obnoxious and in your face like. She annoyed me throughout the book. She really just put Nora into trouble most of the time.

The one thing I really enjoyed was that the romance was not the focus of the book. There was action, mystery, twists, and a little romance sprinkled on top, The writing was great. Fitzpatrick has a great way of writing little description, but making it so easy to picture the scene.

Overall I loved it! A great read that keeps you wanting more when you finish. I would recommend it to anyone. ( )

Talk about an awesome book. I finished this book in a little over one day. This is a non stop action adventure wrapped up in a love story. They book has been quite the rave for the past few months on the blog circuit, and it is official Becca Fitzpatrick overcome all of my expectations for this book. This is one of the few books that are perfect from beginning to end. Everything about this book is memorable, and will leave you craving more long past the last page. I am excited to announce that I read on the Fitzpatricks webpage there will be a second book called Crescendo with an expected release date scheduled for Fall of 2010. So here is to another long wait anticipating another breath taking novel.
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