Book Review: Silence by: Becca Fitzpatrick

Rating: ★★★★☆

Amazon Summary:

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.

Me:

Hats off to Becca Fitzpatrick! She did it. She actually got me to like Nora. I never thought that would happen, but she takes a complete one-eighty in Silence. After being kidnapped and having her mind wiped of the past six months it was really intriguing to go with Nora as she pieces her life back together.
This book was very different than the first two. All the light and fluffy YA-ness of the book was gone. Silence is dark and intriguing. Fitzpatrick took everything she had built in the last two books and turned it completely upside down. It was agonizing, but in a good way, waiting for Nora to find out that the mysterious Jed that she keeps finding herself drawn to is actually Patch the love of her life, whom she does not even know existed. The only draw back for me was how weak Fitzpatrick made Blythe, Nora's mom. I felt like she was just a pawn in Hank Millar's game than an actual character, but maybe that was the point...

Book Review: Crescendo by: Becca Fitzpatrick.

Rating: ★★★★☆

Amazon Summary:

Despite starting a relationship with Patch, her guardian angel (whose title is the only angelic thing about him), and surviving an attempt on her life, things are not looking good for Nora Grey. Aside from fearing her boyfriend is interested in her nemesis, Nora is haunted by images of her father and becomes obsessed with understanding his disappearance. As Nora delves into the mystery of her father’s death, she begins to wonder whether her Nephilim blood line has something to do with it. And since Patch isn’t answering her questions, Nora 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?

Me:

I am really enjoying this series so far. It really sucks you in and before you know it you have already read 100 pages, which on my phone is really like 400. I feel like I flew through this book. It was very different than Hush, Hush. It takes place during the summer and unlike the first book hardly any of it takes place at school. Fitzpatrick really developed the secondary characters in this one especially Vee and Rixon whom shortly into the book start one of the most precious relationships. I really enjoy both of their characters and think I would actually like to hang out with Vee because she is a hoot. 

I said in my review of Hush, Hush that I wasn't exactly crazy about Nora, well this has grown to a huge annoyance. Nora really needs to get a grip on life. Patch is quite possibly the most adorably dreamy creature (other than Peeta Mellark) thought up and she keeps throwing him away. I would be ok with it if she was but no she breaks up with him and then pines after him the whole book. I just want to shake her.

This book also introduces us to new character, Scott Parnell, who you just aren't sure what to think of. He switches from creeper to nice guy and back so many times that it really messes with your head. At one point in time I actually questioned whether he had a split personality or not. 

Overall this book was pretty good. It's a quick read and has some great characters. In my opinion its not as good as Hush, Hush which just had that something special, but it was still very entertaining.

Back to my movie cast... I have found a much better Patch.

His name is Steven Strait and I can't believe I didn't think of it right away he is perfect. I'm moving my previous Patch who was Gaspard Ulliel to Rixon.

Book Review: Hush, Hush by: Becca Fitzpatrick

Rating: ★★★★☆

Amazon Synopsis

For Nora Grey, romance was not part of the plan. At least, not until Patch came along. With his easy smile and probing eyes, Nora is drawn to him against her better judgment. But after a series of terrifying encounters, Nora’s not sure who to trust—she can’t decide whether she should fall into Patch’s arms or run and hide from him. And when she tries to seek some answers, she finds herself near a truth more unsettling than any feeling Patch evokes. For Nora stands amid an ancient battle between the immortal and those who have fallen—and choosing the wrong side will cost her life.

Me:

Ok guys so I put off reading this book forever because I've really been trying to get away from the paranormal romances. I read Twilight and liked it but after that I was kind of done. I didn't like the Vampire Diaries books, even though I love the show and I couldn't get into the Hunger Games. I had so many people tell me to read this book, because it was different, including my best friend Ashton, but the thing about Ash is..... she's REALLY into paranormal romances so I kind of take what she says with a grain of salt. 

Then I joined the blog world and the book reappeared. Lauren at Busy Bee Lauren did several posts on it and Mandy from Miss Indie Designs recommended it as we so I HAD to see what all the fuss was about... and guys they were not lying. It's delicious.

I read the book in a day in a half. I stayed up until seven in the morning finishing the book. I had to know what was going to happen between Patch and Nora. Their chemistry is so thick you could cut it with a knife. It's really good and that's all I'm gonna say because I don't want to ruin it. I've already started Crescendo and bought Silence. Thanks Lauren, Mandy, and Ash.

My ideal movie cast

Who's your ideal cast? What should I read after I finish Silence?