Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick

Book Information:
Genre: YA Paranormal
Pages: 391
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
Release Date: October 2009
Recommendation Level: High
From: Book Depository (website)

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.

I devoured this novel. My attention was barely ever turned from it (ask my boyfriend), and I got lost in Nora's story very quickly.

Nora was an easy character to connect with, and I found that we had a lot in common. Neither one of us cared to just jump into things, but a boy always changes that tune. I also loved that when confronted with what he was that she did not attempt to rationalize it. She just told herself to accept it, and moved on.

"I was forced to accept that maybe now wasn't the time to rely on the logical half of my brain. Maybe this was one of those times when I needed to step out of bounds. Stop playing by the rules. Accept the impossible."

I admire her for that. It just gets so old when in almost every paranormal novel the evidence is laid before the main character and they refuse to see it for what it is. Nora did annoy me a little bit, however. She fought too hard against her attraction which is entirely plausible, but more then a little frustrating for me. Patch was something else altogether. I loved him immediately. Talk about another fictional dream guy, ladies! Vee was a good friend, but she made a lot of stupid mistakes...and relayed too much information to people sometimes.

I highly recommend Hush, Hush. It was well worth the wait.