Hush Hush

I didn't expect to like and enjoy Hush Hush as much as I did. Aside from the first 38 pages I began the other day, I got through the entire book yesterday. Plus the opening chapter to Crescendo, it's follow-up. I had been in two minds whether to continue with the series, but truthfully that was an intriguing first chapter and I'm a little interested in what's next for Nora and co.
My biggest complaint about the book is the love story side. And I know that's a strange thing to say since it is a YA supernatural novel and the romance side is a huge part of it. But, meh! I wasn't crazy about it. I never got a sense that it was a proper romance. A guy stalking you with the intention of killing you is not my ideal way to start a relationship.
And while Patch wasn't as bad as I was expecting - yes, he's not a nice character, but you know, he's a fallen angel. I was lenient on him being a shit because, by default, he was supposed to be a shit. His pendant for pining Nora to things does creep you out though.
I really liked Nora. She did do some stuff that has you screaming at the page - mainly when Patch was around. And mainly involving the words "punch him harder and run, you silly mare!" - but that kind of interest in a characters actions is good. If MC's are constantly doing what you want them too, well where's the fun in that?
Vee is a good best-friend character too. Again, you're shouting at her. But again she has redeeming characteristics that keep you interested in what happens next.

The whole thing holds up as a great, fast-paced story with likable characters (and some not so nice) and a great concept. I've been into angel mythology for years now so some aspects of it threw me in a - hey, that's not the legends at all - way, but once I got rid of those preconceived notions, it was easy to fall back into Ms. Fitzpatrick's twist on an old favourite.
I'm still a little confused on some matters. I wonder if they'll be explained in later books? Or maybe they were explained in Hush Hush and I just read too fast? I'll have to think about that. As I said above I may or may not continue with the series. I do have Crescendo sitting on my blanket-box-cum-desk so perhaps. It just comes down to time. If I have it I'll read it, but before then I've that novel on Zelda Fitzgerald to get through.

My rating for this would be a 3.5 but I'm in a good mood so it's getting a 4 ****

Hush Hush Indeed

I wasn't much impressed with Hush Hush: The Graphic Novel. It was a simple case of the images of the characters - Nora seemed in some weird overly seductive poses. Patch constantly wore a baseball cap that made up look like a guy you'd call the police on if you saw him loiter around a playground.
I gave the graphic novel up as a lost cause, but still thought I'd give the novel a look-see sometime.
Well that time arrived in the form of the first two books for the bargain price of four euro. I didn't pass it up.
Now I am only like 38 pages in and all I can say WHAT THE HELL IS UP WITH THIS COACH GUY???
Seriously, what the hell? I hope it later mentions that he's under some sort of spell or some other excuse for his behaviour because there is no way in hell this man should be teaching.
Patch is, I can't even saying 'near enough' sexually harassing Nora because he basically is sexually harassing her. And he knows so. This isn't romantic. It's down right creepy. I would have a hard time not punching a guy who goes on like that (vulnerable that bitch!) to me.
But worse of all, Nora goes to an adult to complain and said adult does sweet f. a. That is not a good. Nor a good message to send out. If someone is harassing you and you complain to someone and they do nothing - GO OVER THEM UNTIL YOU ARE HEARD. You have the right to feel safe!
Urgh! I don't even know if I can continue because if this goes down the co-dependent/stalking dressed up as twue luv relationship route, I'm gonna be angry.

Hush Hush indeed. It seems a case of 'hush hush, say nothing because it's most likely just over-reaction on your part. But don't worry, when he eventually murders you in a case of "If I can't have you..." we'll take note of your earlier issue.'