Hush Hush Book Review

Hush Hush Book Review

Goodread's Review

A SACRED OATH
A FALLEN ANGEL
A FORBIDDEN LOVE

Romance was not part of Nora Grey's plan. She's never been particularly attracted to the boys at her school, no matter how hard her best friend, Vee, pushes them at her. Not until Patch comes along. With his easy smile and eyes that seem to see inside her, Patch draws Nora 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 seems 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 she 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 Nora her life.

My Thoughts 

This book blew my freaking mind away.
What an incredible read! HUSH HUSH was all I was hoping it would be and so much more!I haven't enjoyed myself this much since The Mortal Instrument and Twilight days!!!It's by far my favorite book of the year! My bows to Becca Fitzpatrick for creating such an amazing story!!I'll admit, this was my first book that I've read that dealt with Angels or Falling Angels in this case. The concept was intriguing and inviting! and PATCH- O M G!! What a sinfully delicious character! His arrogance really worked his charm and you just can't help fall for the dreamy, sexy bad Angel!
Not quite my replacement for my Tobias Eaton or Daemon Black ....but he's a mighty close second!

I thought Nora was a great character. She had a lot of doubts though out the whole novel and I mean the whole novel...right up to the last couple of chapters. Yes, she had her reasons. The poor girl had it coming from all directions. Trust was certainly an issue. But I'm glad she was a constant through out the novel. She was vulnerable, but strong in the end.
Nicely done!

I think I was more annoyed with Vee more then anything. Sure, it could have been because she was...persuaded to be the way she was. But seriously? If I had a best friend who would constantly put me in situations like Vee did? I wouldn't be able to take it.

HUSH HUSH gave enough twist to keep you guessing. Enough mystery to bang your head against a wall. Enough stolen kisses and LOL moments to just fall in love with the book as you read each page!

I have already read book 2 and 3 and book 4 is at my library but i can't check it out or put it on hold yet because it's under maintenance/construction. But the second i can get it Im going to the library!!! Finale here i come!!

Hands down 5 STARS!!!

The Lightning Thief Book Review

Percy Jackson and the Olympians in 

The Lightning Thief Book Review

 Goodread's Review

 Percy Jackson is about to be kicked out of boarding school... again. And that's the least of his troubles. Lately, mythological monsters and the gods of Mount Olympus seem to be walking straight out of the pages of Percy's Greek mythology textbook and into his life. And worse, he's angered a few of them. Zeus' master lightning bolt has been stolen, and Percy is the prime suspect.

Now Percy and his friends have just ten days to find and return Zeus' stolen property and bring peace to a warring Mount Olympus. But to succeed on his quest, Percy will have to do more than catch the true thief: he must come to terms with the father who abandoned him; solve the riddle of the Oracle, which warns him of betrayal by a friend; and unravel a treachery more powerful than the gods themselves.

 My Thoughts
     Ok so I FINALLY started on these series!! NO more putting it off! and i gotta say i enjoyed this book more than i thought i would. And i can't believe how much different the movie it from the book. So my next point is obvious.. I watched the movie before i read the book. And while reading the book i could tell several aspects of this book can be found, to a certain extent, in other stories. Percy learns that a world he thought was only from ancient mythological tales is indeed very much real and present, and that he is part of those "mythologies" now. He's got to learn about a new world and his place in it. He must face the fact that he's got to help save the world. And he gains a few friends to help him along the way.
That said, a good deal of the concepts are pretty standard for many tales, and are pretty necessary for this type of book. So, while at times I felt a little like I'd read these things before, I don't really think that should (or did) take too much away from the story.
The uniqueness of the story is helped greatly by the fact that it isn't a fantasy story like I typically consider fantasy - instead it focuses on mythology, dealing with titans and gods and heros.
I think the author did a pretty good job of making the characters 3-dimensional, and the plot multi-faceted. I did think that certain traits and decisions could have stood a little more exploration or explanation, but overall I felt things fit together well.
The only thing that really bothered me was the lightness that certain deaths were taken with. While the gravity of killing someone (no matter how bad) is touched upon, I didn't feel that it was explored quite enough.
All in all it's a pretty fun read, and I'm sure even more fun if you have a better understanding of gods and titans, etc., than I do - though now I must admit I'm curious to do some research! 

I started on The sea of Monsters yesterday and it's already promising!!  I can't belive i haven't read this series yet!! And i can't wait to meet Nico!! <3 

4 STARS!!

Happy Thanksgiving!!

      

                
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I just finished another book so ill try and get 

a review in before the week ends. 

It. was. AMAZING! Anyways Happy Thanksgiving and 

good luck for those of you (and me) 

who are going Black FRIDAY shopping!! ;P

God Bless -Courtney :) 

Christmas is around the corner!

Ok so as you can see i redecorated the blog a little.. With the holidays coming up i know i won't be able to do it during December so i went ahead and did it a few weeks early.  :)

Now I'm not quite in the Christmas mood quit yet but i bet after my birthday (Dec. 5th) I'll get more into it ;D And i also added a Christmas radio station to the blog. After the short advertisement at the beginning click the bar and if you want like "Jingle Bell" Christmas music go to the "North Pole Radio" But my favorite is probably the jazz button. I LOVE Jaz Christmas music!! Just play around with it till you find your favorite! And I also added a Christmas countdown gadget.

Along with the Christmas updates i added 2 more pages and finally got my review page up ;)
Ok well thats all for now I guess I have a Thanksgiving meal tonight at my church and gotta take a shower, blow dry my hair, and get dressed. :D

Nominated for the Liebster Award!!

 Ok guys GUESS WHAT!!  I'm so excited to tell you guys Myralovingbooks from I'mLovingBooks nominated me for a Liebster Award!!! 

The Liebster Award is an Award for new bloggers to connect with other bloggers in the community.

Rules for Accepting the Reward 

If you've been nominated , this is what you need to do:

 - Link back to the blog that nominated you.

 
- Answer the questions they set for the blogs they nominated.

 
- Nominate 10 blogs of your own, and be sure to let them know, with a link to your post!

- Ask 10 questions for the blogs you nominate to answer in their post.

Myralovingbooks Questions for me

When did you start blogging & why?
 This is gonna be a hard question... You know i really have no idea. If i HAD to say something (which i do) I would say it was because of Goodreads. There was a thread on of the groups I'm a member of that said "Do you write a blog" And it gave me the idea to ask my members of my books club to put down a link to their blog website. I eventually got interested in it and ask how to start one and then i was directed to Blogger :) And the rest is history!!
 
What's your favorite book ever?
Well for those of you who really know my back story, you know why I'm not aloud to read, and that i have only been readying since February of this year. And since then i have only read about 50 books (rounded up) SO with a small range i would say as of right now my favorite book and series is Poison Princess (The Arcana Chronicles #1) by Kresley Cole
 
Do you study or work & what kind of study/work do you do?
I am homeschooled and in 11th grade and i work at Dixie Diner as a waitress 
 
How may books do you estimate you own?
Not including the SCHOOL books i own 5 and i hide all of them from my parents so i won't get in trouble
 
What's your favorite place to read?
My bed at night after everyone in the house has gone to sleep
 
What book are you reading right now?
Rereading Catching Fire to get ready for the movie (seeing it in 2 days!!!)
Across the Universe and
Reading for the first time Percy Jackson and the lightening thief
 
Do you prefer series or stand alone books?
Series most definitely!! 
 
Favorite hobby besides reading?
Playing Piano and Guitar 
 
Favorite book to movie adaptation?
Well there's only been a few but TONES come out next year! So as of RIGHT NOW! November 19th 2013 It would be THG!

And now my Nominees!

Our Thoughts Our Stars
Had to nominate these girls mainly because I was their first member!!
So Many Books, So Little Time 
The YA Sisterhood
Adventures Of A Teenage Bookworm
And I would have nominated I'm loving books but they nominated me and are already nominees! ;P

Questions!
-Why did you start a blog?
-What was the book or series that got you into reading?
-What was the first book you ever bought?
-Favorite Book or Series?
-Are you on Goodreads? If so leave a link to your profile!!
 Here's Mine!! ------> My Goodreads Profile! Friend Me!!
-Hardback or Paperback?
-Favorite spot to read?
-Do you like to go to BAM? (Books A Million)
-And Finally what is an upcoming book into movie that you can't wait to go see?

 Check out all the blogs I've named in this post, the're all amazing :D
Thanks again to Myralovingbooks (Im Loving Books), for nominating me!!!

Catching Fire!!!! (8 DAYS TO GO)

Im SUPER DUPER EXCITED!!! I'm going to watch it on the 21st at 5:20!! My theater is showing a double feature and im getting alot of my friends to come too!! So with 1 week to go till i get to watch it i've been rereading the book and im about half way through it and its still amazing as it was the first time i read it!! OK but i found it this picture on the internet and look at   his face! He's like freaking out!!

But seriously. Have you SEEN THIS GIRLS DRESS!! It's like the wedding dress every girl would want!! Its GORGEOUS!!! LOOK! !! >:D

       When i saw her dress for the first time this was my face..

And this...

PERFECT!! <3

Ok so to all my followers let me know when you plan on watching it and a few details like if your rereading the book or bringing some friends with you. You know whatever you want :D But i never talk to y'all so COMMENT!!

Oh and here are some more pictures :)

CUTE!!

Found this on Tumblr :) 

OH MY GOD IVE BEEN REREADING THG TRILOGY AND IVE BEEN WATCHING ALL THE TRAILERS AND TEASERS AND OH MY GOD I CANT WAIT ANY LONGER. 2 MORE WEEKS    1 MORE FREAKING WEEK TO GO OH MY GOSH I CANT WAIT AAKJSDHKJAHDJKASDH IM SO FUCKING EXCITED OH MY GOD

    

   

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So yea im really excited! 

 

  

 Sam Claflin as Finnick Odair?

  

 

ok a few more and im done :D

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THE HUNGER GAMES 

Busy, Busy, Busy!!

Well I'm sorry i haven't been on in a long time I get so busy when the Holidays roll around and my birthday is coming up! Speaking of Hoildays! IT'S GETTING SO COLD IN TEXAS!!! Well cold for me "great weather" for everyone else.. I WAS NOT made for the cold! My mom sent me this picture a few days ago and it explains me in every way!

HAHA!! When i was smaller i wore my flip flops throughout the whole year all the way through winter! But that was before i started wearing converse ;P

But seriously im sorry i haven't posted ill try to get some more up it's like if im not doing school now im at work or church and at the end of every day for a few hours i get to read! I liek NEVER watch tv anymore! But i guess that's ok and with me walking to work 3-4 times a week and staying on my feet at work i've been losing weight! :D Thumbs up for me!!  

 

Can't wait for Catching Fire!! But im not gonna put alot about that in this. I plan on doing a WHOLE separate thing for that! Because im SUPER EXCITED!! But im rereading the book to get read for it! Ok...well...bye..... >:D