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!!