Who Would Like This Book:
If you love angst-filled supernatural romances with all the drama of forbidden love, secrets, and dangerous attractions, Crescendo will be your jam. Fans of Hush, Hush get more of that irresistible bad boy Patch, tense love triangles, and plenty of juicy reveals about fallen angels and Nephilim. The writing is fast-paced, the mythology deepens, and the emotional rollercoaster will keep you flipping pages. If you like your YA with a side of suspense and sizzling, complicated relationships, dive in!
Who May Not Like This Book:
Not everyone is into the Nora-and-Patch drama - some readers found Nora frustratingly reckless and a bit melodramatic, and Patch’s behavior can border on toxic. The book has a lot of relationship angst and questionable character choices, which might not sit well with those looking for healthy romance or strong, independent heroines. If you had issues with the first book’s romance dynamics or are not a fan of love triangles, you may want to pass.
About:
'Crescendo' in the series 'Hush, Hush' by Becca Fitzpatrick follows the story of Nora, who is navigating through various challenges including a breakup with her angel boyfriend Patch, mysterious events surrounding her father's death, and the arrival of an old friend Scott with unclear intentions. As Nora delves deeper into her heritage and uncovers shocking truths, she is faced with betrayal, jealousy, and danger. The plot thickens as Nora's relationships are tested, secrets are revealed, and she finds herself in the midst of a suspenseful and thrilling journey filled with twists and turns.
The writing style of 'Crescendo' is described as engaging and fast-paced, keeping readers on the edge of their seats with a mix of mystery, drama, and romance. The author, Becca Fitzpatrick, creates a world that captivates readers, leaving them eager to uncover the secrets and unravel the complexities of the characters' lives.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
The book contains themes of sexual harassment, emotional manipulation, jealousy, bullying, and parental neglect.
Has Romance?
The romantic tension between Patch and Nora is a central theme, exhibiting medium steam levels with some intense moments.
From The Publisher:
The second book in the breathtaking New York Times bestselling Hush, Hush saga, soon to be a major motion picture!
Nora should have known her life wouldn't stay perfect for long. Despite starting a relationship with her bad boy guardian angel, Patch, and surviving an attempt on her life, things are not looking up. Patch is starting to pull away and Nora can't figure out if it's for her best interest or if his interest has shifted to her arch-enemy Marcie Millar. Not to mention that Nora is haunted by images of her father and starting to become obsessed with finding out what really happened to him that night he left for Portland and never came home.
The farther Nora delves into the mystery of her father's death, the more she comes to question if her Nephilim blood line has something to do with it as well as why she seems to be in danger more than the average girl when she has a guardian angel. Since Patch isn't answering her questions, she has to start finding the answers on her own. But when she finds them, will she be able to count on Patch or are the things he's hiding from her darker than she can imagine?
Ratings (49)
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It Was OK (6) | |
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2 comment(s)
This is kind of a spoiler but not really since it happens in the second chapter.
Nora breaks up with Patch because…im not actually sure she kept changing her mind about the reason every few chapters but basically it was a mix of jealousy, mistrust and being too selfish to actually try to commit to the relationship when they had a few problems. Like they were just discussing some of their problems, Patch asked her if she has any solutions and she just says “I want out”! And then somehow decides that she broke up with him for a selfless reason, that that the breakup was all his fault and precedes to just insult and accuse him for the rest of the book. And whenever he tried to explain his actions to her or even tell her that she’s in danger and warn her what to do about it she just basically puts her hands on her ears and tells him she doesn’t want him to say anything to her. And with all this (HER breaking up with HIM, and the saying he’s horrible and she’s better off) she still spends the whole book crying over the breakup when she could just call him and make up.
I'm sorry...I made a valiant effort, but I couldn't get past the first 50 pages. All that "Promise me you'll never leave me" and "Do you love me as much as I love you?" and "I can't bear the thought of you not loving me" crap.
Seriously, can the teenage girls in these books get a spine already? Someday, I'd like to read about a strong-willed, butt-kicking heroine instead of some bratty girl who whines about her paranormal boyfriend all the time.
And the angel dude's name is Patch. What the heck kind of name is that? It makes me think of a clown wearing hobo clothes.
I read the first book and thought it was pretty bad (although the cover is misleadingly gorgeous). Still, for some reason I thought the second book would be better. It isn't. Don't waste your time unless you're into this sort of nambly pambly sopfest, then have at it!
What can you read after
Crescendo?
About the Author:
Becca Fitzpatrick is the author of Black Ice, Dangerous Lies, and the Hush, Hush saga, including Hush, Hush; Crescendo; Silence; and Finale-all four of which debuted as New York Times bestsellers. She graduated college with a degree in health, which she promptly abandoned for storytelling. When not writing, she's most likely running, prowling sales racks for shoes, or watching crime dramas on TV. She lives in Colorado with her family. Find out more at BeccaFitzpatrick.com.
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