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3.55 AVERAGE
3.55 AVERAGE
Este libro lo leí hace mucho y cuando lo leí pensé que era tremendamente hermoso. Debería darle una relectura para saber si hoy me sigue pareciendo estupendo.
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
2.5 Stars
This was what Twilight should have been. The protagonist was more enjoyable and also, not a total Mary Sue. She was curious, she cared about her friends, she suspected someone and also questioned things. She was reckless, she broke rules. I liked that she was different. While somewhat rude, she was smart, as she was able to question Patch, and when she thought Patch was going to kill her, she wanted to run, unlike someone (cough*Bella*cough)
Other Positives
- The mystery- the story itself is very similar to Twilight, but done better and in a shorter length. In Twilight, the plot comes in the last fifty pages or so, or last half hour of the movie. While the romance is the main point of Hush Hush, a mystery blooms in the story very early on, and continues, which had me intrigued.
Negatives
-Cliche villain- while I enjoyed the mystery, one of the villains felt very stale, more intriguing than James or whatever in Twilight, (I should stop comparing, but they are so similar).
Loose ends- the story, of course being the first book, did have loose ends, I ended up being somewhat confused at the end.
-Patch- I think he is sort of a flat character, though, as he really needs more development and personality, which he lacks right now.
-Story itself- while I enjoyed the mystery and such, I felt it lacked originality, as I said, very similar to Twilight, it needed more creativity. The paranormal side of it needed more development, too, as it mentions parts of the world, but never fully explains it.
-the creepy stalking part- twilight has this, and Hush Hush has this. Creepy stalkers always bothered me in books, and it is apparent in this.
For me, what really saves this story is the mystery in this book. It was done well, and the reveal makes sense when explained. The climax was engaging, too.
This was what Twilight should have been. The protagonist was more enjoyable and also, not a total Mary Sue. She was curious, she cared about her friends, she suspected someone and also questioned things. She was reckless, she broke rules. I liked that she was different. While somewhat rude, she was smart, as she was able to question Patch, and when she thought Patch was going to kill her, she wanted to run, unlike someone (cough*Bella*cough)
Other Positives
- The mystery- the story itself is very similar to Twilight, but done better and in a shorter length. In Twilight, the plot comes in the last fifty pages or so, or last half hour of the movie. While the romance is the main point of Hush Hush, a mystery blooms in the story very early on, and continues, which had me intrigued.
Negatives
-Cliche villain- while I enjoyed the mystery, one of the villains felt very stale, more intriguing than James or whatever in Twilight, (I should stop comparing, but they are so similar).
Loose ends- the story, of course being the first book, did have loose ends, I ended up being somewhat confused at the end.
-Patch- I think he is sort of a flat character, though, as he really needs more development and personality, which he lacks right now.
-Story itself- while I enjoyed the mystery and such, I felt it lacked originality, as I said, very similar to Twilight, it needed more creativity. The paranormal side of it needed more development, too, as it mentions parts of the world, but never fully explains it.
-the creepy stalking part- twilight has this, and Hush Hush has this. Creepy stalkers always bothered me in books, and it is apparent in this.
For me, what really saves this story is the mystery in this book. It was done well, and the reveal makes sense when explained. The climax was engaging, too.
Absolutely amazing book. This is the second time that I've read this. Now to the second book!
Decided to reread this so the drama and angst might pull me out of this horrific reading slump, and while I don't want to jinx it... I did read this entire book today so! There is hope on the horizon!
As for the book itself, it's even more of a mess than I remembered. There's just... so much wrong with it, from cringy dialogue to dubious consent to the fact the age gaps are just... ignored? However, it's also - evidently - really distracting and I do appreciate how fun of a read it is.
Would I ever recommend this series? No. Am I glad I reread it? Of course I am, it's the first time I've finished a book in what feels like forever.
As for the book itself, it's even more of a mess than I remembered. There's just... so much wrong with it, from cringy dialogue to dubious consent to the fact the age gaps are just... ignored? However, it's also - evidently - really distracting and I do appreciate how fun of a read it is.
Would I ever recommend this series? No. Am I glad I reread it? Of course I am, it's the first time I've finished a book in what feels like forever.
Holiday reading material
Nice easy read. It's pretty predictable but, as a holiday read, it's a nice take your brain out book that's not offensive and follows the usual young adult fantasy tropes.
Nice easy read. It's pretty predictable but, as a holiday read, it's a nice take your brain out book that's not offensive and follows the usual young adult fantasy tropes.
"The higher up, the harder the fall." (Patch Cipriano)
I haven't read a book in a long time so just before my exams started, I was looking for a book to read. I wanted a fast-paced and fun read that I could finish before my exams started and I discovered Hush, Hush. The good thing is that Hush, Hush is an 'out of sigh, out of mind' book. I was so engrossed in Hush, Hush while I was reading it, but the moment I put it down, I forgot about it.
Nora, the main character of Hush, Hush is confusing. She's naive and trusting, but she's also paranoid and suspicious. Nora feels that someone is following her, starts seeing things that aren't there and starts suspecting everyone around her. But, she also blindly follows people that she barely trusts, doesn't listen to the warning bells in her head and does stupid things. Nora could have avoided so many dangerous situations if she had listened to the warning voice in her head. An example of Nora's fickle personality is her reaction towards Patch. Patch scares her because he harasses her and stalks her and a few moments later, she changes her tune, and states that Patch would never hurt her.
Patch is supposed to be a typical bad boy, mysterious and dangerous, but he's actually a terrible love interest who continually harasses and stalks Nora and makes her feel uncomfortable, fearful and unsafe. I hate when abusive, obsessive and possessive characteristics of love interests are romanticized.
Vee, Nora's best friend, is annoying. In the beginning of Hush, Hush, I liked her because she was humourous and outspoken, but her personality ended up suffocating me. Everything that she does or says is extremely annoying and makes her seem like a terrible best friend.
Spoiler
One instance that really annoys me is when Vee starts talking to Nora about Patch in a purposely loud tone so that Elliot can hear them at the Delphic amusement park. She then brings Elliot into the conversation about how Patch is obsessed with Nora. What does she want Elliot to do? Get into a fistfight with Patch or something?Hush, Hush wins the Weirdest Biology Class Ever award. Our very normal protagonist is forced to sit next to the mysterious and not quite human love-interest in Biology. I've never seen that in a book before! This Biology class is not based on research, experimentation, evidence and concrete facts. Instead, it's all about sleuthing and assumptions. The first assignment in this Biology class is to find out about one's Biology partner to prepare one for sleuthing. This is solely so that the protagonist can interact with her Biology partner for the first time.
Spoiler
Also, when Nora goes to her Biology teacher and tells him that the seating arrangements isn't working and that Patch is making her feel uncomfortable, he ignores her and tells her to tutor Patch instead. No normal teacher will brush aside the fact that one student is making another student feel uncomfortable.There is a eerie atmosphere in Hush, Hush and there is also lots of mystery. Nora doesn't know what's real and what isn't, whether somebody is really following her or if it's just a figment of her imagination and if someone is following her, who are they and what they want from her. Everyone in this book is a potential suspect/villain. I like reading about all the craziness and drama that is going on in this book.
The lore surrounding fallen angels is interesting and original. I don't think I've read about fallen angels in other books that are similar to the fallen angels in Hush, Hush. I'm also interested to see where this series goes when it comes to its angel lore.
Hush, Hush is a fun and entertaining read. The dialogue is humourous and the story flows logically and is easy to read. The mystery and angel lore is interesting, but the characters are confusing and annoying. Maybe if I read Hush Hush 5 -6 years ago, when I was a fan of the Fallen series, I would have enjoyed it more.
"There was nothing wrong with fire... as long as you didn't stand too close." (Nora Grey)
I remember loving this book when it first came out but my taste must have changed.
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Loveable characters:
Yes
this book felt like reading a movie script and crying afterwards because it’s not a movie. mortal instruments meets twilight meets tvd in bits and pieces—i was on the edge of my seat in the 1 day it took me to read this book.
my only complaints is in the romance—there was barely any. or, there was, but it wasn’t the main focus and wasn’t developed properly. however, i love patch and nora wholeheartedly and i will be reading the rest of the series. thank you very much.
ps. vee, girl, you’re on thin ice
my only complaints is in the romance—there was barely any. or, there was, but it wasn’t the main focus and wasn’t developed properly. however, i love patch and nora wholeheartedly and i will be reading the rest of the series. thank you very much.
ps. vee, girl, you’re on thin ice
slow-paced