Thursday, December 2, 2010

Hush Hush Review

With me today I have Damian. Damian is a Fallen Angel, and I've asked him to review the book Hush Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick for us.

Me: So, Damian, what did you think of the book?

Damian: It sucked.

Me: Excuse me?

Damian: You heard me. People who read that book might end up having feelings for Fallen Angels. We don't want you to have feelings for us. We enjoy being hated and feared. I hate it when authors make you like the bad guy. What self-respecting Fallen Angel wouldn't?

Me: So what you're actually saying is that the author does a great job sending the reader on an emotional rollercoaster. Making us actual hope that the "bad" guy isn't really bad?

Damian: Stop twisting my words. Wait. You know, you'd make a great Fallen Angel. Interested in a career change?

Me: Um no, I like writing, thank you very much.

Well, if you want my opinion, I thought the book was AMAZING. I rushed right out and bought the sequel CRESCENDO. Which was good as well, but HUSH HUSH was a truly gripping page turner. I honestly wasn't sure what was going to happen - meaning who was going to be "good" and "bad" until the end. Don't worry. I'm not going to tell you. But I sure had an emotional investment in how it turned out. I actually found it scary as well. Which I can't say happens very often for me, even in books labeled horror. So yeah, I recommend it. Oh and if I haven't convinced you yet - those steamy scenes with Patch and Nora? Whoa. Can you say sexual tension? Wow.



15 comments:

  1. I love this series. Yes, Patch makes me swoon. Helllooo. :) Great review.

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  2. Okay, you have me convinced...I have to get this series. Thanks for the review!

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  3. Christine - Thanks! Yeah, he's definitely swoon worthy

    Renae - Let me know what you think!

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  4. Sorry Damian, I'm buying this book! ;) Thanks for the fun review Lisa. If you're going to stand up to a fallen angel over it then I know I have to read it!

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  5. Heather - awww, he's just a big pushover! *ducks to avoid brimstone*

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  6. I DO judge books by their covers, and this one's pretty awesome. I haven't read the book yet, but now that you mention steamy scenes...

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  7. That Damian is such a devil's advocate! But we need those guys, don't we? Great fun as usual, Lisa. Lovely to stop in and read what you've created.

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  8. Lee - thanks, as always! Congrats on your release!!

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  9. I ordered Crescendo with Matched and Final Sacrifice, which is out next week. So now I have to wait. :(

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  10. Stina - bummer! But that's okay. I'm sure you'll keep busy in the meantime! :D

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  11. Brililant idea, having a character do a review! Of course, the grain of salt has to be pretty big, ha ha!
    Great review.
    :)

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  12. Lydia - thanks! That's always how I do them, and yes you definitely have to understand my perspective is not necessarily that of the character interviewed!

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  13. I have this sitting on my shelf, calling to me. Christmas reading, Christmas reading... :)

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