Crescendo (Hush, Hush, #2) in Once Upon a Twilight blog

Dec 01, 2010 Mundie Moms & Mundie Kids rated it it was amazing

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Crescendo is one amazing sequel that I was completely blown away with. Becca Fitzpatrick presented many scenes that completely captured my emotions and had them on edge, more so than in Hush, Hush. I become so invested with Crescendo that I couldn't put the book down. I had to know what was going to happen next. Crescendo is one heck of a wild, twisty, had on my emotions on edge ride. When it was over, I wanted to read it again. Honestly, I didn't want it to be over with.

I really liked that Cre Crescendo is one amazing sequel that I was completely blown away with. Becca Fitzpatrick presented many scenes that completely captured my emotions and had them on edge, more so than in Hush, Hush. I become so invested with Crescendo that I couldn't put the book down. I had to know what was going to happen next. Crescendo is one heck of a wild, twisty, had on my emotions on edge ride. When it was over, I wanted to read it again. Honestly, I didn't want it to be over with.

I really liked that Crescendo picks up right where Hush, Hush left off, but quickly becomes a lot more complicated for Patch and Nora. We learn more about Nora's dad and the dark secrets from his past that shaped his life, and what ties Patch has to that past life. Then there's Marcie Miller. She's one character I haven't cared for, but getting to know her more, I was able to understand her motives a little more clearly. Vee brings the humor to the more serious scenes, as Nora and Vee can't seem to stay out of trouble. Of course, where ever Nora is, Patch isn't too far away and their chemistry is just as good as it was in Hush, Hush.

I liked getting to know the characters more, as they are perceived much differently in Hush, Hush. Crescendo offers many more complex layers to who they are and what some of their twisted motives are. I will admit, I was so frustrated at one of the characters for part of the book. I wanted to reach into the pages and slap some sense into them, but part me also knew that there was some reason for their actions. That's where the plot twist thickens. Just as I thought I had something figured out, Becca threw something else out that had me guessing again. I liked that, as it kept me emotionally invested with the story. I was so absorbed in the story, that I couldn't stop reading to really think about what was really happening. It's one heck of an emotional ride.

Crescendo gave me more than I had hoped for with it's layered characters, twisted plot and a jaw dropping ending that literally had me going, "No way!" Becca did a brilliant job at thrusting me into her world and leaving me hanging at the very end. I'm really looking forward to next year's release, as I need answers. I highly recommend picking up Crescendo TODAY!! ...more

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Aug 23, 2010 Amber rated it really liked it

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It was with great caution that I went in reading this novel because of the things I've heard about it. Most reviewer seemed to really dislike this novel and perhaps this opinion of it weighs into my opinion but I actually really enjoyed this sequel. Crescendo was a delightfully crafted read full of real emotions, the same lovable characters from the first novel and an interesting and twisting plot.

I was glad to be back with Patch, Nora and Vee in this second installment. I was okay where the fir It was with great caution that I went in reading this novel because of the things I've heard about it. Most reviewer seemed to really dislike this novel and perhaps this opinion of it weighs into my opinion but I actually really enjoyed this sequel. Crescendo was a delightfully crafted read full of real emotions, the same lovable characters from the first novel and an interesting and twisting plot.

I was glad to be back with Patch, Nora and Vee in this second installment. I was okay where the first novel left off but I was happy to be back with them to see where their journey would take them now. I must say that I was surprised with the results.

A lot of people seemed to have a problem with Nora and I get where they were coming from. They thought she was rash and whiny. And let's face it, she was but I understood a lot of her motivations and I'm not sure I'd have acted any differently. Patch gave her no reason to trust in him. If he'd have just denied what she accused him of a little bit, she'd have been placated. She was worried and insecure and sometimes it stinks to have heroines like that but I get it. She really liked Patch and worried he might not feel as intensely towards her as she did towards him. So she got a bit paranoid. And after, she got a bit reckless. Some of her decisions where stupid but I loved that Nora was bold. She punched Marcie in the face and she snuck into Scott's bedroom for answers all on her own. I really liked Nora growing into herself and answering her own questions. Yes, I wish she'd trusted in Patch a bit more but I understand why she didn't. And yes, I wish she'd swallowed her prideful anger but under the same circumstances, I can't say I would have. So I get it and I enjoyed Nora for her flawed humanness.

Patch was just as sexy as before. He has to be a little bad or he loses that pull. But I have to say, I was just as pissed as him as Nora was. I knew that he was trying to help her but that's because I'm the reader looking outside in but if I was Nora, I'd have been just as mad. I thought his absence in the novel was really interesting and I liked knowing he was working in the background. The ending killed me in the very best of ways.

So if I had a bestie, I'd want it to be Vee. Yeah, she can be a handful but the girl's got loyal tattooed to her forehead and she is not afraid to use it. I love that Vee was such a good friend to Nora and was willing to go along with Nora's crazy ideas. She's a great best friend and someone Nora really needed in this story. Plus, she's got good taste in guys. Irish equals sexy times ten!

I had a hard time figuring out where this story was leading to. I thought Marcie role in it all was really interesting and I love that Fitzpatrick gave her a bigger part to play. I also enjoyed how Fitzpatrick really messed with the lines Patch could and couldn't cross as a guardian angel. The first novel seemed to have solved a major problem and took away the obstacle of Patch and Nora being together. But this novel just showed us that it's even harder for them to be near each other. It worked well to keep that forbidden love sort of thing going on. I really enjoyed that.

I also thought that the book was written well. A lot of people had problems with it but at least it was a well written story. The sentences all did something and the characters actions felt real. I never once stumbled over a poorly crafted sentence and found myself really enjoying Nora's point of view, something I had a hard time doing in the first novel.

The addition of Scott gave the novel a really fascinating dynamic. Here's this character that was really pretty awful-- he has a drinking and gambling problem and he's an aggressive chickenshit (excuse my French) and yet, you still kind of like him because he's got these killer lines that Patch would have spoken had he been present. I'm interested to see where he's going to show up again in the third novel.

Over all, I really thought this novel had merit and it definitely held my attention. I enjoyed trying to follow the clues to figure out the plot and I liked the evolution of the characters I'd gotten to know so well in Hush Hush. I believe this is a strong second novel to an even stronger series. I can't wait for the next installment. Until then, consider me fallen. ...more

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Oct 06, 2010 Trisha Wolfe rated it it was amazing

Hush Hush was by far one of my favorite books last year. So I had high expectations for Crescendo, gladly, Becca Fitzpatrick didn’t disappoint. The story picks up a couple months after Patch has gotten his wings back and is Nora’s guardian angel. I was wondering how Becca was going to keep the relationship going between them now that Patch was holy, but just because Patch gained a higher status didn’t change his bad boy attitude (thank god). Soon the couple is hot for each other, Nora professin ...more

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Oct 25, 2010 Jodie rated it it was amazing

My first thought now l have finished this is 'How mean of Becca to leave the readers of this book hanging so much!!!' Never have l read a book with such a cliff hanging ending that l was left feeling so frustrated and wanting to read the next book so much which is a year away!
This book is an improvement on the first one which was in my eyes impossible before l started to read it, it lets you get to know Nora even more and also her friendship which Vee. Wouldn't we all love a best friend like Vee ...more

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Aug 12, 2010 Lucia rated it really liked it

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Sep 04, 2010 Paola rated it it was amazing

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I read this when it came out. I was 13 years old. I loved it back then. Now, I'm 25 and I still love it. It brings me back memories and I totally forgot how and what happens so I felt the same reactions I had when I was 13. Becca, thank you so much for an amazing series. I hope you can come back with another one, one day? ...more

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Oct 25, 2010 Cynthia rated it really liked it

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I REALLY enjoyed this book! I thought it was a whole lot better than Hush, Hush. This one had me guessing a whole lot more then the 1st. Def can't wait for the next one!! :D ...more

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