Review & Giveaway- Crescendo by Becca Fitzpatrick

19 Oct, 2010 by in simon schuster 49 comments

Hardcover, 427 pages
Published October 19th 2010
by Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing
series Hush, Hush #2
5 stars

Nora should have known her life was far from perfect. Despite starting a relationship with her guardian angel, Patch (who, title aside, can be described as anything but angelic), 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 she becomes 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. Since Patch isn’t answering her questions and seems to be standing in her way, she has to start finding the answers on her own. Relying too heavily on the fact that she has a guardian angel puts Nora at risk again and again. But can she really count on Patch, or is he hiding secrets darker than she can even imagine?

First of all I have to thank FallenArchangel.com for giving me a sneak peek at the ARC of Crescendo….Which may I say was incredible! I stayed up way past my bedtime with my little night light the same day I got it in the mail and read the 400+pages in less than 24 hours. It’s one of those series you will not be able to put down once you start, and then you’ll be hooked on Patch like the rest of us.

The book picks up right after the last scene in Hush, Hush and Patch has been assigned as Nora’s guardian Angel. Their relationship is full-speed ahead. Enter visions of the murder of Nora’s father, Marcie Millar her arch nemesis and a childhood friend gone bad Scott Parnell. Things are about to get complicated. Suddenly Patch is hanging out with Marcie way more than normal, Nora is plagued by dreams of the past and her best friend Vee is dating Patch’s best friend Rixon.

What I love about Becca Fitzpatrick is that she adds so many twists and turns to the plot you have no idea who is good and who is bad. Crescendo fleshes out more of the history behind Nora’s family and the archangels. Readers spend the whole time trying to help unravel the mystery behind what really killed Nora’s dad and what in the world is going on! The ending is a literal roller coaster, action packed thrill ride. And when the dust settles and you think all is peaceful…think again.

GO GET THIS BOOK NOW! 5 stars to a heart stopping adventure with plenty of surprises. Happy Book Birthday Becca Fitzpatrick! Be sure to stop by The Story Siren today to see Becca reading a cookie leading up to her favorite scene.



Comment below for a chance to win one of 18 handmade Hush Hush/ Crescendo inspired items out of our etsy store. Click to view then pick your poison! Contest ends November 14, 2010 and is open internationally.

49 Responses to “Review & Giveaway- Crescendo by Becca Fitzpatrick”

  3. Amber Griffiths

    I’ve read Crescendo and I loved it! I can’t stop thinking about it.. I have a small obsession with Patch! 😉

    I’d love to win the feather bookmark, because like Mindy, I am crazy for bookmarks and you just can’t have enough of them 🙂

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  5. Celeste

    They’ve been doing this lately, inspired items of the books and I really like it because now we can focus in so much more than just the book! Great contest, please enter me.

    vicky216n@hotmail.com

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  17. Bookish in a Box

    I like the black wing necklace pictured above. It’s perfect. 🙂

    whatinabox at gmail dot com

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  20. Sarena

    I want to read Crescendo so badly! It hasn’t come into the library yet. But the necklace is very pretty, a perfect representation of Patch

    chacelilyvale at gmail dot com

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  24. Anne Royce

    Thank you for the giveaway! Wing Charm Necklace really looks cute ;3

    isabookwhore at gmail dot com

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  26. Fellow Rover

    i would love to have the chance to read this book. it looks like a good read! i like the cresendo inspired feather necklace and the hush hush inspired charm bracelet!
    thanks for the giveaway.
    khrisocubillo at yahoo dot com

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  28. someone in jogja city

    my fave poison to world >,< : The Dark Divine Purple Gem Cross Necklace and I ready to go to darkness:D
    love HeatherZahnGardner’s etsy!
    wulanseries at gmail dot com

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  36. AlouyMartinez

    Hush, Hush I’m reading Hush, Hush LOL just wanted to say that, or actually write. That’s when I told my mom, when she kept inturrapting my Hush, Hush moment. Anyway, love Becca Fitzpartick Hush, Hush and Crescendo

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  37. Sharli

    I loved Hush Hush, can’t wait to get my hands on Crescendo 😀
    My favorite item is the Wing Charm Necklace.
    Thank you for the giveaway!

    entrelibros_blog at hotmail.com

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  38. laughlovewrite

    I love this, thanks so much for the give away…mmm I loved all the items. I collect bookmarks so that was great, and the charm bracelet and the black wing necklace and….

    Ok, ok, ok…the bookmark is my favorite. Thank you.

    Jessica @ Laugh Love Write – jkhastings AT Yahoo dot com

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  40. Justine

    Wow, there are so many great ones! My fave would have to be “Tiny Metal Feather Necklace”. 😀 Thank you!!

    justeena_25(at)yahoo(dot)ca

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  46. ParaJunkee

    Yeah what a great contest! I love your pretties! parajunkee at gmail.com

    Love the wing charm necklace@!

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