Hush, Hush: The Story
ZeldaQueen: So, we've gone through the story, and now it's time for one last test. We get to look at the book summary and see if we get an accurate representation of what it's about. Everyone ready?
Projection Room Voices: Starting Media in 3...2...1...
The Story
Falling in love was never so easy . . .
or so deadly.
ZeldaQueen: And never so unbelievable. Seriously, there is not a single thing in that book that warrants Nora changing her mind about Patch being a dangerous asshole. Not to mention that it was hardly easy. Fitzpatrick dragged Nora kicking and screaming
For Nora Grey, romance was not part of the plan.
ZeldaQueen: Good to know, since we only have a vague idea of what her "plan" is. I mean, she says she's going to a scholarship prestegious college, but we don't see any signs of her taking the SATS, writing applications for said scholarship, getting letters of recommendation, keeping up her grades (unless it involves hanging around Patch) or doing any extracurricular activities besides the school newspaper (which is mentioned sparingly). Besides fawn over Patch, she doesn't have much of a plan for almost all of this book!
She's never been particularly attracted to the boys at her school, no matter how much her best friend, Vee, pushes them at her.
ZeldaQueen: Yes, as we see in that one, single scene, which comes across very much as Vee being overly judgemental. Also, you ever notice how it's always that the girl has never had any interest in guys before The Love Of Her Life shows up? What, does it make an epic love unbelievable to imply that there were relationships before that? Or, considering how Patch treats Dabria, is it a disgusting double standard that it's fine for guys to date around, but girls should be demure and save themselves for the Right Guy.
I have a feeling it's a bit of both, actually
Not until Patch came along.
ZeldaQueen: And tried to kill her. Go on, just give that sentence a proper ending
With his easy smile and eyes that seem to see inside her, Nora is drawn to him against her better judgment.
ZeldaQueen: Um yeah, if by "easy" you mean "slasher", sure. That doesn't sound like something that would draw me towards a guy, but hey what do I know? I guess plenty of people find creepy stalkers attractive
But after a series of terrifying encounters, Nora's not sure who to trust.
ZeldaQueen: The ice-cream man.
And I love how we're skipping over the stuff Patch definitely does, like invade her space, call her names she doesn't like, make crude sexual comments to her, and generally terrify her. Even if he wasn't involved with said encounters, I'd avoid his ass anyway
Patch seems to be everywhere she is, and to know more about her than her closest friends.
ZeldaQueen: And...that's a seductive trait?
She can't decide whether she should fall into his arms or run and hide.
ZeldaQueen: Let's see...she thinks this guy is stalking and spying on her. WHAT DO YOU THINK???
And when she tries to seek some answers, she finds herself near a truth that is way more unsettling than anything Patch makes her feel.
ZeldaQueen: Yes, finding out that the guy pursuing a relationship with you is trying to murder you, whilst manipulating and mindraping you to spend the night with him and make out with him does inspire unsettling feelings. What, you think I'm letting that go? No, I certainly am not!
For Nora is right in the middle of an ancient battle between the immortal and those that have fallen - and, when it comes to choosing sides, the wrong choice will cost her life.
ZeldaQueen: What? Where, may I ask, does Nora EVER get to choose sides? That implies that she has some modicum of choice and power. For that matter, what "ancient battle"? One dude was after her because Patch ruined his life and not because of fallen angels! Other than that, no other Nephilim show up, and only one other fallen angel appears, for a handful of scenes!
So yeah, typical summary here. Vague, hopes to be alluring and interesting, and is one big, fat lie. Hmph
Onward to: The Story Behind The Story
Back to: Acknowledgements
Return to: Table of Contents
Projection Room Voices: Starting Media in 3...2...1...
The Story
Falling in love was never so easy . . .
or so deadly.
ZeldaQueen: And never so unbelievable. Seriously, there is not a single thing in that book that warrants Nora changing her mind about Patch being a dangerous asshole. Not to mention that it was hardly easy. Fitzpatrick dragged Nora kicking and screaming
For Nora Grey, romance was not part of the plan.
ZeldaQueen: Good to know, since we only have a vague idea of what her "plan" is. I mean, she says she's going to a scholarship prestegious college, but we don't see any signs of her taking the SATS, writing applications for said scholarship, getting letters of recommendation, keeping up her grades (unless it involves hanging around Patch) or doing any extracurricular activities besides the school newspaper (which is mentioned sparingly). Besides fawn over Patch, she doesn't have much of a plan for almost all of this book!
She's never been particularly attracted to the boys at her school, no matter how much her best friend, Vee, pushes them at her.
ZeldaQueen: Yes, as we see in that one, single scene, which comes across very much as Vee being overly judgemental. Also, you ever notice how it's always that the girl has never had any interest in guys before The Love Of Her Life shows up? What, does it make an epic love unbelievable to imply that there were relationships before that? Or, considering how Patch treats Dabria, is it a disgusting double standard that it's fine for guys to date around, but girls should be demure and save themselves for the Right Guy.
I have a feeling it's a bit of both, actually
Not until Patch came along.
ZeldaQueen: And tried to kill her. Go on, just give that sentence a proper ending
With his easy smile and eyes that seem to see inside her, Nora is drawn to him against her better judgment.
ZeldaQueen: Um yeah, if by "easy" you mean "slasher", sure. That doesn't sound like something that would draw me towards a guy, but hey what do I know? I guess plenty of people find creepy stalkers attractive
But after a series of terrifying encounters, Nora's not sure who to trust.
ZeldaQueen: The ice-cream man.
And I love how we're skipping over the stuff Patch definitely does, like invade her space, call her names she doesn't like, make crude sexual comments to her, and generally terrify her. Even if he wasn't involved with said encounters, I'd avoid his ass anyway
Patch seems to be everywhere she is, and to know more about her than her closest friends.
ZeldaQueen: And...that's a seductive trait?
She can't decide whether she should fall into his arms or run and hide.
ZeldaQueen: Let's see...she thinks this guy is stalking and spying on her. WHAT DO YOU THINK???
And when she tries to seek some answers, she finds herself near a truth that is way more unsettling than anything Patch makes her feel.
ZeldaQueen: Yes, finding out that the guy pursuing a relationship with you is trying to murder you, whilst manipulating and mindraping you to spend the night with him and make out with him does inspire unsettling feelings. What, you think I'm letting that go? No, I certainly am not!
For Nora is right in the middle of an ancient battle between the immortal and those that have fallen - and, when it comes to choosing sides, the wrong choice will cost her life.
ZeldaQueen: What? Where, may I ask, does Nora EVER get to choose sides? That implies that she has some modicum of choice and power. For that matter, what "ancient battle"? One dude was after her because Patch ruined his life and not because of fallen angels! Other than that, no other Nephilim show up, and only one other fallen angel appears, for a handful of scenes!
So yeah, typical summary here. Vague, hopes to be alluring and interesting, and is one big, fat lie. Hmph
Onward to: The Story Behind The Story
Back to: Acknowledgements
Return to: Table of Contents