Review: Hush, Hush - Becca Fitzpatrick

Hush, Hush - Becca Fitzpatrick

Pages: 391

For Nora Grey, romance was not part of the plan. She's never been particularly attracted to the boys at her school, no matter how much her best friend, Vee, pushes them at her...until Patch comes along. With his easy smile and eyes that seem to see inside her, Nora is drawn to him against her better judgment, but after a series of terrifying encounters, Nora's not sure whom to trust. Patch seems to be everywhere she is, and to know more about her than her closest friends. She can't decide whether she should fall into his arms or run and hide. And when she tries to seek some answers, she finds herself near a truth that is far more unsettling than anything Patch makes her feel. 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.

Ooooh, where to start. I have to say that I LOVED Hush, Hush. First off, I mean LOOK AT THE COVER. Isn't it smexy? I mean, c'mon! :P

First off, there was a sense of creepiness all over the book. After Nora meets Patch, weird stuff happens. She gets attacked, her counselor changes...all sorts of things.
This book reminds me of Twilight in a way, although Nora tries to prevent herself from falling for Patch, where as it never really seemed that way in Twilight.
But I digress.

Basically, someone is out to get Nora, and she needs to figure out why and when the next attempt with happen. Thrown in there is Patch, a transfer student into Nora's biology class, who keeps drawing Nora in with his eyes and sly smile. It was obvious to me that they would end up together, but then again, isn't that part of the point?
Nora is studious and obediant, while Patch is loose and daring. Complete opposites.

I really LOVED Patch. He was so mysterious and elusive. Just when you get a grasp of who he really is, you find out there's more to it than even that. I was shocked at his intentions for Nora! It was extremely unexpected. Their relationship, however, was pretty well played out. It was serious, but also not really there. There was denial and desire. Nora kept herself away because she knew the consequences of her actions. That is how a girl should act in a relationship, or a potential relationship. I really like that Fitzpatrick emphasized that.

Until Nora figured out more about Patch, it was just a daily life novel. But then it started to pick up. The plot was intriguing and fast paced. The indentities of key characters was shocking. I loved how it moved and the pace.
A good romance/thriller book. It makes me appreciate my security in life, although I'd love to have me some sexy Patch body. :P

RATING: 9 of 10

Until next time,

Addy

Review: Sleeping Murder - Agatha Christie

Gwenda Reed's new home, a charming Victorian villa, is giving the lovely new bride the strangest feeling of déjà vu-and an unnatural dread that's taking its toll. Perhaps her husband's aunt, Miss Marple, can calm the young woman's frayed nerves. But how can anyone solve a mystery such as this when the only clues are those in Gwenda's vivid imagination? As Aunt Jane digs a little deeper she's soon to discover just how truthful-and terrifying-the imagination can be. --my copy of the book ( A signet book, published by Penguin Putnam inc.)

Alrighty...where to start. I read Sleeping Murder about a month ago. Also, just as a warning, I'm a huge Agatha Christie fan, so this is most likely the first of many reviews for her. I got into the entire genre of mystery through her, and I am just loving it.

Now the review above is only slightly revealing...and I'm not sure I like it. When I read it, the review made Gwenda sound like some frightened, helpless damsel in distress. In truth she's far from that. Gwenda is a smart, enthusiastic young woman who's eager to learn about her past and unravel the mystery 18 years in the making. Also, sometimes one must spoil a small portion of the plot to make the rest of the book seem even better. The review doesn't mention that there was a murder, which is the main focus of the book, not Gwenda's nerves. All in all, not the best of reviews, but this review is for the book, not the review printed on the book.

I liked the book because it was fun and it kept me guessing on who to suspect and what to make of the information provided. It's a short book, my copy only 217 pages, but just because a book is short doesn't mean it's bad. Miss Marple mysteries are always entertaining, because just like another Christie detective, Hercule Poirot, she has slightly unorthodox means of investigating. Miss Marple is the kind old lady stereotype, with a flair for solving mysteries. The cast of characters in the book is fairly small, but kind of nice. Both Miss Marple and Gwenda and Giles (her husband) are investigating the murder throughout the book, but both are aware they must be careful, because the people they're investigating are in fact suspects, and one of them did commit the murder.

Overall I would definitely recommend the book. It's a fairly quick read, it's enjoyable, and it's intriguing.

RATING: 8.5/10

Yours truly,

Harry

Kiss and Tell (1)

This Is a new meme being featured Over at Fatasy4eva, where the whole idea is to gush about our latest books compare and discuss them.

So this will be our first meme here at Paper Between Our Fingers! I've read the rules a good amount of times...I hope I get this right. XP
I've got two books here to tell about!

Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater

Rating: 7 Kiss and Tells

Total Pages: 390

Summary: For years, Grace has watched the wolves in the woods behind her house. One yellow-eyed wolf—her wolf—is a chilling presence she can't seem to live without. Meanwhile, Sam has lived two lives: In winter, the frozen woods, the protection of the pack, and the silent company of a fearless girl. In summer, a few precious months of being human ... until the cold makes him shift back again. Now, Grace meets a yellow-eyed boy whose familiarity takes her breath away. It's her wolf. It has to be. But as winter nears, Sam must fight to stay human--or risk losing himself, and Grace, forever.

What I Think:
I've heard such good things about Shiver, and I've had it on hold on the Library forever, so I'm PSYCHED that I get to finally read it. My first reaction to it was instant glee, because it seemed like an absolutely perfect book for me. I love werewolves, or just wolves in general, and the romance element definitely drew me in. I'm somewhat worried it will be the reverse Twilight plot or something, but from the reviews I've read, that shouldn't be the case. :P
I would also have to say the cover really drew me in. The tree branches all around are very mysterious, and the single blood drop is chilling. I almost didn't notice that lil' wolf down there! I've never read anything by Ms. Stiefvater before, and I'm really looking forward to this!

My Thought:
Werewolves are hot. In my mind. Dontcha think? ;D

Catching Fire - Suzanne Collins

Rating: 8 Kiss and Tells

Total Pages: 391

Summary: Against all odds, Katniss Everdeen has won the annual Hunger Games with fellow district tribute Peeta Mellark. But it was a victory won by defiance of the Capitol and their harsh rules. Katniss and Peeta should be happy. After all, they have just won for themselves and their families a life of safety and plenty. But there are rumors of rebellion among the subjects, and Katniss and Peeta, to their horror, are the faces of that rebellion. The Capitol is angry. The Capitol wants revenge.

What I think:
Well to start with, I LOVED the Hunger Games. Really. Probably the best book I've read in a while. Katniss and Peeta are just so sweet together, and I was absolutely flabbergasted when she was kinda just playing with him. Darn you Katniss. Anyways.

I'm not sure what to think about this book, since the last one was full of combat and action and all, and I don't want this one to lack any of it. I'm also interested in how Gale will react to Katniss and how Peeta and Katniss will get along. I mean, she practically rejected him last time!

My Thought:

I felt so bad for Peeta at the end of the last book. I hope they work out. :D

So there you have it. I'll get to reading these!

Until Next Time,

Addy

REVIEW: Angels & Demons - Dan Brown

"Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon is shocked to find proof that the legendary secret society, the Illuminati--dedicated since the time of Galileo to promoting the interests of science and condemning the blind faith of Catholicism--is alive, well, and murderously active. Brilliant physicist Leonardo Vetra has been murdered, his eyes plucked out, and the society's ancient symbol branded upon his chest. His final discovery, antimatter, the most powerful and dangerous energy source known to man, has disappeared--only to be hidden somewhere beneath Vatican City on the eve of the election of a new pope. Langdon and Vittoria, Vetra's daughter and colleague, embark on a frantic hunt through the streets, churches, and catacombs of Rome, following a 400-year-old trail to the lair of the Illuminati, to prevent the incineration of civilization." --Goodreads.com

Oo-whoops. still on italics.
Much better.
Anyways, oooh I'm writing a review for a best-seller! I know this is mainly a book people associate with 'adult situations', but I think it's good for teens to, those of us who like this type of reading. Most of us have heard of Angels & Demons, but for those of us who haven't, the summary above does a pretty good job of explaining it. For those of us who were like me and saw the movie before reading the book, it is still incredible.

I read Angels & Demons about three weeks ago, and thoroughly enjoyed it. When I found the book in a store I thought, 'oh I've seen the movie, I know what happens' but I bought it anyways, and I'm glad I did, because the two are very different. The book and movie have the same basic plot, but that's about where the similarity ends. One of the changes I enjoyed most was that in the book, everything wasn't as clean and well done. There was a greater feeling of unknowings in Professor Langdon and Vittoria. In the movie, they both seem like scholars of Roman and religious art in Rome, but in the book, they don't know where they're going. Even if you have seen the movie, I highly recommend the book.

For those who haven't seen the movie, you can enjoy the book even more. It's thrilling, dangerous, interesting, and it has a sense of impending doom, because we know there's a bomb ticking away somewhere in Vatican City. I'm a fan of apocalyptic literature, and this fits the bill. The book has religion, art, history, murder, and just a hint of romance. It's a very suspenseful book, and you won't want to stop reading. Robert Langdon and Vittoria Vetra have great personalities, and they don't hesitate to take action. I liked the character development and obvious work put into every aspect of the story. The book is great, and the plot twist at the end is completely shocking.

On a closing note, one could visit the places mentioned in Angels & Demons. Interestingly enough, the statues, churches, and geography of Rome and Vatican City are accurate. The Illuminati and CERN are also quite real. The Da Vinci Code is in my pile of 'to read' books, and I'm really looking forward to it.

RATING: 9.5 of 10

Best of random goodbyes,

Harry

REVIEW: Vampire Academy - Richelle Mead

"St. Vladimir’s Academy isn’t just any boarding school—it’s a hidden place where vampires are educated in the ways of magic and half-human teens train to protect them. Rose Hathaway is a Dhampir, a bodyguard for her best friend Lissa, a Moroi Vampire Princess. They’ve been on the run, but now they’re being dragged back to St. Vladimir’s—the very place where they’re most in danger. . . .
Rose and Lissa become enmeshed in forbidden romance, the Academy’s ruthless social scene, and unspeakable nighttime rituals. But they must be careful lest the Strigoi—the world’s fiercest and most dangerous vampires—make Lissa one of them forever. " --Goodreads.com

I read this book a while ago, probably around February, and I could NOT put it down. I was reading it in class, between class, through every study hall I had, until I finished it. That may be a bit exaggerated, but it was HIGHLY addicting.

This book kept me guessing a lot, between Lissa's romance with Christian Ozera, a shady Moroi who's parents had chosen the life of Strigoi, and Rose's love with her ultra-sexy teacher, Dimitri. Trust me, these two girls have got it goin' on! And the plot itself was very vague at first but then became extremely complicated and confusing.

Rose Hathaway is a very likeable main character, and I found myself liking her even more because of her stubborness and fiery temper, both of which I possess. She is a Dhampir, which is the race of the Moroi bodyguards. She is always picking fights and sticking up for Lissa.

While to me, Lissa has always seemed like that needy teen girl, who's always used to getting what she wants, and if she doesn't get it, she uses her Compulsion ability to get it. Honestly, she bugged me a lot, but I could find myself liking her and feeling sorry for her at the same time.

The dialogue is great and very realistic in a teenage setting. If the book wasn't based around Vampires, then I imagine most of it would take place at a regular high school!

This book is a great read, and the final ending really surprised me. When I thought I had it all figured out, the real plot turned me on my head and slapped me. I recommend this one fully and suggest the whole series! I know I can't wait to get my hands on the fourth and fifth ones!

RATING: 8.5 of 10

Until next time,

Addy

The other half of us...

(beware of the deceivingly old picture...it's from like, a year ago)

Seeing as the previous post is from Addy, I hope you've guessed this is Harry.
Hmm...so what to write about myself...

Well for starters, I'm 16 as well, youngest, and I have good friends, great school, yadda yadda yadda.I get the random nicknames like Gerard (?), 'arry, and Rogue. Speaking of which, did I mention I have some white hair? Yeah. At 16. Aren't I special? Oh, I'm also just slightly OCD. Well ok, a little more than 'slightly'...

Anyways. I love to read, which kind of fits if I'm the co-author of a book blog. I prefer fiction over non, and I like getting lost in a book. I'll read pretty much anything, but I love mystery, action/adventure, sci-fi, fantasy, etc. The list of 'to read' books in my room is perpetually growing, but I'm fine with that...

Well, seeing as I'm running out of stuffs to say, I guess I'll end it here. I hope you like the blog, be sure to follow us, and I'll be back with my first review soon! (hopefully)

Buh bye now. :D

About Paper Between Our Fingers

Hey there! Welcome to Paper Between Our Fingers, a book blog run by two good friends.
We are Addy(the writer of this post :D ) and Harry. Why yes, a guy and a girl. Now you have two takes on the books that you want to read!

So let us see here... I guess I'll introduce myself!

I'm Addy, I'm 16, the oldest kid in my family, and I LOVE READING. I like anything fiction, and sometimes a read some scattered nonfiction. I enjoy chick lit/teen romance, fantasy, and chances are I'll read anything you throw at me. (:

I'm a perfectionist, I play sports(mainly soccer), and I love food, and want to be a veterinarian when I grow up. If I could, I would spend my day curled up with a good book, my dog, Dakota, and some good ol' junk food. :D
My obessession, besides reading that is, is asian music (JPop,KPop, etc). Mainly a group called Tohoshinki.
Yeah, make fun of me if you want, but I love it. <3

Hm, anything else?
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