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Nora Grey's life is far from perfect. Surviving an attempt on her life wasn't pleasant, but at least she got a guardian angel out of it. But despite his role in her life, Patch has been acting anything but angelic. He's more elusive than ever and what's worse, he seems to be spending time with... read more
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Nora should have known her life was far from perfect. Despite starting a relationship with her guardian angel, Patch, 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... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
Characters edit
- Nora Grey: The main character. A typical teenage girl who is currently attending summer school. She is dating Patch, her guardian angel. Nora's father was murdered a year ago, so she lives alone with her mother. Her best friend is Vee.
- Patch Cipriano: A guardian angel and boyfriend of Nora. He wears all black, and has a lot of secrets. Former fallen angel
- Marcie Millar: The cheerleader who is always mean to Nora and Vee. Marcie becomes Nora's science partner in summer school.
- Vee Sky: Nora's best friend and "Soul Sister"
- Scott Parnell: An old friend of Nora's whose reason for moving back to Coldwater with his mother is suspicious. Scott's mother and Nora's mother are good friends, and the two mothers would love to have their children date.
- Rixon: Patch's Irish best friend. Also a fallen angel.
- Harrison Grey: Nora's dead father. He was shot almost a year ago in Portland.
- Jules/Chauncey Langeais: Patch's Nephilim vassal. He died at the end of the first book.
- Hank Millar: Marcie's father. He owns a car dealership and is able to provide a wealthy lifestyle for his family.
- Detective Basso: The detective who is always the one to respond to Nora's calls.
- Blythe Grey: Nora's mother who is always working out of town. Her husband was murdered almost a year ago.
- Lynn Parnell: Scott's mother. A friend of Nora's mother.
Quotes edit
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“Trying to redeem yourself for all those times you took free food?" "Last time I paid, she chased me down and shoved the money in my pocket. I'm trying to avoid another groping.”
Nora & Patch -
“5 dollars says you can't do it again." "I don't want your money, Angel." "Hey now, kids, let's keep this discussion PG-rated," "All three remaining pins," "What kind of prize are we talking about?" "Bloody hell, can't this wait until you're alone?" Patch gave me a secret smile, then shifted his weight back, cradling the ball into his chest. He dropped his right shoulder, brought his arm around, and sent the ball flying forward as hard as he could. There was a loud crack and the remaining three pins scattered off the table. "Aye, now you're in trouble, lass.”
Nora, Patch, & Rixon -
“You're four minutes late." "I was four minutes early yesterday." "Rollover minutes don't work with curfews inside, now.”
Nora's mom & Nora -
“It won't feel wrong if you steal it so fast that the guilt doesn't have time to soak in.”
Vee -
“Friends don't let friends drive drunk," "Are you trying to appeal to my conscience?" "How can you turn down a once-in-a-lifetime chance to drive the 'Stang?”
Scott Parnell & Nora -
“If I have to stay the whole night, shoot me now." "No gun, sorry." "That's all that's stopping you?" "Shooting you wouldn't kill you, one of the downsides of being immortal." "But you would if you could?" "I don't hate you, Patch. Yet." "Hate's not a strong enough? Something deeper?”
Patch & Nora -
“You'd shoot me, but you're on your way to nurse Scott's hangover?" "Scott didn't break my heart.”
Patch & Nora -
“Chase him down and stall for time. I need two more minutes." "Chase him down? How? The neon has a flat." "With your own two feet!" "You mean exercise?”
Nora & Vee -
“Where does this leave us?" "Together." "We fight a lot," "We also make up a lot.”
Nora & Patch -
“I'd have run harder had I known I'd get to see you call him a wiener.”
Vee -
“I'm going to grab a cheeseburger, want anything?""Nothing on the menu.""Why, Patch, are you flirting with me?”
Nora, Patch, Nora -
“Patch leaned back against the booth and arched his eyebrows at me. The gesture said it all: Pay up."You got lucky," I said."I'm about to get lucky.”
Nora, Patch -
“Your lack of faith hurts.”
Patch -
“You're mine, Angel. You have me forever”
Patch -
“What is it?" I choked. "Motor Oil?" "My Secret recipe. If I told you, I'd have to kill you." "No need. I'm pretty sure taking a drink would achieve the same result.”
Nora & Scott -
“He's got the whole bad-boy-in-need-of-redemption thing going on, but the catch is, most bad boys don't want redemption. They like being bad. They like the power they get from striking fear and panic into the hearts of mothers everywhere.”
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“Patch leaned back against the booth and arched his eyebrows at me. The gesture said it all: Pay up. "You got lucky" " I'm about to get lucky."”
Nora and Patch -
“So if he has a brain like cooked spaghetti, he’ll understand you’re not interested.”
Vee -
“I was trying to be optimistic, but you’re right. That wasn’t a dress. That was a tube top stretched down around her bony booty. The only thing keeping it from springing up around her waist is gravity.”
Vee -
“Basso. I like that. Short and sexy, just like my name.”
Vee -
“Did you see that? He asked to see our ID. How awesome is that? I bet he wanted our names but was too shy to ask.”
Vee -
“He gave Marcie a spare to the Jeep—I should park this thing in the ocean, twenty feet under.”
Nora -
“Yeah Scott, don't be a weiner!”
Scott's mom -
“I love you,” he murmured into my hair. “I’m happier right now than I ever remember being.”
Patch -
“Being close to you on any level is better than nothing. I’m not going to lose you.”
Patch -
“He's not worth it." He paused. "And neither am I.”
Patch to Nora -
“Had I been drugged? Had Patch drugged me?”
Nora's thoughts
Setting & Locations edit
First Sentence edit
The fingers of the thorn-apple tree clawed at the windowpane behind Harrison Grey, and he dog-eared his page, no longer able to read through the racket.
Table of Contents edit
Half Title
Dedication
Title Page
Copyright
Prologue -- Coldwater, Maine: Fourteen Months Ago
Chapter 1 -- Delphic Beach, Maine: Present Day
Chapters 2 - 25
Glossary edit
- Nephil/Nephilim: The offspring of a human and a fallen angel. An Immortal.
- Fallen Angel: Those who have been stripped of their wings and have fallen to earth. Has the inability to feel physically.
- Black Hand: A group of fallen angles and nemphilim that killed Nora's father
Themes & Symbolism edit
- Betrayal: Someone is lying to Nora and tries to kill her multiple times.
- Forbidden Love: The Arch angels don't want Nora and Patch to be together because he is her guardian angel and isn't supposed to fall in love with her.
- Friendship: Nora and Vee's friendship is tested when Nora can't reveal the entire truth about events that are occuring.
Series & Lists edit
This is book 2 of 4 in Hush, Hush. (standard series)
Preceded by Hush, Hush, and followed by Silence.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Becca Fitzpatrick (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Country: United States
Publication Date: November 16, 2010
ISBN: 1416989439
Page Count: 427
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Country: United States
Publication Date: November 16, 2010
ISBN: 1416989439
Page Count: 427
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: PZ7.F5777 Cr 2010
- Dewey: 813.54
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