Waiting on Wednesday: sequels

Because I start to read many YA-series and then don't have time to continue to read or finish them I have a goal this year to continue reading more series than I start new ones. The reason I don't finish the series is not because I don't like them but because there's always a new series or independent book that catches my interest and I want to read them all (sounds familiar?). This is why I'm going to concentrate this Waiting on Wednesday on upcoming sequels I'm looking forward to this fall.

Finale (Hush, Hush #4) by Becca Fitzpatrick:
Fates unfurl in the gripping conclusion to the "New York Times" bestselling Hush, Hush saga. Nora is more certain than ever that she is in love with Patch. Fallen Angel or no, he is the one for her. Her heritage and destiny may mean that they will always be enemies, but there is no turning her back on him. And yet their biggest challenge lies ahead. Can their love survive a seemingly insurmountable divide? The lines are drawn, but it's unclear which sides have been taken. And in the end, will there be enough trust left to rebuild what has been broken? Expected publication: October 23rd

Days of Blood and Starlight (Daughter of Smoke and Bone #2) by Laini Taylor:
In this stunning sequel to the highly acclaimed "Daughter of Smoke and Bone," Karou must come to terms with who and what she is, and how far she'll go to avenge her people. Filled with heartbreak and beauty, mysteries and secrets, new characters and old favorites, Days of Blood and Starlight brings the richness, color and intensity of the first book to a brand new canvas. 
Expected publication: November 6th

Reached (Matched #3) by Ally Condie:
After leaving Society and desperately searching for the Rising—and each other—Cassia and Ky have found what they were looking for, but at the cost of losing each other yet again: Cassia has been assigned to work for the Rising from within Society, while Ky has been stationed outside its borders. But nothing is as predicted, and all too soon the veil lifts and things shift once again.
Expected publication: November 13th

What are you waiting for this week?

"Waiting On" Wednesday" is a weekly event hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine. This event spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating. Please visit Jill's blog to find out what other book bloggers are waiting for.

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Book review: Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick

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.

*this review contains some spoilers*

My thoughts
Hush, Hush is a paranormal Young Adult book about angels. Lately there's been a bit of a craze about angel books, more and more pop up. While I absolutely love most angel books, I thought this one was a bit too complicated and similar to Twilight.

I liked Patch. Patch was awesome. Nora, on the other hand... not so much. We all know Patch is nothing good, even Nora does. She ignores her instincts to run away whenever she sees him, and often she's doing the opposite of what she originally wanted to do. And she doesn't ignores this instinct with just one boy, but two. It doesn't only confuse her, it confuses the reader too. I can tell you already that you don't know what's all happening until it's explained either hundred pages further when you already forgot it, or in the end.

And that's my next problem: There were way too many villains in this book, three namely. It made thinks confusing. It was just too much. Neither of these villains have a very clear way why they want Nora dead, though Patch and Chauncey had the same reason. Dabria was just being the jealous ex I suppose. Also, Patch had some great chances, but let them slip away. He didn't know what he wanted. One moment he wanted to kill Nora, the other moment he doesn't because he's in love with her. But I thought Angels couldn't feel things like love? You're left with a lot more questions than answers, which is also why I decided to read Crescendo and Silence.

The writing was alright. I liked how Fitzpatrick described certain things, and I also liked Vee. It was just the weird storyline and annoying characters that made me give this book only 3 stars. It could have scored 4 easily by writing style in my opinion.

However, if you love mysterious, intriguing and dangerous stories about angels, this is definitely a book to read!

Cover
The cover is stunning, the falling angel is a nice way to describe the topic of the book.

My rating of this book



Source
I bought the book at a Dutch bookstore.

Other links
Find this book on Goodreads
Becca Fitzpatrick's website
Becca Fitzpatrick's twitter



~ Sylke