Recent Arrivals chronicles the books that have made their way onto the Today, I Read… bookshelf. Here’s the latest arrival: Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick
First line: I walked into biology and my jaw fell open. Mysteriously adhered to the chalkboard was a Barbie doll, with Ken at her side. They’d been forced to link arms and were naked except for artificial leaves placed in a few choice locations. *
Initial thoughts: I happened to check the mail when I was running out of the house and didn’t open the package until I was in the parking lot of a department store. And when I saw what was awaiting me–a signed ARC, you better believe I did a Snoopy dance and squealed like a fangirl with everyone watching. I even started reading while walking up and down the aisle…more than once I nearly ran over the stray pedestrian with my cart. To say I’m a little excited would be an understatement.
Book description:
Nora Grey is responsible and smart and not inclined to be reckless. Her first mistake was falling for Patch. Patch has a past that could be called anything but harmless. The best thing he ever did was fall for Nora.
After getting paired with Patch in biology, all Nora wants to do is stay away from him, but he always seems to be two steps ahead of her. She can feel his eyes on her when he is nowhere around. She feels him nearby even when she is alone in her bedroom. And when her attraction can be denied no longer, she learns the secret about who Patch is and what led him to her. Despite all the questions she has about his past, in the end, there may be only one question they can ask each other: How far are you willing to fall?
Book Details: 400 pages; Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing; Pub. October 13, 2009
*OK, I realize that’s not really a first line, it’s a first paragraph (almost). I had to include it because, seriously, read it! In fact, I selected the first line of the first chapter because the first line of the prologue could not live up to the first chapter’s in my eyes.
# Karissa wrote on July 7, 2009 at 9:06 am:
I am interested to see how you like this book! I have it on my wish list because I thought it sounded really good
# Ladybug wrote on July 8, 2009 at 7:39 am:
LOL, I can almost imagine it.
I pre-ordred Hush, Hush at Amazon yesterday. Looking forward to hear what you think of it
# Becca Fitzpatrick wrote on July 8, 2009 at 3:30 pm:
YAY! I still can’t believe ARCs of Hush, Hush are starting to make their way around! Very cool…
-Becca
# J. Kaye wrote on July 9, 2009 at 10:41 am:
I am so freakin’ jealous! I know how bad that sounds, but I have this on my list and can’t wait until the publication date!
Way to go!
# Belle wrote on July 13, 2009 at 1:50 pm:
You are so lucky! This sounds like a great book. Loved that first paragraph – what a great image!
# kayd wrote on June 18, 2010 at 2:58 pm:
i really think you shold try and make hush hush a film.
i was lost in the book and it was so desriptive that i felt like i was watching the movie!
# Ann-Kat wrote on July 2, 2010 at 3:49 pm:
Well, I know that I can’t make Hush, Hush into a film. I didn’t write it, don’t hold the copyright, and nor am I a movie producer. But in case any of those people happen across my blog, I’ll be sure to pass along the message.