Crescendo by Becca Fitzpatrick Summary
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Crescendo continues Fitzpatrick's bestselling Hush, Hush saga - a paranormal romance that spent ten weeks on the NYT bestseller list despite being completely rewritten from scratch. What dark secrets earned this teen-voted favorite its place in YA literary history?
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Between Heaven and Hell: A Forbidden Romance
When a human girl falls in love with a fallen angel, the consequences reach far beyond teenage heartbreak. Nora Grey and Patch's relationship exists in that dangerous space where the supernatural and the human world collide-a love that could literally damn him to hell. Their story begins on Delphic Beach, where moonlight illuminates their growing intimacy. Patch gives Nora his silver archangel necklace, an ancient truth-detector, while she offers her most treasured possession-her father's copper ring. But when Nora whispers "I love you," Patch's response is merely a slight nod. Not because he doesn't feel the same, but because acknowledging that love could trigger catastrophic consequences. The archangels, who strictly forbid relationships between fallen angels and humans, are always watching. And as Patch suddenly tenses, sensing an otherworldly presence in the nearby woods, we're reminded that their love exists under constant surveillance-every tender moment carries the weight of potential damnation.
When Jealousy Shatters Trust
When Nightmares Become Reality
The Ultimate Betrayal
When Danger Closes In
The Truth About Blood
Love's Ultimate Sacrifice
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"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
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