Author: Becca Fitzpatrick
Pages: 454
Published: October 23, 2012
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Obtained: Purchased from Wal-Mart
Started: July 17, 2013
Finished: July 17, 2013
Summary (Courtesy of Goodreads):
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12751687-finale
Will love conquer all?
Nora and Patch thought their troubles were behind them. Hank is gone and they should be able to put his ugly vendetta to rest. But in Hank's absence, Nora has become the unwitting head of the Nephilim and must finish what Hank began. Which ultimately means destroying the fallen angels - destroying Patch.
Nora will never let that happen, so she and Patch make a plan: lead everyone to believe they have broken up, and work the system from the inside. Nora will convince the Nephilim that they are making a mistake in fighting the fallen angels, and Patch will find out everything he can from the opposing side. They will end this war before it can even begin.
But the best-laid plans often go awry. Nora is put through the paces in her new role and finds herself drawn to an addictive power she never anticipated.
As the battle lines are drawn, Nora and Patch must confront the differences that have always been between them and either choose to ignore them or let them destroy the love they have always fought for.
Cover: This is my least favorite cover out of all of them. I like the back of the book, but I do wish they would have chosen a different man to represent Patch. No offense to the guy they chose, but he just doesn't do Patch justice.
Plot: This story throws you into the Nephilim/Fallen angel war. Nora is the leader of the Nephilim army against the fallen angels, thus against her true love, Patch. Together, the two of them try to find a way to end this before they lose each other in the process.
The plot throws twists at you that keep you reading, but that battle scene just felt so rushed to me. I wish Fitzpatrick would have drew it out a bit longer. But the very very ending made me extremely happy *squealswithdelight*.
Characters:
Nora - Nora in the book is well, faltering, at times. She gives into addiction, begins keeping secrets, and uses her Nephilim power for wrong-doing. The power of the situation goes to her head. As I said in my blog pertaining to when I was reading the book, I knew she would get herself into a situation that she couldn't come out of without Patch's assistance. But when she is paired with Patch, the two of them are virtually invincible. To me this proves that Nora is a part of Patch, and that Patch is a part of Nora. That's a perfect type of love.
Patch - Patch has decided to take neither side in this battle. He is on Nora's side, whatever she may choose. I respect Patch for this decision. He holds true to Nora the entire book, just as he has the whole series. I truly love his character. WHY ISN'T HE REAL? *sobs*
Scott - Scott has completely 180-ed since the 2nd book. I respect his character, but I also miss the spunky, sassy Scott I grew to love. He'll do anything for Nora and has made a promise to protect her no matter what. It's just weird to me that he went all brother mode in this book when before in the previous two, he kissed her. Who. Knows.
Dante - "I knew [he] was trouble when he walked in... *goatnoise*" Sorry. I had to. :) But really. He Dante has some serious character development going for him. I admire the way Becca wrote him. He's strong, intelligent, determined, and has a way with words.
Vee - There's a big twist with Vee. Very big. But it felt kind of, oh, I don't know, put in there for reader closure. It felt unrealistic with the situation. I still very much love her character. ALSO: Vee and Scott are perfect for each other.
Marcie - Going to be honest, Marcie isn't near as deceitful and bitchy in this book. She kind of grew on me, but old habits die hard.
Series: This is the final book in the saga.
The first book, Hush, Hush, was published on October 13, 2009.
Link for my review: http://vivaciousfiction.blogspot.com/2013/07/hush-hush-by-becca-fitzpatrick-book.html
The second book, Crescendo, was published on October 19, 2010.
Link for my review: http://vivaciousfiction.blogspot.com/2013/07/crescendo-by-becca-fitzpatrick-book.html
The third book, Silence, was published on October 4, 2011.
Link for my review: http://vivaciousfiction.blogspot.com/2013/07/silence-by-becca-fitzpatrick-book-review.html
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars.
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Happy Reading!
VF, xoxo
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