I've been following the Hush Hush series since the first book as Nora was pulled into the dangerous, yet thrilling, world of fallen angels and Nephilim. Undoubtedly, each novel has its share of ups and downs, ranging from slightly cheesy and perhaps unrealistic dialogue (does anyone actually talk like Vee?) to so many plot twists and turns it could give you whiplash.
After the somewhat disappointing third installment, Silence, which to me seemed rather unnecessary apart from a few pieces of interesting plot development - it's clear that the Hush Hush series would have been significantly stronger if Fitzpatrick had stuck to her original plan of creating a trilogy. Nonetheless, Finale was considerably better than its immediate predecessor. Nora has sworn an oath of fealty to lead the Nephilim army to victory against the fallen angels, to end the torment of their bodies being possessed during the month of Cheshvan. Consequently, Nora must question where her loyalties lie: with the race of Nephilim or with Patch and the fallen angels?
Nora Grey can at times either be brilliant or infuriatingly annoying. In comparison to the previous novels in the series, I think that she developed in character and was more determined in making decisions without Patch. As much as I adore dear Patch Cipriano, he can sometimes be a little too overprotective and essentially interfere with Nora's progression in character. Readers can look forward to Nora actually going out and kicking some arse, more Scott, and plenty of the new and vital character to the story, Dante Materazzi.
There were a few problems with the plot whereby certain things just seemed unnecessary, out of character, or I quite simply wanted to have explored in more detail. (To be honest I really want to discuss these issues.)
Nevertheless I've decided to give Finale three stars.
What are your thoughts on Finale?
