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Quick answer: If you loved Hush, Hush, read Becca Fitzpatrick's Crescendo, then Fallen, Twilight, Angelfall and Beautiful Creatures. All are dark young adult paranormal romances about mysterious boys, secrets and dangerous love.
Becca Fitzpatrick's 2009 novel follows Nora Grey, a teenager who is drawn to Patch, a mysterious new student who may be a fallen angel, and who is being stalked by someone. It is moody, romantic and full of twists. The books below offer similar teen paranormal romances with brooding boys and supernatural secrets.
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Quick Picks at a Glance
| Book | Author | Ages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crescendo | Becca Fitzpatrick | Teen | the sequel |
| Fallen | Lauren Kate | Teen | school romance |
| Twilight | Stephenie Meyer | Teen | teen vampire romance |
| Angelfall | Susan Ee | Teen | post-apocalyptic angels |
| Beautiful Creatures | Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl | Teen | Southern gothic |
| Daughter of Smoke and Bone | Laini Taylor | Teen | otherworld romance |
| Shiver | Maggie Stiefvater | Teen | werewolf romance |
| Evernight | Claudia Gray | Teen | boarding-school vampires |
| Wings | Aprilynne Pike | Teen | faerie romance |
| City of Bones | Cassandra Clare | Teen | urban fantasy |
| Vampire Academy | Richelle Mead | Teen | school vampires |
| The Vampire Diaries: The Awakening | L. J. Smith | Teen | love triangle |
| Blue Bloods | Melissa de la Cruz | Teen | glamorous vampires |
| Obsidian | Jennifer L. Armentrout | Teen | alien romance |
| Wicked Lovely | Melissa Marr | Teen | faerie romance |
1. Crescendo by Becca Fitzpatrick
Nora faces new threats as she learns more about Patch. Fast and dark.
Best for: the sequel.
2. Fallen by Lauren Kate
A girl at a reform school feels drawn to a boy with secrets. Moody and popular.
Best for: school romance.
3. Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
A teenage girl falls for a vampire in a rainy town. The book that launched a vampire boom.
Best for: teen vampire romance.
4. Angelfall by Susan Ee
A girl teams up with an injured angel after an invasion. Fast and gritty.
Best for: post-apocalyptic angels.
5. Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl
A boy in a small town falls for a girl from a family of casters. Moody and charming.
Best for: Southern gothic.
6. Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor
A blue-haired art student is drawn into a war between angels and demons. Lush and inventive.
Best for: otherworld romance.
7. Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater
A girl falls for a boy who becomes a wolf in winter. Lyrical and dreamy.
Best for: werewolf romance.
8. Evernight by Claudia Gray
A girl at a strange boarding school falls for a mysterious boy. Atmospheric.
Best for: boarding-school vampires.
9. Wings by Aprilynne Pike
A girl grows wings and learns she is a faerie. Sweet and light.
Best for: faerie romance.
10. City of Bones by Cassandra Clare
A girl finds a hidden world of Shadowhunters in New York. Fast and popular.
Best for: urban fantasy.
11. Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead
A bodyguard-in-training and a vampire princess share a bond. Fast, funny and dramatic.
Best for: school vampires.
12. The Vampire Diaries: The Awakening by L. J. Smith
A girl is caught between two vampire brothers in a small town. A classic.
Best for: love triangle.
13. Blue Bloods by Melissa de la Cruz
A New York prep-school girl discovers an ancient bloodline. Glossy and gossipy.
Best for: glamorous vampires.
14. Obsidian by Jennifer L. Armentrout
A girl meets her new neighbour, a boy with a secret. Sassy and fast.
Best for: alien romance.
15. Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr
A girl who can see faeries is chosen by a faerie king. Dark and atmospheric.
Best for: faerie romance.
How to Choose
For the next book read Crescendo. For angel romance choose Fallen, Angelfall or Daughter of Smoke and Bone. For classic vampire or werewolf love pick Twilight, Shiver or Vampire Academy. For Southern gothic try Beautiful Creatures. For faeries read Wings or Wicked Lovely. Hush, Hush is a dark teen romance, so these picks suit readers who like brooding love and suspense. Hush, Hush was a major young adult hit in 2009 and spawned a four-book series. Its popularity rode the wave of teen paranormal romance that followed Twilight.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hush, Hush about?
A teenager is drawn to a mysterious boy who may be a fallen angel.
Who wrote it?
Becca Fitzpatrick.
When was it published?
2009.
How many books are in the series?
Four.
Is it a clean romance?
It has kissing and tension, with some dark and violent scenes.
What age is it for?
Teens, usually ages 13 and up.
Is it a love triangle?
There is tension between love interests and a stalker plot.
What should I read next?
Try Crescendo or Fallen.
Which book here is best for post-apocalyptic angels?
Try Angelfall by Susan Ee, which suits readers looking for post-apocalyptic angels.
Which book here is best for werewolf romance?
Try Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater, which suits readers looking for werewolf romance.
Which book here is best for urban fantasy?
Try City of Bones by Cassandra Clare, which suits readers looking for urban fantasy.
Which book here is best for glamorous vampires?
Try Blue Bloods by Melissa de la Cruz, which suits readers looking for glamorous vampires.
Which book here is best for school romance?
Try Fallen by Lauren Kate, which suits readers looking for school romance.
Which book here is best for Southern gothic?
Try Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl, which suits readers looking for Southern gothic.
Which book here is best for boarding-school vampires?
Try Evernight by Claudia Gray, which suits readers looking for boarding-school vampires.