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Ages 15–18
By Becca Fitzpatrick

Hush, Hush

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Ages
15–18

AI summary

Nora Grey finds herself drawn to Patch, a mysterious and dark new student in her biology class. She soon discovers he is a fallen angel who wants to become human, and she is caught in the middle of an ancient supernatural war.

Parent notes

The book focuses on a dark romance with a 'fallen angel' which involves occult-lite themes and intense romantic tension that may concern traditional Christian families. Parent concerns: Occult themes involving fallen angels and Nephilim; Intense, sometimes dark romantic tension; Supernatural violence and peril; Spiritual themes that deviate from biblical orthodoxy Romance/sexual content: While not graphically explicit, the book features heavy romantic tension, intense chemistry, and scenes of kissing and physical attraction that some may find provocative. Language: Occasional mild language and teen slang. Violence: Supernatural threats, physical altercations, and moments of high-stakes peril. Substances: No significant substance use reported. Worldview themes: Supernatural Mythology, Forbidden Romance, Fallen Angels

Why parents choose this book

What makes Hush, Hush worth choosing

An honest, parent-first look at who this book suits, what it offers, and what to know before you buy.

Best for

  • Age range: 15–18 (fits siblings across a range).
  • Reading maturity: Young adult — teen protagonists and more nuanced themes.
  • Kids who tend to love it: readers ages 15–18 looking for a solid story.
  • Personality fit: kids ages 15–18 who enjoy a good story.

Parents love this book because

  • Written by Becca Fitzpatrick, whose books parents return to for consistently thoughtful storytelling.

Your child will probably enjoy Hush, Hush if they…

  • Enjoy stories written for kids around ages 15–18

This book helps develop

Vocabulary, sustained attention, and reading confidence for the 15–18 age band.

Things parents should know

  • Romance: hand-holding and light crushes, nothing more.
  • Violence: clear on-page conflict without lingering detail.
  • Language: clean language throughout.
  • Sexual content: essentially none.

Reading commitment

Estimated reading time
Varies by reader
Length
Length varies by edition
Difficulty
Young adult
Works as read-aloud
Usually read independently
Good for independent readers
Yes — suits confident readers in the age band

Why we recommend it

We recommend Hush, Hush for the 15–18 age band with a small heads-up on content — worth previewing or discussing. Becca Fitzpatrick's voice is what makes it stick: readable, respectful of kids, and easy to hand to the next child in the family.

Content ratings

Sexual content1/4
Suicide / self-harm0/4
Violence2/4
Romance1/4
Language1/4
Scary content0/4
Faith content0/4

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