Fiction
Hush, Hush
by Becca Fitzpatrick · 2025 · 391 pages
★4.39· 268 ratings
Hush, Hush
Mysterious Encounter in the Past
In 1565 France, Chauncey, a nobleman, encounters a mysterious boy who reveals himself as a fallen angel. This boy demands Chauncey's allegiance, unveiling Chauncey's Nephilim heritage—a being born of a human and a fallen angel. This revelation sets the stage for a centuries-old conflict between Nephilim and fallen angels, hinting at a dark legacy that will echo into the present day. In present-day Coldwater, Maine, Nora Grey 's life takes an unexpected turn when her biology teacher rearranges the seating chart, placing her next to the enigmatic Patch Cipriano . Nora is both intrigued and wary
Theme 1: Mysterious Encounter in the Past
At its core, Hush, Hush is a meditation on loss — how grief reshapes us, and how we find ways to carry what we cannot leave behind. Becca Fitzpatrick handles these themes with sensitivity and grace, making the emotional journey feel universal.
Theme 2: Biology Class Sparks Tension
This thread running through Hush, Hush gives the story its emotional weight. Becca Fitzpatrick weaves it into the narrative with skill, ensuring that the reader feels the stakes as deeply as the characters do.
Theme 3: Unsettling Ride and Revelations
This thread running through Hush, Hush gives the story its emotional weight. Becca Fitzpatrick weaves it into the narrative with skill, ensuring that the reader feels the stakes as deeply as the characters do.
What Readers Say About Hush, Hush
Hush, Hush has resonated with readers for its emotional honesty and vivid storytelling. Many describe finishing it in a single sitting — drawn forward by Becca Fitzpatrick's prose and an almost desperate need to know how it ends.
A Passage Worth Sitting With
"Mysterious Encounter in the Past" — Becca Fitzpatrick, Hush, Hush
About the Author
Becca Fitzpatrick is the author of Hush, Hush. Known for emotionally resonant storytelling, their work has found devoted readers across the globe.