description Crescendo Overview
Crescendo is a 2010 young-adult paranormal novel by Becca Fitzpatrick and the second book in the Hush, Hush series. It continues the story of Nora Grey as she deals with the consequences of her relationship with Patch, a fallen angel, while investigating unresolved questions surrounding her father’s death. The novel combines romantic conflict, supernatural mythology, and a mystery plot for readers of young-adult fantasy fiction.
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When was Crescendo published, and where does it fall in the series?
Becca Fitzpatrick's Crescendo was published in 2010 as the second Hush, Hush novel. It follows Hush, Hush from 2009 and precedes Silence from 2011. [Source](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crescendo_%28Fitzpatrick_novel%29)
Why is Nora and Patch's relationship strained in Crescendo?
Patch has regained his wings and become Nora's guardian angel, but the archangels warn him to keep his distance from her. His time with Nora is further complicated by his apparent interest in Marcie Millar. [Source](https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/becca-fitzpatrick/crescendo-fitzpatrick/)
Who is Scott Parnell in Crescendo?
Scott Parnell is an old acquaintance from Nora's past who returns to Coldwater and becomes part of the book's danger and family mystery. His arrival adds a human connection to a story otherwise dominated by fallen angels and Nephilim. [Source](https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/becca-fitzpatrick/crescendo-fitzpatrick/)
Does Crescendo end with a complete resolution?
No. The book ends with a major revelation involving Hank Millar and the Black Hand, leaving the conflict open for Silence, which was published in 2011. That cliffhanger is one reason the reading order matters. [Source](https://www.supersummary.com/crescendo/summary/)
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