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Hush, Hush…..


So, I found a new author I adore.

It was touch and go for a minute there, but…..I’m in.

Book one was Hush, Hush:

Book two was Crescendo:

Book three was Silence:

Now, book one ROCKED. Nicely paced, learned about the characters….kinda fell in love with them.

Book two, TOTALLY different story. I nearly put down the book and abandoned the series. It was definitely the “sophomore slump” as they call it.

But….I pressed on because I liked the idea of the story. I enjoyed Becca’s writing style, for the most part. She left the ending hanging big time (flirted with almost too much of a cliffhanger) so I figured I would do it.

I am SOOO glad I did. Book three was the best one so far. AND, it got me thinking. I have a “sophomore” book coming out in May of 2012. Awaited, Wasteland #2…

**bites nails**

I sure don’t think it’s a sophomore slump, but….I’m also sure someone out there will think it’s a sophomore slump. Hopefully they’ll push through and stick it out for the third (currently untitled and still really rough since it was just written last month for NaNoWriMo).

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So, what new authors have caught your eye lately? Not that I need to add to my ever-expanding TBR list. LOL

Head over to Goodreads and check the Hush, Hush books out: CLICK HERE. If you like anything YA, you’ll be happy with these (with mild exception to book 2).

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10 Comments

  • Teresa Morris-lloyd

    Ok I am going to give you another great series to read if you have not already. I am now in the middle of it and it is great!!!!! Its Maggie Shayne’s “Wings in the Night”
    Hope you enjoy this as much as I am.
    Teresa

  • Teresa Morris-lloyd

    You know Lynn I have seen these books in stores, and online and have often wondered about them. And now hearing about them from you I will put them on my future book reads.
    Thank you so much Lynn!!

  • Alex J. Cavanaugh

    The sophomore slump worries me, as I also have a second book coming out soon. (Fortunately, I just read a five star review of my second book that stated it was better than the first, so I have hope!)

    • Lynn Rush

      Glad I’m not the only one worrying about this stuff!!! LOL. It’s such a subjective industry, and you can’t please everyone! 🙂

  • Kendall Grey

    With a good editor, you shouldn’t have any problem with a book 2 slump. And honestly, I think you can tell when your own work isn’t up to snuff with the others in a series. Writer radar kind of thing. If the book seems off or just doesn’t flow, you’re probably right. Glad the 3rd book in this series made up for the 2nd’s shortcomings. 🙂