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After really enjoying Made of Stars, I knew I'd have to read Hushed, especially after reading that intense blurb. It wasn't quite what I was expecting, since it doesn't really pick up until the last third, but I ended up liking it a lot. There's a lot of death, but it's not quite as violent or bloody as I thought it was going to be. Which was a good thing, at least for a wimp like me. Hushed opens up with Archer working on his latest kill, and his methods are quite disturbing. Smart, but disturbing. He has a list of men who he wants to remove permanently, since they've hurt his long time best friend, Vivian. But then he meets Evan, who figures him out but lets him know that he doesn't have to be a monster, especially for someone who will never appreciate him. Then there's an unexpected twist and things get crazy!

Hushed is very slow in the beginning. Yes, there are two murders, but they're not super in-your-face violent kills. I think this may be the author's style, since her other book also started out very slow, developing relationships, and then got extremely intense toward the end. I did like getting a deep understanding of Archer and Vivian's relationship before everything changes. It's a very unstable relationship, but both partners aren't exactly stable individuals. Vivian essentially uses Archer as a doormat, ditches him, then gets upset when he makes a new friend. She's not all to blame, of course, since Archer always goes back to her and tries to do everything in his power (including manslaughter) to make her happy.

It was really interesting to compare that to his developing relationship with Evan. Evan is a genuinely nice guy, and really listens to Archer. He doesn't use him like Vivian does, and he encourages Archer to take time for himself instead of always putting her first. They meet at the beginning of Hushed, and Archer who is typically a loner, reluctantly starts hanging out with him. Soon enough they're getting close...very close. There is one quite steamy shower scene! But getting close to Archer is dangerous, and not even for the obvious reason of him being a kind of serial killer.

The last third of Hushed is insane. I didn't see that coming, but it was to be expected. Halloween changes everything for Archer and there's no going back. After the big climax, I really liked how the author handled Archer's mental health. While I wanted a happy ending for him, I also didn't want things to be too convenient. He definitely has some work to do and I'm glad it ended the way it did.

*Disclaimer: I received this book from the publisher through NetGalley for review. No compensation was offered or accepted.


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Hushed Kelley York 9781937044749 Books Reviews

Grade B

Archer has two issues. #1 his best friend Vivian, who he couldn't protect as a child. #2 he's overcompensating for #1 is a big way, killing the boys, now men, from whom he couldn't save her. When Evan enters his life, Archer begins to pull away from Vivian as he recognizes just what a train wreck she is. Too bad Vivian doesn't like the word NO.

While HUSHED required me to suspend my disbelief that a teenage serial killer could also be a a decent guy, I rooted for Archer to set some boundaries and make better decisions. I genuinely empathized Archer's history and at times I liked him. I couldn't find anything redeeming in the narcissistic, manipulative Vivian. And Evan, well I just couldn't understand what he saw in and why he stayed with Archer, who brought nothing to the relationship. I wish Kelley York had delved into Evan's psyche or provided some reasoning.

THEMES murder, rape, friendship, LGBT, family

HUSHED, although unrealistic, tells the dark story of a misguided, would-be hero who becomes a serial killer in order to avenge a friend's rape.
This book is simply captivating in a toxic, twisted and creepy way. This book drew me in right from the beginning, and by the half way point my mind was simply saying "no no no" I did not want to happen what I thought would. I had great difficulty in putting this book down and not thinking about it. It was was a very dark and disturbing book involving serious issues like murder, death, rape and very unhealthy relationships. The emotions in this book felt very real and raw which makes you feel connected to the characters. I don't know if I have ever disliked a character as much as I disliked Vivian, she is simply .... poison, sucking people into her desperate world. But thats exactly what she is to Archer, poison, who is a killer but you just want to hug (or is that just me and I need help?). Archer is desperate to try and save Vivian, after years of friendship, he feels like he owes her protection and will do anything to get her back to the sweet girl he loves. He is confused, torn, and emotionally vunerable. But if Vivian is the poison, then Evan is the antidote, or light at the end of the tunnel. Evan is everything that Archer needs. It was impossible for me not to want Acher to find that light at the end of his dark tunnel,even if he is a killer, and I never knew if he would find the light. All I can say is read this book, you will not be disapointed. It is simply captivating.
Will I read it again? Yes
Would I recommend it? YES YES
3.5 stars.

I liked the unique story-line and how the author gave us a likable character who I felt sympathy for despite the fact he is a murderer - go figure! (Dexter fans will enjoy this) But I just couldn't quite get into it as much as I'd wanted to and would have liked a darker, deeper journey into these characters and the subject matter. Instead I found it a little vague and light, and perhaps a little to 'easy' i.e.the police not putting things together when they should be a lot smarter than that & Evan just 'accepting things' so easily... But it was still an enjoyable read and I think the main character and the satisfying ending was the saving grace for me. It was a nice balance to a awful situation that I wasn't sure how it was going to end!
After really enjoying Made of Stars, I knew I'd have to read Hushed, especially after reading that intense blurb. It wasn't quite what I was expecting, since it doesn't really pick up until the last third, but I ended up liking it a lot. There's a lot of death, but it's not quite as violent or bloody as I thought it was going to be. Which was a good thing, at least for a wimp like me. Hushed opens up with Archer working on his latest kill, and his methods are quite disturbing. Smart, but disturbing. He has a list of men who he wants to remove permanently, since they've hurt his long time best friend, Vivian. But then he meets Evan, who figures him out but lets him know that he doesn't have to be a monster, especially for someone who will never appreciate him. Then there's an unexpected twist and things get crazy!

Hushed is very slow in the beginning. Yes, there are two murders, but they're not super in-your-face violent kills. I think this may be the author's style, since her other book also started out very slow, developing relationships, and then got extremely intense toward the end. I did like getting a deep understanding of Archer and Vivian's relationship before everything changes. It's a very unstable relationship, but both partners aren't exactly stable individuals. Vivian essentially uses Archer as a doormat, ditches him, then gets upset when he makes a new friend. She's not all to blame, of course, since Archer always goes back to her and tries to do everything in his power (including manslaughter) to make her happy.

It was really interesting to compare that to his developing relationship with Evan. Evan is a genuinely nice guy, and really listens to Archer. He doesn't use him like Vivian does, and he encourages Archer to take time for himself instead of always putting her first. They meet at the beginning of Hushed, and Archer who is typically a loner, reluctantly starts hanging out with him. Soon enough they're getting close...very close. There is one quite steamy shower scene! But getting close to Archer is dangerous, and not even for the obvious reason of him being a kind of serial killer.

The last third of Hushed is insane. I didn't see that coming, but it was to be expected. Halloween changes everything for Archer and there's no going back. After the big climax, I really liked how the author handled Archer's mental health. While I wanted a happy ending for him, I also didn't want things to be too convenient. He definitely has some work to do and I'm glad it ended the way it did.

*Disclaimer I received this book from the publisher through NetGalley for review. No compensation was offered or accepted.