The second book in the Hush Hush series, Fitzpatrick creates a story where Nora is constantly putting herself in danger to find out more about her “guardian angel,” Patch. He was really close to her in the end of the first book but now is pulling away. Nora questions throughout if he is really trying to keep her safe or if he is actually protecting her nemesis, Marcie. With twists and turns Crescendo really leaves you hanging and dying to find out what happens next. (Candace Skoff for Colorado Blue Spruce Award, 2013)