Crescendo is written by Becca FitzpatrickBecca Fitzpatrick wrote SilenceSilence is written by Becca Fitzpatrick. Becca Fitzpatrick wrote Finale
[Human]: I like Crescendo; have you seen it? [Assistant]: It is a book written by Becca Fitzpatrick and is part of a series. I hear it is quite good. [Human]: Oh yea, she wrote Silence and Hush, Hush! I love her writing.  Can you give me a recommendation? 
If you enjoyed Silence, you might like Hush, Hush, that is one of her books too.