Ann Aguirre

Neither Nadia, a struggling college student, or Ty, a single father, is looking for a serious relationship to complicate their lives, but when their paths cross, they cannot escape the attraction they feel towards one another.

I Want It That Way

Camila 

Plano y aburrido. Ame a Sam pero siempre amo a los niños de 3-6 años en los libros, así que no se cuanta diferencia hace de otro libro

Picture me with a couple tears in my eyes and a ginormous grin on my face, hugging this book to my chest. Because after finishing it, that's pretty much what's happening. <3 

Review to come soon.

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I've been sitting on my review for Ann Aguirre's I Want It That Way for months because I just have no idea what to say that will do it any justice. To say I loved this book would be a gross understatement. I don't think I've stopped talking about it to anyone who will listen (and some people who probably want me to shut up about it already!) since I finished. It was of the "devour in a single sitting" variety and oh my god the feels! 

There was just something about Nadia and Ty that made me fall in love with them pretty much on site. Nadia and I would totally be friends in real life. I found her to be such a relatable character. I admired her determination. I loved her inner dialogue. I connected with her on a very real level. And Ty? I just wanted to cuddle Ty. (Ok, maybe not JUST cuddle him, but you get what I'm saying.) He was wonderful. He was damaged and insecure, but still strong in so many ways. He was passionate, but scared to get burned again. His past definitely left a mark and he built high walls to protect him and his son, Sam. Sam was about the cutest thing ever, too. Gah! I just wanted to smush all of them. 

I loved how realistically the thing between Nadia and Ty developed. The chemistry between them was evident from their first meeting, regardless of how skeptical they were of each other. Their balcony night scenes melted my heart. They took the time to get to know each other and I, in turn, felt like I really got to know them. I understood their motivations and the things that were holding them back. The sexual tension between them was high and when they finally gave in to their desire, it was hot, but sweet. There were tons of emotions for me throughout all of it. All. The. Feels. (And quite a few tears.) I absolutely adored them together. They were both flawed, but somehow together they were nothing short of perfect. 

Nadia's character development throughout this book was one of my favorite things. I loved her in the beginning, but loved her more at the end. None of the things that occur in I Want It That Way were in Nadia's plans. She thought she knew what she wanted from life, but after meeting Ty (and Sam!), she started to wonder if there was an alternative to the goals she had for herself. Some might question if she was settling, but I say no. She was just choosing a slightly different path because her circumstances changed. (And I fully support it!) Of course, there's a healthy dose of drama from friends and family – and the main characters themselves at times – but none of it was too angsty or unbelievable. 

The residents of 2B would make a great TV show cast. I don't even watch TV anymore, but I would definitely tune into their show every week. Each of them had something special about them and I'm looking forward to getting to know all of them a little better in the future books in the 2B Trilogy. 

There's not one single thing about this book that I would change. It was perfection just as it was. It spoke to me on so many levels. I read this back in July and I'm not sure a single day has gone by that I haven't thought about it in one way or another. It left a mark on me. Several, actually. At the time, it was my first Ann Aguirre book. I've read the second book in the trilogy and loved it nearly as much. I have every intention of going through her YA titles and seeing if I can find a new love there, too. 

If you're a fan of new adult books that are as heartfelt as they are sexy, I Want It That Way should be the next book you read. It is, without a doubt, one of my favorite books of 2014 so far. I am so, so, SO glad my friend recommended it to me and put me in contact with the publisher to get an early copy. *Squees* So damn good. 

I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

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