The Hook Up was my first book by Kristen Callihan, but it definitely won't be my last. I know that the NA genre has a lot of fans, but it also gets a lot of criticism. I happen to love the NA genre, but even I will admit that a lot of the books are similar and there aren't many that really seem to blow me away because of that. The Hook Up however was amazing, and it sucked me right into the story. If you are a NA fan you definitely will want to read this book, and even if you aren't usually one to read this genre I think that this book is worth taking a chance on. The story was great, the characters real and believable, and I honestly didn't want this book to end. 
 Anna Jones doesn't know what she wants to do with her life, but she does know that she isn't looking for a relationship. She needs to focus on figuring out what she is good at and what she sees herself doing for a career. But she never planned on meeting Drew Baylor, the star quarterback for her college football team. Though the attraction between them is instant, Anna wants nothing to do with him and they don't get off to the best start. Drew however wants Anna and is willing to do whatever it takes to have her. But after the two share an explosive night together, they find it hard to keep their hands off each other. Drew convinces Anna to give them a shot and Anna finally agrees on the condition that it is just sex between them and nothing more. But Drew is determined to show her that they belong together. As Drew and Anna begin to spend more time together, both begin to fall for one another and find a connection unlike any they have ever felt before. But with Anna's insecurities and obstacles in their way, can they find a way to get past it all? 
 I loved Drew. He was so sweet and kind and I loved how he never gave up on Anna. He was more than just a pretty face and a talented athelete, he was also really smart and quick witted. He was able to keep up with Anna, and I loved that they were able to go back and forth and have meaningful conversations in and out of the classroom. These two connected on every level, and I really enjoyed seeing them dance around one another as they figured out their feelings. Drew was a really good guy though, and I felt like he was just so genuine. Anna was smart and I understood her reluctance to let Drew in. She was afraid that he was just another womanizing jock that liked to use and forget girls. She had also been through a lot when she was younger and people are absolutely cruel. I felt so badly for her with some of the terrible things that people about her and to her. I personally have felt some of what she went through with her body image struggles and it is sometimes very hard to accept the body that you have and how people judge you based on it. So for her to be second guessing being with someone so high profile because of it was so believable to me. It didn't matter that Drew thought that she was beautiful, it was something that she had to deal with and I was so glad when she finally was able to open up to him about it. These two were perfect for one another, and the chemistry between them was off the charts. But what really made these two special for me was that they just clicked from the start. Even though she tried to fight it, Anna and Drew were meant to be together. 
 Overall, this book was fantastic. Seriously I cannot recommend this book enough. I kick myself now for taking so long to read this book, because it was that good. It was fun and sexy, and I absolutely loved the banter between Drew and Anna. These two were able to go back and forth so quickly and I just really enjoyed reading their witty conversations. They kept me laughing throughout the story, and I just lost myself in this book. I also really liked the secondary characters in this book, and I am dying for Gray's story! I absolutely cannot wait to see him fall hard next, especially after all the crap he gave Drew! I loved this book so much, and it is definitely one of the best NA books that I have ever read and to me is a must read. I will definitely be waiting for the rest of the books in this series, and I look forward to seeing what else Kristen Callihan writes in the future. 
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