We’ve all read a book that had a character that was so completely talented you were envious, almost a little jealous!!

By the second paragraph, I was engulfed into Want.
The writing is exceptional. It flows like poetry.
It has a touch of forbidden lust, a damaged family, and one very talented girl.

Julianne is a brilliant pianist. When her instructor turns ill, he suggests that she employ the help of his equally talented grandson, Isaac Laroche. (view spoiler)[Good grief. Even his name is hot. (hide spoiler)]
She quickly forms a crush for her teacher, but discovers within the process that he is hiding things about his past. Things that everyone else of this small southern town know about, but refuse to mention.
But Julianne’s family isn’t perfect either. There are deep secrets that effect Julianne, and may prevent her from achieving her dream of playing in Boston.

Ms. Lawton did an impressive job of making (view spoiler)[YES. She MADE me love these characters. I had no other option! (hide spoiler)] me enjoy, and empathize with all the characters. (Even the unsavory ones!)

Julianne- This book is such a journey. As are most books. But how my feelings were at the beginning- compared to the end-were completely altered. I knew that when I finished, Julianne life was going to towards the direction of better.
I KNOW the reason she captured my interest; her voice was almost like her playing, it had a very euphonious quality. And her passion for her the piano was infectious, she’s completely incandescent!
While reading it, I sat back and listened to Revolution by Chloe Flower. And then almost went online to purchase a piano..Kidding! Not Really

Though on a more somber note, (this is when you’d play a sad melody.. *wink wink*) she’s a casualty of a very damaged home life. It comes for the one pillar in her life that you don’t expect, and it made me crinkle my nose in displeasure. I wanted to scream out for someone to SAVE Julianne. (view spoiler)[ Around this time I had to remind myself that this wasn’t real life. And then I took a deep calming breath. (hide spoiler)]

Isaac Laroche- (You have to say his full name. Can’t you imagine his smooth southern accent?)
Such a torrid character. He has such a concealed past. You can see why Julianne is attracted to him! I mean, we all love a tortured man! You know you should stay away but you can’t. Well... that’s how I felt while reading Want. There’s issues that throw up the red flag but you hope he gathers the buoyancy move on from his past. (view spoiler)[I cross my fingers that we see more of him! (hide spoiler)]

Another thing that I extremely enjoyed was the setting of an old southern town. It’s almost like going back in time! Their thoughts, and ways. They’re firmly set in their beliefs.

I classified this as Edgy/ New Adult. Although Julianne is 17, this book has a raw feel to it that I thought was realistic and amazing!

The most pressing question I thought about once I finished..... There has to be a sequel. There’s a sequel right?! RIGHT?! I’d love to read more about ALL of these exceptional characters.

If you’re in post, The Opportunist by Tarryn Fisher, depression then I highly suggest this book!!