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kaylasbookgram's review
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Oh my heart! That ending had me bawling! I can’t wait to continue Will & Lake’s story and see where they end up. This story is so powerful and emotional. From struggling with the death of her father to meeting an amazing guy who ends up being off limits then being hit with her mothers diagnosis Lake is juggling more then any 18 year old should in their senior year of high school. This is not my top favorite of Colleen Hoovers but I’m still floored non the less by the ending which I think may of been the best way to end this. (Honestly probably wouldn’t need a series but I’m still going to read the series anyway because come on it’s Colleen Hoover)
TW: Cancer. Death. Loss of a parent.
TW: Cancer. Death. Loss of a parent.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Terminal illness, Cancer, Chronic illness, Death of parent, and Grief
Minor: Sexual assault
pippamillerxoxo_'s review
emotional
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Cancer, Car accident, Death, Death of parent, and Adult/minor relationship
sharbrz's review
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Trafficking, Death, Sexual assault, Grief, Cancer, and Child abuse
zeenatpatel01's review against another edition
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief, Death of parent, and Cancer
anewton's review
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
An emotional love story that explores the tragedies of life. An easy read that makes you fall in love with the power of poetry.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Death and Death of parent
Minor: Sexual harassment
lovelymisanthrope's review
dark
emotional
lighthearted
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I have been slowly making my way through Colleen Hoover's backlist, and I was very excited to pick up "Slammed" on my journey.
This story follows Layken, a newly 18-year-old who just moved to a new city with her mom and little brother following the unexpected death of her father. She is devastated to complete her senior year of high school across the country from her friends, but she quickly discovers that this new town might not entirely suck. Will lives across the street from Layken with his little brother and Layken and Will strike up a romance like they have never experienced before. Everything seems to be going perfectly, until they discover that Will is a teacher and Layken is his student. Will they be able to be together, or are they destined to be driven apart?
I can definitely tell this book is one of Colleen Hoover's earlier works. It is very fun to be able to look back and see how far she has come with her writing style and character development. Overall, I did enjoy this story, and I was rooting for Layken and Will, but I found Layken's character to be too erratic to enjoy. Although I do think teenage girls can be a little erratic with their emotions, Layken comes across as entirely immature and self-absorbed at times, but these were not reactions I felt were her true self. She does not seem to grasp how much Will's career could be ruined before it even begins if they pursue a relationship, nor does she empathize with how much it is killing him to have to walk away.
In true Colleen Hoover fashion, there is a devastating plot twist that breaks your heart (hasn't Layken been through enough?). I was left very satisfied, and I kind of do not want to pick up the sequel because I do not want to see what happens with Layken and Will, but I probably will someday!
This story follows Layken, a newly 18-year-old who just moved to a new city with her mom and little brother following the unexpected death of her father. She is devastated to complete her senior year of high school across the country from her friends, but she quickly discovers that this new town might not entirely suck. Will lives across the street from Layken with his little brother and Layken and Will strike up a romance like they have never experienced before. Everything seems to be going perfectly, until they discover that Will is a teacher and Layken is his student. Will they be able to be together, or are they destined to be driven apart?
I can definitely tell this book is one of Colleen Hoover's earlier works. It is very fun to be able to look back and see how far she has come with her writing style and character development. Overall, I did enjoy this story, and I was rooting for Layken and Will, but I found Layken's character to be too erratic to enjoy. Although I do think teenage girls can be a little erratic with their emotions, Layken comes across as entirely immature and self-absorbed at times, but these were not reactions I felt were her true self. She does not seem to grasp how much Will's career could be ruined before it even begins if they pursue a relationship, nor does she empathize with how much it is killing him to have to walk away.
In true Colleen Hoover fashion, there is a devastating plot twist that breaks your heart (hasn't Layken been through enough?). I was left very satisfied, and I kind of do not want to pick up the sequel because I do not want to see what happens with Layken and Will, but I probably will someday!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Terminal illness, Grief, Death of parent, Death, Car accident, Cancer, and Sexual content
little_lee526's review
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer, Death, and Grief
Minor: Cursing
bhopeu's review
I cringed so hard, I’m sorry lol. They knew each other for only just three days yet they fell in love already. They didn’t do that much to get to know each other more. They only played “would you rather” in the car then went to a single date together (there’s a slam party whatever where people go up the stage and recite some poetry yet the poetries are actually bad yikes) i just can’t continue reading this. My shoulders stiffen whenever I think about them falling in love in just a short span of time without knowing that much about each other.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, and Grief
merah's review
emotional
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Cancer, Death, Death of parent, Grief, and Toxic relationship
amberrichards's review
emotional
funny
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Cancer, and Adult/minor relationship
Moderate: Grief and Car accident