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3.94 AVERAGE
3.94 AVERAGE
December 2013 Initial Review
4.5 stars :)
Sep 2020 Reread Review
So me re-reading this book is making me think if I should do a re-read for older books I marked high or have on my favorites list. I just ... didn't really enjoy it this time around. Granted when I first read it I was 7 years younger than I am now but I would give this book a 2.5 but maybe bump it up to a 3 because of no other reason but how much I have enjoyed Hoover's books. This book just felt juvenile to me in the sense that in my opinion, everyone acted "older" or more sensible then both main characters. The temper tantrums and the lashing out physically took me aback and I feel like I am judging the way this character processed their grief but it was such a flip flop from the type of person they were trying to portray themselves to be. Maybe I am just too old now for displays of moody teenagers but it felt like it took away from the real and intimate feelings they had for each other and made it more about lust.
4.5 stars :)
Sep 2020 Reread Review
So me re-reading this book is making me think if I should do a re-read for older books I marked high or have on my favorites list. I just ... didn't really enjoy it this time around. Granted when I first read it I was 7 years younger than I am now but I would give this book a 2.5 but maybe bump it up to a 3 because of no other reason but how much I have enjoyed Hoover's books. This book just felt juvenile to me in the sense that in my opinion, everyone acted "older" or more sensible then both main characters. The temper tantrums and the lashing out physically took me aback and I feel like I am judging the way this character processed their grief but it was such a flip flop from the type of person they were trying to portray themselves to be. Maybe I am just too old now for displays of moody teenagers but it felt like it took away from the real and intimate feelings they had for each other and made it more about lust.
This book hit a little too close to home. But, I would do anything to have a Will in my life for all the support he openly gave to a stranger. Need I say how much I loved this book? It’s a Colleen Hoover book! I think I’m just going to lie in bed and cry myself to sleep.
This was my first time listening to Heidi Baker’s work. And as you can tell from up above
This was my first time listening to Heidi Baker’s work. And as you can tell from up above
library got this book in, reminded me why Colleen Hoover books ARE NOT my favorite.
Grade: A+
I am OVERWHELMED. I started this book like 2 hours ago how is it already over. I loved this so much.
I am OVERWHELMED. I started this book like 2 hours ago how is it already over. I loved this so much.
It’s so sad.
If you enjoy “the last song” with an aria and Ezra from pretty little liars storyline, this is the book for you!
If you enjoy “the last song” with an aria and Ezra from pretty little liars storyline, this is the book for you!
turns out the only thing i find worse than colleen hoover writing angsty toxic romances between people who should absolutely not be together is colleen hoover writing angsty toxic romances between people who should absolutely not be together, and also there's slam poetry.
that's hell.
part of a series i'm doing in which i review books i read a long time ago
that's hell.
part of a series i'm doing in which i review books i read a long time ago
I’m actually sitting here trying to hold tears back as I write this review, because the relationship between Lake and her mom really hit home for me, and I could never imagine going through what Lake
went through with her.
I wish I had a friend like Eddie. So, so much. She was pure in her intentions, and was fierce about her friendship with Lake. I’ve never had a friend like that. It made me ache for a friend like that. So, *sniffs pathetically* kudos to Colleen Hoover.
Overall, this was a solid, well-written story about family, loss, and love.
went through with her.
I wish I had a friend like Eddie. So, so much. She was pure in her intentions, and was fierce about her friendship with Lake. I’ve never had a friend like that. It made me ache for a friend like that. So, *sniffs pathetically* kudos to Colleen Hoover.
Overall, this was a solid, well-written story about family, loss, and love.
3.5 Stars
I DID NOT see that first plot twist coming...
The story itself is decent but the fact that I was frustrated with the main protagonist (Layken) for the majority of the novel, it made it hard to enjoy the story fully. She is naïve, immature, overly dramatic, and makes dumb decisions. I just wanted to slap her silly sometimes.
I DID NOT see that first plot twist coming...
The story itself is decent but the fact that I was frustrated with the main protagonist (Layken) for the majority of the novel, it made it hard to enjoy the story fully. She is naïve, immature, overly dramatic, and makes dumb decisions. I just wanted to slap her silly sometimes.
this was a good book. at points it makes you want to cry. it was hard to put this book down
This was a unique story, and it’s one that I won’t forget soon. The music lyrics and poetry incorporated into the story really ramped up the emotional experience for me as a reader. I love how realistically Will and Lake were portrayed, and I felt my heart aching along with them as they both faced incredibly difficult circumstances with their families. And the ups and downs of their romantic relationship were intense and gripping. Will was definitely swoon worthy --I have a weakness for boys who write poetry. I highly recommend Slammed to those looking for a different kind of love story.