Author - Colleen Hoover
Series - Slammed #1
Genre - New Adult, Contemporary
Published - January 5th 2012
Format - Kindle Copy
Synopsis
Following the unexpected death of her father, 18-year-old Layken is forced to be the rock for both her mother and younger brother. Outwardly, she appears resilient and tenacious, but inwardly, she's losing hope.
Enter Will Cooper: The attractive, 21-year-old new neighbor with an intriguing passion for slam poetry and a unique sense of humor. Within days of their introduction, Will and Layken form an intense emotional connection, leaving Layken with a renewed sense of hope.
Not long after an intense, heart-stopping first date, they are slammed to the core when a shocking revelation forces their new relationship to a sudden halt. Daily interactions become impossibly painful as they struggle to find a balance between the feelings that pull them together, and the secret that keeps them apart.
Cover thoughts
The above cover is the original the one below is a newer cover edition. I like the simple classic elegance of the original cover. However the newer edition isn't bad just not my favorite.
Opening Teaser
Kel and I load the last two boxes into the U-Haul. I slide the door down and pull the latch shut, locking up eighteen years of memories, all of which include my dad.
Review
Things for Layken haven’t been easy her dad suddenly
passed away and her mother had forced them leave the home she knows moving to Michigan.
Arriving at the new house she instantly catches the eye of the neighbor who
even stays just a little longer on his way just to meet her. Her little brother
instantly finds a best friend in the neighbor guys younger brother while Layken
ends up with plans for a date. On her date with Will he takes her to a poetry
slam where people preform on a stage and they instantly connect.
It’s Layken’s first day of school and she instantly is
befriended by Eddie they even share a few classes but it’s her elective that
everything goes wrong. On her way to class she encounters her teacher in the
hallway and she’s in for a shock that it’s Will her date. It’s clear that
nothing can happen between them but they each struggled to fight the attraction
attempting to stay apart. However everything is about to be turned upside down
in Layken’s life once again as she learns the truth about the secret her mom is
hiding at least she has Eddie to support her.
I loved Layken right from the start we both lost a parent
suddenly at the same age so we are kindred spirits. While her life hasn’t been
easy Layken has made the best she can with it, working her way thought the
stages of grief. I really liked Will right from the start he just a nice guy
with a good heart and perfect for Layken even if they don’t see it. I think
Eddie was a perfect addition to the story she’s exactly what Layken has been
missing and needed in her time of need.
I’ve been debating for a long time if I should read
Slammed. I tend to avoid books that will make me cry and I had a feeling like
this would be one of those books. I decided to give it a shot because I keep
hearing how amazing the book is and within just a few chapters I was hooked. I
just loved Layken she’s a great character that I was able to connect with right
away she had stolen my heart. The characters felt real they aren’t perfect but
flawed and continued to grow as the book
progressed getting better with each new chapter. The whole story is an emotional roller coaster
from start to finish I had tears of sadness and tears of joy. This is my first
book by the author but I know for a fact that I plan to read the rest of her
books. The story is beautifully written from start to finish the way that she
intertwines the poetry is magical. While the novel is a contemporary romance it’s
filled with twists and turns a truly captivating book. I spent the last 30% on
the sofa crying my hubby might think I’m insane to love a book so much that
made me cry. Slammed is defiantly one of my new favorites and I look forward to
checking out more books by the author. A must read for any New Adult fans.
Awesome review, Mandy! I read Slammed quite some time ago and I remember I liked it, but I don't exactly remember why! Your review reminded me and I'm inspired to read it again! (: I really don't want to cry, though. Haha!
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Regarding the covers, I think the first is designed to appeal to a more mature reader. Younger readers tend to go for books with a character on the cover, especially if it's someone they can align themselves with.
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