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This is an alternate cover edition for ASIN B008TRUDAS.
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 ...more
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 ...more
Kindle Edition, 354 pages
Published
June 2016
by Atria Books
(first published January 4th 2012)
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Brb crying from love and heartbreak because of this book
Can the author possibly add a few more words in italics because I don't think we got enough.
Dhak dhak dhak....
do you hear that?
That's the sound of my heart beating as I finish the book...
Dhak dhak dhak.....
do you hear that?
That's the sound of my heart chanting "I wish this would never end".
Shush shush shush....
do you hear that?
That's the sound of my lips trying to form words enough to express what I feel....
Right now I'm thinking I so wish this story was real...
Will made me fall in love with him
Lake and Julia made me cry
Kel and Caulder were adorable
Eddie was like the fourth of july [ ...more
do you hear that?
That's the sound of my heart beating as I finish the book...
Dhak dhak dhak.....
do you hear that?
That's the sound of my heart chanting "I wish this would never end".
Shush shush shush....
do you hear that?
That's the sound of my lips trying to form words enough to express what I feel....
Right now I'm thinking I so wish this story was real...
Will made me fall in love with him
Lake and Julia made me cry
Kel and Caulder were adorable
Eddie was like the fourth of july [ ...more
Mar 24, 2012
Aestas Book Blog
rated it
it was amazing
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
everyone
MOVIE NEWS!!! ---> Both SLAMMED and POINT OF RETREAT have been optioned by a MOVIE producer!!!!!!!
WOW! 6 stars!! What a beautiful and powerful book! Definitely a MUST read!!
I loved this book for so many reasons... I loved that Will and Lake were wonderfully refreshing hero and heroine characters because they were realistic, smart, not annoying in any way and didn't make stupid decisions. I loved the author's writing style - its very simple but very powerful and its one of those books ...more
WOW! 6 stars!! What a beautiful and powerful book! Definitely a MUST read!!
I loved this book for so many reasons... I loved that Will and Lake were wonderfully refreshing hero and heroine characters because they were realistic, smart, not annoying in any way and didn't make stupid decisions. I loved the author's writing style - its very simple but very powerful and its one of those books ...more
Wanted to love it, but this is not my kind of romance. Not even for a YA romance.
SLAMMED was angsty teenage love story with a heart wrenching sub-plot, but the heroine made it a very disappointing read. I expected a more mature minded heroine, not an overly emotional girl who thinks a mad boy crush after one date is the 'real thing'. The whole high school giggly student bit was a turn off for me.
I liked Will a lot, and thought his maturity and love for poetry was well portrayed, but I didn't ...more
Awesome. Must read! I devoured this book. The story sucks you in and doesn't let you go. Adore Colleen Hoover and must read more of her.
I am conducting what I'm shelving as a "New Adult (NA) Experiment". I'm going to work my way through some of the popular New Adult books and see if I can weed out the crap and hopefully find some surprising gems. Here's hoping!
It's been a while, my friends. I had to take a break for the sake of my sanity. I decided to return to the NA experiment with Slammed because I'd heard it was less offensive than Hoover's later novel - Hopeless - and also because I've had luck with a NA student/teacher ...more
Well damn.
2 stars.**Review posted August 11, 2013
First of all I must say that I LIKED the slamming (I don't mean the doors, I'm talking about the poetry). Sorry, couldn't resist. I would rate that with four stars.
Up to the 35 % mark it was nice, it was good, it was ok even though it didn't knock my socks off. I've had a few minor issues but nothing too annoying. Unfortunately a lot went downhill after that update and too many things--and especially a HIGHLY annoying and juvenile bitch--compromised the ...more
First of all I must say that I LIKED the slamming (I don't mean the doors, I'm talking about the poetry). Sorry, couldn't resist. I would rate that with four stars.
Up to the 35 % mark it was nice, it was good, it was ok even though it didn't knock my socks off. I've had a few minor issues but nothing too annoying. Unfortunately a lot went downhill after that update and too many things--and especially a HIGHLY annoying and juvenile bitch--compromised the ...more
I hated this book. JUST KIDDING!
Let's start with Lake (I feel like I can call her Lake since I know her so well). Many authors-huge, famous authors-write characters that make me roll my eyes...scrunch up my nose...close the book and not miss them-EVER. Lake was not one of those characters. She was literary flesh and bone. She was "cool" and funny and deep. Most of all, I believed she was eighteen. We all know what Will was, so I won't go there.
Maybe I WILL
I want him
You know what else I want? ...more
Let's start with Lake (I feel like I can call her Lake since I know her so well). Many authors-huge, famous authors-write characters that make me roll my eyes...scrunch up my nose...close the book and not miss them-EVER. Lake was not one of those characters. She was literary flesh and bone. She was "cool" and funny and deep. Most of all, I believed she was eighteen. We all know what Will was, so I won't go there.
Maybe I WILL
I want him
You know what else I want? ...more
Wow! I can’t believe I’m only allowed to give this book five stars. It affected me on so many levels. I mean, gut-wrenching, sobbing, tears streaming down my face affected me…and I’m not a crier. It touched my soul. It was filled with not only everything I was looking for, but everything I needed—-romance, heartache, poetry, beauty, humor, friendship, family and love, so much love that it hurt my heart!
This book is so much more than a love story. It’s packed with important life lessons. If you’ ...more
This book is so much more than a love story. It’s packed with important life lessons. If you’ ...more
Idk why I keep reading Colleen Hoover when I know I won't like her. Actually, I do know why. I read this book in like 12 hours because it's so addicting. Even though it was so lame and cliché and the characters are infuriating and this plot was such a mess and I don't like her books.
UGH maybe someday (haha) i'll read an actually good colleen hoover book.
this one didn't even have sex in it what was the point
UGH maybe someday (haha) i'll read an actually good colleen hoover book.
Sep 16, 2012
Ails
rated it
it was amazing
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review of another edition
Recommended to Ails by:
Jan Bethel
Shelves:
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Slam poetry plays a major role in Colleen Hoover's "Slammed." So instead of the traditional way, I present you my attempt at a simple poetic review. Note: "Schooled" is originally written by Layken Cohen, the main female character in this book.
"Schooled"
I got schooled this year
By fictional characters
By a beautiful story
By a book
I got schooled this year
By Layken, Will, Julia, Kel, and Eddie
They taught me to accept death and life
That it'll get in our way and we have to be ready
They taught me to ...more
"Schooled"
I got schooled this year
By fictional characters
By a beautiful story
By a book
I got schooled this year
By Layken, Will, Julia, Kel, and Eddie
They taught me to accept death and life
That it'll get in our way and we have to be ready
They taught me to ...more
5 stars
Slammed is one of those books that is completely unforgettable for me. It was one of my first Indie books I read years ago and for some reason this week, I got the itch to re-read it. Sometimes when I read a book for the second time, I feel different about it. I like it more than the first time, or I realize it wasn’t as good as I thought it was… with Slammed, it was exactly as I remember it. ...more
Don’t take life too seriously. Punch it in the face when it needs a good hit. Laugh at it.
Slammed is one of those books that is completely unforgettable for me. It was one of my first Indie books I read years ago and for some reason this week, I got the itch to re-read it. Sometimes when I read a book for the second time, I feel different about it. I like it more than the first time, or I realize it wasn’t as good as I thought it was… with Slammed, it was exactly as I remember it. ...more
Don't take life too seriously. Punch it in the face when it needs a good hit. Laugh at it.
Inspiring! I am genuinely floored by the brilliance of this book! I adored every single one of these amazing characters and the way they were so realistically portrayed. The unique plot, the bitter-sweet tension, and the tender romance all had me mesmerized...but I won't further digress on these elements, as I'm sure they will clearly speak for themselves...
What I do want to shine a light upon is the ...more
Inspiring! I am genuinely floored by the brilliance of this book! I adored every single one of these amazing characters and the way they were so realistically portrayed. The unique plot, the bitter-sweet tension, and the tender romance all had me mesmerized...but I won't further digress on these elements, as I'm sure they will clearly speak for themselves...
What I do want to shine a light upon is the ...more
Aug 28, 2014
Angela
rated it
it was amazing
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review of another edition
Shelves:
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“Push your boundaries, that's what they're there for.”
It's currently 2:10 in the morning... I finished Slammed over 30 minutes ago... And I just stopped crying. I went into Slammed ONLY knowing that this book involved slam poetry. I had never even read the synopsis too this story (after reading Ugly Love I knew that when it comes to Hoover books you have to go into it blind). The odd thing is of all of Colleen's books, I've owned this one the longest and I'm just now reading it. I HATE MYSELF ...more
It's currently 2:10 in the morning... I finished Slammed over 30 minutes ago... And I just stopped crying. I went into Slammed ONLY knowing that this book involved slam poetry. I had never even read the synopsis too this story (after reading Ugly Love I knew that when it comes to Hoover books you have to go into it blind). The odd thing is of all of Colleen's books, I've owned this one the longest and I'm just now reading it. I HATE MYSELF ...more
There Comes a Time
There comes a time in life when you read, feel, or hear something and words
Cannot not describe the emotions, thoughts or actions it brings out of you.
There comes a time in life when you feel inspired to do something that it is you've never done before,
Experience things you never thought you could do.
There comes a time in your life when against all odds you know there is a light at the end of the tunnel,
And that you will make it out okay.
Breathing, living, crying, ...more
There comes a time in life when you read, feel, or hear something and words
Cannot not describe the emotions, thoughts or actions it brings out of you.
There comes a time in life when you feel inspired to do something that it is you've never done before,
Experience things you never thought you could do.
There comes a time in your life when against all odds you know there is a light at the end of the tunnel,
And that you will make it out okay.
Breathing, living, crying, ...more
I just read this whole thing on a plane and WOW. This is one of the best contemporaries I've read in a long time. I was wary of this book because it's new adult, but I really, really enjoyed it. Having older characters was a nice change and the story was seriously so fast and addicting. *flies to Amazon to order sequel*
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So I promised myself I wouldn't use some cheesy play on the word slammed, but daaaaaamn this book not only slammed me right out of my book slump but slammed me into total Colleen Hoover submission!! I confess I wasn't slammed right away. In fact, I was devistated. Utterly disappointed and totally convinced this was going to be another generic romance that happens way too quickly....
I was wrong! Wrong. Wrong. WRONG!!! The turning point for me ...more
So I promised myself I wouldn't use some cheesy play on the word slammed, but daaaaaamn this book not only slammed me right out of my book slump but slammed me into total Colleen Hoover submission!! I confess I wasn't slammed right away. In fact, I was devistated. Utterly disappointed and totally convinced this was going to be another generic romance that happens way too quickly....
I was wrong! Wrong. Wrong. WRONG!!! The turning point for me ...more
Jul 21, 2012
C.J. Roberts
rated it
it was amazing
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
People who don't mind a good cry.
Recommended to C.J. by:
Colleen Hoover
I haven't been reading much lately; I've been busy writing my sequel. Slammed is the first book I've been able to read in almost seven months and it's not my typical read.
In all honesty, I don't usually read YA books because they usually don't have any sex in them. I read Colleen Hoover's, Slammed, because she took a HUGE chance recommending my dark erotica to her mainstream audience. I appreciate the hell out of that.
So, what did I think?
At first, I wasn't sure I was going to enjoy the book - ...more
In all honesty, I don't usually read YA books because they usually don't have any sex in them. I read Colleen Hoover's, Slammed, because she took a HUGE chance recommending my dark erotica to her mainstream audience. I appreciate the hell out of that.
So, what did I think?
At first, I wasn't sure I was going to enjoy the book - ...more
'So you keep your ocean,
I'll take the Lake.'
So, I got a lotta feels from this book, happiness, excitement, heartbreak (yea, quite a lot of times to experience that one), gut-wrenching sadness, hope, a bit of frustration and annoyance, etc.
This was an awesome, heartwarming story but it wasn't a complete five star for me because of two ppl: Lake and Will. They were absolutely cute and loveable but they reallyy know how to make things complicated, unbearable and hard for themselves and any ...more
I'll take the Lake.'
So, I got a lotta feels from this book, happiness, excitement, heartbreak (yea, quite a lot of times to experience that one), gut-wrenching sadness, hope, a bit of frustration and annoyance, etc.
This was an awesome, heartwarming story but it wasn't a complete five star for me because of two ppl: Lake and Will. They were absolutely cute and loveable but they reallyy know how to make things complicated, unbearable and hard for themselves and any ...more
May 31, 2012
Keertana
rated it
it was ok
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review of another edition
Shelves:
why-the-hype,
debut-author-2012
Rating: 2.5 Stars
Slammed is a book that has been making waves on GoodReads – big waves, popular waves, amazing waves! Waves that have words floating in them like original and heart-breaking and tear-jerker and romantic and deep and thought-provoking. Waves that, quite unfortunately, led me believe that at least some of these qualities, if not all, would be present in Slammed. Needless to say, I was terribly disappointed by the story I found within the covers of this ...more
Slammed is a book that has been making waves on GoodReads – big waves, popular waves, amazing waves! Waves that have words floating in them like original and heart-breaking and tear-jerker and romantic and deep and thought-provoking. Waves that, quite unfortunately, led me believe that at least some of these qualities, if not all, would be present in Slammed. Needless to say, I was terribly disappointed by the story I found within the covers of this ...more
Jan 11, 2013
xrysa
rated it
really liked it
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review of another edition
Shelves:
young-adult,
contemporary
“Imperfections define perfection”
When something bad happens is not easy to move on.
If you dont have someone by your side then you are stuck in your misery.
If he leaves you , then what?
Lake
“Push your boundaries, that's what they're there for.”
Lake is trying to move on.Her father's death costed her a lot and like that wasnt enough she has to move in a new town because of her mum's job.She is hopeless , being the new girl is never easy.However she never thought that would meet someone like Will ...more
When something bad happens is not easy to move on.
If you dont have someone by your side then you are stuck in your misery.
If he leaves you , then what?
Lake
“Push your boundaries, that's what they're there for.”
Lake is trying to move on.Her father's death costed her a lot and like that wasnt enough she has to move in a new town because of her mum's job.She is hopeless , being the new girl is never easy.However she never thought that would meet someone like Will ...more
This was such a moving story! I couldn't put this down once I started reading.
Eighteen year-old Layken, or Lake, has just moved to Michigan from Texas. Her father has just died six months earlier and her mother moves them there because she gets a good job offer and they can no longer afford their house. Immediately after pulling up with the moving van, Lake meets the neighbor across the street, Will, and his little brother Caulder. He's a few years older than Lake, and in her eyes, "hot." ...more
THIS BOOK <3 CAN'T WAIT TO READ MORE COLLEEN HOOVER! Here's my booktalkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xi3MA...
3 Stars
I loved that the book focused on the stages of grief and the significance of healing other than the romance. However, I feel like I would've enjoyed this book so much more if there wasn't the infamous insta-love. I lost my connection with the book the moment Layken "Lake" Cohen and Will Cooper became emotionally attached to each other in an instant. Would it have been better if they started off as "friends" rather ...more
“Life happens. Shit happens. And it happens a lot. To a lot of people.”
I loved that the book focused on the stages of grief and the significance of healing other than the romance. However, I feel like I would've enjoyed this book so much more if there wasn't the infamous insta-love. I lost my connection with the book the moment Layken "Lake" Cohen and Will Cooper became emotionally attached to each other in an instant. Would it have been better if they started off as "friends" rather ...more
Holy hell. I read this in 6 hours. I don't even remember if I fed the kids dinner or who put them to bed. This book deserves a lot more than 5 stars. I don't even remember the last book I read that sucked me in like "Slammed" did. Colleen - you have a way with words & story telling. It is glaringly obvious why this was picked up by S&S. Beautiful story, amazing poetry, characters I want to know in real life...I can't say enough good things. You have a gift. I would read the phone book of
...more
May 03, 2012
Michelle, the Bookshelf Stalker Queen of the Undead
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it was amazing
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What an interesting dilemma this book put me in. On one hand, I should be a responsible reviewer and review this book objectively, pointing out the flaws, the inconsistencies, the problems…
SCREW THAT.
This book gripped my heart and swept me up in a whirlwind of emotion. Yes, I’m going cheesy here. I don’t care. It’s my review and it’s going to ooze cheesiness. I cannot help it. You get ...more
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What an interesting dilemma this book put me in. On one hand, I should be a responsible reviewer and review this book objectively, pointing out the flaws, the inconsistencies, the problems…
SCREW THAT.
This book gripped my heart and swept me up in a whirlwind of emotion. Yes, I’m going cheesy here. I don’t care. It’s my review and it’s going to ooze cheesiness. I cannot help it. You get ...more
2.5 stars A lot of potential, but I think this one tried to tackle too many issues without exploring any one of them with enough depth and focus for my taste. And please, if you have a character who is a teacher, let's have him know how to conjugate the word "lie" correctly!
Still, with more editing and thematic/character development, I think this author might have interesting things to offer in the future. Definitely interested in seeing what happens with the sequel.
Still, with more editing and thematic/character development, I think this author might have interesting things to offer in the future. Definitely interested in seeing what happens with the sequel.
Aug 28, 2017
Nina
rated it
it was amazing
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review of another edition
Shelves:
read-in-2017,
read-in-2019
“Push your boundaries, that's what they're there for.”
‘Slammed’ is a book that once again showed me why Colleen Hoover is one of my all-time favorite authors. I absolutely fell in love with this book and literally flew through it because I just wanted to know what would happen next.
Just like all her other books, ‘Slammed’ also had a very serious and sad topic woven into the plot and even though I was constantly waiting for the moment that would break my heart, it once again took me by surprise ...more
‘Slammed’ is a book that once again showed me why Colleen Hoover is one of my all-time favorite authors. I absolutely fell in love with this book and literally flew through it because I just wanted to know what would happen next.
Just like all her other books, ‘Slammed’ also had a very serious and sad topic woven into the plot and even though I was constantly waiting for the moment that would break my heart, it once again took me by surprise ...more
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I don't like to be confined to one genre. If you put me in a box, I'll claw my way out.
My social media username is @colleenhoover pretty much everywhere except my email, which is colleenhooverbooks@gmail.com
Founder of www.thebookwormbox.com charity and Book Bonanza.
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“Don't take life too seriously. Punch it in the face when it needs a good hit. Laugh at it.”
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“I got schooled this year
by
a
boy.
A boy that I'm seriously, deeply, madly, incredibly, and undeniably in love with.
And he taught me the most important thing of all...
To put the emphasis
On life .”
—
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a
boy.
A boy that I'm seriously, deeply, madly, incredibly, and undeniably in love with.
And he taught me the most important thing of all...
To put the emphasis
On life .”
