I most recently finished this series and have to say it was enthralling as well as refreshing. When one is like moi, with the sick habit of consuming books like drugs, it is easy to notice redundancies within genres.
I finished this series after reading eight other Young Adult {YA} and New Adult fictions. Slammed came up as a recommendation through Amazon. I immediately scrolled down to look at reviews, to gauge if I should spend another couple of bucks on a book. Tammara Webber {who wrote the Between the Lines series as well as her latest title, Easy} had a featured review that made my mind for me:
If you're in a reading slump, and you want to try something genuinely unique, unlike anything else out there - here's your book. It sneaks up on you, starting out with one girl (Layken) missing one parent (check). Add quirky little brother (check) and an unwanted move cross country, because of a parental job transfer (check). She arrives at her new destination, and immediately meets cute, charming guy (Will - double check).
What you don't realize is that this is the end of what you expected...I honestly don't want to tell you any more. Just go read it already. And when you hit that point at about 20% or so that makes you go, "OMFG!" - that's your departure point, right there. Strap in and put your tray in the upright position. Oh, and prepare to buy the sequel (which is out now - lucky you!), because you're gonna want it. As. Soon. As. You. Finish. Reading.
With Tammara's words I quickly did a 1-click purchase on Amazon for a whopping $2.99 and dug in!
According to Colleen's blog here is what Slammed is about:
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. Within days of their introduction, Will and Layken form an intense emotional connection, leaving Layken with a renewed sense of hope.Not long after a 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 force that keeps them apart.
Loved:
- great romance with great heartache
- responsible young adults
- resilient mother
- slam poetry!
- swoon worthy hottie
- there is a follow up book {Point of Retreat}
- pride in intelligence
- indie feel
Loathed {disliked}:
- Avett Brothers lyrics... I don't know why they distracted me!
- NOTHING else!
Loved. Loved. Loved this book. It was deep and thoughtful and made me want to write my own slam poetry. I'll follow up with Point of Retreat!
Go buy now: Slammed by Colleen Hoover ebook
