mrs_gale's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-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
4.75
Loved this! It made me laugh, it made me cry and I surprisingly enjoyed the poetry too!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent and Grief
Moderate: Cancer and Death
Minor: Sexual assault and Terminal illness
readingbelle's review against another edition
5.0
So I may have started reading this book around midnight last night and finished at 4AM...I mean, may have.
Slammed - what a great little NA/YA title this was.
Layken "Lake" and Will have great chemistry. Colleen does such a good job writing these two and their struggle to be together/ stay apart.
The story is taken from a simple boy meets girl story with complex ethical issues, tragic family backgrounds and the poetry.
Oh my, the poetry slams rock! The verses were touching, romantic, hilarious and all that a poetry slam should be.
Do yourself a favor and go out and get Slammed.
Slammed - what a great little NA/YA title this was.
Layken "Lake" and Will have great chemistry. Colleen does such a good job writing these two and their struggle to be together/ stay apart.
The story is taken from a simple boy meets girl story with complex ethical issues, tragic family backgrounds and the poetry.
Oh my, the poetry slams rock! The verses were touching, romantic, hilarious and all that a poetry slam should be.
Do yourself a favor and go out and get Slammed.
sueread2030's review against another edition
1.0
I love Colleen Hoover
I almost have all her books
and I understand that this is one of her earliest books
She obviously gets better by time
but this book makes me understand all the hate she is getting
some ppl calling her style whattpaddy (though I have no problem with Wattpad, read some amazing stories there)
but even as a debute book, this book sucks
Layken comes out as whiny, needy and childish
It's like she wants the world to revolve around her
she is 18 after all who just lost her dad
but Will has lost even more
give the man a break
and Will
oh god
he is the example of a man who wants something, cannot have it, but cannot seem to let it go
also, what is this notion of making the MMC have all the interesting qualities but he FMC just a pretty face
TBH, i wished the book was about EDDIE not Layken, she seemed to be more interesting
I am glad this was not the first book I read by CoHo
otherwise i would have Xed her
I almost have all her books
and I understand that this is one of her earliest books
She obviously gets better by time
but this book makes me understand all the hate she is getting
some ppl calling her style whattpaddy (though I have no problem with Wattpad, read some amazing stories there)
but even as a debute book, this book sucks
Layken comes out as whiny, needy and childish
It's like she wants the world to revolve around her
she is 18 after all who just lost her dad
but Will has lost even more
give the man a break
and Will
oh god
he is the example of a man who wants something, cannot have it, but cannot seem to let it go
also, what is this notion of making the MMC have all the interesting qualities but he FMC just a pretty face
TBH, i wished the book was about EDDIE not Layken, she seemed to be more interesting
I am glad this was not the first book I read by CoHo
otherwise i would have Xed her
waitcourtneywho's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
kerasalwaysreading's review against another edition
5.0
This book was recommended to me by other books that I had read and the general consensus was that it was a very good book. So I checked out some reviews.
MY FIRST THOUGHT:
Um Slam poetry??? yeesh, no thanks. Not for me.
Well I am certainly glad that I decided to read it anyway. Still, slam poetry is NOT for me, but it was beautifully written.
I am not generally a shy person, but never in my life would I be able to stand on stage in front of ANYONE and recite a poem that I had to perform using my body as well as my voice. UGH, nope!!!
ASIDE from that, this was an absolutely a beautiful story. I am a sucker for the will they won't they/push you away but I secretly love you love story.
The amount of loss that both Lake and Will have had to endure, and will continue to endure is heartbreaking.
This story wasn't as juvenile as it could have been which I liked.
All in all this was a beautifully written love story about loss and acceptance, fighting for what you want and what you need. I truly enjoyed it and am looking forward to the next book.
MY FIRST THOUGHT:
Um Slam poetry??? yeesh, no thanks. Not for me.
Well I am certainly glad that I decided to read it anyway. Still, slam poetry is NOT for me, but it was beautifully written.
I am not generally a shy person, but never in my life would I be able to stand on stage in front of ANYONE and recite a poem that I had to perform using my body as well as my voice. UGH, nope!!!
ASIDE from that, this was an absolutely a beautiful story. I am a sucker for the will they won't they/push you away but I secretly love you love story.
The amount of loss that both Lake and Will have had to endure, and will continue to endure is heartbreaking.
This story wasn't as juvenile as it could have been which I liked.
All in all this was a beautifully written love story about loss and acceptance, fighting for what you want and what you need. I truly enjoyed it and am looking forward to the next book.
livvyhartshorn's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
toja02's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
marieschurzig's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
orchidf0xx's review against another edition
5.0
The back of the book is deceiving. It makes it sound like this book is sad. In reality, it's an absolutely incredible story. This is one of Colleen Hoover's first books. What I've learned is that her first few novels are from one person's view point, instead of multiple people. Although I really enjoy multiple view points, I still really enjoyed Slammed.
I didn’t know what slammed poetry was before reading this book, but I am so glad I know now. I love when Colleen Hoover uses lyrical devices like poems and music in her writing to add an extra element to the story that just makes it beautiful.
One of my absolute favorite characters on ALL time is Layken’s mom. The messages she delivers in the story are so powerful and things that NEED to be remembered by all of us. Not only her messages but the messages given to us in the poetry is important too.
I love Will and how big his heart is, and how much he cares for everyone. I love Lake and Will’s relationship building and the way they developed it. I love the awkwardness that arises in school and how perfect and punchy it is.
I truly enjoyed this book and would defiantly recommend it to anyone wanting an emotional, powerful, funny, and all around great book!
I didn’t know what slammed poetry was before reading this book, but I am so glad I know now. I love when Colleen Hoover uses lyrical devices like poems and music in her writing to add an extra element to the story that just makes it beautiful.
One of my absolute favorite characters on ALL time is Layken’s mom. The messages she delivers in the story are so powerful and things that NEED to be remembered by all of us. Not only her messages but the messages given to us in the poetry is important too.
I love Will and how big his heart is, and how much he cares for everyone. I love Lake and Will’s relationship building and the way they developed it. I love the awkwardness that arises in school and how perfect and punchy it is.
I truly enjoyed this book and would defiantly recommend it to anyone wanting an emotional, powerful, funny, and all around great book!