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c_d_s's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.25
bookishmadness's review against another edition
4.0
What it's about: Layken has just moved after the death of her father. Within days, she's feeling more like her old self, thanks to Will, her gorgeous neighbour. Enter, 'the problem' - the big one that is set to keep them apart. Can they overcome this problem? Can Lake move forward and keep Will out of her mind?
What I thought: This book was absolutely cute to the core. Yes, I know that is probably not the best way to describe a book with so much hurt, anger and death woven into the story, but that's how I saw it. Well, that's how I saw Lake and Will. At first, it bugged me when I realised this was going to be a 'insta-love' kind of book, but Colleen Hoover wrote it out so well, my heart just went out to them! And this problem? The big one keeping it apart? It's a good one. No matter how much the story went on and them being together slipped further away, I still kept rooting for them to get together. But of course, it's not that simple. Hoover drops another massive wrench into the works and makes things even more complicated. This book is one massive emotional rollercoaster that you just have to go on - plus, did I mention the amazing poetry?
The good: William. Every girl needs a William (though not the heartache that comes with it!)
The bad: While I loved the whole story, sometimes Layken's antics just frustrated me to no end.
Rating: 4 bookstacks
What I thought: This book was absolutely cute to the core. Yes, I know that is probably not the best way to describe a book with so much hurt, anger and death woven into the story, but that's how I saw it. Well, that's how I saw Lake and Will. At first, it bugged me when I realised this was going to be a 'insta-love' kind of book, but Colleen Hoover wrote it out so well, my heart just went out to them! And this problem? The big one keeping it apart? It's a good one. No matter how much the story went on and them being together slipped further away, I still kept rooting for them to get together. But of course, it's not that simple. Hoover drops another massive wrench into the works and makes things even more complicated. This book is one massive emotional rollercoaster that you just have to go on - plus, did I mention the amazing poetry?
The good: William. Every girl needs a William (though not the heartache that comes with it!)
The bad: While I loved the whole story, sometimes Layken's antics just frustrated me to no end.
Rating: 4 bookstacks
morenax3's review against another edition
5.0
Das ist das zweite Buch, dass ich von Colleen Hoover lese und ich muss sagen ihre Bücher sind toll. In der Geschichte von Layken und Will steckt so viel Gefühl drin. Einfach wundervoll. Es gibt traurige Momente und auch lustige. Ich bin sehr froh dieses Buch gekauft zu haben und freue mich weitere Bücher von Colleen Hoover zu lesen!
heartscontent's review against another edition
5.0
SO AMAZING. So amazing that I don't even know what to say. Just slamming AMAZING!
The thing about books like Slammed, that are not paranormal and just, well, normal is that the truth is what captured you. The truth about death of loved ones, the truth about love and holding it back for reasons, the truth about forgiving, the truth about living without regret.
Truth is sometimes what people need to hear because it's reality, and though some people may not want to hear it, it's out there. Better start listening, guys.
I loved Will. I loved Lake. I loved their story.
If you think their story is about forbidden love, think again.
Recommend to everyone who're ready to accept death and move on and believe there is life beyond it.
FIVE STARS!
The thing about books like Slammed, that are not paranormal and just, well, normal is that the truth is what captured you. The truth about death of loved ones, the truth about love and holding it back for reasons, the truth about forgiving, the truth about living without regret.
Truth is sometimes what people need to hear because it's reality, and though some people may not want to hear it, it's out there. Better start listening, guys.
I loved Will. I loved Lake. I loved their story.
If you think their story is about forbidden love, think again.
Recommend to everyone who're ready to accept death and move on and believe there is life beyond it.
FIVE STARS!
zutsie's review against another edition
3.0
Hmmmmm. I was rather conflicted about this. As is typical of Colleen Hoover, there’s a good story in there, but I just never really connected with any of it. I liked Will and Lake well enough (though that name?!) and the story was fine and all, I just didn’t love the teacher/student thing (though it was never as horrendous as these things can get). I thought Eddie was a great character and her and Gavin had such a sweet friendship. I thought she was good for Lake as well. Quick read with some great moments, but not something that sticks with you long after. Well, for me, but I’ve found the way I feel about Colleen Hoover novels to be in the minority, and that’s perfectly fine.
juulisbad's review against another edition
3.0
This book was amazing and lovely and beautiful but also kind of... Lame? I didn't like how Will And Lake fell in love at first sight because I just didn't feel any emotions with their not being together by school and so on. Like I didn't knew these people why should I care? But at the end I already started to get used to the characters and it was much easier to feel with them. I liked never never better but this book still has an amazing writing style. I heard about this book having a sequel but I can't really imagine what that would be? Maybe it's just another story about poetry slam and outer characters? We'll see!
annamacgibbon's review against another edition
3.0
An easy read, kinda suddenly just ends but keen to read the next book in the series
juicete's review against another edition
4.0
Beautiful. I liked the way this book represented death and life. I loved "The Avett Brothers" song lyrics at the beginning of each chapter. This book had a meaningful story and I absolutely enjoyed it. Recommend.
kadeherrera's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
rstephenslmt's review against another edition
5.0
It took me a few weeks to decide whether to read Slammed. The description of slam poetry didn't appeal to me. Boy, am I glad I decided to go for it anyway.
This book is full of love, challenge, heartbreak, and loss. Will and Layken's complicated relationship is so compelling, it quickly became a "just one more chapter!" read for me. Will is just perfect. I love him. :)
There were times when I was frustrated with Lake... quit carving pumpkins! But her response to the challenges that were continually being thrown at her were understandable. Very realistic responses on her part.
I immediately bought the follow-up book, [b:Point of Retreat|13496084|Point of Retreat (Slammed, #2)|Colleen Hoover|http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1330543249s/13496084.jpg|19038910], the same day I finished Slammed. It was THAT good.
This book is full of love, challenge, heartbreak, and loss. Will and Layken's complicated relationship is so compelling, it quickly became a "just one more chapter!" read for me. Will is just perfect. I love him. :)
There were times when I was frustrated with Lake... quit carving pumpkins! But her response to the challenges that were continually being thrown at her were understandable. Very realistic responses on her part.
I immediately bought the follow-up book, [b:Point of Retreat|13496084|Point of Retreat (Slammed, #2)|Colleen Hoover|http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1330543249s/13496084.jpg|19038910], the same day I finished Slammed. It was THAT good.