The characters are relatable and created suitably. It also shows the healing power of poetry. “Slammed” is a heartwarming and emotionally charged story that deals with love, loss.

Her writing is simple yet poetic, and she often uses metaphors and analogies to convey complex emotions. “Slammed” Book Cover Image (Credits: Simon and Schuster)Ĭolleen Hoover’s writing style is characterized by its emotional depth and powerful storytelling.

However, they soon discover that their relationship is forbidden due to a family situation that complicates everything. She meets Will, her attractive and charming neighbor. A high academy pupil who moves from Texas to Michigan with her family after her father’s death. I don't think that's realistic.The book follows the story of Layken. Year? They live across the street from one another. and it last longer than that? Listen, I don't think it's crazy for a couple to wait (well, I couldn't do it, but that's me), but these are two adults, who want to have sex. spoiler-> I'm sorry, but two adults agreeing to no sex for a year. I think my only issue is that while Slammed felt realistic to me, Point of Retreat felt more. And while I know that he loves me for me, it is very realistic to wonder, especially if you are going through a hard time. In harder times, I wondered if it was because it was easier to stick around, then having to deal with custody and everything that would need to happen if we weren't together. Any way, as you can imagine, there were many times over the years where I would question why my husband loves me. No one - friends and family included - didn't think we would make it as a couple. My now husband and me were together for six months at that point. I think if you haven't been in a similar situation, you wouldn't get it. I totally related to Lake questioning why Will loved her. Very teenager appropriate, in my opinion, but definitely still enjoyable as an adult. It's your typical young adult romance - kissing, making out, and fade to black sex.

If you are looking for steam, you won't get it. There is enough plot here to keep you interested. So if you have the same concern going in as me, don't. I was a little worried going in - a whole book with Will just trying to prove his love? And while that is an important part of the book, it's not all it is. Despite it being young adult, despite no smut, I was enthralled with this book, just as much as the last one. So once again I was left really loving this book.

Point of Retreat by Colleen Hoover