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Slammed: A Novel

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From 1 New York Times bestselling author of Regretting You, It Starts with Us, and It Ends with Us, Colleen Hoover’s romantic, emotion-packed debut novel unforgettably captures all the magic and confusion of first love, as two young people forge an unlikely bond before discovering that fate has other plans for them. Following the unexpected death of her father, eighteen-year-old Layken becomes the rock for both her mother and younger brother. She appears resilient and tenacious, but inside, she's losing hope. Then she meets her new neighbor Will, a handsome twenty-one-year-old whose mere presence leaves her flustered and whose passion for poetry slams thrills her. Not long after a heart-stopping first date during which each recognizes something profound and familiar in the other, they are slammed to the core when a shocking discovery brings 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 forces that tear them apart. Only through the poetry they share are they able to speak the truth that is in their hearts and imagine a future where love is cause for celebration, not regret. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Atria


Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 18, 2012


Edition ‏ : ‎ Original


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 352 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1476715904


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 02


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.4 ounces


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.31 x 0.88 x 8.25 inches


Book 1 of 3 ‏ : ‎ Slammed


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    • There Comes A Time...
Format: Kindle
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, screaming, yelling, smiling. There comes a time in life when you know that no matter what happens, you can still look back, And say you gave it your all. In today's world, it seems like nothing will turn around for the better as we sit and wait and become bitter. In life you find things that are astounding. In every way imaginable and every way you can see. Things that are life changing in the best way possible. Things that you can only describe with the most vivid of words and actions. There comes a time in life when you say no matter what, at the end of the day I gave it my all. Knowing that there is peace within you and with all that surrounds you. There comes a time in life when you smile because you know, at that time life is everything you wanted it to be but never thought that it could. Shouting from the rooftops the joy that you have inside and wanting to share it with the world. There comes a time in life when all is at it should be and you turn around, look at yourself and know that this is what you were meant for.....MLD ...And that time came for me throughout the entirety of this book. I cannot remember the last time I was so touched, so inspired, so intrigued, so consumed with a book as I was with Slammed. The slam poetry was utterly brilliant and the story to go along with it was damn near perfection. Layken (aka Lake) is an eighteen year old who has just moved away from everything she's ever known as "home" after her fathers sudden death. She needs and tries so hard to be the rock that her little brother, Kel, and mother can lean on. On moving day, she meets her neighbors from across the street, Will and his little brother, Caulder. It was pretty much love at first sight...for the little brothers as well. I loved the dynamics of the kids' relationship. How easy it is to just accept and be happy at that age... Will asks Lake on a date and it's unlike any typical date she's been on before. None of the boring questions about how many siblings, dogs, cats, etc.. Then he brings her to a Slam session. She is thoroughly enjoying herself and begs him to do a slam for her, he volunteers, does his slam and the rest is history... Three days ago, I was devastated, bitter, and hopeless. Today I woke up feeling happy for the first time in months. Will did that for Lake, in all the months that had passed and while her unhappiness began to consume her, he helped her to see life in a different way... ...Then a devastating revelation happens....and then another, and you think to yourself, WHY??? Why can't everything just be okay?!... Throughout the course of the book, Lake and Will had to face some of the toughest obstacles any two people could ever or should ever have to face. I would like to think that Lake's best friend Eddie helped to keep her grounded, she was one of my favorite characters in the book; her joy leaped off of the pages to me and I found myself smiling every time she would give off her words of wisdom... This book had me going through so many emotions. I had a lot of ups and downs, tears of sorrow and tears of contentment, grins and frowns. My heart beat rapidly at times for the hope of a solution and beat rapidly at times for the nervousness of what was to come... So many adversities to overcome, so many issues to work through, so many questions of priority. Through poetry so much is revealed of how one copes with things, deals with feelings; pouring their soul out to a captive audience. Why? Because it speaks volumes: The ways these poets are able to lure you into a whole new world, viewing things from a vantage point you've never seen before. Making you feel like you are the mother who lost her baby, or the boy who killed his father, or even the man who got high for the first time... This was so much more than a book to me, it put so many things into perspective, it touched me on a deeper level. At the first slam, I knew this would be one of my favorite books of all time, now that I'm done? I'm glad to see that I was right! I would give this book WAY more than 5 stars if GR would let me, but for now, know that I absolutely LOVED this book and am excited to read more of Layken and Will's story in the sequel! In closing, I will leave you with this... Be accepting of everything. People's differences, their similarities, their choices, their personalities. Sometimes it takes a variety to make a good collection. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2012 by Melissa Delgado
    • EMOTIONALLY SLAMMING!
Format: Paperback
I really enjoyed reading this book; Colleen Hoover is now in my favorite author's bag! Slammed is an easy read with a beautiful story about great love and great loss. I got so emotionally involved with these characters and their journey that I laughed and cried with them, this book really touched my heart. What made this book stand out for me was the way Colleen Hoover introduced the slam poetry into the story. The use of the poetry to portray the characters emotional turmoil or self-discoveries was so unique and compelling that I can now say I am a huge fan of slam poetry! Slammed is a story about a girl named Layken, who moves from Texas, with her mum and younger brother Kel, to Michigan after her father passes away. The first people she meets are her new neighbors Will and his younger brother Caulder. Layken and Will have such an instant connection they decide to go on a date. Will introduces her to slam poetry performances where Layken discovers Will's past and instantly falls in love with him. When an unchangeable situation presents itself, they discover they cannot be together and just when Layken thinks her life couldn't get much worse another bomb explodes and she is forced to face yet another great hardship and decision that will change her life forever. This is a book about all the different types of love in its truest forms. It is about true love but also about the love between a mother and a daughter that is unbreakable. It is about the love a mother has for her children and her instinct to protect them always, and about the love between siblings that ensures they stand by each other, together as a family. My favorite part of this book was when Layken performed her poem "Mean". It had me laughing so hard I was in tears, I can think of a few people in my past I could have written a similar poem about. I also loved the way Layken and Will performed such passionate and raw poems to each other, leaving themselves so open and vulnerable was a perfect ending to this book. So if you're looking for an easy read full of heart and soul - this book is for you! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2013 by Book Gossips - Nicole

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