36 pages • 1 hour read
Colleen HooverSlammed
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2012A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In Slammed by Colleen Hoover, 18-year-old Layken "Lake" Cohen moves to Michigan from Texas with her mother and younger brother following her father's death. She meets and falls for Will Cooper, her new neighbor, who later turns out to be her teacher. Both struggle with their feelings due to ethical boundaries and personal grief. Layken forms significant friendships and faces her mother’s terminal illness, ultimately finding solace and love while navigating her complex emotions and circumstances. The novel includes a student-teacher romance (between adults), mentions of death, child abuse, and depicts a sexual assault.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Colleen Hoover's Slammed offers a poignant tale blending romance and tragedy, earning praise for its emotional depth and relatable characters. Critics laud the poetic elements intertwined with the narrative. However, some find the plot predictable and the pacing uneven. Overall, it appeals strongly to fans of contemporary romance looking for an intense, heartfelt story.
Who Should Read Slammed?
Readers who enjoy emotional, intense love stories with deep character development would appreciate Colleen Hoover's Slammed. Fans of The Fault in Our Stars by John Green and Beautiful Disaster by Jamie McGuire will find similar heartfelt themes and complex, relatable protagonists.