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 neighbour 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.

My Thoughts:

This is book one in the Slammed Series and I have to say not my favourite, I still want to read the other two to see where the story goes. Layken and her family have had to move after a recent tragedy in the family, she doesn’t know what the future may hold for them. Then she meets Will her neighbour and everything changes, things are good but then they go bad and Layken doesn’t know what to do for the best. The story for me felt very strained and long. The pace was slow and I felt as though I didn’t interact with any of the characters. I am going to read the series just to see what happens and if they get any better. I really like reading Colleen’s books but they can be hit or miss for me.

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