Slammed

After her father's sudden death, Layken Cohen , a high school senior, moves from Texas to Michigan with her mother and younger brother, Kel . The move is financially necessary, but emotionally devastating. Layken struggles with leaving behind her home and memories of her father. Her mother, Julia , tries to remain optimistic, but Layken is resistant to the change. As they settle into their new home, Layken meets their neighbor, Will Cooper , who lives with his younger brother, Caulder . Despite her reluctance, Layken feels an immediate connection with Will , sparking a glimmer of hope in her o

Theme 1: Uprooted Beginnings

This thread running through Slammed gives the story its emotional weight. Colleen Hoover weaves it into the narrative with skill, ensuring that the reader feels the stakes as deeply as the characters do.

Theme 2: Unexpected Connections

This thread running through Slammed gives the story its emotional weight. Colleen Hoover weaves it into the narrative with skill, ensuring that the reader feels the stakes as deeply as the characters do.

Theme 3: Forbidden Affections

This thread running through Slammed gives the story its emotional weight. Colleen Hoover weaves it into the narrative with skill, ensuring that the reader feels the stakes as deeply as the characters do.

What Readers Say About Slammed

Slammed has resonated with readers for its emotional honesty and vivid storytelling. Many describe finishing it in a single sitting — drawn forward by Colleen Hoover's prose and an almost desperate need to know how it ends.

A Passage Worth Sitting With

"Uprooted Beginnings" — Colleen Hoover, Slammed

About the Author

Colleen Hoover is the author of Slammed. Known for emotionally resonant storytelling, their work has found devoted readers across the globe.