Colleen Hoover

Slammed follows Layken Cohen, an eighteen-year-old who moves with her family to a new city after her father’s death. Adjusting to a new home and school is difficult, but her life becomes even more complicated when she meets Will Cooper, her charming and unconventional neighbor. As Layken and Will grow closer, they navigate the challenges of love, loss, and responsibility, while poetry and slam performances become a powerful outlet for expression and connection. Colleen Hoover explores themes of family, grief, first love, and personal growth, creating a heartfelt and emotional story that resonates with young adult and new adult readers alike