Falling in love can feel like poetry. Or it can feel like a slam to the heart.
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.
Never ever have I fallen in love with a series as fast I did!
This book totally took me by surprise! It wasn't what I was expecting at all, but then again not sure what I was expecting..You wouldn't believe the smile that came across my face when I realized what "slam" was!! I have quite a bit of poetry I wrote in my younger years, and couldtotally see myself sitting with Will, Lake, Eddie & Gavin, listening or participating in slam!
This book is heartwarming, touching, funny & full of life lessons we all sometimes need to be reminded of!! Colleen Hoover created an excellent debut novel!! The story line was full of twists & turns that kept me up late at night, wanting for more of Will & Lake! I absolutely was smitten with Will's character! He was fun & charming, then responsible and sacrificial when he needed to be!Layken appeared much older than 18 at times, but I guess that was due to dealing with the death of her father.What more can I say without giving too much away!!It was an awesome read that I will probably re-read very soon! I totally connected with the characters and miss being a part of their adventures!
