Today Iam going to share with you a complete list of “Colleen Hoover Slammed Series”. A through guide to “Slammed Series in order by Colleen Hoover” with all the characters, story plot, age rating and short summary as well.
Slammed Series in Order by Colleen Hoover
Slammed Series Books List
1 : SLAMMED ( 2012 )
COLLEEN HOOVER SLAMMED SERIES CHARACTERS
Colleen Hoover’s Slammed series introduces emotionally rich characters that pull you into a heartfelt journey of love, grief, and growth. At the heart is Layken Cohen, a resilient teen dealing with the death of her father and a sudden move to Michigan. She meets Will Cooper, her charming and poetic neighbor, only to discover he’s her high school teacher—complicating their instant connection.
Will is mature beyond his years, raising his younger brother Caulder after losing his parents. Layken is also caring for her little brother Kel, creating a deep bond between the two families. Their shared love for slam poetry becomes a powerful outlet for expressing pain, hope, and healing.
Supporting characters like Eddie, Layken’s loyal and upbeat best friend, and Gavin, Eddie’s steady boyfriend, add depth and warmth to the story. Throughout the trilogy, the characters face real-life challenges—loss, responsibility, and the complexities of love—with grace and grit
SLAMMED ( 2012 )
A Short Summary of Slammed By Colleen Hoover
The story of “Slammed” follows a character, Layken Cohen, an 18-year-old girl who is shifting with her family from Texas to Ypsilanti, Michigan. Lake and her family have suffered a great loss as six months ago her father died of heart attack. Shifting in Michigan is very painful for Lake as her whole life she lived in Texas with her whole family but now one of the members of their family is not with them anymore. She is shifting with her mother and younger brother, Kel Cohen.
The story now features new character, Will Cooper, a 21-year-old boy to whom Lake meets in her new neighborhood of Ypsilanti, Michigan. Will lives with his younger brother, Caulder as few years ago they lost his both parents in car crash accident. The chemistry between Lake and Will is very good, Will asks her for a date and she said yes. They go on their first date which goes good for both.
As the story progresses, we learn about Will, who is a schoolteacher of Lake. Lake and Will were shocked to learn about their teacher and student relation but still they decide to continue their love relationship. The story of “Slammed” revolves around the love relationship of Lake and Will. At the end of story, Lake’s mother died of cancer, she leaves one letter for Lake and her brother in which she advises them to keep on living life with love and passion.
POINT OF RETREAT ( 2012 )
A Short Summary of Point of Retreat By Colleen Hoover
The second book “Point of Retreat” continues the story of Layken Cohen and Will Cooper. Lake has passed her high school and now she is in college. It’s been four months since Layken’s mother is dead, she is looking after her younger brother, Kel Cohen. On the other hand, we have Will who is pursuing his masters. As we already know, Will lost his both parents in car accident, he is looking after his younger brother, Caulder Cooper. Lake and Will made a promise to Lake’s mother that they are not going to spend a night together for one year.
The story introduces new character, Vaughn, an ex-girlfriend of Will to whom he meets again in his university. She causes great problems in Will and Lake’s relationship due which they had a big fight and stop talking to each other. Vaughn is a classmate of Will, she is very happy to see him again, but Will is not happy to see her as he is into Lake’s love. Vaughn wants to be with Will again, but Will is not interested in her anymore. Will really love Lake with all his heart. He is not telling anything about his ex-girlfriend to Lake as he don’t want to hurt her.
One day, Lake saw Will with his ex-girlfriend in his bedroom, she instantly started crying and leaves the house without listening to Will. He followed her through the house but Lake does not listen to her. Lake doesn’t listen to Will, and stopped talking to him. Will is furious because he loses his love over someone who doesn’t matters to him.
THIS GIRL ( 2013 )
*SPOILERS AHEAD *
Summary of This Girl By Colleen Hoover
The story of “This Girl” begins with the end of “Point of Retreat”. The novel story begins with Will and Lake who are now likely married and living in San Francisco. Through Lake, we are going to learn everything we need to know about Will’s past, because Lake as wife wants to know everything about her husband. The story alternate between past and present, at present Will and Lake are going for their honeymoon, and in the past, you are going to learn everything about Will’s past.
Slammed Series by Colleen Hoover – FAQs
1. Do I need to read all three books in order?
Yes, it’s highly recommended. Each book builds on the emotional and narrative journey of Layken and Will. Slammed sets the foundation, Point of Retreat explores their growth through adversity, and This Girl brings everything full circle from Will’s perspective.
2. What makes the Slammed series different from other romance novels?
The unique use of slam poetry as a storytelling tool sets this series apart. It adds a deeply personal and artistic layer to the narrative.
3. Is the romance between Layken and Will appropriate, given their teacher-student dynamic?
This is a central conflict. The author handles it with care—Will becomes Layken’s teacher unintentionally. Their relationship is paused and reconsidered multiple times due to ethical concerns.
4. Will the series make me cry?
Probably—yes. If you’ve ever experienced loss, love, or unexpected responsibility, this series will deeply resonate. It’s emotional, but not without hope.
5. Is this series appropriate for young adults?
It’s best for readers aged 16 and up. While not explicit, the themes—grief, responsibility, and ethical dilemmas—are mature and thought-provoking.
6. Are there any happy moments, or is it all emotional heartbreak?
Definitely! Despite the heavy themes, there are plenty of light, joyful, and funny moments, especially through the kids and friends like Eddie and Gavin.
7. Is the poetry original? Who wrote it?
Yes, the poetry is original and written by Colleen Hoover herself. It reflects the characters’ emotional journeys and enhances the storytelling experience.
8. Do Layken and Will get a happy ending?
Yes, but it’s earned through trials and growth. Their journey ends with stability, love, and a future they’ve fought hard to build.
9. What’s the purpose of the third book, This Girl, if we already know the story?
This Girl retells key events from Will’s point of view, offering fresh emotional insight and rounding out the trilogy with depth and perspective.
10. Are there more books connected to the Slammed universe?
No, the Slammed series is complete as a trilogy. Colleen Hoover’s other books explore different stories and characters.
11. Is this a good series to start with if I’m new to Colleen Hoover?
Absolutely. It was her debut series and a great introduction to her emotionally driven, character-focused storytelling style.
12. What themes does the series explore the most?
- Grief and Loss
- Family (biological and chosen)
- Love vs. Responsibility
- The healing power of art and words
- Forgiveness and emotional maturity
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