There are two sides to every story. THIS GIRL is the third
and final installment to Colleen Hoover's Slammed
series.
In Slammed, readers met Will and Layken, two young people
who have been burned by life's miseries and are now
burdened by heavy responsibilities. As readers fell in
love with their unique love story in Slammed, now they can
experience it once again through the eyes of Will.
THIS GIRL isn't a simple retelling of Slammed. It never
once felt redundant or safe. Hoover explores Will and
Lake's romance in a refreshing way that touches on crucial
parts of their journey to falling in love while also
writing it from a fresh, unseen perspective.
Will's narration is absolute perfection! THIS GIRL takes
place on Will and Lake's honeymoon as they enjoy each
other's company as man and wife. Curious to how they got to
this point, Will tells Lake his side of the story in a
series of flashbacks that make for a creative and smart way
to retell the events of how they first fell in love. I
loved this method because not only does it show their
journey up until this point, but it also gives readers a
taste of how well they work together in the present. The
juxtaposition of both past and present further cements the
fact that Will and Lake's romance is unshakeable. You can
really tell that they are stronger for it.
While some scenes are familiar and iconic, there is also a
lot of new material added in that is worth the read. Hoover
doesn't hold back. Emotion pours from these pages and every
word is just as poignant and touching as the last.
A Slammed book wouldn't be the same without its
powerful,
heart-fluttering slam poetry and Hoover provides a few new
ones for readers to enjoy. Even three books into the
series, I am still in awe of the power behind these words.
Each line feels like a performance and the rawness emanates
from each emphasized word. It's utterly breathtaking!
THIS GIRL is a beautifully crafted novel. Heavy in its
emotion but sometimes light in its tone, THIS GIRL strikes
the perfect balance to give readers a novel that is sure to
remain on their keeper shelves for some time. There is no
question that Colleen Hoover is one of the best
storytellers of the New Adult genre.
There are two sides to every love story. Now hear Will’s.
Colleen Hoover’s New York Times bestselling Slammed series has brought countless readers to their knees with a whirlwind of love, passion, and heartache. Layken and Will’s love has managed to withstand the toughest of circumstances and the young lovers, now married, are beginning to feel safe and secure in their union. As much as Layken relishes their new life together, she finds herself wanting to know everything there is to know about her husband, even though Will makes it clear he prefers to keep the painful memories of the past where they belong. Still, he can’t resist his wife’s pleas and so he begins to untangle his side of the story, revealing for the first time his most intimate feelings and thoughts, retelling both the good and bad moments, and sharing a few shocking confessions of his own from the time when they first met.
In This Girl, Will tells the story of their complicated relationship from his point of view. Their future rests on how well they deal with the past in this final installment of the beloved Slammed series.
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