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Slammed

by Colleen Hoover · Slammed #1 · 337 pages · Published January 2012
Spoiler-light guide Series order included Similar books included
4.05 / 5 across 350K ratings
Spice: 🌶️ (1/5)

A emotional, romantic Adult new adult romance built around poetry, forbidden love, neighbors. 337 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.

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Emotional. Romantic. Raw.

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Content notes

Death
Poetry
Forbidden Love
Neighbors
Book profile

Mood, trope, and intensity breakdown

How this book actually feels — based on mood analysis, not publisher blurbs.

Mood profile
Romance
40%
Fantasy
0%
Pacing
3/5
Darkness
1/5
Spice
1/5
Core elements
Genre
New Adult Romance
Moods
Emotional
Romantic
Raw
Key Tropes
Poetry
Forbidden Love
Neighbors
Ending
Satisfying
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FAQ

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Is Slammed spicy?

Sweet (1/5) — hints of romance but nothing explicit.

Do I need to read Slammed in order?

Slammed is book 1 in the Slammed series. Start here.

Who would enjoy Slammed?

Readers who love emotional and romantic stories with poetry and forbidden love. Best suited for Adult readers and up.

What kind of read is Slammed?

A emotional, romantic Adult new adult romance built around poetry, forbidden love, neighbors. 337 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.

What are the content warnings for Slammed?

Content notes include: death. Sort By Cravings always flags these so you can make informed choices.

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📚 Last reviewed: March 2026 Guide verified against current edition
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