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Point of Retreat

by Colleen Hoover · Slammed #2 · 288 pages · Published October 2012
Spoiler-light guide Series order included Similar books included
4.04 / 5 across 175K ratings
Spice: 🌶️ (1/5)

A emotional, sweet Adult new adult romance built around established couple, poetry, family. 288 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.

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Emotional. Sweet. Romantic.

Emotional Sweet Romantic

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Emotional Sweet Romantic
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Established Couple
Poetry
Family
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
Sweet
Romantic
Key Tropes
Established Couple
Poetry
Family
Ending
Satisfying
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Is Point of Retreat spicy?

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

Do I need to read Point of Retreat in order?

Point of Retreat is book 2 in the Slammed series. Reading in order is recommended.

Who would enjoy Point of Retreat?

Readers who love emotional and sweet stories with established couple and poetry. Best suited for Adult readers and up.

What kind of read is Point of Retreat?

A emotional, sweet Adult new adult romance built around established couple, poetry, family. 288 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.

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📚 Last reviewed: March 2026 Guide verified against current edition
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