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This Girl

by Colleen Hoover · Slammed #3 · 320 pages · Published April 2013
Spoiler-light guide Series order included Similar books included
4.22 / 5 across 120K ratings
Spice: 🌶️🌶️ (2/5)

A emotional, romantic Adult new adult romance built around dual pov, retelling, established couple. 320 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.

Best for readers who want…

Emotional. Romantic. Sweet.

Emotional Romantic Sweet

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Emotional Romantic Sweet
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Dual POV
Retelling
Established Couple
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
2/5
Core elements
Genre
New Adult Romance
Moods
Emotional
Romantic
Sweet
Key Tropes
Dual POV
Retelling
Established Couple
Ending
Satisfying
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Is This Girl spicy?

Low heat (2/5) — some tension and mild scenes.

Do I need to read This Girl in order?

This Girl is book 3 in the Slammed series. Reading in order is recommended.

Who would enjoy This Girl?

Readers who love emotional and romantic stories with dual pov and retelling. Best suited for Adult readers and up.

What kind of read is This Girl?

A emotional, romantic Adult new adult romance built around dual pov, retelling, established couple. 320 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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