I think that while relationships are great they are not always perfect and so things are going to happen from time to time that are issues. I liked that while Lake and Will have a happy ending, or rather had a happy ending that there’s still tests that they have to face. So, the thing about Colleen Hoover’sÂ Point Of Retreat is that the perfectly resolved issues and romance fromÂ Slammed is tested. I should admit, I kind of missed Lake’s voice even though I liked Will. Something that I totally enjoyed as well. Hoover, however, makes Will vulnerable and sort of interesting – especially with the poetry angle which FYI plays a role again in this book. I think that a lot of the time authors can really make their male leads seem way too flawless to the point where I am like yeah that guy is boring. I liked that he’s not perfect and that he makes mistakes. His chapters begin with what seems like a diary entry. That’s all I am saying.ĪsÂ Point Of Retreat‘s main character, I thought Will was interesting. There’s also another huge turning point and I was like WHAT EVEN IS THAT when it happened. In fact, they almost get there but then Will’s ex, Vaughn happens to be in one of his classes and sort of drives a wedge. Beyond this, Will and Lake still have not done it yet and so that’s sort of what drives this book - is their point of retreat – which is when they start to hook up and then call a retreat before it goes too far. She’s moved to the street and is a very precocious child. A new girl – Kiersten is added to the mix. Will is in Master’s Levels classes and Lake is working on her bachelor’s. The two are raising their brothers – Caulder and Kel as well as going to college. At this point, Lake’s mom is dead and she’s made peace with it. So, Will and Lake are still living next door to each other. I guess something just felt a bit off in my reading of this book. Overall, while I enjoyedÂ Point Of Retreat it just didn’t quite have the spark thatÂ Slammed did for me. The sequel,Â Point Of Retreat, also uses some slam poetry, however, it is told from the point of view of Will instead of Layken and takes place a couple of months afterÂ the events ofÂ Slammed. Slammed is the first of Colleen Hoover’s series that integrates slam poetry.

I love that there are new adult books that exist where slam poetry is a pivot point around which the book kind of turns.

Point of retreat colleen hoover summary