I don't think I'm going to move on to the next book in the series because I don't want to be a party pooper anymore. Most of them would have given up but Will is determined to be with her and he does whatever it is possible. Colleen Hoover really knows how to mess with our emotions, and have us wanting to cry and laugh at the same time. Unfortunately, it's also one of the hardest things in the world to hold on to, and one of the easiest things to throw away.

Great continuation from "slammed" is a great storyline, Colleen is so great at plot twists and very unexpected turn of events. As soon as Will decided that it would be best to not let Lake know that Vaughn was taking one of his college classes with him I knew there was going to be trouble in Will's immediate future. Now, if this pattern of behavior were addressed somehow as part of Will's character growth, I'd be more forgiving, but it's not. This story is about realizing and holding on to love and about how love (both romantic love, friendship love, and family love) can be found in the most unlikely of places. I'd also like to thank Colleen for the "butterflying butterflies" she made me feel like I haven't since I was a kid with a crush!

As I said, this is a two-book series so I'll try to break down my thoughts between the individual reads. I desperately wanted Layken to grasp some autonomy, some self-determination, and make a decision for herself beyond simply allowing her boyfriend and dead mother to pull all of the strings. Layken and Will have managed to overcome the obstacles that threatened to destroy their love, proving that they are destined for one another. Point of Retreat is definitely a good book for people who love romance novels which are not too sad but are so touching that it will bring you to tears.

The entire scenario--conflict, drama, resolution--reads as too simplistic for the situation the couple is facing, and seems like a tremendous distraction from the main story. I found CoHo's writing non-satisfying compared to her other books which came out later, like Ugly Love and Confess. Kiersten is the eleven year old with a very impressive vocabulary, quick wit and loveable characteristics. Before Julia passed away, we made the mistake of taking things too far, too soon—a crucial mistake on my part.I'm not saying he has to be a perfect parent, I know I'm not, but those types of things are no joking matter, regardless of the reason.