Characters in Slammed

Layken Cohen

An eighteen-year-old who moves to Michigan after her father's death and falls for her new neighbor.

Also in Point Of Retreat, This Girl

Will Cooper

A young slam-poetry devotee raising his younger brother, whose connection with Layken hits an impossible obstacle.

Also in Point Of Retreat, This Girl

Caulder Cooper

Will's younger brother, who bonds with Layken's brother Kel.

Also in Point Of Retreat, This Girl

Kel Cohen

Layken's younger brother and Caulder's best friend.

Also in Point Of Retreat, This Girl

Mr. Eddie

Layken's loyal friend and confidante throughout the story.

Also in Point Of Retreat

Julia Cohen

Layken and Kel's mother, who moves the family from Texas to Michigan after her husband's death.