Colleen Hoover has established herself as a titan in the contemporary romance and new adult fiction genres, known for raw emotional depth and complex character relationships. Following the massive success of Slammed , fans eagerly awaited the continuation of Layken and Will's story. Point of Retreat delivers that next chapter, exploring the challenges of maintaining a relationship beyond the initial sparks of romance.

The novel deeply explores grief, family responsibility, the power of poetry (slam poetry), and the vulnerability required to sustain long-term love.