OMG, that Verity book! (Review of Verity by Colleen Hoover)
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The fact that this Verity book is impossibly dark and unbelievably twisted cannot be disputed.
I also think that Verity by Colleen Hoover is impossible to put down. I suppose that fact could be disputed. After all, that opinion will differ from reader to reader.
For me, it was definitely impossible to put down, despite the fact that I was continually shocked as I read my way through this book to see what all the hype has been about.
I’m not sure exactly how Colleen Hoover manages to suck in her readers to the point that they literally cannot stop before they reach the end of her books. Especially ones that are gut-wrenching nail-biters like this one.
In my review of Verity by Colleen Hoover I will give you a short synopsis of the book, and I’ll also let you know exactly what I really thought. As always, you’ll get my three Rs of book reviews – should you read, reread, or completely reconsider reading this much talked about Verity book by Colleen Hoover.
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Who Is Colleen Hoover
I’m assuming you might know who Colleen Hoover is by now because she’s getting a lot of press in terms of book reviews and such.
I, myself, was a little late in joining the Colleen Hoover (or Coho as we affectionately call her) party. But now, this is the third review I’ve done of her books in the last few weeks. Partly because, once I pick them up I can’t bring myself to put them down until I’ve finished the book.
In case you’re not that familiar with Colleen Hoover yet, she is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of It Ends With Us and It Starts With Us, a blockbuster two-book series that went around the book world like wildfire.
She currently writes books in the romance, young adult, and psychological thriller genres and lives in Texas with her husband and three boys.
In addition to being a successful author, Colleen Hoover is also the founder of The Bookworm Box, a charity book box subscription service and bookstore.
Summary of Verity – Book by Colleen Hoover
Verity is a gripping psychological thriller where the boundary between truth and deception blurs. An irresistible page-turner, written by the #1 New York Times bestselling author behind “Too Late” and “It Ends With Us.”
Lowen Ashleigh is a struggling writer teetering on the edge of financial ruin. An extraordinary opportunity arises when she receives a life-altering job proposition. Jeremy Crawford, the spouse of the acclaimed writer Verity Crawford, extends an offer that could transform Lowen’s fate. Tasked with finalizing the remaining volumes of an immensely popular series, one that Verity, incapacitated by injury, cannot complete herself.
Set within the enigmatic confines of the Crawford residence, Lowen arrives, ready to sift through years of Verity’s notes and book outlines, hoping she finds enough creative resources to begin the work she was hired to do.
What awaits her amidst the disorderly study is beyond her expectations—a half-written memoir, concealed and never meant to see the light of day. These pages harbor bone-chilling confessions, including Verity’s haunting account of the pivotal night that forever reshaped her family’s destiny.
Lowen grapples with her decision to shield Jeremy from the manuscript’s contents, acutely aware that its revelations could shatter the grieving father further. Yet, as her feelings for Jeremy intensify, a web of possibilities unfolds before her.
She envisions the potential gains if Jeremy were to encounter his wife’s unfiltered words. For even the deepest devotion cannot withstand the impact of such a horrendous truth—a truth that could irreversibly alter Jeremy’s love for Verity.
Review of Verity – Book by Colleen Hoover
This was a hard book to review, mostly because I don’t do “spoilers” in my reviews, and it was hard to adequately explain my thoughts and feelings about this book without giving too much of the story away.
So, my likes and dislikes may be a bit vague here because I don’t want to spoil the book for you.
What I Like About Verity – Book by Colleen Hoover
I honestly didn’t know what to expect from this book. Before I read Verity, I saw numerous opinions and reviews out there and they were all a bit different.
Initially, I didn’t think I would even read this book. But all the hubbub got to me and I couldn’t stand not knowing what it was about. So, I succumbed to the Verity book like so many others have!
At the beginning of the book which has its own shocking weirdness itself, we meet one of the main characters, Lowen. I actually liked her from the start, and I felt sorry for her after what happened on her way to the meeting with her agent.
We also meet Jeremy at the beginning of the book, and, I liked him too – he did something gentlemanly towards Lowen in helping her out.
As the book progresses, and after Lowen accepts the job of finishing Verity’s book series, the setting moves to the home of Verity and Jeremy. From the moment Lowen arrives there, I thought the book had sort of a gothic mystery feel to it. And since gothics are some of my favorites, I loved that.
I was pretty sure a good bunch of creepiness was going to show up eventually, but for me, the gothic feel kept me engaged in the book to the point that I simply could not stop turning the pages.
In all honesty, the book did get creepy, but not to the point that I couldn’t read it at night! That’s a plus for me.
The book is incredibly fast-paced, or at least…it was for me.
To say I liked the book seems weird in some way because it’s such a disturbing book on so many levels. But, I guess the bottom line is that I did like it. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have been able to finish it.
I want to talk about so many more details here, but I won’t so that I won’t spoil anything for you!
What I Disliked About Verity by Colleen Hoover
The things I disliked the most about the Verity book were the twisted, shocking things either done or thought about by one of the characters. Again, I don’t want to be too specific here because I don’t want to write any spoilers before you have a chance to read the book.
I also disliked Verity the character for pretty much the same reason, although in reality, I don’t feel like we really ever got a chance to know Verity, the character.
Verity Book by Colleen Hoover – Read, Reread, or Reconsider?
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Verity by Colleen Hoover – Conclusion
Despite the fact that Verity is so dark and twisted, it was also just compulsively readable in a way that I can’t explain! Something I think I’ve said about other Coho books.
This is a page-turner that I couldn’t put down. If you like page-turning thrillers, read Verity now. And if by any chance your book club is currently reading Verity, I’ve got a great list of Verity book discussion questions for you.
There were a lot of elements within this book that I disliked and found cringeworthy, but I liked the epic thriller-ness of the book. Does that make any sense? I hope so!
And if you’re already going through Verity withdrawals, then you may need to find another book with vibes like Verity Fast.
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