Who Would Like This Book:
If you love psychological thrillers with a wickedly dark twist, "Verity" delivers a gripping, unputdownable read. The story dives into obsession, secrets, and blurred lines between fiction and reality, keeping you on your toes until the very last page. There's an engaging "book-within-a-book" element and an ominous, gothic atmosphere that fans of "Gone Girl," "Rebecca," or twisty domestic thrillers will appreciate. Readers who like morally ambiguous characters, disturbing mysteries, and fast-paced, binge-worthy books are sure to be hooked.
Who May Not Like This Book:
This book is not for everyone. Some readers dislike the frequent, graphic sex scenes and found the romance elements over the top, distracting, or unnecessary. If you prefer deeply likable, relatable protagonists, or expect logical, totally believable twists, "Verity" may frustrate you. Sensitive readers should also know there are several disturbing and potentially triggering scenes involving children and abuse. If you’re looking for a realistic, heartwarming story or dislike ambiguous endings, you might want to skip this one.
About:
'Verity' by Colleen Hoover is a psychological thriller that takes readers on a dark and twisted journey. The story follows a famous author who is unable to finish her series due to a car accident, leading to the hiring of another author to complete the books. As the plot unfolds, readers are taken through a rollercoaster of suspense, shocking twists, and disturbing revelations. The writing style is described as gripping, intense, and fast-paced, keeping readers on the edge of their seats from beginning to end.
The book delves into themes of manipulation, suspense, and psychological complexity, with a plot that is both compelling and unpredictable. It explores the blurred lines between truth and deception, leaving readers questioning the characters' motivations and the reality of the events unfolding. The narrative is filled with shocking revelations, dark themes, and unexpected turns, making it a captivating and immersive read for fans of psychological thrillers.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
There are numerous triggers including discussions of child abuse, trauma, violence, and graphic depictions of mental health issues.
Has Romance?
While the book features romantic elements, the focus leans more towards suspense and psychological themes rather than being driven by romance.
From The Publisher:
An Amazon top 100 bestseller
Lowen Ashleigh is a struggling writer on the brink of financial ruin when she accepts the job offer of a lifetime. Jeremy Crawford, husband of bestselling author Verity Crawford, has hired Lowen to complete the remaining books in a successful series his injured wife is unable to finish.
Lowen arrives at the Crawford home, ready to sort through years of Verity's notes and outlines, hoping to find enough material to get her started. What Lowen doesn't expect to uncover in the chaotic office is an unfinished autobiography Verity never intended for anyone to read. Page after page of bone-chilling admissions, including Verity's recollection of the night their family was forever altered.
Lowen decides to keep the manuscript hidden from Jeremy, knowing its contents would devastate the already grieving father. But as Lowen's feelings for Jeremy begin to intensify, she recognizes all the ways she could benefit if he were to read his wife's words. After all, no matter how devoted Jeremy is to his injured wife, a truth this horrifying would make it impossible for him to continue to love her.
Due to extremely mature content, this book is recommended for readers 18+. Sensitive topics that may be triggering to some readers include graphic death/murder, child abuse, graphic sex.
Ratings (902)
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31 comment(s)
I don’t know that I can trust the internet anymore.
holy shit. i was not expecting the last twist. i kind of guessed the first twist because of some of the tings that Verity was doing. that last twist threw me off lmaoo
Oh. My. God. The absolute plot twist this book has made my jaw hit the floor. Such a good read from beginning to end!
okej...
1,6/5 - jak na colleen hoover to już bardzo dużo
jestem jedną z osób, które uważają, że hoover powinna pisać właśnie w takich klimatach, bo pisanie toksycznych związków jest dla niej bułką z mlekiem.
ta książka po prostu nie ma sensu - cała fabuła trzyma się na w zasadzie na jednej rzeczy i ta jedna rzecz nie ma sensu.
czy jestem zdziwiona?
nie.
czy uważam, że to najlepsza książka hoover?
idk, może, ciężko stwierdzić, bo jej każda książka póki co ma u mnie po 1 gwiazdce.
hoover ma imo zawsze te same problemy:
- sceny seksu niczym z wattpada
- romantyzowanie toksycznych relacji
- fabuła się nie klei
plot twist na końcu mnie zaskoczył, ale nie dlatego, że był świetny, a dlatego, że łączył się z czymś, co nie miało, do cholery, sensu.
Oh my goodness. That ending. I am completely at a loss for words just based on the end of that book alone. This book was gripping and took complete hold of me. This was impossible to put down. I LOVED it.
Completely overrated. I have no idea why this is a best seller, predictable and the characters are shallow.
Such a disturbing book. And now its going to be made into a movie?! Yikes...
Omfg
This book was amazing. I couldn't put it down!! Hands down one of the best books I've read in a LONG time. And THAT ENDING!!!!!!! WTF LMAO
Omfg
This book was amazing. I couldn't put it down!! Hands down one of the best books I've read in a LONG time. And THAT ENDING!!!!!!! WTF LMAO
I have pretty much learned by now, not to trust other people's reviews and ratings. Lol. Why oh why is this book rated so high? It's rated higher than some classics on here. Don't get me wrong, it's not terrible...but GREAT, AMAZING? No.
I couldn't get invested in any of the characters. Too many sex scenes. The main reason I kept reading was a morbid curiosity about what horrors happened. There was just no emotion following it. I've seen people rate review this book as "life changing"," horrid"," most disturbing book ever". Obviously they have never read real horror books. The content was rough,but it needed a better delivery to be felt. Too much bad romance trying to fill the gaps.Not enough, anyway, for me. Like I said, not a bad book, but people cease to amaze me these days with what they think is amazing writing .
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