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Verity

Colleen Hoover

Start date: August 23, 2025

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Mar 11, 2020 Amanda Hupe rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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So when someone tells me a book is the most disturbing book they have read…I am going to read it. I heard that Verity by Colleen Hoover is dark and shocking, so I immediately bought it. It is about a struggling author named Lowen. Her mother just passed away and bills are piling up. She is approached by a man named Jeremy, the husband of a famous author Verity Crawford. Verity cannot finish her book series since she is severely injured from a car accident and they want Lowen to complete the seri So when someone tells me a book is the most disturbing book they have read…I am going to read it. I heard that Verity by Colleen Hoover is dark and shocking, so I immediately bought it. It is about a struggling author named Lowen. Her mother just passed away and bills are piling up. She is approached by a man named Jeremy, the husband of a famous author Verity Crawford. Verity cannot finish her book series since she is severely injured from a car accident and they want Lowen to complete the series. Lowen agrees, mainly because it will help her get back up on her feet financially. Lowen goes to live at the Crawford home in order to research Verity’s notes for the books. Verity discovers her autobiography manuscript. It is full of Verity’s darkest secrets. Secrets that could end her marriage to Jeremy. Lowen can’t help but be attracted to Jeremy, but she also doesn’t want to add to his grief. However, Lowen can’t help but think there is more to Verity than her injury.

DUUUUUUUDE! What a trip! I loved this book! It is all sorts of dark and twisty. For me, it doesn’t try too hard. Sometimes that kills a story for me. But not with this book. I love how the book is told from Lowen’s perspective, but then we see each chapter of the manuscript from Verity’s perspective. It flows perfectly and allows the reader time to think about what is happening.

Now, before I go any further. Verity is psychotic. No matter if you believe the manuscript or not. So if you are uncomfortable with abortion discussions, violence against children, etc… this may not be the book for you. That being said, if you have watched Criminal Minds or a lot of crime shows then you are totally fine. I love reading and watching crime thrillers so her admissions were definitely dark but not exactly shocking for me. I do appreciate the very real portrayal of post-partum psychosis. I have met a couple of people who have had this and it is very real. Heartbreaking and difficult to understand, but real.

Then there is just the general creepy factor. Verity is almost in a vegetative state, but Lowen knows something is off. There were moments where I actually got the chills. The author does a great job of adding a layer of eerie behavior from both Lowen and Verity.

Overall, I am STILL thinking about this book, so that is a great sign. I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars. I am not sure my bookclub feels the same but we shall see when we meet up! ...more

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Jan 30, 2022 Lauren Reid rated it liked it

Bewildering and haunting.

Rating
Verity by Colleen hoover
4/5 stars ★★★★☆

Characters ★★★☆☆
Plot/Themes ★★★☆☆
Atmosphere ★★★☆☆
Writing Style ★★
★☆☆

Intrigue ★★★★☆
Enjoyment ★★☆☆☆

Before I delve into the quick review, I would recommend that if you plan to read Verity, you look up the triggers.

I went into Verity completely unaware, I didn't read the summary. This was recommended to me. All they said was "It's dark.". Understatement. It's unbelievably disturbing and horrifying.

This book has an incredibly vis ...more

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Jul 10, 2022 Erin Riedle rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Was thinking dang this book is maybe a 3 star, too much of a porno.. even said that to my boyfriend, then not even 30 seconds later, just wow. Okay, now I get it Colleen. What a well written story.

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