Verity by Colleen Hoover 2021 - Grand Central Publishing

I give this book all of the stars. I had read several Colleen Hoover books before picking up Verity at the recommendation of a friend. She did tell me that it's a bit different from the other books by CH that I had read, which intrigued me. It was worth every second I spent reading it. I couldn't step away and was genuinely shocked by the ending. Synopsis: When small-time writer Lowen is approached to shadow/cowrite the remaining books in an accomplished series by bestselling author Verity Crawford after she was in a terrible car accident that left her unfit to finish the series herself, Lowen unknowingly accepts to take on more than the job entails. After being invited to spend a few days going through Verity's office, Lowen stumbles upon an unpublished work of ... MoreI give this book all of the stars. I had read several Colleen Hoover books before picking up Verity at the recommendation of a friend. She did tell me that it's a bit different from the other books by CH that I had read, which intrigued me. It was worth every second I spent reading it. I couldn't step away and was genuinely shocked by the ending. Synopsis: When small-time writer Lowen is approached to shadow/cowrite the remaining books in an accomplished series by bestselling author Verity Crawford after she was in a terrible car accident that left her unfit to finish the series herself, Lowen unknowingly accepts to take on more than the job entails. After being invited to spend a few days going through Verity's office, Lowen stumbles upon an unpublished work of Verity--an autobiographical account of Verity's life. Strange occurrences in the house leave Lowen unsettled and afraid of Verity, whose husband, Jeremy, and doctors believe to be a shell of the woman she was. Is Verity really as helpless as Lowen has been told and the events she thinks have happened all in her head? Or is Lowen correct and Verity is faking the extent of her injuries after lying to Jeremy for years about who she really was and is a threat to him and their son? Lowen must decide if Verity is still the monster she reads about in chapter after disturbing chapter of the hidden pages Verity had stowed in her desk or if her growing feeling or Jeremy are clouding her judgment and her perception of reality isn't as it seems.

After reading one of Colleen Hoover’s books I quickly found I needed to read more. I had seen people rave about this book and for very good reasons. It is an easy read. I finished it in two days. The plot twist in this book is very well planned and I did not see it coming. I thought I had the book figured out but I was wrong. This book is not for the faint of heart. This book also has some sexual content so if you are not a fan of reading books with that content I would choose a different book. This has become one of my top favorites and I would recommend this to anyone.

I am by no means a great literary reader/reviewer so this review will be more surface level. Colleen Hoover is super popular right now and I wanted to see if this author and book lived up to the hype. This book was good, but not an absolute must read. With that being said, I read it in a day so it was interesting enough to keep me engaged. A few chapters in and it was really building suspense and getting creepy, but that was short lived. The plot was predictable to me, even all the twists. Which I will give credit, there are some good twists. There are some potentially triggering parts that include attempts to harm children (and them passing away) and it was hard for me to read that. Also, there were some side stories mentioned but not tied-in well or wrapped up. ... MoreI am by no means a great literary reader/reviewer so this review will be more surface level. Colleen Hoover is super popular right now and I wanted to see if this author and book lived up to the hype. This book was good, but not an absolute must read. With that being said, I read it in a day so it was interesting enough to keep me engaged. A few chapters in and it was really building suspense and getting creepy, but that was short lived. The plot was predictable to me, even all the twists. Which I will give credit, there are some good twists. There are some potentially triggering parts that include attempts to harm children (and them passing away) and it was hard for me to read that. Also, there were some side stories mentioned but not tied-in well or wrapped up. Oh, and the “spicy” parts were mild. Overall, it was a good read. I wouldn’t go out of my way to recommend this book though.

So the big thing with this book is where is the truth? Does it lie in the manuscript or does it lie in the letter? I personally think there is probably truth and lies in both ultimately. I think it’s easy to try to think how you would react in that scenario. I didn’t love some of the graphic descriptions in the book, but overall it held my interest. I think I had high expectations after so many others raves about it. Sometimes having too high of an expectation actually sets you up for disappointment. I prefer more true thrillers without a love story in the mix, but I would still recommend it.

Verity by author Colleen Hoover came highly recommended from a lot of my friends so I decided I had to read it. From the first page it held my interest and I couldn't wait to listen to the next chapter (I chose to listen to the audiobook version of it)! I really enjoyed the book, the characters, the story line and the mystery. Colleen Hoover always does an excellent job with developing her characters and she always throws in twists and turns. The end of the book left me surprised to say the least. I definitely recommend this read.

“I hear the crack of his skull before the splattering of blood reaches me”. From the very first paragraph, Verity by Colleen Hoover had me hooked. I don’t normally read thriller’s, but Verity has literally been everywhere since it published this week and I was intrigued. Lowen Ashley is a struggling writer on the brink of financial ruin when she accepts the job offer of a lifetime to complete a series of a renowned author who was in a car accident. What unfolds is a psychological head trip which sees Lowen uncover the grisly truth of Verity’s neglect and murder of one of her twins. Or does it? Is it the truth, or is the something even more sinister afoot? Verity had me literally guessing right until the end, the book was a virtual rollercoaster and I still am left ... More“I hear the crack of his skull before the splattering of blood reaches me”. From the very first paragraph, Verity by Colleen Hoover had me hooked. I don’t normally read thriller’s, but Verity has literally been everywhere since it published this week and I was intrigued. Lowen Ashley is a struggling writer on the brink of financial ruin when she accepts the job offer of a lifetime to complete a series of a renowned author who was in a car accident. What unfolds is a psychological head trip which sees Lowen uncover the grisly truth of Verity’s neglect and murder of one of her twins. Or does it? Is it the truth, or is the something even more sinister afoot? Verity had me literally guessing right until the end, the book was a virtual rollercoaster and I still am left wondering whether the truth ever come out. This book is a highlight for me so far, and I think will keep me guessing long into the year. Highly recommend, stepping out of my reading comfort zone has definitely unveiled a winner for me.

I'm having a wth did I just read moment. This book got so much hype and negative comments that I had to read it to form an opinion for myself. I was not disappointed. This was my first Colleen Hoover book and it definitely won't be my last. I really hope that she makes this into a series because I need more of this story in my life. I was left with so many questions that I NEED answers to. It was a rollercoaster ride that had me on the edge of my seat and I couldn't put it down. I really liked it basically being a book in a book. The manuscript was hard to read at certain parts and it really should be listed with trigger warnings.

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My friend had just recently gotten this book. After she finished reading this she let me borrow it telling me how the book was so good. To be honest, my expections weren't high. I never really read books and wasn't planning to read this one. One night I got bored and decided "Hey, why not read a few pages. See what it is all about." I did that and I am telling you I couldn't put this book down. I finished this book in a week. I know to some of you that might not mean anything to you, but for me (Somebody who never reads book) that was shocking. I was proud of myself. IT JUST WAS THAT GOOD! This story had me feeling all emotions. Shocked, sad, angry, happy, hopeful, the list goes on. If you're looking for a good book, I definetly recommend this one. There are some ... MoreMy friend had just recently gotten this book. After she finished reading this she let me borrow it telling me how the book was so good. To be honest, my expections weren't high. I never really read books and wasn't planning to read this one. One night I got bored and decided "Hey, why not read a few pages. See what it is all about." I did that and I am telling you I couldn't put this book down. I finished this book in a week. I know to some of you that might not mean anything to you, but for me (Somebody who never reads book) that was shocking. I was proud of myself. IT JUST WAS THAT GOOD! This story had me feeling all emotions. Shocked, sad, angry, happy, hopeful, the list goes on. If you're looking for a good book, I definetly recommend this one. There are some spicy scenes but I didn't really mind it. I will definetly be reading more stoires from Collen Hoover.

Highly recommend you read this book. I could not put it down

A friend loaned me this hook and said I had to read it. I typically don't read, but lately I have been wanting to. I started this book at 6:00 p.m and finished it at 1:00 AM. I COULD not put it down, or go to bed without finishing it. I was OBSESSED. If I could give more than 5 stars, I would. Colleen Hoover did a great job telling this story and with just the opening sentence you will be hooked. The story did not get boring for a single second. It had my heart pumping the whole time. And just an FYI I am team MANUSCRIPT.

so glad I read this book!

Verity is the first book I've ever read by Colleen Hoover, and definitely won't be the last. She draws you in with her writing to where you forget you're reading--you're just that invested in the story. I've been meaning to read her books for a long time and think this thriller was a fun and wild one to start out with!Verity's husband, Jeremy, hires a writer, Lowen, to finish writing a popular series by his wife, who was in an accident and can't complete the series. Jeremy also invites Lowen to stay at the house with him and Verity and gives her complete access to Verity's office for research on the series.Almost immediately Lowen comes across an unfinished autobiography Verity was writing. What Lowen reads in that manuscript is so disturbing, she immediately ... MoreVerity is the first book I've ever read by Colleen Hoover, and definitely won't be the last. She draws you in with her writing to where you forget you're reading--you're just that invested in the story. I've been meaning to read her books for a long time and think this thriller was a fun and wild one to start out with!Verity's husband, Jeremy, hires a writer, Lowen, to finish writing a popular series by his wife, who was in an accident and can't complete the series. Jeremy also invites Lowen to stay at the house with him and Verity and gives her complete access to Verity's office for research on the series.Almost immediately Lowen comes across an unfinished autobiography Verity was writing. What Lowen reads in that manuscript is so disturbing, she immediately begins wondering if she should show it to Jeremy. Knowing that Lowen has begun falling for Jeremy, I wasn't one hundred percent sure that she had the purest of intentions; however, the confessions were pretty shocking, and I found myself leaning towards telling Jeremy.As if this all wasn't creepy enough, the scare factor was increased by events unfolding in a way that I couldn't tell if what Lowen was seeing and experiencing were real or not. I've said this many times and will keep saying it--I love not being sure about whether a narrator is reliable or not!The only reason I rated this book four stars instead of five was that I didn't like Lowen falling for Jeremy. I thought it was predictable and a bit sudden.Bottom line--this book was a roller coaster, the kind that goes zero to sixty in five seconds. From the first page, you are LAUNCHED into the story. I flew through the book and was brought out of a major reading slump I previously was struggling to get out of. Things that happen in Verity are played with to where you can't tell if you're imagining things or not, and I love an author's ability to do that.