Verity

ByColleen Hoover

Release Date: 2021-10-05
Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers

Score: 4.5

4.5

From 46,141 Ratings

Description

Whose truth is the lie?

Stay up all night reading the sensational psychological thriller that has readers obsessed—the inspiration for the major motion picture starring Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson—from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Too Late and It Ends With Us.

#1 New York Times Bestseller · USA Today Bestseller · Globe and Mail Bestseller · Publishers Weekly 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 her family was forever altered. Lowen decides to keep the manuscript hidden from Jeremy, knowing its contents could 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 loving her.

“Sublimely creepy with a true Hoover pulse. I’ve been waiting for a thriller like this for years.” —Tarryn Fisher, New York Times bestselling author of The Wrong Family

Riveting and unexpected. Impossible to put down.” —Claire Contreras, New York Times bestselling author of Until I Get You

Reviews

love
5
By Ava napier
i like this book it is soo good and i can’t wait to watch the movie ♥️✨
Addicted
5
By Ms Ashana
Very easy read and fast paced. The ending left me on edge and wanting to read more. Thoroughly enjoyed it all
So good!
5
By Lilyarroyo21
Had me quenching my seat!!
Left in Awe
5
By MaddieM77
I was truly amazed at this book. It gave me the chills, made me feel sick, made me feel scared. So many emotions with this book. I can’t wait for the movie.
Getting back into reading
5
By nextbillionare
This was recommended on TikTok for individuals who are trying to get into reading. I must say that this held my interest for the entire time. Never has a book done that. Very entertaining and I need a part two!
Great book omg
5
By gfrey2279
What an amazing read! I love how i cant ever just read one more chapter.
Wow!
5
By Amy B in Atlanta
This book was great! I couldn’t put it down. And every time o thought I knew everything, another twist!
Her best one I have read
5
By snarknotes11
This was by far my favorite of Colleen’s so far. I couldn’t put it down and now I’m sad it’s over.
Amazingly unexpected
5
By BLKWAYtiste
I couldn’t put this book down! So many unexpected twists and Colleen has a way of writing that you feel like you are in the same room as the characters.
Eh.
2
By Crusader 333333
Was I entertained? Yes.
Did I enjoy myself? …I guess 😑

The premise is juicy and bingeable, and the twists definitely keep you reading. But Lowen… oh, Lowen. So cringe. Major pick me energy. Her internal monologue had me sighing loudly at my book more than once.

The tension builds and builds, especially romantically, and for what? The payoff was dry. I wasn’t even here for the naughty scenes (I’m a respectable suburban mom after all), but if you’re going to drag it out that long, at least make it worth the wait.

The manuscript sections were the real page turners. But let me tell you something, if I stumbled upon that level of chisme in real life, I’m not pacing myself. Everyone leave me alone because I’m reading the whole thing immediately. Unrealistic? Sure. Addictive? Absolutely.

Honestly, the most talented person in this book was Verity. The acting. The manipulation. The commitment. Girl was putting in work while everyone else was distracted and trying to bump uglies.

I was entertained, but I’m not impressed.

And lastly: I hope you never sleep again, Lowen.
And you either, Jeremy. You nasties!