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dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Abortion
Moderate: Child abuse, Vomit
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Sexual content, Murder
Minor: Abortion, Alcohol
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Verity, in my opinion, is not the introduction to Colleen Hoover that you'd want. In her acknowledgements, she states that it's a break from her usual romances, so I'd recommend picking up Verity after you've read more of her other books.
All that being said, I have mixed feelings about this book. It was tense, as a thriller should be, but some other aspects of it were... questionable. Towards the thick of the book I was uncomfortable with the current scene -- while it was vivid and would usually appeal to me, it just didn't sit right. If you read Verity, you'll know why. I also think that there was an odd mix of character-driven and plot-driven points that didn't always connect towards the end, especially between the manuscript excerpts and Lowen's story. Having the different viewpoints was a brilliant idea, especially for the thriller aspect, but I wish that the plot twist was right at the end of the book, and that the tension and fear that Lowen has was more relaxed and had been released later. Additionally, Lowen's manager's story was never resolved, unless you count what she'd said at the beginning. I wish he hadn't been included -- I forgot him entirely until Jeremy and Lowen had a discussion about past relationships, and even then his mention was brief.
Overall, I'm not sure about my opinion on this book because of how off-kilter it was, and I'd have to think for a while on my reasons why Verity has made me think so much about how to think about it. At the moment, I give Verity 3 stars flat -- good, as Hoover has an incredible style of prose that blends visuals and beauty with realistic situations, but not great due to all the very subtle clues that Hoover left as the book went on.
All that being said, I have mixed feelings about this book. It was tense, as a thriller should be, but some other aspects of it were... questionable. Towards the thick of the book I was uncomfortable with the current scene -- while it was vivid and would usually appeal to me, it just didn't sit right. If you read Verity, you'll know why. I also think that there was an odd mix of character-driven and plot-driven points that didn't always connect towards the end, especially between the manuscript excerpts and Lowen's story. Having the different viewpoints was a brilliant idea, especially for the thriller aspect, but I wish that the plot twist was right at the end of the book, and that the tension and fear that Lowen has was more relaxed and had been released later. Additionally, Lowen's manager's story was never resolved, unless you count what she'd said at the beginning. I wish he hadn't been included -- I forgot him entirely until Jeremy and Lowen had a discussion about past relationships, and even then his mention was brief.
Overall, I'm not sure about my opinion on this book because of how off-kilter it was, and I'd have to think for a while on my reasons why Verity has made me think so much about how to think about it. At the moment, I give Verity 3 stars flat -- good, as Hoover has an incredible style of prose that blends visuals and beauty with realistic situations, but not great due to all the very subtle clues that Hoover left as the book went on.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Gore, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Car accident, Abortion, Murder, Pregnancy
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abortion, Murder
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
So, I'm starting to think thrillers just aren't for me. I get sucked in, can't put them down, and then around 75%, I start to get annoyed. The end of thrillers seem to always be a very quick cascade leading to the twist, which usually feels unbelievable and then I finish the book and am like "meh."
That's exactly what happened with this book. I guess it's great that I was compelled to keep reading and was curious to see what happens, but meh. I had heard that this book had a solid twist, so I was just waiting for that. And yeah, there was a twist that I didn't see coming (although I never figure out thrillers). This book was good, fine, etc. Nothing against this book in particular, I think this just isn't my genre
That's exactly what happened with this book. I guess it's great that I was compelled to keep reading and was curious to see what happens, but meh. I had heard that this book had a solid twist, so I was just waiting for that. And yeah, there was a twist that I didn't see coming (although I never figure out thrillers). This book was good, fine, etc. Nothing against this book in particular, I think this just isn't my genre
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Sexual content, Abortion, Murder
challenging
dark
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
What the actual fuck did I just read. This was by far the creepiest, disturbing, hardest book I have ever read. It's definitely one I don't think I will ever forget. This is definitely the best book I have read in too long
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Domestic abuse, Murder
Minor: Car accident, Abortion
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
literally this book had nothing going on for two thirds of the book and then got good within the last like 100 pages and oml the ending???? like the ENDING ending????? miss verity you shady lady iykyk
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Mental illness, Medical trauma, Murder, Gaslighting
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, Car accident, Abortion, Pregnancy
Minor: Rape, Violence, Vomit
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Domestic abuse, Abortion, Murder
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Sexual content, Abortion
I listened to it as an audiobook and I really wanted to like it and finish it but at 60% in I just couldn't. I have read some fucked up thrillers and all but nothing compares to Verity. It's so graphic and disgusting I just couldn't carry on listening to it. Not sure if being a mom was a reason why I had to stop but I think it's just not for me. That graphic child abuse is a big no for me.
I liked the premise of the book and Verity really creeped me out! I also wouldn't call it a thriller or romance because there was not much romance just pure sex and except for Verity being super creepy there was nothing thrilling imo. It gave me Paranormal activity vibes and I'm not a fan of those either. I read the summary and there is nothing I have missed. If you haven't read this one yet be sure to check content warnings.
I liked the premise of the book and Verity really creeped me out! I also wouldn't call it a thriller or romance because there was not much romance just pure sex and except for Verity being super creepy there was nothing thrilling imo. It gave me Paranormal activity vibes and I'm not a fan of those either. I read the summary and there is nothing I have missed. If you haven't read this one yet be sure to check content warnings.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Abortion, Murder