A review by kyra_613
Verity by Colleen Hoover

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

when i first read the book i liked it a lot because i thought it was just supposed to be a psychological horror/thriller, but upon discovering that this is supposed to be a dark romance, i like it significantly less. protagonist is far from the main character, everyone is awful, and there are so many missed opportunities for genuine character development. the romance is the most insufferable part of the book, but it was tolerable when i thought it was meant to be a horror element. so if you just pretend to not know you’re reading a colleen hoover book, this is a solid 3.5 for simplicity and tropes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Body shaming, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Mental illness, Grief, Car accident, Abortion, and Pregnancy

Minor: Ableism, Forced institutionalization, and Vomit