Book Review 📖
Book name: Verity
Author: Colleen Hoover
Genre: Romance/Suspense
My Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
My Review:
Just reading the first 60 pages of this book, I already have a theory of how the story was going to go down.
I knew the moment I read the first few chapters on Lowen and Jeremy’s interaction, they were going to be serious. Lowen was falling for Jeremy once he started to help clean her up after a traumatic incident happened to her. She was feeling loved when she grew up never really getting that from her own mother; even past relationships where it was just fun times. Jeremy was feeling love again from Lowen the way she would look at him when Verity stopped giving him in a way.
I’m starting to feel like Lowen and Verity are very similar people; like they’re writers, they’re attracted to Jeremy; they’re also introverted people in a sense. But I know for a fact that Lowen would never take her children’s life away out of jealousy. She was more jealous of the intimate life he had with Verity (which is a little weird imo). However, verity is just a jealous psychopath who would destroy anything in the way of Jeremy.
I had a feeling the Verity was a psychopath after reading the first few chapters in the book! I knew her injuries was fake and I knew she had something to do with her twins “accidental deaths” all because of jealousy!!! Like what kind of mother does that!!! Okay maybe Chastins death was an accident but not Harper’s and that’s really sad and disgusting that a mother took a life of her own child’s out of jealousy!!!
Until I read the last chapter and read her letter to her husband that Lowen read and O.M.G!!!! She never hurt her children!!!! I get that she had to be in an antagonist perspective, but that’s too dark and disturbing to write about how she took her children’s life!!!! Still I think she’s a psycho for even writing her manuscript about that sort of part of her life!!! What gets me is that Jeremy saw her manuscript and knew about them but tried to get rid of them 🤔🤔 that doesn’t still well with me. So why was he getting rid of them?? What was the purpose? And why do he try to take his own wife’s life?? Then take care of her?? Because he knew her injuries weren’t as serious?? So she wouldn’t admit to the police what he tried to do to her??
Lots of questions I had in me when reading Verity’s letter to Jeremy.
Overall, this book is way different than what Colleen usually writes and I’m all for it! I hope she write more of a romance/suspense novels because this book was very interesting (in a good way) didn’t realize that I do like more suspense in some romance!
Diving deeper into Colleen Hoover’s ‘Verity’ after my initial read, I find myself still grappling with its unsettling brilliance. It’s a book that doesn't just tell a story; it drags you into a psychological labyrinth, challenging every assumption you make from chapter to chapter. When I first saw the golden, swirling figure on the dark background of the cover, I knew it wasn't going to be a typical CoHo romance, but I wasn't prepared for the sheer depth of its darkness. The genius of ‘Verity’ truly lies in its masterful manipulation of perspective. As readers, we’re thrust into Lowen’s shoes, experiencing her growing horror and suspicion towards Verity. The manuscript chapters, presented as Verity’s autobiography, are incredibly disturbing, painting her as a truly malevolent mother and wife. My initial theories, like those mentioned in my review, centered on Verity being a psychopath, capable of unthinkable acts due to jealousy. The sheer audacity of her supposed confessions about Harper and Chastin left me utterly disgusted and convinced of her guilt. It felt like holding a ticking time bomb in my hand with pink nails, unable to put it down. However, the introduction of that final letter completely shatters this perception. Suddenly, the narrative flips, and we're forced to question everything. Was the manuscript a cruel, elaborate fiction designed to make Jeremy kill her? Was Verity merely a victim, or was Lowen being manipulated? This ambiguity is what makes ‘Verity’ so compelling and frustrating in the best way possible. It forces you to re-evaluate every scene, every interaction, and every seemingly damning piece of evidence. It's a testament to Hoover's skill that she can keep the reader so off-balance, even after the final page is turned. Jeremy’s role in all of this is equally perplexing. His actions, from trying to dispose of the manuscript to his decision regarding Verity, raise so many questions. Is he a protector, a manipulator, or simply a man driven to desperation? The ending doesn’t offer neat conclusions, and that’s precisely why this book sparks so much discussion. It’s not just a romance with suspense; it’s a detailed study in psychological torment and moral ambiguity. For those who, like me, usually expect a more straightforward romance from Colleen Hoover, ‘Verity’ is a thrilling departure. It showcases her versatility as a writer, proving she can craft a narrative that delves into the darkest corners of human nature while still maintaining an irresistible pull. It’s a book that lingers long after you’ve finished, prompting endless debates and forcing you to confront uncomfortable truths about perception versus reality. If you're looking for a book that will truly mess with your head, ‘Verity’ is an absolute must-read. Just be prepared to question everything you believe.
