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Ratings: ★★★★☆ (4.5/5)
Genre: Psychological Thriller, Mystery, Suspense, Dark Romance

Book Review:
Colleen Hoover, best known for her emotive contemporary romances, takes a sharp and successful detour into the world of psychological thrillers with ''Verity.'' This book is a compulsive, can't-put-down read that hooks you from the first page. The story follows Lowen, a broke writer who accepts a job to finish a successful book series for the incapacitated author, Verity Crawford. While working in Verity's home, Lowen stumbles upon an autobiographical manuscript that reveals terrifying truths about Verity's family life—truths that are far from the perfect image presented to the world.

Hoover masterfully builds an atmosphere of creeping dread and paranoia. The narrative is a dual experience: Lowen's present-day perspective as she uncovers the horrors, and the raw, disturbing voice of Verity from her manuscript. The line between truth and fiction blurs, leaving both Lowen and the reader questioning everything. Be warned: ''Verity'' deals with dark, mature themes and contains graphic content that may not be suitable for all readers. It's a book designed to provoke, disturb, and spark endless discussion. Its controversial ending is a major talking point, ensuring you'll be thinking about it long after the final page. If you're looking for a fast-paced, twisty, and unflinching thriller, ''Verity'' delivers in spades.