“Verity” is a psychological thriller novel by Colleen Hoover, published in 2018. The novel follows Lowen Ashleigh, a struggling writer, who is asked to finish a book series started by a successful author, Verity Crawford after a car accident leaves Verity with severe injuries. As Lowen delves into Verity’s notes and manuscript, she discovers dark secrets about Verity and her family that threaten to unravel their lives.
Plot Summary
Lowen Ashleigh is a writer who has been struggling to find success. One day, she receives an offer to complete a book series started by the successful author Verity Crawford, who was left with severe injuries after a car accident. Lowen accepts the offer and moves into the Crawford family home to go through Verity’s notes and manuscript. While going through Verity’s notes, Lowen discovers that Verity’s manuscript includes graphic scenes that mirror real-life events that have happened in the Crawford family.
As Lowen continues to read through Verity’s manuscript, she realizes that Verity is not the person she thought she was. Verity is revealed to have a dark and twisted side, including wanting to harm her children and faking her own injuries to gain sympathy. Lowen also develops feelings for Jeremy, Verity’s husband, and starts to uncover secrets about his past relationship with Verity.
As the tension between Lowen and the Crawfords builds, Lowen uncovers a shocking truth about Verity’s past and her intentions for the future. In a dramatic twist, Lowen confronts Verity, leading to a life-altering decision for both of them.
Verity Characters
- Lowen Ashleigh: A struggling writer who is asked to complete Verity’s book series
- Verity Crawford: A successful author who is left with severe injuries after a car accident
- Jeremy Crawford: Verity’s husband who becomes a love interest for Lowen
- Crew Crawford: Verity and Jeremy’s young son
- Harper Crawford: Verity and Jeremy’s older daughter who is in a coma
- Beau Crawford: Verity’s deceased twin sister
- Maggie: Verity’s former nanny
Verity Themes
The novel explores themes of obsession, manipulation, betrayal, and trauma. The characters’ past traumas influence their present behavior and relationships as they struggle to move forward and heal. The novel also delves into the themes of creativity, writing, and the power of storytelling.
Writing Style
The novel is written in the first person, from Lowen’s perspective. The writing style is suspenseful and intense, building up the tension and mystery surrounding the Crawford family. The use of flashbacks and alternating chapters between Lowen and Verity’s manuscript creates a sense of intrigue and mystery, keeping the reader engaged throughout the novel.
Conclusion
This is a thrilling and dark novel that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. The plot twists and turns, revealing shocking secrets about the characters’ past and present. The exploration of trauma and its impact on the characters adds depth to the story, while the themes of creativity and storytelling make the novel a compelling read. Overall, This novel is a must-read for fans of psychological thrillers.