One sentence summary
Verity by Colleen Hoover is a suspenseful novel about a troubled author uncovering dark secrets from her past that shatter her reality.
Book genre
Verity by Colleen Hoover is a psychological thriller.
Main topic of the book
Verity by Colleen Hoover is a story of self-discovery, redemption, and survival.
Key ideas
- Reality is Fragile: the protagonist discovers the dark secrets and lies about her past. This leads her to question what is real and what is a lie.
- Guilt and Redemption: the protagonist struggles with her guilt, and finds a path to redemptive healing.
- Survival: the protagonist must overcome trauma, mental illness, and physical abuse in order to survive.
Main parts of the book and a short summary
Verity by Colleen Hoover is divided into two parts. The first part of the novel follows the protagonist, Lowen Ashleigh, as she takes a new job as a ghostwriter for a famous and reclusive author. Little does she expect to uncover while writing his biography: secrets and lies from her own past that shatter her reality and lead her to doubt who she is. The second part of the novel follows Lowen’s unraveling of her past, as she struggles with guilt, loneliness and the terrifying truth. Along the way, she overcomes mental illness, physical abuse, and shocking revelations to find redemption and hope for the future.
Key takeaways
- Reality is fragile and can be shattered by secrets and lies.
- Guilt and shame can be devastating, but can be worked through.
- We are all capable of overcoming trauma, mental illness, and physical abuse.
- Redemption is possible.
Author’s background and qualifications
Colleen Hoover is a best-selling American author of many acclaimed novels. She is best known for her suspenseful, emotional stories that explore the resilience of the human spirit.
Target audience
Verity by Colleen Hoover is suitable for adult readers of suspense, thrillers, and psychological fiction.
Publisher and first publication date
Verity was first published by Atria Books on August 6, 2019.