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3.85 Stars* (rounded up)
Well Darn It! This novel didn’t quite live up to the Hype.
“Verity� is a novel that I’ve seen crazy review after crazy review for and after a while, the hype got to both me and my book buddy, such that we decided to make it our New Year’s read. Admittedly, this book is, in fact, Whack (and entertaining at that) - however, I expected the ending to blow me away but after all the insane reviews I read, it was just kind of like “wah wah.�
“Verity� is my first novel by Colleen Hoover - it was eye-opening! Let’s chat about how salacious it is. Like wowza! If that’s your thang, you’re definitely going to want to take a bite out of this one. It’s also a super fast read... Maybe it’s the salaciousness� but even I couldn’t tear my eyes away (true dat!, lol).
When Lowen Ashleigh is hired to co-author the remaining books in a series for “Verity� Crawford who was in a debilitating accident, she has no idea what she has gotten herself into. Being offered a huge sum of money, she just can’t turn it down. Staying in Verity’s home with Jeremy, Verity’s husband and their son Crew so that she can pour through Verity’s library, Lowen discovers way more than she ever bargained for.
“Verity� is weird, wild and yes, quite wicked. It is also disturbing at times, I will not lie, that said, it is highly entertaining. Had there not been so much hype built up around this novel, I think I would have enjoyed it more, such is life I suppose. I think most readers will LOVE this thus I think you should all dive in, the sooner, the better.
Thank you so much to Kaceey for this book! Thank you also for reading this one with me - it was one wild ride!
Published on ŷ on 12.31.18.
Well Darn It! This novel didn’t quite live up to the Hype.
“Verity� is a novel that I’ve seen crazy review after crazy review for and after a while, the hype got to both me and my book buddy, such that we decided to make it our New Year’s read. Admittedly, this book is, in fact, Whack (and entertaining at that) - however, I expected the ending to blow me away but after all the insane reviews I read, it was just kind of like “wah wah.�
“Verity� is my first novel by Colleen Hoover - it was eye-opening! Let’s chat about how salacious it is. Like wowza! If that’s your thang, you’re definitely going to want to take a bite out of this one. It’s also a super fast read... Maybe it’s the salaciousness� but even I couldn’t tear my eyes away (true dat!, lol).
When Lowen Ashleigh is hired to co-author the remaining books in a series for “Verity� Crawford who was in a debilitating accident, she has no idea what she has gotten herself into. Being offered a huge sum of money, she just can’t turn it down. Staying in Verity’s home with Jeremy, Verity’s husband and their son Crew so that she can pour through Verity’s library, Lowen discovers way more than she ever bargained for.
“Verity� is weird, wild and yes, quite wicked. It is also disturbing at times, I will not lie, that said, it is highly entertaining. Had there not been so much hype built up around this novel, I think I would have enjoyed it more, such is life I suppose. I think most readers will LOVE this thus I think you should all dive in, the sooner, the better.
Thank you so much to Kaceey for this book! Thank you also for reading this one with me - it was one wild ride!
Published on ŷ on 12.31.18.
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December 24, 2018
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December 24, 2018
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December 29, 2018
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December 30, 2018
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December 31, 2018
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Dec 31, 2018 01:05PM
I cannot wait to read this. I love her books!
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Suzanne wrote: "I cannot wait to read this. I love her books!"Hope you love it Suzanne!
Another great review, Susanne! 'Happy 2019' enjoy ;)
Sorry this one didn’t live up to the hype, Suzanne. I find that’s one of the challenges of reading a book that is highly recommended.
Diane wrote: "Another great review, Susanne! 'Happy 2019' enjoy ;)"Thanks so much Diane! Wishing you all the best in 2019 as well as a fabulous year of reading ahead!
Esil wrote: "Sorry this one didn’t live up to the hype, Suzanne. I find that’s one of the challenges of reading a book that is highly recommended."How right you are Esil! Something to keep in mind for future reference!
Fab review Susanne! Sorry it didn't live up the hype.
Debra wrote: "Fab review Susanne! Sorry it didn't live up the hype."Thanks Debra!
Terrific review, Susanne! I just started this one. I shall proceed with down to earth expectations. 😊
Fab review, Susanne :) Sorry it wasn't as good as you thought it would be. 🤞your first read of 2019 is a 5 ⭐️
Julie wrote: "Terrific review, Susanne! I just started this one. I shall proceed with down to earth expectations. 😊"That sounds like a fabulous idea! I think you will love it Julie!
Rebecca wrote: "Fab review, Susanne :) Sorry it wasn't as good as you thought it would be. 🤞your first read of 2019 is a 5 ⭐️"Thanks Rebecca! Hope yours is too!
Great review, Susanne! I'm sorry to hear that parts of it didn't live up to the hype. I haven't read this one and so far it hasn't attracted me . . . but one never knows. :)
I kind of thought you might feel the way you did about this read, Susanne ;) I think those of us who don’t normally read psychological thrillers and are also used to this author’s ‘romance� found this one to be a crazy, way out there storyline. So glad you read and enjoyed, Susanne!! Super great review, and I wish you a very Happy New Year!!🎉🥂🎉
Jaline wrote: "Great review, Susanne! I'm sorry to hear that parts of it didn't live up to the hype. I haven't read this one and so far it hasn't attracted me . . . but one never knows. :)"Thanks Jaline! It was intriguing.. but I can see why this one might not be for you.
KAS wrote: "I kind of thought you might feel the way you did about this read, Susanne ;) I think those of us who don’t normally read psychological thrillers and are also used to this author’s ‘romance� found t..."KAS! I am SO glad you loved it so much ! I had the opportunity to read All your Pefects and didn’t take it.. I kinda wish I had. Anyhow, in thinking about it I think maybe part of it is that I’m burnt out on thrillers.. and the hype also just got to me a bit. It was still quite good though and was a crazy novel. WIshing you a fabulous wonderful new year with lots of amazing reads ahead!
The hype is getting to me as well. I've never read a book by her either. Sorry it didn't quite live up to your expectations, Susanne. 😊
NZLisaM wrote: "The hype is getting to me as well. I've never read a book by her either. Sorry it didn't quite live up to your expectations, Susanne. 😊"LOL Lisa! I’d be interested to know your thoughts!
Nice review, Susanne! I’m curious about this one after reading all of the reviews dubbing it as a crazy book too, but sorry to hear it didn’t live up to the hype for you!
You were sooo much more generous than I was with the rating. I was disappointed and felt that Verity’s role in the twist was completely implausible! Great review!
Awesome review Susanne! Sorry you didn’t enjoy this one more!!
Oh no don’t tell me that🤪 I’ve got this
Wild AND wicked? Oh, my. Sorry the hyped knocked it down a notch.
Fab review Susanne... sorry it was kind of a disappointment!
Can't wait to get this
Fantastic review Susanne! Wish it would have had the “WOW� ending for us!! Still loved reading this one with you!🤗💜
Another excellent review as always Susanne 👏
Brandice wrote: "Nice review, Susanne! I’m curious about this one after reading all of the reviews dubbing it as a crazy book too, but sorry to hear it didn’t live up to the hype for you!"Thanks Brandice! I think you might like it! As someone said above, reading it while having normal expectations seems like the best idea!
Misty wrote: "You were sooo much more generous than I was with the rating. I was disappointed and felt that Verity’s role in the twist was completely implausible! Great review!"I hear you Misty! I don’t want to spoil anything so I’ll keep my thoughts to myself there but I get where you are coming from!
Kendall wrote: "Awesome review Susanne! Sorry you didn’t enjoy this one more!!"Thanks so much Kendall!!
sue wrote: "Oh no don’t tell me that🤪 I’ve got this"LOL Sue! I’m sure you’ll like it!
Julie wrote: "Wild AND wicked? Oh, my. Sorry the hyped knocked it down a notch."THanks Julie!
Karen wrote: "Fab review Susanne... sorry it was kind of a disappointment!"Thanks so much Karen!
BookGypsy wrote: "Can't wait to get this"Looking forward to your thoughts BG!
Miriam wrote: "Another excellent review as always Susanne 👏"Thanks Miriam!
Sorry the hype ruined it for you, Susanne. Which Verity did you believe? The manuscript or the letter?
Brenda wrote: "Sorry the hype ruined it for you, Susanne. Which Verity did you believe? The manuscript or the letter?"Great question Brenda!! .. I believed what happened at the end of the novel. You?
Susanne wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Sorry the hype ruined it for you, Susanne. Which Verity did you believe? The manuscript or the letter?"Great question Brenda!! .. I believed what happened at the end of the novel. ..."
That’s my quandary! I tend to believe the manuscript. I think I might have to re-read this one!
Susanne, it's always good to read a balance in reviews. Sorry this didn't live up to the hype. I added it to my tbr and this is a new author for me too. I'll keep my expectations in check. Thanks!
JanB wrote: "Susanne, it's always good to read a balance in reviews. Sorry this didn't live up to the hype. I added it to my tbr and this is a new author for me too. I'll keep my expectations in check. Thanks!"I would be REALLY interested to see your and Marialyce’s thoughts on this one Jan... eek. When we bought it it was $4.99 on kindle.. that was right around Christmas.. keep me posted!
I think I see you blushing....I know I was!! But, I was entertained! Great review!
Jayme wrote: "I think I see you blushing....I know I was!! But, I was entertained! Great review!"Baah! You know me pretty well by now Jayme! Those scenes were quite graphic.. lol, but yes, quite entertaining, ha!
Paula wrote: "Fabulous review, Susanne!"Thanks Paula!
Brilliant review Susanne!! I can’t decide whether to buy this as I’ve never read a book by this author (I tend to stay away from romance) !
I feel like o believe the manuscript but I’m so confused!!! Ahhhh
Sorry this one didn't work for you, Susanne. 🙁 Great review though.
Lucy wrote: "Brilliant review Susanne!! I can’t decide whether to buy this as I’ve never read a book by this author (I tend to stay away from romance) !"I completely understand Lucy! This was a thriller that had romantic elements.. not sure whether or not you would like it.. it was quite good though.
Melanie wrote: "I feel like o believe the manuscript but I’m so confused!!! Ahhhh"LOL! So hard to know right?! I believed the ending! Ha!
Elyse wrote: "Great review.... I never knew of any hype. Never even heard of this book until Jayme told me the other day. And I still thought the ending was the weakest part of the book - not the ending itself ..."
So funny how that works right Elyse! I do agree with you.. I was like.. WHAT?! That’s it? Hmmm.. oh well! Lol. On to the next. happy reading my friend!
