Verity – Colleen Hoover (Rating A+)

Rating: A+ — A dark, addictive psychological thriller that leaves you breathless and questioning everything.

Verity by Colleen Hoover is one of those rare books that you inhale in a single sitting and then can’t stop thinking about. It follows Lowen, a struggling writer who’s brought into the home of famous author Verity Crawford to finish her bestselling series. What begins as an incredible career opportunity quickly turns into something much darker, as Lowen uncovers secrets that make her question everything she thought she knew. I read the extended versions extra chapter in a bookstore in Dubai—literally rooted to the spot—and the experience has never left me.

What makes this book so unforgettable is the way Hoover blurs the lines between truth and illusion, pulling you deeper into a web of love, obsession, and deception. You’ll see Verity in a certain light, convinced you’ve figured her out—but trust me, nothing is ever as it seems. And the ending? You’ll never see it coming. It’s unsettling, gritty, and one of the most hauntingly addictive stories I’ve ever read.