Get ready for a chilling deep dive with Verity! Author Colleen Hoover takes us on a dark and twisty journey of deception, obsession, and the blurred lines between truth and fiction. Lowen Ashleigh’s discovery of a disturbing manuscript sets off a psychological game that keeps readers questioning every motive and every character. This book club guide will explore the suspenseful twists, complex relationships, and haunting themes that make this novel impossible to forget.

Discussion Reading Guide

1. What do you think is the real truth behind Verity’s manuscript?
2. Was Lowen justified in keeping the autobiography hidden from Jeremy?
3. How does Hoover use the setting (the Crawford house) to build atmosphere and suspense?
4. How did your perception of Verity evolve over the course of the novel?
5. How did the setting—especially being in Verity’s home—shape the overall tension of the story? Did it make you feel more on edge?
6. Do you think Jeremy already had suspicions about Verity before Lowen entered the picture? Or was he in complete denial?
7. How does the inclusion of Verity’s manuscript affect the pacing and structure of the story?
8. Do you think the novel presents any truly reliable characters? Why or why not?
9. How does Hoover build psychological tension through the characters’ interactions and unspoken suspicions?
10. What clues or red flags did you pick up on that hinted at the novel’s final twist?
11. How does the book challenge your assumptions about good and bad, guilt and innocence?
12. Did the letter at the end clarify the truth for you, or add another layer of uncertainty?
13. How would the story change if it were told entirely from Jeremy’s point of view?
14. Was the ending satisfying or intentionally ambiguous? How did it affect your overall opinion of the book?
15. What makes Verity different from other thrillers or romantic suspense novels you’ve read?