Tag: verity

Layla – Colleen Hoover

I’d seen some quite mixed reviews for this book and wasn’t quite sure what to expect. Being a Colleen Hoover fan, I went with my gut and I’m glad I did.

Whilst Layla is a departure from her usual genre, it’s still a love story at heart, albeit with a paranormal twist that adds to the suspense. There were parts that kept me guessing and I wasn’t quite sure where it was going at times but this kept me racing through the pages.

Overall, I can see why some people didn’t like it, it was a little odd in parts and the female lead is hard to connect with (but this is part of the story) but it is a gripping read that is fast paced with plenty of intrigue.

Genre: paranormal romance (I’m not sure if this is YA but it would suit a YA audience).
Rating: 4.5/5⭐️

Verity – Colleen Hoover


I’d heard so much about this book. Every book forum online seemed to be talking about it and I’ve had it in my Kindle a while – I don’t know why I didn’t read it sooner. 
The story has a sinister feel to it from the start when author Lowen witnessed a horrific accident. The creepy tension builds as she takes on the role as ghost writer for a famous author who was injured in a car accident.

I’m not going to give anything away, but this book genuinely chilled me. Parts of it were so uncomfortable, I felt sick to my core towards the end my heart was racing and I was jumpy. For a book to trigger these kind of emotions in me is a credit to the author who sets such a creepy tone in such a believable, subtle way. It’s a quick read that you won’t be able to put down! 

Genre: psychological thriller / dark romance
Rating: 5⭐️