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The Ferryman by Justin Cronin

The Ferryman by Justin Cronin Genre: Dystopian / Science Fiction Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Very few books get 5 stars from me! What in gods earth did I just read. Review: It may be a long read, but I guarantee you’ll want to slowly devour each chapter until your brain melts! Like many other readers, I fell in love with Cronin reading his Passage trilogy. His style of character development, world-building, and introspective analysis of the internal and external issues issue humanity faces is simply beautiful. Whether you love science fiction or not, this book will not disappoint. This is a fantastic story, delving into the topics of love, loss, hope, deception, corruption, determination and sacrifice. Few books leave a permanent mark, and this is one that surely will! Thank you to NetGalley for my advanced reader copy. Synopsis: Founded by the mysterious genius known as the Designer, the archipelago of Prospera lies hidden from the horrors of a deteriorating outside world. In thi...
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Verity by Colleen Hoover

Verity by Colleen Hoover

Publication date: 7th December 2028

Goodreads Choice Award: Nominee for Best Romance 2019

Genre: Mystery Thriller / Romance

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️

A psychological thriller which blurs the lines between fiction and reality to create an illusion of truth.

Review:

Verity was my second go at a Colleen Hoover, and it did not disappoint. I like how she employs just enough world-building to give the characters a setting whilst keeping the main focus on the thoughts, feelings, and actions of her main characters.

I’ll admit this one kept me guessing until the end.

Books about writers are always enjoyable to read, and I love ones which switch between the present day and extracts of a manuscript.

I wouldn’t say I sympathised with Lowen, she was a bit full on, and perhaps the goal isn’t too. It does make you wonder why she didn’t realise the true intentions of the manuscript, especially if she was familiar with the writing style of Verity.

Lowen came across as a thirty, nosey, gatekeeper, a little bit of a downgrade from his genius wife! Hoover is a critical author for morally questionable characters and has mastered leading us on the trail of lies and manipulation. You get the constant sense that someone is lying, but you’re never quite sure who it is.

The writing was OK, there were a few unnecessary filler descriptions - grabbing glasses of water and re-heating food, but it didn’t detract from the story or make me cringe, so I’ll chalk it up to knowing her reader profiles, who probably don’t even notice this level of boredom.

Synopsis:

Lowen Ashleigh is a struggling writer on the brink of financial ruin when she accepts the job offer of a lifetime. Jeremy Crawford, husband of bestselling author Verity Crawford, has hired Lowen to complete the remaining books in a successful series his injured wife is unable to finish.

Lowen arrives at the Crawford home, ready to sort through years of Verity's notes and outlines, hoping to find enough material to get her started. What Lowen doesn't expect to uncover in the chaotic office is an unfinished autobiography Verity never intended for anyone to read. Page after page of bone-chilling admissions, including Verity's recollection of what really happened the day her daughter died.

Lowen decides to keep the manuscript hidden from Jeremy, knowing its contents would devastate the already grieving father. But as Lowen's feelings for Jeremy begin to intensify, she recognizes all the ways she could benefit if he were to read his wife's words. After all, no matter how devoted Jeremy is to his injured wife, a truth this horrifying would make it impossible for him to continue to love her.



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