It has been a while since I updated my Adventure Awaits Book Club blog content. I posted an introduction blog back in May. My intention was to update the book my book club is reading each month and provide an update after my club meets to discuss. I missed writing about May’s choice but here is the update for June.
During June of 2022, my book club read Verity by Colleen Hoover. One of my friends from high school is a huge Colleen Hoover fan and recommended one of her books a few years ago. When someone suggested Verity for June book, it seemed like a wise choice based on how much I enjoyed her writing.
My initial thoughts were: “Yooooo… this book is crazy.”
A thin blue sticky note has those exact words stuck on page 132.
Have you ever loved a book and hated it at the same time? This one is not hated because of bad writing or a terrible plot. It’s hated because of its cleverness and its ability to manipulate one’s emotions.
I’m a bit conceited about my ability to predict what happens in shows, movies, and books. I’ve annoyed numerous movie watching companion’s with my whispered predictions and mischievous giggles when I’m found to be right.
Anytime I find a book that creates multiple theories in my head and destroys every one of them is a win. I do love a classic, likely considered cheesy, and predictable love story more than most. There’s comfort in predictability, but we all need books to keep us on our toes.
Verity is a quick read that I read in one night. I don’t want to go too far into the plot because it will give too much away. However, I will list a few aspects I appreciate:
- A bit of relatable parent content
- A character who is an author
- Suspenseful plot build up
- Disturbing and questionable character ethics
- Unpredictable ending
This book sent some creepy tingles through my body. It’s absolutely crazy and manipulative but well done. Any book that has you thinking about it for days after reading is worth every penny. It gave me Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia vibes. A house with creepy inhabitants is as deep as I’ll go with my hints.
I’m still figuring out what I plan to include in each of these book club update blogs. I don’t want to take away any surprises for anyone who may read one of the choices in the future. Feel free to comment and share what you would like to see included in these blogs!
Our July choice is a bit different than previous months, it’s more of a fun, chill read than the serious tones of most choices. We will be reading Loki: A Bad God’s Guide to Being Good by Louie Stowell. Let us know what you think!
Ariel Pierce 