Verity

I had never read a Colleen Hoover book when Mem left me the collector’s edition, with a bonus chapter, of Verity. Apparently this book became a TikTok sensation when first published and is a bit of a departure for the author known for her light and fluffy romances. I read the book in a day during winter break. Nonetheless, I wasn’t too impressed. Yes it was a twisted mystery with a graphically horrific beginning that propelled forward and held my attention with suspense and gratuitous sex scenes. But the ending left me deflated and nonplussed. Not even the bonus chapter could stimulate me to spend another minute on this book. 

The Midcoast

It feels good to finish reading a book purely for pleasure. I pretty much plowed through The Midcoast by Adam White during my winter break this year. I rated it 4-stars which is substantially better than the 1-star vacation I’m currently eating my way through. What is it about cold weather and comfort food?

This was an easy read, recommended on Goodreads, that attracted my attention because of the  coastal Maine setting. Knowing how much Mem and Andrew love the Portland area, and having spent some time there this summer visiting them, it was fun to immerse myself in a place, similar to but not as familiar to me, as Cape Cod. I'm not a huge mystery fan either, but the plot of this story moved along and the characters kept me wanting to learn the outcome of their tragic lives.