1. General Impressions

Gather initial thoughts and broad opinions about the book.

• Discuss your reaction to the novel’s exploration of the blurred lines between reality and fiction, especially in Verity's manuscript. How does this ambiguity affect your understanding of the characters and the story?
• What stylistic techniques does Hoover use to create the novel’s dark, suspenseful atmosphere? How do the tense and unsettling moments in the book shape your overall impressions?
• Compare and contrast Verity with Hoover’s other thrillers, such as Too Late. How does each novel portray the experience of a woman discovering a life-changing secret? How does Verity differ in its portrayal of manipulation, deceit, and Lowen’s search for truth?

2. Personal Reflection and Connection

Connect the book’s themes and characters with personal experiences and perspectives.

• Consider how the characters respond to and perpetuate the secrets and lies around them. How do the betrayals and secrets in the novel resonate with your own experiences or fears?
• What would you do in Lowen’s situation if you discovered Verity’s manuscript? Would you tell someone about it? Confront Verity? Why or why not?
• Have you ever sleepwalked or experienced other sleep-related issues, such as night terrors or sleep paralysis? How did you feel in these situations? Do you relate to Lowen’s experience?
• Do you relate to Lowen, Jeremy, or Verity’s experience of loss? How does loss affect their outlook and approach to relationships?

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