Three stars. This one was difficult to get into and I thought I'd try for a second time with no better luck.. Dark is fine, but not when there isn't balance.

Soul Suites is a book that gets the author's message across about homelessness. Even though there were some slow spots, the book is a decent thriller.

Thankyou to NetGalley, BookBaby and the author, Hulden Morse, for the opportunity to read a digital copy of Soul Suites in exchange for an honest and unbiased opinion.
I have to admit,  I was intrigued by the premise of the storyline in this book. 
The book itself was a good read and very thought provoking at times. 
Worth a read.

Soul Sites by Hulden Morse is about homeless people who live in every city around the world. 

Reaching Dreams is a nonprofit organisation founded by Charles Pearson. His intention is to help these people start a new life. He does his very best to give them every chance he can. Reaching Dreams are present in almost every major city in the US. Some districts seems to work better than others and that’s the reason Pearson goes undercover in order to get information to improve his organisation. But then he disappears. He goes through a horrible ordeal which are told from his point of view.
There is an investigation into his disappearance which is mostly told by Paula Hamilton, Pearson’s assistant. The investigation reveals the truth about what happened to Pearson and what Soul Sites are. 

This book is a tough read and it took me more time to read it than most books. What is done to people there is disgusting and disturbing. 

I big thank you to NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book.

A businessman, Charles Pearson, runs a company that takes homeless people off the street and gives them a place to live and an education and a job. He disappears after pretending to be homeless so that he could learn more about his company's services. An investigation into Pearson's disappearance finds that his company was lying on some financial documents, and it also finds that other companies that help homeless people are doing illegal things as well. Meanwhile, Pearson is trapped in a strange building where he believes people are being held against their will and tortured by a man named Dr. Raymond and his staff.

The book bounces between the investigation surrounding Charles Pearson's company and disappearance, and Pearson's POV in the building he is trapped in. The book moves very fast, with a lot of events being thrown at the reader. The characters are interesting and you find yourself truly attached to many of them, and you somehow feel the pain that they are feeling as the story goes on.

The messages involved in this book are pretty clear, but important. Homeless people are often exploited in our country and few people care to learn their story or understand why they are homeless. The author does a great job at showing different sides of homelessness and what it means to really care about them. Also, there is a continual theme about not judging a book by its cover. This is rampant in the plot and actually plays a part in the twist ending.

This book is tough to read at times for its frightening scenes and graphic descriptions. That could turn off some readers, but the content did not feel overdone or outrageous, but purposeful. The book was very well written and grips the reader from the beginning.

Thank you NetGalley for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This novel is well written and the message about homelessness is stimulating. However, the changing points of view was a bit confusing and this threw me off at times but it was enjoyable overall. A good read. My thanks to Netgalley for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I'm going right down the middle with this and keeping in mind the author's minimal experience.

All in all, I was somewhat underwhelmed by what was originally a very compelling concept. The intrigue was set in the opening chapter with the introduction to the author and his (apparent) misfortune of writing the novel while in prison. Very Cherry-esqe, although I believe that to be a superior novel. Afterwards, the story kind of lost me in dialogue that never really felt... real and am atmosphere that was consistently underdeveloped. Liberties had been taken to try and move the story at a significant pace but the writing never really met that aspiration. I was disappointed. 

However, I applaud the author for his gritty and truly drastic take on homelessness and the transient population. It is harrowing and surprising at times and offers an idea that many can relate to and connect with on some level. I wish him all the best in the future with more great ideas and even better writing to match.

2.5/5 stars. Rounded up for the sake of first publication and a great idea.

Thank you Netgalley for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
This was an interesting read and my first time reading this author. The author tackles the issue of homelessness and how this vulnerable population falls prey to twisted ideals of doctor with a God like complex. 
In the beginning I understood Charles' need to drive his non profit to help the homeless. He later discovers that not all homeless people want to be "saved" and that he is not as in touch with that population as he imagined. He's obsessed with helping them but does he really have a clear picture of their struggles and needs?
The novel is well written and provocative in its message. I did find that I got lost a bit in all of the details as it changes from varies points of view. Over all I found it entertaining.