The Soulmate by Sally Hepworth
I discovered Hepworth’s books a few months ago and read them all back to back. When I saw she had a new one coming out, I was so excited. I am super lucky that NetGalley allowed me to read this ARC. The Soulmate is what I’d call a “semi-thriller” and maybe a little more domestic drama. It had a good central mystery and there were both dual timelines and dual POVs which could have been confusing, but Hepworth handled it well. She’s a master at dropping little mini bombshells throughout the book, all culminating in a tense, twisty climax. I am horrible at summarizing books, so I’ll let the blurb speak for itself and just say that this one was worth the read.

4.5 stars!

Bingeworthy & addicting, in true Sally Hepworth form! I fell in love with her books years ago, after reading The Family Next Door Ever since, she’s been an auto-read, most anticipated author, that I look forward to every single year.

The Soulmate delivered her slew of peculiar (self-admitted – in her acknowledgements) yet interesting, and (mostly) loveable characters. She has a special way of storytelling that hooks the reader in these domestic thrilling plots, but also ties in a bit of sarcasm, and a bit of seriousness (ex – mental illness, etc). I always find myself learning while also being entertained reading her books.

The Soulmate was another propulsive, enthralling read, with alternating timelines, POV, and short, fast paced chapters. I devoured this one quickly, and highly recommend adding to your TBR when it comes out in April! (If you haven’t read her backlist books – add those too!)

I enjoyed this book
It was a domestic thriller but a bit of a slow burn for my taste. I expected a few more twists and turns to be honest. Overall a very good book

domestic thrillers are my favorite kind - there’s something about being involved in other people’s mess that always has me so entertained… and THE SOULMATE has plenty of mess!

i was hooked from the synopsis and knew i was in for a dark and twisty ride. the dual narrator and dual timeline works SO well here. you really can’t trust any of the characters and as the story unfolds, you find that everyone is hiding something. i did NOT want to put this down!

i figured out part of where the story was headed, but it didn’t bother me because there are so many moving parts with each character. i loved the writing and setup and was engaged throughout the entire book.

THE SOULMATE is the perfect thriller to binge if you need something to break a reading slump - you’ll def want to preorder and request on Netgalley! i love Sally Hepworth’s writing and can’t wait to read more of her writing!

Pippa and Gabe didn’t realize when they bought their cliffside cottage that it was near a spot where people come to end their lives. Gabe develops a reputation as someone who can talk people off the edge. One night, a mysterious woman comes to the edge and Gabe goes out to speak with her. But did she jump or was she pushed? Pippa’s husband has secrets that are starting to reveal themselves…but surely she knows everything there is to know about her soulmate?

I flew through The Soulmate- I couldn’t put it down! This was my first book from Sally Hepworth but will absolutely not be my last. Hepworth’s writing is twisty, witty, and there is never a dull moment. I felt so in tune with Pippa as she expressed her worries about Gabe, her daughters, and her family’s approval. Pippa is trying to keep so much going for her family, it is impossible to look away as the figurative castle on the cliffside begins to crumble. I loved that it was in Australia, one of my favorite settings!

I enjoyed having the point of view of Max and Amanda, especially as their connection to Pippa and her family is revealed. When a particular character is revealed to be neurodiverse, Hepworth is careful never to blame mental illness for anyone’s actions and makes it clear that their choices are their own. This is so important as thrillers often broadly paint people with mental illness as dangerous, which is stigmatizing and can have real-world consequences. I loved the satisfying ending of the book and will definitely reread it! I would recommend this to anyone, particularly if you enjoy Ruth Ware, Liane Moriarty, or Alice Feeney.

The Soulmate is available April 4, 2023. Thank you to Sally Hepworth, St. Martin’s Press, and Netgalley for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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"The Soulmate" is a twisty thriller following married couple Gabe and Pippa and the supposed suicide of a woman who came to the cliffs near their home to end it all. You won't want to put it down.

Another winner from Sally Hepworth! The Soulmate is a twisty, domestic thriller about married couple. The husband, Greg, may have given a little push to a woman, a push off a cliff! I will definitely recommend this book to patrons at my library.

I am a library associate and received an advance copy from #NetGalley.

This one wasn’t for me. A domestic drama with no thrill, and very much a slow burn. It never really hooked me in - the stakes never got high enough. The characters were pretty one dimensional, and I didn’t feel like the “beyond the grave” narration worked. The whole story built up to something Amanda could’ve told us right away! For lovers of domestic dramas, this may be a hit, but for a quick moving thriller/mystery, look elsewhere. This is my first read from this author, so possible her style just isn’t for me!

Thank you so much for this ARC!

Pippa and Gabe live in their dream home in a lovely Australian seaside town. It is not until they move in that they learn that the cliff on their property that they love so much is actually a popular spot for people to end their lives. Gabe has found success in talking people out of jumping, however, one night his luck comes to an end and a woman leaps off the cliff. As police investigate, we learn there may be more than meets the eye and the woman that jumped may not have been a stranger.

Sally Hepworth never lets me down! The Soulmate is an edge of your seat story that really touches on some big difficulties in marriage - think power dynamics, cheating and mental health amongst OTHER things that cannot be revealed without a spoiler! It was addicting to read and put the pieces together about what really happened on that dreadful night. Told in multiple POV and in multiple time frames. I personally enjoyed the POV of the woman that jumped - made it interesting and just a different approach. The main twist at the end really didn’t do it for me, but it was still a great read.

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I am a sucker for a good thriller novel that involves twists and turns. The Soulmate looks at the toxicity that can happen within a marriage. You never know what goes on behind closed doors or betrayals within a marriage. I loved the novel's alternating timeline and getting to hear each character's innermost thoughts. It really added to the build-up of the book. Each chapter is narrated by a different character which made the novel extremely unique and attention-grabbing.

Sally Hepworth has an amazing writing ability that drew me in. The only reason why I did not rate the book higher is not because I didn't like the authors writing style but rather because I could not stand the characters. All of them were toxic in their own way. However, I do find this to be something that the author probably did on purpose. I just was not feeling it at times and the toxicity within each marriage got to be almost too much for me to read.

In a way, it kind of reminded me of the book Gone Girl. I hated the main character's in that book too and this novel was a lot like that for me. The characters are not likable in the slightest. I had a hard time connecting to these characters.

Since I loved Sally's writing style I will for sure try some of her other works going forward because I do believe she is a talented storyteller. The plot is actually quite sad and heart-wrenching at times. I felt for Amanda (the victim) and needed to know how she actually died so that's why I powered through trying to figure out what actually happened to her despite not liking her or the other characters in the book. I was blessed with receiving an advanced reader's copy of this book and overall I am still glad that I read it. Another average thriller read for me.

While I enjoyed reading The Soulmate and wanted to find out what happened, when I got to the ending, it felt a bit lackluster. There wasn’t as much action as in a typical thriller, and I didn’t feel like the “twist” had much of an impact on the actual story. This was just okay. Clearly, this author’s work just isn’t for me.

Thank you to Net Galley and the publisher for an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Hands down such an awesome read. I absolutely love this author. Cannot wait to get the physical book of this when it comes out. The characters are ones that will stick with me for a long time. This is an auto by author .Hands-down such an awesome read. I absolutely love this author, and cannot wait to get the physical book of this when it comes out. The characters are ones that will stick with me for a long time. This is an auto buy author for me. It cannot recommend her books highly enough. You will definitely want to add this one to your collection.

Wow! This is my first book by author, Sally Hepworth and it won't be my last. I am a slow reader, but I finished this book in two days. I could not put it down. I kept telling myself that I had to go to sleep, but this book was too good to put it down. I just had to know what happened next. This book had alternating timelines, a first for me, between the two female characters . The characters were very likeable and the storyline kept me reading - never a dull minute.

Pippa and Gabe's house is near a cliff that has become a place known for suicides. Gabe usually talks the person out of jumping, but this time a woman goes over the edge. Did she jump or was she pushed? Who is this mysterious woman that fell? This book keeps you guessing as the alternating timelines give you a glimpse into the their past and their present. Two families lives are changed. Who actually married their soulmate?

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the advanced copy. I will definitely be recommending The Soulmate.

I love Sally Hepworth! This is one of her best. The Soulmate is full of everything I look for in an amazing, unputdownable psychological thriller! I was up late late reading this highly anddictive novel in One Sitting!

I couldn’t help but be invested in Gabe and Pippa’s story. The perfect home on a beautiful cliff. A dream. Until they find out that many come to this cliff to end their lives. And while Gabe has a gift to talk some down, others he just can’t help. The Soulmate is an absolute page-turner with an ending that you’ll never see coming! I highly recommend this one! It’s perfect for any bookclub or thriller lover that’s into a a story about secrets and betrayal!

Thank you with all my heart to NetGalley and The Publisher, St Martin’s Press for choosing me to read and review this ARC

Didn’t love. Felt super slow and a struggle to get through. Not many twists and turns as I was hoping for but still entertaining enough. I know thriller lovers will enjoy!

Wow. "The Soulmate" by Sally Hepworth is quite a ride! As usual, she succeeds once again. It is a psychological thriller in the true sense of the word. I could NOT put this book down and the plot twists kept coming. I was up late finishing this book and that is the sign of a strong 5 star read. The chapters alternate between different characters point of views and the chapters also alternate between "Now" and "Then." I am normally not a fan of shorter chapters, but this structure works really well here and helps to keep the momentum going. Gabe and Pippa and their young children live in a cottage along the cliffs in a small town. But the cliffs have become a popular place for people to end their life. Did the latest victim jump or was she pushed? Lots of themes are explored including fidelity, marriage, secrets, betrayal, family, soulmates, and mental health. The book title, cover art, and cover color palette match this story perfectly. Many thanks to Netgalley for the opportunity to read an advanced copy. Expected publication date is April 2023.

Pippa and Gabe's house is on a cliff. It' seemed like the most perfect purchase....at first. Until they realized how many people showed up to the cliff....to jump. Gabe becomes a professional at talking people down when one night, he can't. The woman jumps. Her death leads to a chain of events that has Pippa questioning how well she knows her husband and what he's hiding. The story is told in 2 different perspectives, from Pippa's perspective and Amanda's (the now deceased woman). Pippa starts unraveling the story behind the woman on the ledge and her connection to her husband and ultimately, the connection to her. In the process, you learn more about Pippa and the lies she has also been entertaining about her husband and her life to stay afloat. She has to face some hard truths about herself and make difficult decisions for the best of their daughters. No spoilers but he ending is truly a GASP! moment that you didn't see coming. Highly recommend this book if you're looking for an entertaining, page turning read.

One of Sally's best books. It has that usually Sally humor and storytelling. It is a love story but a thriller on top of that. If you have never read a Sally Hepworth book before I recommend picking one up.

I loved this book!! I was reading this as I was raising a newborn, so it took me a bit of time to read but I was constantly thinking about it and hoping to have a few minutes of spare time to get to it. It was so atmospheric-- which is my FAVORITE thing about a book! When I can just feel myself in that setting and truly escape. This one was twisty, with characters I enjoyed. I don't want to give too much away, but will definitely recommend to my friends! Thank you all for letting me read it ahead of time!

Sally Hepworth is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors. She builds tension like know one else. This book had me questioning what was going on, who is to be believed, what will happen next, all the way to the satisfying ending!