I must say that having read quiet a few books by this author, this time I wasn't too impressed...

Maybe I am just too used to excitement and suspense, but this book was rather a slow burn ?

I am just not sure, why I didn't like it as much as other books I read from her before...

Anyways:
Don't hesitate to pick up this book - but for me personally, it was a little lackluster.

(Note: I received this book from netgalley and was not aware, that I already had an ARC of this book and had read it rather recently)

Sally Hepworth always writes great thrillers, and this one is no exception. There is a undertone of creepiness to this one, with the setting of the house by the cliff where suicidal people like to jump, and the husband who may be a hero…or is he? This was a twisty thriller with an unpredictable ending and I really enjoyed it.

***Thank you to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for the ARC copy of The Soulmate which is set to be released on April 4th 2023. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.***

This is my first Sally Hepworth novel and it definitely won't be my last!

The Soulmate is a story about marriage and the lies people tell to save their "soulmate"...or themselves. This domestic thriller is presented in dual POV and alternating timelines and is bound to grab your attention from the very start! I really enjoyed all of the twists and turns and especially loved the ending which I did not see coming at all!

I highly recommend this book to any thriller lover out there!

Lots of twists and turns that were not expected. I could not put this one down. I loved the surprisingly sweet love story between two of the characters. I do not wan to give too much away, but well done.

Sally Hepworth returns to fine form with The Soulmate. I felt underwhelmed by her previous book, so it was a pleasant experience to return to a story that combines family dynamics and mystery in an intriguing but cohesive way. This story revolves around two families, Max and Amanda and Gabe and Pippa, starting from the point where Gabe and Amanda are on a cliff and Amanda goes over. The story is told in past and present tense from Amanda (present being posthumously in Amanda’s case) and Pippa’s perspectives, so the reader sees how their relationships unfolded and become intertwined. It shows how both Amanda and Pippa found someone they felt was perfect for them, and how perfect didn’t come without complications. The reader begins to see Gabe’s erratic tendencies, and like his wife begins to wonder if Amanda fell from the cliff or was pushed by Gabe, especially when it is disclosed that Amanda is the wife of Gabe’s former employer. Adding to the story is Pippa’s own guilt about something that happened with Max. The story has lots of twists and turns that keeps the reader guessing about what exactly happened between Amanda and Gabe on the cliff, while asking just how much would you be willing to sacrifice for love? In the case of both men, they have traits that make them charismatic and compelling. Both good-looking, Gabe dangerously so. Max has tremendous wealth. But Max hasn’t always accrued his wealth in the most above-board ways, and Gabe, for all his charm, isn’t reliable. Both women, one in death and one in life, will decide just how important their relationship is (or was) and whether it’s worth sacrificing everything for. I really love how Hepworth can tell a mystery story that’s just as thought provoking for poking at the dynamics of relationships we often regard as resolute. The queen of asking, how much would you do for love? A complimentary copy of this book was provided by the publisher. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Going in, I was worried I would hate this just because domestic thrillers are not my typically my thing. With that being said, I am so happy I gave this one a chance. I literally finished this in a day because the tension was top tier and I loved how it switched perspectives and timelines. Very quick, semi-twisty read.

Pippa and Gabe have a seemingly perfect marriage. They live right by a huge cliff that is a popular suicide destination and Gabe has saved countless lives by talking down potential jumpers. All seems well until there's one he can't save. When things take a suspicious turn, Pippa finds herself questioning everything, Amanda, the lady who jumped, also helps narrate the story and I equally loved both view points.

This did the whole perceptions/misperceptions of perfect marriages in just the right way. I loved every bit of messy drama and this kept me guessing. I can't wait to check out more by this author because I really enjoyed the writing style overall.

Thank you to NetGalley and St Martin's Press for the digital ARC.

A couple with a tumultuous marriage moves to a new home with gorgeous views and hopes for a fresh start. Except the cliff with the view is a popular spot for “jumpers.” While Gabe usually can talk people down from jumping, one woman’s suicide is the catalyst to unraveling all the secrets being kept.

I’m a Sally Hepworth fan. Her thrillers are twisty and original and easy to binge. This is one is no exception. We get dual POVs of the wives of two men. Both marriages are anything but healthy. The DRAMA.

Put this on your TBR if you enjoy
-secrets and lies
-more secrets and lies
-binge reading
-plot twists

I was over the moon to get to read this e-ARC. Thank you @netgalley and @stmartinspress for the opportunity to read a review.

Sally Hepworth is at it again! Her most recent book, The Soulmate was a wild and exciting ride! Gabe and Pippa look to be living the dream. They purchased their dream cottage on the seaside and are raising their two daughters. Unfortunately, the picturesque home is also a spot where many come to end their lives. Gabe has been able to successfully talk many off the ledge, except for one. As the story unfolds, Pippa discovers the woman was a mutual acquaintance and the questions pile up. Suddenly, what seemed so idyllic is filled with a complicated past rifled with mental illness, infidelity, money laundering and even murder. I adored the suspense intertwined with Soulmate and enjoyed the stories told both in alternating viewpoints and timelines. Hepworth makes us all question what it means to have a soulmate and to what lengths we will go to protect them. The Soulmate is to be released April 4th and should not be missed!

A sincere thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I'm a big Sally Hepworth fan, and though I did enjoy this one, it wasn't my favorite. It took me a while to get through because I just couldn't get into the story. While I did find this story about marriage and mental illness interesting, I didn't feel that it was quite as exciting as her other work. It did keep me turning pages and wanting to know the ending, but I was hoping for an twist that never came.

Wow quite a journey the reader goes on in this novel. The twists, turns and jaw dropping writing will leave any reader breathless all the way to the end. The latest from Sally Hepworth provides an insight into 2 marriages in which one marriage family history is impacted by mental illness which led to suicide and another where the family is dealing with mental illness. This book is about what women can do when they hopelessly and a little madly in love. Great approach to the anatomy of toxic and dysfunctional relationships, real pain and deep suffering to deal with mental illnesses. Pippa and Gabe Gerard are happily married for seven years, with two adorable daughters, buying their dream house that resides at cliffside in a sleepy, small coastal town outside Melbourne. Pippa’s family including her parents, her newly expecting sister and her wife living close to them. They seem like picture perfect family. Gabe charming, smooth talker and is stay at home father, taking care of their children after a tragic incident he’s getting through and Pippa is estate lawyer, practical fixer, breadwinner of the family. Recently moved to an area infamous spot where people commit suicide. Gabe is becoming famous for talking people down from committing suicide until one day he is not. We’re going back and forth and read the events from two POVs including Pippa and Amanda as well as past and present. This book will have the reader reading at all times, staying up late and then at the end staring blankly and stunned at the back cover.

Many thanks to NetGalley, St. Martin's Press, and Sally Hepworth for the ARC!

Sally Hepworth is one of my favorite authors, and I devoured this book in a couple of hours! It was so good, kept me guessing until the end, and I could not put it down.

Pippa and Gabe have found the perfect cliffside home in coastal Australia to settle in with their two young daughters- or so they thought. Their house overlooks The Drop- a very popular place for people to go commit suicide. Gabe has become a local hero for his gift of talking jumpers down, until one night he fails to keep a woman from going over the edge. As time goes on Pippa cannot escape the question- did she jump or was she pushed?

This thriller has so many twists and turns and explores the darker side of marriage and the lies we tell ourselves.

This book hit on so many serious topics yet it held my attention and it truly was a page turner.

Thank you to Netgalley for allowing me to review this book.

The plot twists in this had me on my toes from the beginning!! I wish I could have devoured it in one sitting but alas, life happens. The before and after POV are some of my favorite types of books to read.

This was just very okay.

I loved Sally Hepworth’s The Good Sister and I feel like every time I pick up another one of her books I’m chasing that same feeling I got while reading TGS and it just never happens.

This felt a bit too easy, every thing about the plot was easy, and I just wanted some edge or surprise.

A very okay book.

I've enjoyed everything by Sally Hepworth, so when this book came available as an ARC, I was so happy!
Hepworth is excellent at unreliable narrators, immersive atmospheres and twisty plots so I had no idea what to expect. The book opens with Pippa watching as her husband, Gabe, goes outside to deal with someone very close to the cliffs at the back of their house. Set in Sydney, Australia, the couple's home is on a street famous for its ocean views and the steep cliffs that draw those with suicidal tendencies. Gabe has already gotten press for saving one or two, but this time, the woman jumps.

Or does she? As Pippa figures out who the woman was - not a stranger, but someone with intimate knowledge of the couple - her suspicions about Gabe deepen. How much do we know our spouses? What kind of secrets do they hide? In Pippa's case, she's compensated for a lot about Gabe, including his erratic emotional background and past indiscretions. But Pippa isn't innocent; it turns out she's got some skeletons begging to fall out of her closet, and Gabe has been instrumental in keeping them hidden, too.

Pippa believes she and Gabe are soulmates, and for the first half of the book, I can see why. They're both dodgy characters, with little impulse control and a predilection for justifying terrible behavior. Then the plot twists and Pippa must decide if she's going to hang on to her illusions about her marriage or come clean. I enjoyed the surprises and the setting - would love to visit Sydney some day! - as well as watching Pippa woman up and stop thinking a man will always save her.

The world of Australian thrillers is becoming ever wider, and I'm thrilled-- the dramatic location of this novel is vibey and fun. While I found Pippa to be a realistic and intriguing narrator, I struggled with what seemed like over-analysis of her husband's mystery. Perhaps he's not mentally ill, he's just... mysterious! A few loose threads here and there and some unbelievable twists kept this from being a four-star read, but I'd definitely try another of Hepworth's!

I really enjoy Hepworth’s books. I’ve read 3 now and they have all kept me hooked from start to finish and I haven’t predicted any of them. They always have a nice flow to them and characters I’m intrigued by, and this one was the same way. A solid story. I will be buying a physical copy for sure!

Thank you for an advance copy!

Thank you to St. Martin's Press + NetGalley for the eARC in exchange for my honest review.

When Gabe and Pippa recently moved to the cottage on the cliff, Pippa was nervous about their proximity to such a dangerous location - and with good reason. Ever since they've moved in, they realize its steep cliffside is a popular location for those looking to end their lives. Gabe seems to have a unique ability to talk most of these poor souls off the literal ledge...until one night, he's not quick enough to save the woman. When Pippa finds out that Gabe knew the victim, she starts to question how hard he really tried to help her.

This story ended up being middle-of-the-road for me. I really enjoyed the setting and the atmospheric writing. I also liked how secrets are revealed along the way - something that I always finds helps the pacing instead of one big "twist" at the very end. There is one character who has died that we continue to get their POV from and that particular storytelling decision always seems to take me out of the plot. I also was hoping for something more from the reveal...it seemed like just a little bit more communication and rational behavior could have saved a lot of the unfortunate situations that occurred in this book.

If you're up for some suspension of disbelief and looking for a moody, atmospheric story, I'd recommend picking this one up!

I loved this thriller! it was gripping straight from the beginning. I like how the story starts off in the present day and then we go on throughout the story getting some background on the couple themselves. I did not want to it down and read through it quickly trying to get to the reveal.

We follow a family who lives on a cliff basically and it is a known spot where people go to take their life. However since they moved there the husband has been able to save everyone and talk them out of it. Until one lady. but the problem is from the house the wife saw what looked like him pushing the lady off the cliff however her husband denies it. so then we get to see how it let to that point and come to see who the lady was as it was not a stranger. 5/5 stars. everything I want in a thriller forshure.

I actually requested this book by accident and assumed I wouldn’t get it. Somehow they gave it to me and it did NOT disappoint. I thought it would be a slog until I realized I was halfway through the book before I knew it. The characters were done well and the bits of intrigue were sprinkled throughout the story to keep you hooked. By the end I just had to know the truth and loved the way it ended. Definitely a great book that lives up to the hype. A must read!

Thanks to NetGalley and the Publisher for the ARC