This one was gripping until the end. The first part was slow going but I enjoyed the book and I loved the ending and the meaning behind the story.
i always love Sally's messages

This is one of those books that one can’t help but feel like a day we’ll spent reading. I really loved how it kept me on toes throughout my entire reading time and made me question everyone every now and then lol. Definitely a full 5 stars read.

Gabe and Pippa have a seemingly perfect life. They just moved in to their dream house by the sea, they have two adorable daughters, and their family is very involved. However, their house is located right beside a notorious cliff- a popular site where people take their own lives. Gabe has earned a reputation by convincing people not to jump, but one day when a woman approached the cliff, he doesn’t manage to stop her. He claims the woman was a stranger, but Pippa is convinced there’s more to the story. As the book goes on, we learn that Gabe and Pippa’s relationship might not be as perfect as it seems and that secrets are threatening to surface.

I thought this book was really interesting. At first, I was convinced that this family had everything, so I was genuinely shocked at every reveal. I really liked reading from Amanda’s perspective. She was so mysterious and her point of view was quite revealing. While this isn’t my favorite Sally Hepworth, (nothing can beat The Good Sister in my opinion) it was still very intriguing and sinister. I definitely recommend!

God, I love Sally Hepworth. I love her twisty family thrillers. And this one was twiiisted. I feel like I need to sit and think about it and then reread.
It was really good and a bit frustrating at times.
The characters were messy and infuriating and some are lovable.

Thanks to Netgalley and St Martins Press for an eARC

The Soulmate by Sally Hepworth was the thriller I needed to get out of my reading slump. I loved how every twist and turn brought you a new perspective, had you constantly changing your conspiracy theories on “what happened”
I loved the Dual POV and the mental health representations! I do thing the conclusion was a little rushed but the story built it up really well. All in All would recommend to those who enjoy Verity and The House Across the Lake.

Another gripping Hepworth novel!!!

This one had so many twists and turns. I'm so glad I had a friend to freak out with, because I truly don't think I could have made it out on my own. Wow.

Knocked a star off because that ending, while exciting, was very frustrating for me.

Overall I'd recommend it. I think this will be wildly popular. Bravo Sally!

Amazing. Amazing. Amazing! I’ve read several Sally Hepworth books and I can say that, for me, this author does not disappoint. This story and these characters are absolutely riveting. I was reading well into the night, this was a book I simply could not put down. I truly appreciate the amount of research that went into creating one of the main characters. The attention to detail and the care taken to get details just right is commendable. I would recommend this book to everyone who loves suspense.

There are so many reasons I enjoyed reading this book. The authors style of writing has always appealed to me with short chapters that are easy to start and stop, allowing you to sneak in a few minutes of reading without getting lost in the body of a chapter. Also, the use of POV in this story was meaningful.. I loved being in the head of the women in this story, understanding Amanda as well as Pippa better in the best way possible, from their view. I also enjoy the author taking the reader back to the “before” and then following it up with the “after”. The author was able to tie up loose ends throughout the story, without appearing rushed as often happens. The use of ancillary players was just right, not overdone and I really didn’t feel as though any parts were not really needed and could have been cut. Finally, Sally Hepworth does a fantastic job at portraying mental health and conditions associated with the story’s characters. I’m looking forward to more from this talented author!

Many thanks to St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley for the opportunity to read for review this wonderful book. All feedback provided is authentically mine.

The Soulmate tells the story of a woman who jumped off of a cliff nicknamed “The Drop”. The Drop is a well known suicide destination, but that stops when perfect couple Gabe and Pippa move into the house in front of the cliff. Gabe is handsome and endearing, and he is able to talk multiple people out of taking their own lives. That is until Amanda shows up, and Pippa glances out the window and sees Gabe with outstretched arms where Amanda stood moments before.

This book was really good. It dealt with themes of mental health, death, family, and self-care. And it dealt with them in such a realistic and relatable way. The mental health struggles Gabe faced were portrayed accurately. I was very pleased when Pippa started to hold Gabe accountable for his own actions instead of letting him get away with blaming the mental illnesses. It also had a great storyline of how a close knit family watches out for each other. It is clear in the novel that Pippa’s family is extremely close, and she is more stable than Gabe who basically raised himself.

I was very pleased with the ending of the book. The plot twist was unexpected, and it made a lot of sense for the story. It made me so happy when Pippa reclaimed her power, and started living life for herself. I really loved the last sentence. It was perfect. 5 stars because this was so honest and real! Beautifully written. This was the first book I’ve read by Sally Hepworth, and I can’t wait to read more.

Note for publisher: review will be posted on my Instagram @daenerys.reads the day of/before the AUS release. I will make a follow up post for the release in April :)

Pippa and Gabe move into their dream home only to discover it’s a popular location for suicides. When a women jumps one evening, despite Gabe’s best efforts, Pippa begins to question everything when she identity of the woman is discovered.

A story of how finding your Soulmate change your life for better or for worse. Sally Hepworth’s beautiful writing lends so much emotion to these characters while still offering the twists that keep you turning pages. Unlike any other book I’ve read, I know this one will stay with me for some time to come.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this in exchange for my review.

I was given an ARC copy from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I am giving this one 3.5 stars and rounding up to 4 on Goodreads because benefit of the doubt. I normally tear through her books. I love them. This one took me a month and I have to own the fact that I have been working a lot and I have been very busy. I enjoyed the book but Pippa and Daniel didn't suck me in. I didn't feel as excited about knowing their story and finding out what was really going on with them. The plot twists were there but they were not very satisfying for me. Not like they usually are with her books. She is literally one of my go-to authors that I never worry about being disappointed with when it comes to her releases. And I wasn't disappointed. But this is the first book of hers I didn't love. And it was from the beginning that I felt like my interest wasn't being grabbed as usual. I can't be sure part of it wasn't me with how busy I have been. I liked it.

I was immediately pulled into this domestic thriller and found myself on one heck of a ride!  Great prose, great twists and turns, great ending!

Sally Hepworth had me on the edge of my seat as I read about Gabe and Pippa's marriage, their beautiful dream house on a cliff by the ocean, and their adorable two precocious daughters, all who get wrapped up in the mysterious death of Amanda who seems to have jumped off the cliff behind their home.  Did she jump?  Was she pushed??  Don't make your mind up too soon because you may just be wrong!

Loved this book, loved the writing, loved the roller coaster ride!  Definitely put this one on your wish list for April of 2023!

My thanks to #NetGalley and St Martin's Press for this Arc.  The pleasure of giving this review is my own.

Thanks NetGalley for the ARC of The Soulmate by Sally Hepworth.
Fantastic novel that makes you want to keep reading. It's about Pippa and her husband Gabe, both past and present, a look at how they journey through life over the last few years and deal with what life throws their way. We get a glimpse at mental illness and how Pippa stands by her man
It's also about business owner Max and his wife Amanda and how their relationship intertwines with Pippa and Gabe's.
I like how this story is told from different perspectives and by two of the characters, one alive and one deceased and from both present and past. This sounds confusing, but it's not at all, very easy to follow. I love how the author brings the story together.

I will be looking for more books by Sally Hepworth

"Gabe and Pippa Gerard have just moved into their dream house: a cliffside cottage in a sleepy coastal town outside Melbourne. It’s a fresh start to their marriage, and the perfect place to raise their two young daughters. But the house’s perfect façade hides something more sinister: The Spot, where the tall cliffs have become a popular place for those wishing to end their lives. After talking someone down from the ledge, Gabe becomes a local hero, saving person after person… until one night, he doesn’t. And Pippa sees Gabe the moment after it happened, standing alone at the cliff’s edge, arms outstretched, palms facing out."

Okayyyy now! Sally Hepworth is one of my favorite authors and this one is no different. Keeps you on the edge of your seat and guessing the entire time. I practically read this in one setting because I literally had to know what was happening next.

Full disclosure I do not give 5 stars easily.

The Soulmate catches your attention and reels you in. You want to play detective, fortune teller, and at times psychologist. I want to know what is going on in the mind of these characters and constantly try guessing the end. Normally I am dead on with endings and where a story is going to end up, but this book had me.

This book covers some heavy topics like marital issues, fidelity, crime, mental illness and suicide, but I think the way the author ties it all in made this a fantastic story. Sometimes with back and forth between characters books can seem a little cluttered and confusing, but you won’t find that here. The author did the transitions well and I was never confused. Intrigued? Absolutely! Unsure of what was GOING to happen? VERY.

I would definitely recommend this to a wide range of readers. If you enjoy trying to figure out why everything is happening and what will happen next this is definitely a book to read!

If I didn’t have a ton of things going on at home (thanks 3 children) I probably would have read this book in a few hours easy. I never wanted to put it down once I started, but alas life made it take longer. However, now I’m lamenting that it’s over.

I love how Sally Hepworth brings characters so vividly to life, and steadily peels back their layers throughout the progression of the novel. The setting also plays a pivotal role in this book, which I enjoyed. The twists and turns were paced well and kept the story flowing nicely.

I was engrossed in Pippa’s storyline, and Amanda’s observations sprinkled throughout added to the narrative. I couldn’t put this one down! Once again, I am reminded of how much I enjoy Sally Hepworth’s novels. If you’ve enjoyed her previous works, you will like this one as well!

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for my complimentary digital copy. All opinions are my own.

Sally Hepworth is one of my favorite mystery/thriller writers and she has done it again! I couldn't put down this book. It was gripping, thrilling, and it really made me think about mental illnesses. 5 stars! I highly recommend.

Each Sally Hepworth book seems to he better than the last. The Soulmate is no exception. The Soulmate follows the story of the intertwined lives of couples Max and Amanda and Gabe and PIppa. As you'd expect from any Hepworth novel, there is love, lies, betrayal, and a lovely twist. You won't be dissapointed.

Thanks for netgalley for the ARC!

I was really looking forward to this book and it was even better than I was expecting. Each character was nuanced and the story sucks you in. Uncovering the relationship between all the characters was the best part of the book and I am so glad that Pippa left Gabe when it became clear how mentally unstable he was. It was a little slow to start, however, and some of the pacing throughout the book is a little bit off.

My sincerest thanks to Sally Hepworth, St. Martin's Press, and Netgalley for the opportunity to read this advanced copy that engrossed me from page 1!

Sally Hepworth has done it again with a thriller full of twists and turns that kept me guessing the entire time. The Soulmate was part whodunit, part thriller and part relationship exploration. From the outside, it looks like Pippa and Gabe have it all- a beautiful house overlooking the ocean, 2 adorable daughters and a wonderful marriage. As the story unfolds, though, their life is anything but idyllic. Told from multiple POVs, this book was a domestic thriller that not only explored the impact mental health can take on a relationship but it also explored loyalty, fidelity and what the definition of soulmate can truly mean in a relationship.

This was a gripping page turner that kept me guessing from beginning to end.