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For starters, I absolutely love sally hepworths writing. She creates relatable characters and situations that aren't so over the top, that the plot becomes unbelievable.

For a book so short, for some reason it still took me 7 days to finish. I love a good short chapter, but these were so short, I found myself disconnected from the timelines, though if I had a few hours to sit and read at once, I could absolutely see this as a book someone could easily binge in one sitting. It's just not one you want to continuously have to put down.

Also for such a short book, there was a LOT going on, so it was never slow. I definitely never had a bored moment reading it.

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I loved the multi-narrator factor in this book, and I think that Hepworth did a fairly great job of revealing each plot twist and turn in a way that kept me guessing. Ultimately, the payoff felt a little bit anticlimactic, as I felt that there had been breadcrumbs dropped along the way that added up to more than what was given to us as a denouement, but this was a riveting, fun read, nonetheless!

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The Soulmate by Sally Hepworth is a fantastical domestic thriller. It starts out with a bang and ends in fireworks. The plot twists were shocking and in true Sally Hepworth fashion, unpredictable.

The story was told from alternating POVs and timelines. The really interesting thing was that one of the main characters was dead and the other was living. I’ve never read a book where one of the central characters was dead and I thought it worked well. Even though one central character was alive and one was dead, transitions between POVs flowed seamlessly and made sense.

Thank you so much to St. Martin’s Press, NetGalley and Sally Hepworth for my electronic advanced copy of The Soulmate. I absolutely loved it.

Publish date: April 4th 2023.

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Sally Hepworth is one of my auto-buy authors, and this book just further cemented this fact. It follows the story of Gabe and Pippa and their life living near a dangerous cliff. However, early on, it's easy to see that not everything is as great as it seems. Hepworth expertly weaves a tale that had me questioning characters, motives, and wondering how everything would play out. I was hooked from the beginning and had to keep reading until I knew how it ended. If you need a quick-paced thriller, I definitely recommend this one!

Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for the e-ARC of this book.

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love Sally Hepworth. That is all.

Jk. But, it’s true!! Her books all keep me so engaged - I just can’t stop reading! Also, she is a big one in my “thriller starter kit”. Perfect books for people dabbling in the genre because they aren’t at all scary.

•She does a great job in this book of making you feel like you’re right in the setting - very atmospheric. You think you’d want to live here, but quickly realize - no thanks!
•I went round and round with the main characters: loved them, hated them, felt sad for them, an odd satisfaction for them …
•It has very interesting dual POV and dual timelines. I wasn’t sure what to think of that at first, but actually it was so unique and made the big reveal come together in a cool way.
•There were twists and surprises until the very end!

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Pippa and Gabe, along with their two young girls moved into a cliff side home a year ago. They were unaware at the time of purchase that the cliff was notorious for being a spot for troubled people to take their lives. Gabe has become somewhat of a local hero due to the number of people he has talked out of jumping. Until one time he is unable to save someone.

When Pippa discovers that Gabe knew the woman who jumped, she begins to have questions.

Told in multiple timelines and viewpoints. I really liked the addition of Amanda's post death point of view.

As the past and present are revealed, I just became more interested and invested in the story.

Another great read from Hepworth! I can't wait for the next one.

Thanks to netgalley and St. Martin's Press for the arc.

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Pippa's husband Gabe has saved countless people from jumping off the cliff next to their house. But this last time, the woman died. After finding out Gabe knew this woman before she showed up on the cliff, Pippa has questions. This book was one heck of a wild ride. I like books that shock you, and this book kept throwing curve balls, until the very end. I did find it sad that Pippa had to deal with so much from Gabe, and I understood her family's frustrations. I read this book in one sitting, and I was sad when it was over. Thanks to Netgalley for the free copy in exchange for an unbiased review.

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I thoroughly enjoyed Sally Hepworth's "The Soulmate." I find that many mysteries and thrillers feel redundant, and everything about this novel felt fresh and intriguing. "The Soulmate" was perfectly paced, as details were uncovered exactly when needed, and it never felt like Hepworth was playing games with the reader by holding back necessary information.
I've read a lot of lackluster mysteries - but this one was a truly engaging standout.

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The Soulmate, Sally Hepworth (4/4/23)

I started reading Sally Hepworth's books with her 2019 release, The Mother in Law and then read and loved her 2022 release, The Younger Wife. Hepworth's most recent book releasing in April 2023, in my opinion, is her best one yet.

Pippa Gerard, a will and estate lawyer, and her husband Gabe live with their four year old daughters in a small coastal town of Portsea near Melbourne, Australia. The house seemed to be a good deal but comes with a significant flaw-- it is very near the Drop. The Drop consists of well-known tall cliffs that have become popular among those wishing to end their lives. In the year since the family has moved to the house, Gabe convinces seven people not to jump, before a woman appears at the Drop one evening. From her viewpoint inside the house, Pippa realizes this experience is different and it does not unfold exactly as Gabe suggests.
The story is told in layers after that and you learn everyone in this story has something to hide and no one is telling the whole truth. I grasped out loud twice in the last few chapters of the book so forcefully that my husband thought something was wrong. If you are looking for a mystery that will keep you turning the pages until the story resolves, but without the gruesome elements of some mysteries, this book is for you.

Thank you St. Martin's Press and Netgalley for an advanced review copy of The Soulmate. I rate this book 5 stars and I cannot wait to read the next Sally Hepworth book!

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Wow! The author managed to make the book flow and keep my interest despite switching back-and-forth between multiple timelines and perspectives. I kept turning pages to see what was coming. I thought I had the twist figured out but I was wrong! If you like suspense and trying to figure out the mystery, you’ll like this book!

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I was blown away by this book. The twists and turns kept me on the edge of my seat. I love a book that can bring me to tears and this one didn’t disappoint. I would absolutely recommend this book as a need to read book!

Thank you to to author and NetGalley for allowing me the opportunity to read and critique this book.

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Fun, twisty, and compulsively readable! Sally Hepworth is a bit hit or miss for me, and although this wasn’t as successful as her last release for my personal tastes, it was still a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon.

Anyone looking for a quick weekend read that keeps you on your toes should pick this one up!

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SALLY!!! OMGoodness you did it again. This is exactly why I love your books. This one keeps your attention right from the get go, the characters are so relatable and I found myself wanting to know more and keep reading! Marriage, cheating, same sex marriage, family and death is the perfect combination in the story, the women are strong, the kids are perfect and the men are tempting. The betrayal, secrets and twists are juicy & shocking. What a story and I can't wait until the next one!
Thank you Sally & NetGalley, I was honored to be one of the first to read this beauty.

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I devoured this book in about a day and a half, I just sat on the couch and put off all responsibilities until I got to the bottom of what the truth was.

The SoulMate is explores many topics but the main tale is one about love. We get two character POVs - Pippa and Amanda and they unfold the story over two timelines - then, now (and after for Amanda). This is really a story about how much these women love their husbands and what they are willing to sacrifice for that love.

This is a great domestic suspense, with multiple twists that I did not see coming. At times I hated the characters, felt bad for them, felt heartbroken for them, and happy for them - that's what a wild thriller of a ride this book is.

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I could not put this book down. I've recommended it to so many people and posted it on my IG. Page turner. Great twisty thriller.

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Pub day: APRIL 4, 2023

This is my third book by Hepworth and in all three she does a great job of writing characters who are complex and multifaceted. However, this was my least favorite of the three I’ve read. I didn’t find myself needing to keep reading to find out what really happened. I also didn’t think a particular suicide made sense. It didn’t feel like it fit with the character we’d read about up until that moment . I like Hepworths other books a lot but this one feel quite short for me and lands around 2.5.

Thank you Netgalley and St. Martins Press for the arc in exchange for an honest review.

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3.5 Stars

I don't remember how I started reading every book that comes out from author Sally Hepworth, as mysteries and thrillers are not my favorite genres. I only know that every time I'm offered the next one, I read it. They are usually quick reads and the writing style is easy. This one was no exception. It clocks in at just over 300 pages, yet it's one of those rare books that (for me) could actually be finished in a day. The pages just kept effortlessly turning.

This tale involves a young couple with two little daughters in a newly purchased cottage near a cliff dubbed "The Drop". It is famous for people committing suicide at this location. And her husband has become somewhat famous for talking prospective jumpers out of it. That is until this last time...

This was one of those books where the main "voices" narrated the story by reaching back and forth in time from the past to present day until its conclusion. I wasn't as invested in the story as with other previous books from this author and considered rating it 3 Stars for "Good", but was impressed with some big reveals at the end that tied up the story- for which I added on a point. As I review my ratings of Hepworth's previous books over the years, she's always gotten 4 and 5 Star ratings from me...so she continues to be on a roll with her excellence in writing.

Thank you to the publisher St. Martin's Press for providing an advance reader copy via NetGalley.

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So many twists and turns! Just when I thought I had something figured out something else popped up and threw me off course! Sally Hepworth is one of my favorite thriller authors so I knew I would love this one!

Gabe and Pippa, along with their two children, move to a cliff side house and have a seemingly perfect life.. Max and Amanda are a wealthy married couple, no children, with everything they could ever want... on the outside. But, on the inside there are lies, betrayals, and many secrets hidden. Is love enough to conquer? Just how far are you willing to go for your ‘soulmate’?

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Sally Hepworth does it again. I loved this book. The short chapters pulled me in quickly. The chapters go between two people and before and after the initial event. It was easy to keep track of what was going on and when. Some issues were discussed such as mental health and done very well. Great book!

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I really liked The Soulmate by Sally Hepworth! The chapters alternate between a few POVs and timelines. The chapters were also super short and most were cliffhangers which made this a fun read. There’s some tricky mental health stuff so just be aware of that but there’s also a pretty cool business storyline that I wasn’t expecting but enjoyed. I love how Sally Hepworth explores the cracks in relationships, marriages, and families. Excellent read! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫

Thank you @netgalley @stmartinspress for the early copy in exchange for a review.

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