I love all of Sally’s books (that I’ve read thus far.) so I sort of knew this book would be a hit. It had me hooked from the first chapter, which I crave in books because my attention wanders so easily. I loved the themes surrounding family, as a mom and wife myself I felt it easy to relate to the main character. I thought I had the “twist” sorted from early on, but then another shoe dropped in the end that I couldn’t have predicted. I was slightly annoyed by the main characters loyalty to her husband despite his continued disrespect towards her. But I loved the attention to mental health issues, I don’t feel we see that enough. Overall; loved the book, the writing, and the characters. Can’t wait for it to release in April so you all can get your hands on it!!

Obviously a trigger warning for suicide, metal illness.

This was a fantastic read. Yet another suspense where my jaw literally dropped. The twists! I loved this so much more than the the other novel that I read from her. The characters were so true to life and honest. This book held my interest and made me not want to put it down until it was over.

This book wasn’t bad, but it also wasn’t great. For me, it was just kind of blah. This was my first book by this author, and she’s talked up so much so I had high expectations. While it is an easy, fast paced read, I wasn’t thrilled by this book and it didn’t keep me on the edge of my seat. I did enjoy the varying POVs for the book – mainly, I liked reading the dead girl’s point of view after she died. I felt like that was a nice touch and something that I haven’t read before. I also did not see the twist coming at the end between Max (the dead girl’s husband) and Gabe. Overall, it is a decent read that I would recommend it.

⭐️: 3/5

Following a rough patch in their life and marriage, Pippa and Gabe move their family to a new house overlooking a cliff that happens to be a popular suicide spot. Gabe finds purpose in literally talking visitors off the ledge, and he’s always been successful…until one day he isn’t. When Pippa finds out that Gabe actually knew the woman who died, she begins to wonder what other secrets he’s keeping, and why.

This was the first book I’ve read by Sally Hepworth, and I really like her writing style for its readability, which combined with the super short chapters, made this a really fast read for me. There’s a lot of red flags that are made obvious early on in Pippa and Gabe’s relationship, even if Pippa as the narrator doesn’t see them, making Pippa out to be an unreliable narrator. I do enjoy an unreliable narrator, but in this case, I’m not sure if it was done to any real benefit or payoff. I am also not overly fond of characters with POVs after death in books, since I find it a little hack-y when it comes to big reveals and storytelling in general. I found Pippa to be a kind of annoying character honestly, with all her adamant claims about how ~good~ Gabe is, while we’re literally presented with alternative evidence that is right in front of her face. Her blindness to her husband and how people around her feel about him was aggrivating and honestly a little triggering for me to read. It didn’t help garner her any sympathy from me. The ending was satisfying, though anticlimactic, since it made me ask the question “but why though?” since it seems like a lot of the confusion and drama could have been saved by a single conversation. It was one big miscommunication trope of a thriller.

Thank you to @netgalley and @stmartinspress for this eARC in exchange for my honest review!!

This book had me in its grip. The characters, the plot, the what if and then it just evens out. It was disappointingly anticlimactic.

This was fast paced and kept my attention. I really enjoyed the different POVs between Amanda and Pippa. I loved that Amanda’s POV is from the afterlife. I was constantly questioning Gabe and Pippa. I wasn’t sure who could be trusted in the relationship. All of the backstory made me invested in the characters. The ending worked well too!

Oh my goodness, I LOVED this book! I’m a big fan of Sally Hepworth and I think this is my favorite of her books so far! Hepworth never fails to write story that makes you want to devour the whole thing in one sitting. The Soulmate was no exception and grabbed me from the very first page, and the way this book ended was pure perfection!!

Thank you Netgalley and St. Martin’s Press for the ARC.

The Soulmate is the new thriller from one of my auto-buy authors, Sally Hepworth. The story follows couple Gabe and Pippa, who move to a house by a cliff that has a dark reputation. People often come to the cliff to end their lives. Gabe ends up saving multiple people by talking them down, until one day, he doesn’t save the jumper. Then it comes out that Gabe knew the person who jumped and Pippa starts to wonder who exactly she is married to.

The Soulmate starts quick and never lets up on the pace. I loved this mysterious and dark storyline, as well as the different POV and timelines that break up each chapter. The pace is quick, the twists are crazy, and the writing is impeccable. Sally Hepworth never misses.

ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

ellow Reader,

Did you set a goal on www.goodreads.com for your year? I have been setting a reading goal for the last few years. I read a lot but I like to use Goodreads for two reasons. The first is that it keeps track of what books I have read. I will admit that sometimes I forget what books I have read. I can then look on Goodreads and see if I have read it. Also, I set a reading challenge every year. I have found that if I have slacked off a bit (it happens!) it prods me to read – I don’t want to not meet the challenge I set for myself!  The sidebar along this post gives an update on the books I have recently read. You might notice that I have been on a streak of reading Miss Silver mysteries. I will admit I retreated into them for a week or two. I just needed something not taxing to read. They were written in the years between 1928 – 1961 (!) so the style is different from what we are used to. There are 32 books in the Miss Silver series and each has a little twist from the ones ahead of it. There are some reoccurring characters but you can read them in any order.

I was also given a copy of The Soulmate to read for my unbiased opinion. I enjoyed it very much. While reading the book, I kept wondering if the narrator was unreliable or if it was her husband that was unreliable. It kept me guessing for a long time. And then! 

Gabe and Pippa live in their dream house in a sleepy coastal town. There is one big drawback to the house. It is located on a cliff and often people try and commit suicide by jumping off the cliff. As the book opens, Gabe is going out to try and talk another person out of jumping off the cliff. We learn that Gabe has been incredibly successful in talking to the others who have tried, out of jumping. But on this particular night, the person jumps.

Because the person actually jumped, there is a police investigation. Days later Pippa discovers that the woman who jumped is someone they know. But Gabe didn’t tell her that he knew the woman nor did he tell the police that he knew her.

Why?

Not only did they know her but she was the wife of Gabe’s ex-boss.

As the book progresses, we learn more about Gabe’s work and family history. What starts as the perfect marriage shows some cracks.

There were many twists and turns to keep you wondering what could be going on. What is truly going on here? And why are these people doing what they are doing?

I think this book is a good one for you to read. I enjoyed it and I think you will also.

This book will be released on April 4, 2023.

Thanks for reading!

First, I'm so thankful to NetGalley, Sally Hepworth, Macmillan Audio, and St. Martin's Press for granting me advanced audio access and an e-book of The Soulmate before the book hits shelves on April 4, 2023. This was my first Sally Hepworth book, and while I was enticed by the short chapters and the thrilling start, I was a little disappointed by the twist, but overall it was still a good read.

Pippa, her husband Gabe, and two children live in a gorgeous seaside home on a cliff. They've had no reservations about their home, other than that this backyard cliffside just so happens. It is a famous jump for s*icidal people. Over the years, Gabe has tried to save as many people as he can, pulling them away from danger, but one afternoon, Pippa spots her husband on the cliff with a woman, and after she falls to her death, it almost looks as if Gabe pushed her.

The woman in question just so happens to be the wife of Gabe's former boss, Max. Max and Pippa had previously had an affair, and Amanda was headed to their home to deliver video evidence of the event. Before you go pointing fingers on whose to blame here, buckle up because you're in for a wild twist of a ride.

Gabe is Pippa's soulmate, and they've been through so much together, but does she know the man she claims is her soulmate?

A gripping, twisty, and super quick read!

The Soulmate tells the story of Pippa and Gabe, a married couple who live on a cliffside in Australia that is a well-known suicide spot. Gabe has talked a few people down from the ledge, but that ends when a woman dies before him. The Soulmate is told from a dual-POV of wife Pippa and the woman who died, Amanda, which gives it a really interesting angle.

The story covers mental health, marriage, family, betrayal, secrets, lies, and more. The pacing is fantastic, and the twists and reveals are well-placed. This is not my first Sally Hepworth book, and it definitely makes me want to dive into more of her back catalogue. Highly recommend!

Thank you to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for gifting me with an ARC to review. I couldn't put it down!

If you’re a fan of psychological domestic thrillers that slowly reveal the answers to a mystery, then give this a try.

This book was fine. I didn’t hate it. Didn’t love it. The characters are blandly unlikable. Not crazed villains that create extra interest, but rather just people who make bad choices and are kinda meh And I felt voted for a big chunk of it despite the twists.

This was another excellent read by Sally Hepworth. While it seemed pretty straight forward on what was going on, there was some twists. I liked how the book went from present and past to get the full picture of each character. I really enjoyed the ending as well. Not my favorite of hers, but still a great read!

If I could describe this book I would say wow. So many twists and turns it was incredible. I liked how it was told from the POV from Pippa and Amanda and with each of their POV you get an interesting dynamic on how the story is told. With each POV comes secrets along with some juicy details. By the end of the book my mouth was on the floor. I thoroughly enjoyed this book

4.5/5 stars (rounded up to 5 on here)

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martins Press for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review!
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I absolutely LOVE Sally Hepworth and was so excited to receive a widget for this book! First off, I loved the short chapters of the book and her writing style! She just draws you in from the beginning and keeps you so invested in the characters of the book! There are so many secrets that get revealed throughout the book and it is a well paced thriller!

I love how she approached the mental illness part and does a great job at discussing how misdiagnoses can happen. If you are apart of the mental health field, you definitely know that this is an unfortunate possibility that happens at times. But she does an amazing job discussing mental health and how it can impact all parts of a person life! Overall, this book is sooo good, fast paced, and keeps the reader entertained the entire time! Definitely recommend!

This review will be posted to my Instagram blog (read_betweenthecovers) in the near future!

**𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐆𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟒𝐭𝐡
𝑻𝑾: 𝑴𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒔𝒖𝒊𝒄𝒊𝒅𝒆  

Gabe and Pippa have a beautiful home except for the tall cliffs that surround their home.  It's a spot many have gone to end their lives.  Gabe is great with talking people out of jumping off the cliff.  So much that there was even an article in the paper about it.  One night a woman comes that he's unable to save and when Pippa finds out Gabe knew who it was she begins to wonder if the woman actually jumped or if something else was going on. Turns out everyone is hiding something. 
Dual timelines and perspectives makes this a fast read that kept me questioning and guessing until the very end. There is also something unique about the story being told this way but I'll let you experience that when you read it. There were a few things I didn't see coming which is always nice in a story.  
Certain parts were far-fetched for me.  I am not sure a family with a history of mental health (I don't want to give too much away) or a family with small children would really move to a home with a giant cliff right out their front door.  

Overall a pretty solid thriller that's on par with what this author has done in the past.

Loved loved loved! Literally couldn’t put it down! My favorite Sally Hepworth book to date!
Thank you NetGalley!!

5 Stars

This was my first Sally Hepworth and I really had so much fun with it! I loved the writing style how they were told from Amanda and Pippa's point of view. That we got then and now of both women. Amanda's now point of view was seriously so interesting and I loved that aspect.

This follows the story of Pippa and Gabe plus their two young daughters. They have just moved to a beach home that overlooks a giant cliff. This cliff is known as the "the drop". A location where people choose to end their lives, but since moving there Gabe has successfully talked two people out of making a irreversible decision. Now there is a woman at the cliff side. Pippa watches her husband try to talk this woman down from inside the house and turns away for a moment to help their children. When she turns back only Gabe is left standing at the cliff and his hands are outstretched. Duh duh duhhhhhH!!!

Then the story takes off from here. I found both sides of the story to be really interesting. The story is a super fast read with short chapters. I loved the pacing, it was perfect. There were quite a few things that took me by surprise and in the end I felt super satisfied.

I would highly recommend this book to other fans of thrillers. This was a fun one and I will be checking out more from Sally Hepworth in the future.

Thank you to NetGalley and St Martin's Press for this advanced reader copy. My review is voluntarily my own.

I will be posting my review on my instagram page the.floofs.booknook and retail sites on or close to publication.

Let it be known, that I have never been disappointed by a Sally Hepworth book, and after reading this one, I'm still not! This is the type of thriller (and romance ish!) you call in sick for and spend your day in bed binging. Need I say more?

***Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!***

The Soulmate was an interesting read that was from both Pippa and Amanda's perspective, even in Amanda's death. At first I was worried this would be a supernatural story, but quickly realized that Amanda's POV was crucial to understanding the whole story. It went back and forth between " then " and "now" allowing us to understand the events leading up.

Pippa, her husband Gabe and their two children live near a popular cliff where people go to commit suicide. Gabe has always been able to talk the jumpers out of their decision until Amanda comes one evening. The only problem is Gabe has a connection to Amanda... Which requires an investigation into Gabe's life. This novel is full of secrets, addictions, love and suspense.

I can honestly say I did not see the ending coming. While this book started out slow for me, I quickly devoured it once I really sat down and became invested. Make sure to add this to your TBR!