Member Reviews
Rating: 3/5 Stars
Behind Pippa and Gabe’s dream home lies a dangerous cliff - which over the years has become a popular place for lost individuals to take their lives. Gabe has earned himself some notoriety in being able to help prevent and rescue some of these individuals before the step off over the edge of cliff.
When Gabe fails to save a distressed woman, Pippa is left with more questions than answers when she realizes both she and Gabe knew the victim. With what she knew about the unfortunate death called into question, Pippa finds herself wondering if the victim truly jumped or was she pushed? And if Gabe was willing to lie about pushing her, what else might he being lying about?
As always - Hepworth’s novels are great and make for quick, unable to put down reads. For me - this one felt a little too similar to her last, The Younger Wife, and didn’t really grab my attention the way some of her others have. A great read for any solid Hepworth fan!
Thanks to NetGalley, St. Martin’s Press and Sally Hepworth for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.
Read if you like:
+ Family Drama
+ Psychological thrillers
+ Hepworth’s The Younger Wife
Wow! Sally Hepworth really has a way of drip feeding you a story! I was invested from the very first chapters I do like that there are short chapters in this book. I feel I get through books much faster with shorter chapters.
Imagine buying a place by a cliff! Pippa Gerard seems to second guess her husband’s actions. She has a history of making excuses for her significant other and seems gullible. I like how Hepworth wrote the chapters from the dead woman, Amanda’s perspective. This made the storyline much more appealing to me.
Pippa’s husband, Gabe always told a story that seemed inconsistent each time he explains what happened when Amanda jumped from the cliff. The story starts in present tense then flips back to then. This is something Hepworth did well and I found the storyline to be easy to follow. Each chapter reveals something new in the past or present.
This book was such a page turner, it was so hard to put it down. Even when I did put it down, I could not wait to get back to it. I was dying to know what happened next or to uncover more details from the past.
When I did get to the ending my reaction was “that’s it.” I guess I expected a bit more or some type of twist towards the end. I did not expect some characters to be so accepting and able to move forward.
***Thanks to St. Martin's press and Netgalley for an e-arc of this novel***
I really enjoy Hepworth's domestic suspense stories. The Mother in Law was a favorite of mine. This story fell a little flat for me. I found both Pippa and Gabe to be frustrating characters. I like when my thrillers are twisty and keep you on the edge of your seat but I found this one to be lacking. I thought too many details were provided too early in the story. I kept waiting to find out that perhaps one of them lied and something else was coming but it never did, The ending wrapped up nicely and there is definitely one twist I didn't see coming but I still found the story to be a little less exciting than I am used to with this author.
As usual, Hepworth's writing is on point and the story is easy to read and follow. The daughters were great characters and I like the unique perspective of Amanda in the "after."
I really enjoyed this book! It captured my attention from page one!!! This is a must read and you won't be able to put it down! I would definitely recommend this book.
I had some high hopes for THE SOULMATE after seeing lots of positive reviews but unfortunately this one didn’t work for me!
There’s a cottage on a cliff and it’s Pippa and Gabe’s dream home! The only problem? The tall cliff have become a popular spot for people to end their lives. Gabe has become known for talking people off the ledge, until one day he doesn’t.
This book had a pretty great premise so I’m not sure why I didn’t love this one but I just couldn’t get into it! I was so bored the entire time besides the ending but by then it was too late to change my mind. I didn’t find myself caring about any of these characters and I couldn’t root for them. I actually started off liking both Pippa & Gabe but I ended up disliking them more and more as the story went on.
Loved this book! It was fast paced and had my all time favorite thing...short chapters. Sally Hepworth really knows how to grab a readers attention. Was hooked from the start and finished it in 2 days.
I enjoyed this book, The Soulmate, by Sally Hepworth. It was not what I was expecting at all. I enjoyed the twists in it, and the focus on mental illness. I will definitely recommend this book to friends.
I really enjoyed this book! The characters were well developed and the story was engaging. I recommend that others try this book as well. Well done!
This book kept me entertained the whole time and looking for more answers. I was surprised by the twist in the end and wasn't seeing that coming. I really loved how the book wrapped up and everyone's storylines got to play out. I haven't read Sally Hepworth prior to this, but I definitely think I'll be reading more from her!
Sally Hepworth really knows domestic drama! This book drew me in from the start! Pippa and Gabe’s house on the Cliff attracts people and attention. People who tend to want to end their lives by jumping. But when one of those jumpers ends up having a connection to Gabe, a perfect marriage turns out to be not so perfect after all.
Thank you to @netgalley for the opportunity to provide honest feedback in exchange for an ARC version of this book!
The Soulmate starts out fast and intertwines and unravels this story in a dual timeframe perspective that gives depth and insight with mystery in a wonderful use of the writing method. Hepworth once again gives us a story that we keep wanting to know more and how and who and why. This is a bingeable story!
This was a pretty middle of the road domestic thriller. The main couple isn't very relatable or likeable, and the main character makes some interesting choices that seem farfetched. Quick read.
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Thank you St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for the e-ARC of the book.
Pippa and Gabe Gerard are on their new chapter living in a beautiful house with their two daughters. The only draw back is that in the back of their house is a cliff that is a known spot for people to end their lives. As soon as family found that out Gabe decided to stop it and change people's minds and give their lives another chance. He was successful until one day when woman jumped in front of him. Things get complicated for Pippa as she understands that her family has connections to dead woman.
This story is told from two perspectives Pippa and Amanda (the dead woman) as they share things that are currently happening and the past that led them to this situation. The more I read the more I questioned a lot of things as every chapter brought more doubt and questions. I enjoyed how characters were sharing their stories and thought on soulmates and love. In my opinion the ending made a lot of sense and explained it all.
I love Sally Hepworth books and this one was no different. I flew through this one, couldn't put it down.
Chalk full of an engaging storyline, intriguing characters, twists and turns and a great ending. Fans of Hepworth need to run, not walk to pick this one up.
Another fantastic story from Sally Hepworth. The dual timeline was very effective and I did not quite expect the twist at the end. Hepworth is a master at this kind of drama/thriller and I devoured this book in one afternoon.
This was my first Sally Hepworth book and I was completely engrossed. From the first chapter I was hooked, such an easy read. Gabe and Sally pull you in.
I audibly gasped several times as I definitely didn’t see the twists coming. They just reeled me in and just when I thought I had it figured out. Nope another twist.
Excuse me while I go discover my next read by this author.
Excellent fast paced thriller. Interesting husband wife dynamic that propels this book. Well written. Thanks for ARC
Would you buy a house next to a cliff that is a known suicide spot? And what happens when your husband knows someone who jumped? I loved this twisty thriller that kept me guessing to the end.
This is a scary domestic thriller, for sure! The author does not shy away from tackling difficult issues, such as mental health, and writes beautifully about the trials and tribulations of the modern marriage.