Sally Hepworth does it again!

An interesting drama told from two different view points in past and present tense. Pippa and Amanda are both well developed, interesting, and sympathetic characters. The Soulmate is a fast paced story that will keep you wondering right up until the shocking end.

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for a copy of this ebook in exchange for an honest review.

I think it's important to note before going into the book that it doesn't read like a thriller. I would categorize it more as a domestic drama.

There wasn't any part of this that had me on the edge of my seat or wanting to get to the end to figure out what happens next. I did enjoy the short chapters and it was a quick read with a lot of twists to keep it fast-paced. I also enjoyed the depiction of mental illness and how that can have an impact on a marriage.

This was my first Sally Hepworth book and I am looking forward to reading more!

The Soulmate follows Pippa and Gabe, who live in a coastal Australian town, in a house overlooking a cliff that's known as "The Drop." It's a place where people come to end their lives, however, Gabe valiantly talks everyone down, becoming known as a local hero. However, one day, he is unable to save a woman, who falls to her death.

It quickly becomes unraveled that he knew the woman, and her death may not have been an accident.

I really liked this book, but I'm not sure it felt very "thriller" to me. There wasn't a lot of mystery, and while there were a few plot twists that were surprising, it was fairly easy to figure out the ending of the book, albeit some of the motivations were surprising.

Overall, this was a really fast read, but I think it's more an exploration of marriage and identity and the idea of "do you really know the person you love" than it was a thriller.

The story had more twists and turns than I’d have thought possible, and it still managed to stick the landing. I was supposed to read it last year, but I somehow got distracted and never did. Coming back to it now might be super late, but I’m glad I read it.

This book certainly kept me guessing, a true showing of the tangled webs we weave. I really enjoyed the twists, the surprises that kept popping up!

This was a super quick read, I would say a 3.5 star read for me. I think part of the ending was a surprise to me but some parts were a bit underwhelming. I did like the alternating timelines and POV though. I felt like that definitely added to the story!

I enjoyed this quick read while I was reading it but have been surprised to find it very forgettable. The relationship between Amanda and Max is believable, but Pippa‘s easy willingness to be misled by her untrustworthy husband despite his troubled history is a pretty unsteady pillar to build the suspense on.

If you like twisty domestic stories like BIG LITTLE LIES, then THE SOULMATE is 100% worth the read! On the surface, Pippa and Gabe live a picture-perfect life with their two daughters in their cottage by the sea.
However, their picturesque home is located by a cliff where people go to end their lives. Gabe is normally skiled at talking them down, until one night, a woman jumps, leaving Pippa to suspect that Gabe was somehow involved. The format of this was soooo good! The novel begins with the death, and then uses dual POVs and flashbacks to unravel secrets and twists that allow the reader to piece together the truth.
The twists come fast and furious, and while they collectively might seem a tad over the top, they worked well! Pippa and Gabe are both morally grey characters, which I loved. Their actions were often equal parts despicable and understandable, and their characterization added to the suspense. I probably wouldn't classify this one as a true thriller, but it's certainly twisty and suspenseful. If you're looking for a super quick domestic suspense story, then I'd recommend this one. I read it in just two sittings, and thought the short chapters and dual POV structure made it a true page-turner.

I found this book intriguing, but the final surprises/reveals were just very anti-climatic. I feel like there was not nearly enough action...very slow-building.

I enjoyed this book overall. I didn't find it to be much of a thriller or mystery but I wanted to keep reading to see what happened. It wasn't my favorite book by Sally Hepworth but I did like it.

In this domestic thriller, a family moves to an oceanside home, thinking they will create an idyllic life there for themselves. As it turns out, though, the cliff outside their home is a well-known location for suicide attempts. The husband, Gabe, has already talked seven people off the ledge by the time an unexpected visitor from their past appears at the cliff.

Watching the events unfold through the window, Pippa can’t quite tell if the victim jumps or if Gabe is somehow involved in her death.

This one is full of twists and turns that will keep you turning the pages. It’s dual POV and dual timeline / told through flashbacks. I was eager to see how everything would unfold.

Why is this one not 5 stars for me? I have some qualms about how mental health was discussed and addressed in the novel.

I received an advance copy of the ebook from St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley. All review opinions are my own.

Not my favorite of her books. It dragged a bit in the middle. 3 stars. Thank you to the publisher and Net Galley for the arc.

This was definitely not my favorite of Hepworth's books. Pippa drove me crazy with the blinders she had for everything Gabe did. The reveal and see ending just left me feeling meh about the whole thing.

Appreciate Sally Hepworth as my modern go-to author for plot-driven novels. Her characters are always compelling and stories interesting. No book by Hepworth will disappoint.

I really enjoyed the plot of this book being the Gerard’s house on the cliff known for suicide. The overall speed of the book was a bit of a slow burn for me but it was worth it in the end to get to the twists. The twists in the book were really good and surprising!

I loved this book! It's well-written, enjoyable, and a great read. Sally Hepworth did a great job of writing in a way that captures the readers attention, and makes you not want to put it down until you're finished! I love all the books Hepworth writes, and will continue to read anything she publishes! I would highly recommend it!

When you get your hands on a copy of Sally Hepworths upcoming release which also happens to be one of the anticipated reads of 2023 ... its a great day!
Sally, is amazing as always. Amazing plot twists!
I am a HUGE fan of alternating chapters between characters and the way this was done was EXCELLENT! I was completely engaged in this story and did not see that ending coming.

I really struggled with this book. It seemed to move incredibly slow for me. I absolutely loved the book The Good Sister and could not put it down but this one was not a hit for me. The book left me frustrated and took me longer than normal to read because it didn't keep my attention.

4/5 stars. Super fast paced domestic thriller that surprised me in the end. This was only my second Sally Hepworth book but I will definitely read more of her work and I enjoyed both.

A wonderfully written thriller story with a mystery, Gabe and Pippa move into their dream home. What they discover about the area’s past makes them feel uneasy. The area they move to has an eerie past. Someone in Gabe’s life falls victim to the cliffs. Gabe and Pippa are well written characters. The plot and the twists are exciting. An edge of your seat thriller.

Disclaimer: Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for this review copy and I am leaving this review voluntarily.