I never once thought about the opposite of soul mate and BOY, this book did it well. Lovely pacing, thought out characters.

Thank you to NetGalley and HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter for an advanced reader copy of this book.

This book promises enemies and absolutely delivers on that end. The idea of a soulhate is absolutely fantastic and I loved seeing this play out. Though minimal romance, I do love the political intrigue of this book and was gripped by the politics and the plot. Renza is an intelligent, formidable woman and I enjoyed reading through her lens as she navigated being a newly appointed elected leader amongst everything happening. I’d say if you love strong, confident women and politics this book was great it had an intriguing plot with a dose of found family!

OMG this book was 🔥 . Amazing characters, amazing story amazing everything. So so good, definitely recommend

Such a unique book. We've all heard and dreamed of finding our soulmate. But what if the opposite also existed, what if we have a soulmate?
A wonderfully crafted book. Fascinating to read.

Love this new fantasy book! Action packed and a plot like none other. The characters and plot are well developed and have you hooked!

Review of Soul Hate by Hannah Kingsley

A huge thank you to NetGalley, the publisher, and Hannah Kingsley for providing me with an ARC of Soul Hate in exchange for my honest review.

Hannah Kingsley's Soul Hate introduces a fascinating concept: while everyone has a fated Soulmate, they also have a fated "soulhate" — someone destined to destroy them. The story follows Renza di Maineri, the youngest elected leader of Halice, who discovers that her soulhate is none other than her political rival, Idris Patricelli.

Kingsley's writing is richly descriptive, effectively setting the scene and immersing readers in the political world of Halice. The world-building is solid, and the queer representation is beautifully woven into the narrative, enhancing the story's depth and inclusivity.

The concept of "soulhate" is refreshingly unique, and I found myself captivated, devouring the book in a single day. Although Soul Hate is categorized as a romantasy, the fantasy and romance elements take a backseat to the political intrigue. That said, the interactions between Renza and Idris are compelling, and Idris, in particular, is a standout character.

While this book may not satisfy readers seeking a conventional romantasy, those who enjoy political drama and unexpected twists will find Soul Hate a rewarding read. It was a refreshing departure from typical romantasy, and I loved the surprising turns the story took. If you’re drawn to complex power dynamics and innovative world-building, this one’s for you!

A well written story, not about Soulmate but Soulhate. Politics, intrigue and an interesting religion-sysyem forms this intriging fantasy world. A eminmes to lovers troupe? Or are they just fated to hate..
Really liked the FMC!

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Renza is the youngest elected leader and she is determine to prove her worth. She meets her political rival who is also her soulhate- the fated nemesis. But she falls for him too....

A great premise. I love the idea of a fated enemy. It's a lot of political ideas in the story. A great story. Only very minor complaint is that i wish the romance was more explored? I am just more of a romance reader than fantasy. reader But it's a great book overall.

Thanks to the publisher for the arc.

This was such a good book. I loved the story and the writing so much. The characters were great and the story flowed smoothly. Will definitely read more books by this author in the future.

One of the best reads for me so far!!! Soul Hate is THAT girl of a book. If I could recommend a book for a friend that loves a really good plot, be sure that this will be it.

This book is frankly GENUIS. I couldn't put it down, nor could I stop thinking about it when I'd finished.

If you're looking for political intrigue, morally ambiguous characters and a super portayal of enemies this book is for you.

Soul Hate explores the (GENUIS) idea of what would happen in a world where not only soul mates exist but also the opposite. Every body has a person they are fated to destroy, to hate beyond measure, who upon first sight they are compelled to kill. Add to that the idea that the one you are destined to destroy may be the only one who can help you save the city you love and you've got a book that will have you hooked from the first page.

The politics in this book will grip you and the resulting plot will keep you intrigued the entire time. Our MC is devoted to the city she lives within, and has worked within its chambers to improve the lives of its citizens from a young age. Through her eyes we get a glimpse into the internal elements of politics, exploring how differing opinions between politicians may be frustrating but still come from an individuals inner desire to do the best thing for the city.
The exploration of a soul hate allows the author to explore the darker side of human nature and how sometimes, emotional feeling can blinker us to the reality of the situation, allowing us to assume the worst in others.

I could go on and on about how much I adore this tale, how incredible and independent the MC is, how gripping the concept and more but I don't want to spoil anyones experience of this tale.