Book Review: "The Soulmate" By Sally Hepworth

 

"Death isn't so bad when you settle into it."

Well, what on Earth have we got ourselves into here?

Husbands & wives unfaithful? Empty promises. Broken dreams.
Whirlwind romances and then...cliff jumpers? Suicidal tendencies? Bi-polar disorders and the slight nod of ADHD too?

Can we not add some money laundering to add some flavoring along with some twins who have a history to tell.

Ok, before I get ahead of myself lets go back. We've got a cottage overlooking a cliff. A dream home for Gabe and Pippa -or was it?
Turns out it's a well known location for troubled minds.

In this case, Hepworth works into this novel some hairy experiences that seem to be heroic for Gabe until Amanda falls to her death.
Amanda is the wife of a biz partner. A shady guy with some connection that mixed with more pleasure than professionalism.

Pippa seemed to see something she'll never forget that possibly points to Gabe's guilt but could he have committed murder?
Could this simply be her eyes playing a trick on her?
Would Gabe, the love of Pippa's life be unfaithful?

The facade begins to crackle with explosives both near and far.
In fact, I've been on the other side in many ways to this reality played out in fiction. It's horrific to comprehend yet, some individuals stay no matter what while others head for the hills.

What makes some relationships go the extra mile, turn the other cheek, ignore the warning signs when they're so deeply engrained into the fabric of character?

The Soulmate was a gripping thriller that will mess with every sensation you possess!

Thank you to Sally Hepworth, St. Martin's Press, Netgalley for this ARC in exchange for this honest review.