The Soulmate by Sally Hepworth
Publication Date: April 4th 2023 by Macmillan Audio
Pages: 336
Audio Book Length: 7hrs 44min
Narrators: Barrie Kreinik & Jessica Douglas-Henry
Source: Publisher
Rating: ★★★★
My
Thoughts:
Gabe and Pippa Gerard bought the seaside house overlooking
the ocean without realizing that it was a popular spot for suicide jumpers.
Gabe has since talked several out of jumping. He’s good looking, and charismatic,
so it wasn’t surprising he’d be good at changing their mind. However, now a
woman succeeds despite Gabe’s efforts, and this opens a whole can of worms,
because Gabe knew the woman.
The story is told through Pippa Gerard, Gabe’s wife, and
Amanda the dead woman, both in before and after chapters. I liked both women, which
was nice because lately thrillers seem to be filled with unlikeable characters
making it hard for me to completely enjoy. While neither were perfect, I felt
for them and could understand their motivations, even when I didn’t always
agree with their actions. I think Pippa’s story touched me just a little more.
The Soulmate was riveting from the first page! I listened
to the entire book in one day, not able to stop because I had to know how it
all turned out! There are several twists, and most I didn’t guess correctly,
but had me thinking back on scenes and thinking “ah, that’s why…” I’m still
thinking about the story making think I need to look up more by Sally Hepworth!
I listened to the audio version narrated by Barrie Kreinik and
Jessica Douglas-Henry. I’ve enjoyed Barrie Kreinik’s narration in the past and
loved her performance of Pippa’s POV! Her Australian accent is lovely to listen
to. Jessica Douglas-Henry’s performance of Amanda was also well done. I highly
recommend the audio version! I listened at my usual 1.5x normal speed.
4 Stars
Book Description:
Get ready for a thrilling, addictive novel about marriage, betrayal, and the secrets that push us to the edge in Sally Hepworth's The Soulmate.
There’s a cottage on a cliff. Gabe and Pippa’s dream home in a sleepy coastal town. But their perfect house hides something sinister. The tall cliffs have become a popular spot for people to end their lives. Night after night Gabe comes to their rescue, literally talking them off the ledge. Until he doesn’t.
When Pippa discovers Gabe knew the victim, the questions spiral...Did the victim jump? Was she pushed?
And would Gabe, the love of Pippa’s life, her soulmate...lie? As the perfect facade of their marriage begins to crack, the deepest and darkest secrets begin to unravel.
