The Soulmate

This book initially captivated me with its immersive atmosphere. The serene description of the house situated by the drop, inhabited by a family of four, set the domestic scene. The first major event triggered an intense back-and-forth with the police, keeping me on the edge of my seat, questioning who was responsible and unfolding the tense situation.

However, I must admit that after reaching 60% of the book, it began to feel repetitive and monotonous, losing its initial allure. In my opinion, it could have easily been shortened by at least 25 pages without compromising the story.

The ending took me by surprise as one of the characters acted in direct contradiction to their previous behavior throughout the book. This decision to abruptly kill them off left me puzzled. Perhaps this character had been silently grappling with mental health issues all along, successfully masking them from others. It was an intriguing twist, leaving me with questions and speculation.

Overall, as a first read from this author, I did enjoy it, despite the shortcomings I mentioned earlier.