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Soulmatch
Two-hundred years after World War III, the world is at peace, all thanks to the soul-identification system. Every 18-year-old must report to the government to learn about their past lives, a terrifying process known as kirling. Good souls leave the institute with their inheritance, a career path, and if they’re lucky, a soulmate. Bad souls leave in handcuffs.
It's a nerve-wracking ordeal for Sivon, who, given her uncanny ability to win every chess match, already suspects her soul isn’t normal. Turns out, she was right to worry. Sivon’s results stun not only her, but the entire world, making her the object of public scrutiny and anonymous threats.
Saddled with an infuriating and off-limits bodyguard, Sivon is thrust into a high-stakes game where souls are pawns and rules don’t exist. As deaths mount, Sivon must decipher friend from foe while protecting her heart against impossible odds. One wrong move could destroy the future lives of everyone Sivon loves, and she can’t let that happen, even if they’ll never love her back.
It's a nerve-wracking ordeal for Sivon, who, given her uncanny ability to win every chess match, already suspects her soul isn’t normal. Turns out, she was right to worry. Sivon’s results stun not only her, but the entire world, making her the object of public scrutiny and anonymous threats.
Saddled with an infuriating and off-limits bodyguard, Sivon is thrust into a high-stakes game where souls are pawns and rules don’t exist. As deaths mount, Sivon must decipher friend from foe while protecting her heart against impossible odds. One wrong move could destroy the future lives of everyone Sivon loves, and she can’t let that happen, even if they’ll never love her back.
496 pages, Hardcover
First published July 29, 2025
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About the author
Rebecca Danzenbaker
2 books150 followersRebecca Danzenbaker believes in trusting your gut and chasing your dreams. That probably explains her massive career jumps – from teaching elementary school music, to managing a team of 25 at Congressional Quarterly, to running an award-winning photography business, to writing young adult novels. When she’s not editing words or photos, she’s either reading, hiking, sending memes to friends, volunteering, planning incredibly detailed travel itineraries, being a goofball on social media, or cheering on her husband and two children as they chase their own dreams.
Rebecca's debut novel, Soulmatch, was an Indie Next pick, received the Junior Library Guild Gold Standard, and was named one of the Best Books of 2025 by Amazon!
Rebecca's debut novel, Soulmatch, was an Indie Next pick, received the Junior Library Guild Gold Standard, and was named one of the Best Books of 2025 by Amazon!
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November 19, 2025
Soulmatch takes the concept of reincarnation and atoning for past sins, combines it with a well-meaning but flawed system and then throws in dash of corruption, a lovable found-family of teens determined to beat the odds, a swoony romance and just the right amount of heartbreak - all set in a post WWIII United States.
This was dystopian romance perfection.
Bonus points: It’s a well wrapped-up standalone!
I’m crossing my fingers and toes, praying to the book gods, and begging publishers to keep this resurgence of dystopian romance coming!
What’s to love…
- interesting & unique concept
- swoony romance
- a little baby love triangle (in the best way possible)
- fast-paced plot
- well-developed characters
- twists and reveals that will have you gasping
- utterly binge-able
- found family
- excellent social commentary on good vs bad and the flaws of the prison system
What’s not to love…
- my biggest complaint is that some of these “new” words and terms just felt silly. I think if this was a series with more time for world-building they could have worked but as is, it felt like it was an attempt to sound futuristic without the effort required for it to make sense.
Overall I really enjoyed this one and think it hits on all the aspects of the 2010s dystopian romance that we love and crave!
A note for adult readers: This is YA book (age rating 12+) and it is a really great YA book, but if you’re looking for an upper YA or New adult you might be disappointed with this one. However if you’re an adult reader that enjoys YA books and doesn’t mind when the MCs act their age, this is the perfect book for you!
4.5⭐️ | IG | TikTok |
Thank you NetGalley and Simon Teen for the eARC. All opinions are my own.
This was dystopian romance perfection.
Bonus points: It’s a well wrapped-up standalone!
I’m crossing my fingers and toes, praying to the book gods, and begging publishers to keep this resurgence of dystopian romance coming!
What’s to love…
- interesting & unique concept
- swoony romance
- a little baby love triangle (in the best way possible)
- fast-paced plot
- well-developed characters
- twists and reveals that will have you gasping
- utterly binge-able
- found family
- excellent social commentary on good vs bad and the flaws of the prison system
What’s not to love…
- my biggest complaint is that some of these “new” words and terms just felt silly. I think if this was a series with more time for world-building they could have worked but as is, it felt like it was an attempt to sound futuristic without the effort required for it to make sense.
Overall I really enjoyed this one and think it hits on all the aspects of the 2010s dystopian romance that we love and crave!
A note for adult readers: This is YA book (age rating 12+) and it is a really great YA book, but if you’re looking for an upper YA or New adult you might be disappointed with this one. However if you’re an adult reader that enjoys YA books and doesn’t mind when the MCs act their age, this is the perfect book for you!
4.5⭐️ | IG | TikTok |
Thank you NetGalley and Simon Teen for the eARC. All opinions are my own.
September 14, 2025
I freaking love a dystopian world and this one is no different!✨
In this world, at the age of 18 you report to the government to have your "kirling," which is your assessment to identify your past lives (yes, reincarnation is a thing). If you are a good soul you get the career, money, and if you’re lucky, a soulmate... but if you are a bad soul you leave your assessment in handcuffs. Ta-tan taaaan!
The way the author not only tied the simple dystopian theme but also gave us a plot that was action-packed, fast-paced, and had me HOOOKEDDD for an entire day I couldn’t put it down!🔥 Sivon, our FMC, has very abnormal results and let’s just say everything happened for a reason. The way it unravels and ties together at the end… AGH, perfection.
I loved this book so freaking much. The worldbuilding was insane! It was simple enough that I could clearly picture where I was, but at the same time it felt ample and immersive. And the history!! The way the author used the past of war and crime to give the new system reason reminded me so much of Divergent 🖤 and their way of the 'system' is there for a reason type of vibe.
Even though I LOVED this book, my 4 star rating was just because some scenes felt a bit dragged compared to the rest definitely a personal preference from me.
I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who loves dystopian and "government systems." It was refreshing and new compared to others I’ve read! OH, AND SHE IS A DEBUT AUTHOR! 🥳 I can’t wait to see what else she writes, definitely a fan right here!
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➳ 𝗽𝗿𝗲-𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱｡ꪆৎ ˚⋅ the itch is itching and that itch is dystopian
Thank you Simon Teen for my earc! 💝
In this world, at the age of 18 you report to the government to have your "kirling," which is your assessment to identify your past lives (yes, reincarnation is a thing). If you are a good soul you get the career, money, and if you’re lucky, a soulmate... but if you are a bad soul you leave your assessment in handcuffs. Ta-tan taaaan!
The way the author not only tied the simple dystopian theme but also gave us a plot that was action-packed, fast-paced, and had me HOOOKEDDD for an entire day I couldn’t put it down!🔥 Sivon, our FMC, has very abnormal results and let’s just say everything happened for a reason. The way it unravels and ties together at the end… AGH, perfection.
I loved this book so freaking much. The worldbuilding was insane! It was simple enough that I could clearly picture where I was, but at the same time it felt ample and immersive. And the history!! The way the author used the past of war and crime to give the new system reason reminded me so much of Divergent 🖤 and their way of the 'system' is there for a reason type of vibe.
Even though I LOVED this book, my 4 star rating was just because some scenes felt a bit dragged compared to the rest definitely a personal preference from me.
I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who loves dystopian and "government systems." It was refreshing and new compared to others I’ve read! OH, AND SHE IS A DEBUT AUTHOR! 🥳 I can’t wait to see what else she writes, definitely a fan right here!
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➳ 𝗽𝗿𝗲-𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱｡ꪆৎ ˚⋅ the itch is itching and that itch is dystopian
Thank you Simon Teen for my earc! 💝
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December 30, 2025dnf at 50%
ya dystopia ┆ 13+
♟꒱ thoughts !
dnfed at the halfway mark and felt like nothing happened…😭 it just felt so boring and i feel like i couldn’t push through any longer just for something big. it also felt so unrealistic, bc in dystopia you need reasoning for why something happened. how did we go to fair trials and equal opportunities to punishing someone for the crimes they committed in their past life?
⤿ also, all the new terms felt silly and was trying to make it complex. sometimes they were used and THEN they would give us the meaning, like what 💀
✎ᝰ. tysm to netgalley and the publisher for the e-arc in exchange for an honest review<3 all opinions are my own
ya dystopia ┆ 13+
♟꒱ thoughts !
dnfed at the halfway mark and felt like nothing happened…😭 it just felt so boring and i feel like i couldn’t push through any longer just for something big. it also felt so unrealistic, bc in dystopia you need reasoning for why something happened. how did we go to fair trials and equal opportunities to punishing someone for the crimes they committed in their past life?
⤿ also, all the new terms felt silly and was trying to make it complex. sometimes they were used and THEN they would give us the meaning, like what 💀
✎ᝰ. tysm to netgalley and the publisher for the e-arc in exchange for an honest review<3 all opinions are my own
October 14, 2025
I was really excited to check this out, but it was just OK unfortunately. The beginning in my opinion was incredibly slow, and I finally got invested during the second third of the book, but I still felt like most of the characters if not all of them were very flat and this made it impossible for me to truly enjoy my time reading this book. The idea of reincarnation in a dystopian setting was so interesting, however, the steaks never felt high enough, and the world building could’ve used a lot of fleshing out. I don’t think this is completely the fault of the author, however because if she had been allowed to make this a series I feel like a lot of these issues could be solved. All this being said, I didn’t hate this book by any means and do feel like a lot of my opinions could be subjective. If you are intrigued by the synopsis, I encourage you to give this a try. I could see myself trying out more of this author’s work in the future once she has a little more time to grow into her writing.
June 5, 2025
My face the entire time I was reading this book looked a lot like this 😱😱😱
Thank you @rebeccadanzenbaker and @simonteen for the #gifted book for a group of us nerds to read together [Pub Day: July 29, 2025]
I was hooked reading "Soulmatch" as soon as I cracked open the book. Dystopian fiction will always have a special place in my heart because I had an addition to them growing up. Pre-teen Dani would have eaten this book up.
I loved the futuristic world that Rebecca built. It was so fun seeing how a distant future would look, and the way the author wrote this was so addictive.
Between the idea of finding out what your past souls were and learning about your destined match, I was locked in.
My favorite thing about this book has to be Carrefor and Donovan. I have some super spoiler stuff I want to word vomit here, but it will have to wait until July. (Ugh) Just know that any scene with these two in it is *chefs kiss*
This story being action-packed and addictive was just what I needed. It was an interesting world to get lost in. It was w i l d to experience Carrefors inner monolog anticipating knowing who she was to becoming something completely unexpected.
If you are like me & thrive the nostalgia of the first time reading Hunger Games, Divergent, Matched, or Delirium, you're going to want to add this to your tbr!! Addictive. Twisty. W O R T H I T!!!!!
🦋 Dystopian
🦊 College Setting
🦋 Futuristic
🦊 Enemies to Lovers
🦋 Action Packed
🦊 Puzzles
🦋 Love Triangle
🦊 Body Guard
🦋 Slow Burn
🦊 Forced Proximity
❔️#QOTD What's a book from your pre-teen/teen days you wish you could read for the first time again?
Shout out to the tagged group of bookish friends for being a part of this traveling sisterhood moment. I appreciate you all so much. Tons of virtual hugs coming your way!
Thank you @rebeccadanzenbaker and @simonteen for the #gifted book for a group of us nerds to read together [Pub Day: July 29, 2025]
I was hooked reading "Soulmatch" as soon as I cracked open the book. Dystopian fiction will always have a special place in my heart because I had an addition to them growing up. Pre-teen Dani would have eaten this book up.
I loved the futuristic world that Rebecca built. It was so fun seeing how a distant future would look, and the way the author wrote this was so addictive.
Between the idea of finding out what your past souls were and learning about your destined match, I was locked in.
My favorite thing about this book has to be Carrefor and Donovan. I have some super spoiler stuff I want to word vomit here, but it will have to wait until July. (Ugh) Just know that any scene with these two in it is *chefs kiss*
This story being action-packed and addictive was just what I needed. It was an interesting world to get lost in. It was w i l d to experience Carrefors inner monolog anticipating knowing who she was to becoming something completely unexpected.
If you are like me & thrive the nostalgia of the first time reading Hunger Games, Divergent, Matched, or Delirium, you're going to want to add this to your tbr!! Addictive. Twisty. W O R T H I T!!!!!
🦋 Dystopian
🦊 College Setting
🦋 Futuristic
🦊 Enemies to Lovers
🦋 Action Packed
🦊 Puzzles
🦋 Love Triangle
🦊 Body Guard
🦋 Slow Burn
🦊 Forced Proximity
❔️#QOTD What's a book from your pre-teen/teen days you wish you could read for the first time again?
Shout out to the tagged group of bookish friends for being a part of this traveling sisterhood moment. I appreciate you all so much. Tons of virtual hugs coming your way!
July 7, 2025
I'm thankful for the opportunity to review this ARC.
I wanted to like this book SO BADLY. The plot of this book was so, so promising. The first 25% really drew me in, but then things went really off the rails.
I have a really hard time liking any of these characters. They all feel very two dimensional to me. There seemed to be so many characters important to the plot and none of them had enough time to develop. The main character, Sivon, really doesn't have much of a personality. I get that the author was trying to write her as someone intelligent, thoughtful, and logical but I generally found her to be pretty bland during her interactions.
The pacing of this book was really odd to me. The beginning of the book was pretty slow world building (which I always appreciate!) but then a ton of plot comes and smacks you in the face and it's a whirlwind. Everything is changing all the time in this story and it's like...the writing isn't able to keep up with all the story changes. There could be a revelation one chapter and then it could be totally upended a few chapters later. This would be ok if it were like, one thing...but to have multiple twists made me less excited for the real/actual true situation. Also it is insanely hard to keep track of every character and every past life they had because they are all involved in the overarching plot.
Additionally, it's so weird to me that certain people keep their relationships with people from their past lives but not others. Best friends and lovers generally seek each other out, but not parents and siblings? And it seems that some people remember things from past lives but not others? It feels like the details of this universe were half baked and needed to be fleshed out a lot more.
I gave this book two stars for the inventive plot and for trying to tackle complex topics of justice, nature vs nurture re: those who commit crimes, and criminal reformation. This book probably would have benefitted from being longer or even a duology/trilogy.
I'm really glad people enjoy this book! I just wasn't one of them.
I wanted to like this book SO BADLY. The plot of this book was so, so promising. The first 25% really drew me in, but then things went really off the rails.
I have a really hard time liking any of these characters. They all feel very two dimensional to me. There seemed to be so many characters important to the plot and none of them had enough time to develop. The main character, Sivon, really doesn't have much of a personality. I get that the author was trying to write her as someone intelligent, thoughtful, and logical but I generally found her to be pretty bland during her interactions.
The pacing of this book was really odd to me. The beginning of the book was pretty slow world building (which I always appreciate!) but then a ton of plot comes and smacks you in the face and it's a whirlwind. Everything is changing all the time in this story and it's like...the writing isn't able to keep up with all the story changes. There could be a revelation one chapter and then it could be totally upended a few chapters later. This would be ok if it were like, one thing...but to have multiple twists made me less excited for the real/actual true situation. Also it is insanely hard to keep track of every character and every past life they had because they are all involved in the overarching plot.
Additionally, it's so weird to me that certain people keep their relationships with people from their past lives but not others. Best friends and lovers generally seek each other out, but not parents and siblings? And it seems that some people remember things from past lives but not others? It feels like the details of this universe were half baked and needed to be fleshed out a lot more.
I gave this book two stars for the inventive plot and for trying to tackle complex topics of justice, nature vs nurture re: those who commit crimes, and criminal reformation. This book probably would have benefitted from being longer or even a duology/trilogy.
I'm really glad people enjoy this book! I just wasn't one of them.
July 24, 2025
3⭐️
Thoughts:
I’ve stopped reading dystopian novels lately as the more I read, the more they seem to blend together; this one on the other hand, did not do that. Although it has the cliched dystopian beginning, it also has an original concept that is unlike any other book I’ve read before. It had an unputdownable feel to it that kept me reading to see just how the many pieces fit together. Although interesting, the plot wasn’t very well executed. I found the ending to be rushed and the plot twists to be very confusing. I think that with a bit more world building and character development, it could be much better. I do really like how this book is a standalone as we don’t see many in the fantasy/sci-fi genres. I really didn’t like the lack of numbered chapters, but that might just be me.
Genre: sci-fi, dystopian
POV: first person, present tense
Tropes: love-triangle, soulmates, forced proximity, slow burn, chosen one, found family
Age rating: 13+
Violence: a lot of talk about death, murder, suicide, fighting, a character gets shot
Romance: a few semi-descriptive kisses, some innuendo, talk of a fling between two side characters, a fade-to-black scene at the very end of the book (non-descriptive)
Drinking/drugs/smoking: the main character and others drink champagne (they’re all of age)
Language: 41 f**k, 1 d**k, a character gets nicknamed D*ckella, 3 pr*ck, 41 sh*t (often with ‘holy’ before it), 4 a**hole, 8 a**, 13 d*mn, 48 h*ll
Other: a side character uses they/them pronouns, the plot involves reincarnation
Trigger warnings:
- death
- murder
- suicide
- grief
Publish date: 29-July-2025
Thank you to NetGalley and Simon and Schuster Children’s Publishing for providing an e-arc of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Thoughts:
I’ve stopped reading dystopian novels lately as the more I read, the more they seem to blend together; this one on the other hand, did not do that. Although it has the cliched dystopian beginning, it also has an original concept that is unlike any other book I’ve read before. It had an unputdownable feel to it that kept me reading to see just how the many pieces fit together. Although interesting, the plot wasn’t very well executed. I found the ending to be rushed and the plot twists to be very confusing. I think that with a bit more world building and character development, it could be much better. I do really like how this book is a standalone as we don’t see many in the fantasy/sci-fi genres. I really didn’t like the lack of numbered chapters, but that might just be me.
Genre: sci-fi, dystopian
POV: first person, present tense
Tropes: love-triangle, soulmates, forced proximity, slow burn, chosen one, found family
Age rating: 13+
Violence: a lot of talk about death, murder, suicide, fighting, a character gets shot
Romance: a few semi-descriptive kisses, some innuendo, talk of a fling between two side characters, a fade-to-black scene at the very end of the book (non-descriptive)
Drinking/drugs/smoking: the main character and others drink champagne (they’re all of age)
Language: 41 f**k, 1 d**k, a character gets nicknamed D*ckella, 3 pr*ck, 41 sh*t (often with ‘holy’ before it), 4 a**hole, 8 a**, 13 d*mn, 48 h*ll
Other: a side character uses they/them pronouns, the plot involves reincarnation
Trigger warnings:
- death
- murder
- suicide
- grief
Publish date: 29-July-2025
Thank you to NetGalley and Simon and Schuster Children’s Publishing for providing an e-arc of this book in exchange for an honest review.
December 3, 2025
Where to start? I had high hopes for this book. The premise seemed very interesting but unfortunately I feel like the author didn't take it all the way. The characters seemed stiff and two dimensional (could be the fault of the writing style which unfortunately was quite cliche) and I never quite understood their motivations which seemed overly dramatic and unfounded. I was very captured by the book for the first half because the idea of a soul system is so interesting, and the first half was very much just about explaining the world. The second half though was both boring and confusing. The amount of names towards the ending made me utterly confused to the point that I at times could no longer follow the plot (because all characters have two names and then some people were pretending to be each other, so they essentially had 3 names) also so many lame ways to solve the plot like the evil villain guy not knowing the guy he just killed is standing right next to him cause he just has an invisibility shield. Lazy writing. And also the way the villains were so quick to confess was stupid. If they were truly killing the main characters for multiple lifetimes then I find it hard to believe they would just confess to their crimes without considering the possibility that someone was probably filming their confession like come on. Anyway all that could have been excused I think if the author had gone the direction I thought they would at the end. All the characters seem highly critical of the soul/kirling system, yet no action is taken to change it??? What? There is even a character that admits to liking the system at the end? You spent 500 pages exploring the moral dilemma of knowing your previous lives and how that might be problematic and how the system could easily be manipulated, and then nothing changes at the end?? Hello? Such a disappointing conclusion. In my opinion all good YA dystopian books with a corrupt body of government should of course work to dismantle the system, this one doesn't, and so to me it falls flat and rings hollow or whatever smart people say.
I don't recommend this book. Or i recommend the first half, and then I recommend you make up your own ending.
I don't recommend this book. Or i recommend the first half, and then I recommend you make up your own ending.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 27, 2025
4.25 -4.5 but I'm rounding up because this book deserves some serious praise for its unique story and beautiful writing technique.
I had such an amazing time with this book.
The characters were compelling and you wanted to know their current and past struggles and felt for them in moments of distress.
The author does a phenomenal job moving through scenes/transitions so that the story; while quick, feels very seamless.
I truly loved the concept of the book as well, reincarnation, generational/wealth or disparity, touches on topics of deep truth without being super on the nose.
My one reason for a not perfect rating has to do with the ending. A lot is dumped at the readers in the end and I personally would have liked to discover some of the plot points a bit sooner/alongside the main character Sivon. However; everything comes together and makes sense so while it wasn't my favorite execution it works plot wise.
Overall if you are someone who wants a fast paced, standalone sci-fi, that has compelling characters, and some very well thought out romance. I would absolutely add this to the tbr.
Thank you SO much Simon & Schuster for this advanced reader copy, all thoughts and opinions are my own.
I had such an amazing time with this book.
The characters were compelling and you wanted to know their current and past struggles and felt for them in moments of distress.
The author does a phenomenal job moving through scenes/transitions so that the story; while quick, feels very seamless.
I truly loved the concept of the book as well, reincarnation, generational/wealth or disparity, touches on topics of deep truth without being super on the nose.
My one reason for a not perfect rating has to do with the ending. A lot is dumped at the readers in the end and I personally would have liked to discover some of the plot points a bit sooner/alongside the main character Sivon. However; everything comes together and makes sense so while it wasn't my favorite execution it works plot wise.
Overall if you are someone who wants a fast paced, standalone sci-fi, that has compelling characters, and some very well thought out romance. I would absolutely add this to the tbr.
Thank you SO much Simon & Schuster for this advanced reader copy, all thoughts and opinions are my own.
June 3, 2025
✨✨✨BEST YA DYSTOPIAN IN AGESSSSSS!! ✨✨✨
AHHHHHH Soulmatch was so crazy good!!! Don’t skip this one!!! 👏 👏 👏
I’m still screaming it was so darn good!!! Eeeeeeeee!
A YA dystopian romance centered around the concept of reincarnation and being able to learn about your past lives… FASCINATING. Oh, I definitely had to request an ARC for this one and I was stoked that I was approved!!!
The concept for Soulmatch is not only fascinating, unique, and fun, but it’s very thought provoking. It really does bring up a lot of intriguing questions and things to think about! Such a breath of fresh air mixed with some well loved tropes!
This book took gave me ALL the feels!! I absolutely loved Sivon and the swoon worthy romance!!! The world building and character building was done incredibly well and the story was fast-paced.
I have nothing bad to say about this book! This is the dystopian romance book I’ve been waiting for and it’s definitely a new favorite for me!! 😻
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing a free ebook copy in exchange for an honest review. This book is expected to be released July 29, 2025.
AHHHHHH Soulmatch was so crazy good!!! Don’t skip this one!!! 👏 👏 👏
I’m still screaming it was so darn good!!! Eeeeeeeee!
A YA dystopian romance centered around the concept of reincarnation and being able to learn about your past lives… FASCINATING. Oh, I definitely had to request an ARC for this one and I was stoked that I was approved!!!
The concept for Soulmatch is not only fascinating, unique, and fun, but it’s very thought provoking. It really does bring up a lot of intriguing questions and things to think about! Such a breath of fresh air mixed with some well loved tropes!
This book took gave me ALL the feels!! I absolutely loved Sivon and the swoon worthy romance!!! The world building and character building was done incredibly well and the story was fast-paced.
I have nothing bad to say about this book! This is the dystopian romance book I’ve been waiting for and it’s definitely a new favorite for me!! 😻
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing a free ebook copy in exchange for an honest review. This book is expected to be released July 29, 2025.
December 8, 2024
Soulmatch was a book with a really fun premise that also posed a lot of interesting questions about guilt and responsibility for past actions. The story has a dystopian edge, and in some ways it takes me back to some of the works popular around 10 years ago. Sivon was a compelling heroine and I enjoyed following her evolving relationships with the other characters in the book as she tried to navigate her newfound fame and position. The only place this story fell down a little for me was in the ending, which felt a bit rushed compared to the good pacing in the rest of the novel, especially as the heroine conveniently gained amazing insight she'd been missing earlier in order to save the day. Nonetheless, this was still a well-written book, an exciting, action-packed read and a tale that I can see appealing to YA fantasy readers. I am giving it 4 stars.
I received this book as a free eBook ARC via Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review.
I received this book as a free eBook ARC via Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review.
April 13, 2025
SO fresh and new and unique. I wanted to read it as quickly as possible and also savor every second.
January 14, 2025
Soulmatch gives us a compelling concept that explores souls and reincarnation in a futuristic setting. From the very beginning, the writing drew me in with its easy flow, making it effortless to lose myself in the words.
The romance in Soulmatch was one of my favorite aspects of the book. The characters shared great chemistry, and the idea of soulmates added depth and intrigue to their connection. While Sivon could be a bit dramatic at times, I found her likeable overall. The ending, a sweet and satisfying HEA, left me with a smile.
The world-building did leave something to be desired, though. While definitions are provided at the beginning of each chapter, they often come too late, leaving questions unanswered for some of the narrative. Key aspects of the world, such as the Fringe and the roles of specs, remain under-explored. These gaps made it difficult to fully immerse myself and picture this futuristic universe. Also the double names sometimes were confusing (I kept forgetting who was who when their other name was used, especially the lesser characters).
The pacing was mostly strong, with the story flowing well until the MC leaves SIK. This part dragged a bit and felt directionless before the story regained its momentum, keeping me on edge until the satisfying conclusion.
Overall, Soulmatch is an enjoyable read with an intriguing romance and strong writing. While the world-building and pacing faltered at times, the story’s strengths made it a worthwhile journey!
⭐⭐⭐½
The romance in Soulmatch was one of my favorite aspects of the book. The characters shared great chemistry, and the idea of soulmates added depth and intrigue to their connection. While Sivon could be a bit dramatic at times, I found her likeable overall. The ending, a sweet and satisfying HEA, left me with a smile.
The world-building did leave something to be desired, though. While definitions are provided at the beginning of each chapter, they often come too late, leaving questions unanswered for some of the narrative. Key aspects of the world, such as the Fringe and the roles of specs, remain under-explored. These gaps made it difficult to fully immerse myself and picture this futuristic universe. Also the double names sometimes were confusing (I kept forgetting who was who when their other name was used, especially the lesser characters).
The pacing was mostly strong, with the story flowing well until the MC leaves SIK. This part dragged a bit and felt directionless before the story regained its momentum, keeping me on edge until the satisfying conclusion.
Overall, Soulmatch is an enjoyable read with an intriguing romance and strong writing. While the world-building and pacing faltered at times, the story’s strengths made it a worthwhile journey!
⭐⭐⭐½
August 26, 2025
4.5 ⭐️
I really enjoyed the premise of this book! The concept itself felt so interesting and new, and I even enjoyed the YA writing style. This book could have easily worked as an adult book, especially with how much biology and science-inspired ideas were woven in.
I thought the worldbuilding was excellent: natural, immersive and just weird enough to give the story the perfect dystopian vibe.
That said, some of the character relationships felt a little too shallow for me. As an example, we are told that the FMC is best friends with a set of twins, but we never really dig into how or why, so it’s just a given, and we barely see the dynamic in action. It’s more like they are there to drive the plot forward, rather than be her legitimate best friends.
By the end of the book, the pacing ramped up so quickly that I found it a little difficult to keep up with some of the plot points tied to the past, making it feel a little rushed and a little lost.
Overall, this was a fantastic read. Creative, smart and fun!
I really enjoyed the premise of this book! The concept itself felt so interesting and new, and I even enjoyed the YA writing style. This book could have easily worked as an adult book, especially with how much biology and science-inspired ideas were woven in.
I thought the worldbuilding was excellent: natural, immersive and just weird enough to give the story the perfect dystopian vibe.
That said, some of the character relationships felt a little too shallow for me. As an example, we are told that the FMC is best friends with a set of twins, but we never really dig into how or why, so it’s just a given, and we barely see the dynamic in action. It’s more like they are there to drive the plot forward, rather than be her legitimate best friends.
By the end of the book, the pacing ramped up so quickly that I found it a little difficult to keep up with some of the plot points tied to the past, making it feel a little rushed and a little lost.
Overall, this was a fantastic read. Creative, smart and fun!
December 30, 2025
This book was very interesting…I was hooked with the unique world and system set up but things quickly took a turn.
By the end I felt my eyes glaze over with the amount of names Ana “clever” things the MC happens to figure out. It’s a lot confusing and felt not as smooth as I would have hoped for the plot.
I didn’t appreciate the adult language and adult-feeling ending.
My rating: 3*
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this gifted copy. All opinions are my own.
By the end I felt my eyes glaze over with the amount of names Ana “clever” things the MC happens to figure out. It’s a lot confusing and felt not as smooth as I would have hoped for the plot.
I didn’t appreciate the adult language and adult-feeling ending.
My rating: 3*
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this gifted copy. All opinions are my own.
August 23, 2025
This was a buddy read for me. I got through it pretty quickly and realized by about page 30 that it's just not the type of YA I like.
Let's start with something good.
What I loved was the concept that the government could regulate reincarnation. The idea was pretty unique, and the entire belief system behind it was innovative.
I wish I had more to offer but this just wasn't a read for me.
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The following is a summary for those of you who want snark-filled commentary. If you don't, just stop reading here because there will be SPOILERS:
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The names have been changed because firstly, everyone had at least two names and I can't keep them straight. And second, I didn't like them, and couldn't remember them. Also, some of what I remember might be a little wrong, 🤔 because the story was so contrived, it's a lot like trying to remember a five-year-old's fever dream...
Enter Sleven. She's turning 18 and is required by law to go and have her soul tested. The government will find out who she is, and what she did in her past lives. Sleven is so scared she's gonna find out she's a bad soul. That she's going to be living down consecutive life sentences for murder, or that she's gonna have a dumb job, because she's just not good at anything except chess, every board game ever, and winning bets.
Sleven goes to the facility and has to be there for like, a week or something, because... no reason? IDK, anyways, she meets a bunch of people and makes friends that aren't really important for the rest of the story, (unless you consider plot devices and red herrings important).
We meet Windrose the councilor, find out there's a soul who always k*lls themselves on soul-matching day, and get to learn everyone's 15 different names. Sleven and everyone else is terrified of being Su*cide Soul. Of course, her Newest Bestie (she just met) is also scared, but mostly she loves baking and having flings with boys she finds cute.
New Bestie can't stop talking about her brother who is hot and scary and amazing. Sleven can't stop tracing circles with X's into her palms and filling her inner monologue with superfluous flashbacks, negative self-talk about being a criminal, and unreasonable phobias about the future.
New Bestie turns out to be Su*cide Soul and suspiciously gets locked into her room by the facility where (predictably) she is unalived. There's supposed to be a mystery surrounding this, but it's painfully obvious the girl was murdered.
Then Su*cide Soul's brother shows up. He seems to hate Sleven for no reason at all and this behavior is never explained. There's some contrived nonsense where they all run around being dramatic in the facility and nothing happens. The councilor Windrose is super depressed, and then Sleven goes and gets her soul matched.
OMG she's a new soul, and this is somehow worse to her than being a criminal, or being Su*cide Soul. ... ... ... Seriously? There are so many pages spent consoling this little brat, I can't even.
She's become a celebrity overnight. Su*cide Soul's brother becomes her security guard, and they essentially move in together. He's a jerk until she yells at him, and then he's all sweet words and gentle touches.
Sleven gets a job LITERALLY overnight for the president who is running for re-election. The guy is a complete slimeball. He's an absolute creep with murdery vibes but no one notices I guess. Also his nephew is some sort of celebrity Slevin had a crush on and he is all over Sleven in the most cringy way. Security Guard guy is super jealous but Sleven knows he has a soulmate so... whatever.
This is boring... I can't even recap it properly. Lemme skip to the end.
Security Guard is the ACTUAL suicide soul, Windrose was his Aunt in a previous life and had his soul ID switched with his sister. His sister (mistaken for him) was murdered by the president and his nephew because they all had love triangles and random beef with each other in past lives. Most of it surrounding Sleven, because I guess no one can resist her. They basically ALL paid (in their last incarnation) to have their Soul Identifications switched. No one is a new soul, no one is who they say they are, and it's an absolute cluster f. Everyone is a spy, everyone has millions of dollars, Sleven's mom can read auras, Security Guard (AKA Su*cide Soul) is her soulmate, and her actual best friends are twin girl/soulmates. The world is mundane and boring. Nothing happens except a lot of outfit changes and people calling Sleven a name she decided is offensive.
The characters were flat, the chemistry was nonexistent, I honestly can't think of a single thing I liked about this book. But I stuck with it, and read it all the way through. I tried my best, it's just not something I could enjoy.
Let's start with something good.
What I loved was the concept that the government could regulate reincarnation. The idea was pretty unique, and the entire belief system behind it was innovative.
I wish I had more to offer but this just wasn't a read for me.
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The following is a summary for those of you who want snark-filled commentary. If you don't, just stop reading here because there will be SPOILERS:
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The names have been changed because firstly, everyone had at least two names and I can't keep them straight. And second, I didn't like them, and couldn't remember them. Also, some of what I remember might be a little wrong, 🤔 because the story was so contrived, it's a lot like trying to remember a five-year-old's fever dream...
Enter Sleven. She's turning 18 and is required by law to go and have her soul tested. The government will find out who she is, and what she did in her past lives. Sleven is so scared she's gonna find out she's a bad soul. That she's going to be living down consecutive life sentences for murder, or that she's gonna have a dumb job, because she's just not good at anything except chess, every board game ever, and winning bets.
Sleven goes to the facility and has to be there for like, a week or something, because... no reason? IDK, anyways, she meets a bunch of people and makes friends that aren't really important for the rest of the story, (unless you consider plot devices and red herrings important).
We meet Windrose the councilor, find out there's a soul who always k*lls themselves on soul-matching day, and get to learn everyone's 15 different names. Sleven and everyone else is terrified of being Su*cide Soul. Of course, her Newest Bestie (she just met) is also scared, but mostly she loves baking and having flings with boys she finds cute.
New Bestie can't stop talking about her brother who is hot and scary and amazing. Sleven can't stop tracing circles with X's into her palms and filling her inner monologue with superfluous flashbacks, negative self-talk about being a criminal, and unreasonable phobias about the future.
New Bestie turns out to be Su*cide Soul and suspiciously gets locked into her room by the facility where (predictably) she is unalived. There's supposed to be a mystery surrounding this, but it's painfully obvious the girl was murdered.
Then Su*cide Soul's brother shows up. He seems to hate Sleven for no reason at all and this behavior is never explained. There's some contrived nonsense where they all run around being dramatic in the facility and nothing happens. The councilor Windrose is super depressed, and then Sleven goes and gets her soul matched.
OMG she's a new soul, and this is somehow worse to her than being a criminal, or being Su*cide Soul. ... ... ... Seriously? There are so many pages spent consoling this little brat, I can't even.
She's become a celebrity overnight. Su*cide Soul's brother becomes her security guard, and they essentially move in together. He's a jerk until she yells at him, and then he's all sweet words and gentle touches.
Sleven gets a job LITERALLY overnight for the president who is running for re-election. The guy is a complete slimeball. He's an absolute creep with murdery vibes but no one notices I guess. Also his nephew is some sort of celebrity Slevin had a crush on and he is all over Sleven in the most cringy way. Security Guard guy is super jealous but Sleven knows he has a soulmate so... whatever.
This is boring... I can't even recap it properly. Lemme skip to the end.
Security Guard is the ACTUAL suicide soul, Windrose was his Aunt in a previous life and had his soul ID switched with his sister. His sister (mistaken for him) was murdered by the president and his nephew because they all had love triangles and random beef with each other in past lives. Most of it surrounding Sleven, because I guess no one can resist her. They basically ALL paid (in their last incarnation) to have their Soul Identifications switched. No one is a new soul, no one is who they say they are, and it's an absolute cluster f. Everyone is a spy, everyone has millions of dollars, Sleven's mom can read auras, Security Guard (AKA Su*cide Soul) is her soulmate, and her actual best friends are twin girl/soulmates. The world is mundane and boring. Nothing happens except a lot of outfit changes and people calling Sleven a name she decided is offensive.
The characters were flat, the chemistry was nonexistent, I honestly can't think of a single thing I liked about this book. But I stuck with it, and read it all the way through. I tried my best, it's just not something I could enjoy.
July 8, 2025
I really wanted to love this book but unfortunately it fell flat for me. The concept is super intriguing but I think the author had too many ideas and failed to fit them all into one story and flesh them all out. It ended up being a convoluted plot with motivations that were not explored and flawed logic. There are parts of this book that have so so much potential but they weren’t explored in the way they could have been. I also did not really buy the romance, the characters didn’t have much chemistry for a book about soulmates. I think I would have enjoyed this book much more when I was younger but now it didn’t do as much as I want my dystopian books to do.
Thank you to Net Galley and Simon and Schuster for the ARC in exchange for my honest review
Thank you to Net Galley and Simon and Schuster for the ARC in exchange for my honest review
September 28, 2025
(4.5) the worldbuilding in this????????? absolutely phenomenal hello????????
i’m literally dying at the password to Flavinsky’s Last Letter bro that is diabolical 💀
i’m literally dying at the password to Flavinsky’s Last Letter bro that is diabolical 💀
July 9, 2025
Thanks to the Simonteen and Netgalley for this early copy
This book had incredible potential; the concept is unlike anything I've ever read. I wish characters were half interesting. After half of the book, so many things started to happen quickly. Too many characters, too many souls, and so little time to remember all of them.
This book had incredible potential; the concept is unlike anything I've ever read. I wish characters were half interesting. After half of the book, so many things started to happen quickly. Too many characters, too many souls, and so little time to remember all of them.
March 29, 2025
I really liked this book! The premise was fascinating. There were times I lost the plot a bit but the main character did a good job of playing it out clearly, which I appreciated. I found the characters likable and having depth.
(Thanks goodreads for the giveaway)
(Thanks goodreads for the giveaway)
September 29, 2025
The premise of this book intrigued me right away, but the execution didn't quite work. It took me a bit to get my bearings with the world and there were so many characters (and their multiple names) and terms to keep track of. Perhaps if I had read this with my eyes and not via audiobook, it would have been less confusing.
There are lots of moving pieces in Soulmatch and because of that, I never really got a good feel for any of the characters. They all seemed underdeveloped and not fully fleshed out. The pacing was also inconsistent and went from danger filled, action packed scenes to chapters where pretty much nothing happened. Even with the addition of love triangle-ish drama, the romance fell flat, which isn't great for a story that hinges on the power and connection between soulmates.
I understand that in dystopian novels the main character will often follow a typical journey, but it started to get ridiculous with how Sivan kept figuring out the mysteries/plot twists and then info dumping it all on the other characters and the reader. I think this book had a lot of promise, but ultimately it got lost within all the twists it tried to pull off.
I enjoyed the narration by Gilli Messer and probably wouldn't have finished this one without the audiobook. The different voices she utilized helped me to keep most of the characters straight.
Audiobook Review
Overall 3 stars
Performance 4.5 stars
Story 2.5-3 stars
*I voluntarily read and listened to a review copy of this book*
There are lots of moving pieces in Soulmatch and because of that, I never really got a good feel for any of the characters. They all seemed underdeveloped and not fully fleshed out. The pacing was also inconsistent and went from danger filled, action packed scenes to chapters where pretty much nothing happened. Even with the addition of love triangle-ish drama, the romance fell flat, which isn't great for a story that hinges on the power and connection between soulmates.
I understand that in dystopian novels the main character will often follow a typical journey, but it started to get ridiculous with how Sivan kept figuring out the mysteries/plot twists and then info dumping it all on the other characters and the reader. I think this book had a lot of promise, but ultimately it got lost within all the twists it tried to pull off.
I enjoyed the narration by Gilli Messer and probably wouldn't have finished this one without the audiobook. The different voices she utilized helped me to keep most of the characters straight.
Audiobook Review
Overall 3 stars
Performance 4.5 stars
Story 2.5-3 stars
*I voluntarily read and listened to a review copy of this book*
July 31, 2025
Soulmatch is the kind of book that grabs you with its premise and keeps a hold of you the whole way through. It was this premise that intrigued me to request the ARC.
In the world following World War III, souls are reincarnated, past lives influencing next lives and often leaving behind inheritances. In this world where past lives determine your future, the stakes are sky-high—and Rebecca Danzenbaker delivers a tense, emotional, and utterly compelling story.
Sivon is a smart, fierce protagonist, and her journey from uncertainty to resilience had me fully invested. The world of kirling is chillingly believable, the societal structure disturbingly rigid, and the consequences of being labeled a "bad soul" are downright terrifying. The story pulls no punches, weaving in romance, mystery, danger, and heartache with sharp precision.
This isn’t just another dystopian novel, though it definitely draws on previous dystopian themes. It is fresh, thought-provoking, and packed with action and heart - a solid 5 star read for me.
Thank you to NetGalley, Simon and Schuster Children's Publishing, and author Rebecca Danzenbaker for the opportunity to read this ARC.
Publication Date: July 29, 2025
In the world following World War III, souls are reincarnated, past lives influencing next lives and often leaving behind inheritances. In this world where past lives determine your future, the stakes are sky-high—and Rebecca Danzenbaker delivers a tense, emotional, and utterly compelling story.
Sivon is a smart, fierce protagonist, and her journey from uncertainty to resilience had me fully invested. The world of kirling is chillingly believable, the societal structure disturbingly rigid, and the consequences of being labeled a "bad soul" are downright terrifying. The story pulls no punches, weaving in romance, mystery, danger, and heartache with sharp precision.
This isn’t just another dystopian novel, though it definitely draws on previous dystopian themes. It is fresh, thought-provoking, and packed with action and heart - a solid 5 star read for me.
Thank you to NetGalley, Simon and Schuster Children's Publishing, and author Rebecca Danzenbaker for the opportunity to read this ARC.
Publication Date: July 29, 2025
May 12, 2025
4.5⭐️ dangggg, this book was so much better then what i was expecting, it had me gripped. i loved the characters, the setting, the premise of all of it, i was invested😭🫶 i rly hope this book gets a sequel🤞
September 3, 2025
I liked this book! It’s young and reads that way but I don’t mind it. I feel like this is a character driven book though so if you don’t like the FMC probably won’t be the read for you.
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April 22, 2025
SOULMATCH
I was gifted an eARC from the publisher of this book in exchange for an honest review via NetGalley!
Rebecca Dazenbaker came out the gate hot with their debut novel SOULMATCH. An interesting and fresh take on a futuristic version of our world, where they’ve figured out how to link all passed lives of every soul. Upon turning 18 they learn all about how many lives they had, their passions and careers, and use this information to shape their future. But not all souls are good, and sometimes you’re forced to pay for crimes of your previous self. Sivon knows something is different with her soul, her mother who reads auras has never seen anything like it before, and Sivans worried what her woulda past lives may have gotten themselves into. Follow her journey as she figures out her heart, what she wants for her life, and her soul — of both past, present and future.
🔢Easy to read & follow story.
🎣 HOOKED: Immediately Interested.
Reading this book really was a wonderful experience. I had been in a bit of a slump the last 2 months, struggling to be truly into any of the books I’d been starting.
Just when I’d think I’d know what was going to happen, I’d be pleasantly surprised to be wrong. Even though all my predictions were proven right, it was always still somehow different then what I had assumed. It was fresh, interesting and a hell of a debut. Truly look forward to seeing what else the author puts out in the future! One of very few 5⭐️ reads for me so far in 2025!
I was gifted an eARC from the publisher of this book in exchange for an honest review via NetGalley!
Rebecca Dazenbaker came out the gate hot with their debut novel SOULMATCH. An interesting and fresh take on a futuristic version of our world, where they’ve figured out how to link all passed lives of every soul. Upon turning 18 they learn all about how many lives they had, their passions and careers, and use this information to shape their future. But not all souls are good, and sometimes you’re forced to pay for crimes of your previous self. Sivon knows something is different with her soul, her mother who reads auras has never seen anything like it before, and Sivans worried what her woulda past lives may have gotten themselves into. Follow her journey as she figures out her heart, what she wants for her life, and her soul — of both past, present and future.
🔢Easy to read & follow story.
🎣 HOOKED: Immediately Interested.
Reading this book really was a wonderful experience. I had been in a bit of a slump the last 2 months, struggling to be truly into any of the books I’d been starting.
Just when I’d think I’d know what was going to happen, I’d be pleasantly surprised to be wrong. Even though all my predictions were proven right, it was always still somehow different then what I had assumed. It was fresh, interesting and a hell of a debut. Truly look forward to seeing what else the author puts out in the future! One of very few 5⭐️ reads for me so far in 2025!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 29, 2025
after book club … the rating has lowered lol
August 15, 2025
Jaw is on the floor reading this book. I could hardly keep up at the end. Some people and their dirty secrets . . . smh.
This book has a really creative world building, taking place over two hundred years after World War III and an entire soul identifying system. On the downside, I had to pay very close attention to the new words, technology, and quite literally everything else in this world. Trying to learn that stuff isn't always easy for me, which is why I usually stay away from complicated fantasy books, however, the start of each chapter begins with the definition from their world. It's hands down one of the best things about this book.
Besides my fasciation with the definition of words, I really enjoyed the story. I had a bit of a rocky start trying to figure out the plot of the book with this new soul situation and the fascination with Flavinsky, but then I was getting right into it.
I wish I was more inside Sivon's head as she was discovering the secrets towards the end of the book. Everything was unraveling very quickly and I was trying to keep up, like the supporting characters, but Sivon was truly in her own world solving the mysteries and I had no idea how. Good for her figuring it out though. Couldn't be me.
Thank you so much, Simon Teen, for the ARC from the Romantasy Summer 2025 Book Box.
This book has a really creative world building, taking place over two hundred years after World War III and an entire soul identifying system. On the downside, I had to pay very close attention to the new words, technology, and quite literally everything else in this world. Trying to learn that stuff isn't always easy for me, which is why I usually stay away from complicated fantasy books, however, the start of each chapter begins with the definition from their world. It's hands down one of the best things about this book.
Besides my fasciation with the definition of words, I really enjoyed the story. I had a bit of a rocky start trying to figure out the plot of the book with this new soul situation and the fascination with Flavinsky, but then I was getting right into it.
I wish I was more inside Sivon's head as she was discovering the secrets towards the end of the book. Everything was unraveling very quickly and I was trying to keep up, like the supporting characters, but Sivon was truly in her own world solving the mysteries and I had no idea how. Good for her figuring it out though. Couldn't be me.
Thank you so much, Simon Teen, for the ARC from the Romantasy Summer 2025 Book Box.
December 22, 2025
3.5 super cool and intriguing concept but the ending was so horribly rushed. This book was also alot of telling and not showing making it really hard to understand and connect with anything going on. The world building was not at all fleshed out and neither was the romance. I just wanted so much more out of this book that had so much promise.
July 16, 2025
4.5 stars
The year was 2010 and I devoured every dystopian novel I could get my hands on (Hunger Games, Matched, The Selection, Birthmarked, etc etc). And then they just went away? In the words of Joey from Friends - I'm back, baby!
Two hundred years of peace after WWII, Sivon enters an Institute for her kirling where she'll learn about her past lives, what her destiny is for a job and if she has a soulmate. Her results shock everyone and she leaves with both excitement and derision from the public and bodyguard she unwillingly accepts. With her future out of control, Sivon does her best to make the best choices possible.
Read for:
Dystopian Fantasy
Coming of Age
Bodyguard Romance
Love Triangle
The Thrill of the Chase
I can't say enough good things about this book. It really brings back my long ago love for the sub-genre. It's fun with the perfect amount of angst. This debut knocked it out of the park and my hopes are that the season of all things dystopian is long with Rebecca in the middle of it all. Her writing is easily bingeable and, while I guessed quite a few things correctly, the excitement of the unexpected twists kept me turning those pages.
Thank you to Simon Teen for the gifted copy. All thoughts are my own.
The year was 2010 and I devoured every dystopian novel I could get my hands on (Hunger Games, Matched, The Selection, Birthmarked, etc etc). And then they just went away? In the words of Joey from Friends - I'm back, baby!
Two hundred years of peace after WWII, Sivon enters an Institute for her kirling where she'll learn about her past lives, what her destiny is for a job and if she has a soulmate. Her results shock everyone and she leaves with both excitement and derision from the public and bodyguard she unwillingly accepts. With her future out of control, Sivon does her best to make the best choices possible.
Read for:
Dystopian Fantasy
Coming of Age
Bodyguard Romance
Love Triangle
The Thrill of the Chase
I can't say enough good things about this book. It really brings back my long ago love for the sub-genre. It's fun with the perfect amount of angst. This debut knocked it out of the park and my hopes are that the season of all things dystopian is long with Rebecca in the middle of it all. Her writing is easily bingeable and, while I guessed quite a few things correctly, the excitement of the unexpected twists kept me turning those pages.
Thank you to Simon Teen for the gifted copy. All thoughts are my own.
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