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Soulmatch

by Rebecca Danzenbaker

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Why Read This?

You'll be gripped by a fresh take on dystopian rebellion and left pondering the weight of past lives on identity.

Synopsis

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.

At a Glance

3.93 ★ Goodreads
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Endingspoiler
PairingM/F
Romance Pacingmedium burn

Top Tropes

time travel romancereincarnation romancesoulmate/destined bond

Mood

suspensefulmysteriousintensethought-provokingadventurous

Book Details

Goodreads Rating

3.93 ★

Page Count

496 pages

Published

2025

Primary Genre

Ya Fantasy

Pairing

M/F

POV

First Person

Romance Pacing

Medium Burn

Audiobook

Available

Yes

Format

Standard

Narrator

Gilli Messer

Narrator Count

Single

Tropes

RomanceMagicActionAngstWorld
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Mood & Vibe

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Characters

FMC: reluctant chosen one sign in to unlock

Spice Details 🌶️

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deathtraumaviolencecaptivitydystopian oppressiongriefimprisonmentrebellion themeswar

World & Setting

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Reading Context

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