Soulmatch - by Rebecca Danzenbaker (Hardcover)

About the Book

"In a world where past lives determine your future, a sharp-witted girl confronts a major twist of destiny, embroiling her in a high-stakes game of danger, corruption, and heartbreak"--Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

In a world where past lives determine your future, a sharp-witted girl confronts a major twist of destiny, embroiling her in a high-stakes game of danger, corruption, and heartbreak in this young adult speculative romance perfect for fans of Scythe and Matched.

Two hundred years after World War III, the world is at peace, all thanks to the soul-identification system. Every eighteen-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.

Review Quotes

"Prepare to be dazzled! Soulmatch, Rebecca Danzenbaker's richly imagined dystopian tale, combines vivid world-building with heart-pounding suspense. Just as the future is unfolding for Sivon, the haunting idea that no one can ever truly escape their past sets the stage for an unforgettable thriller from a writer to watch!"--Constance Sayers author of A Witch in Time

"Soulmatch channeled everything I've been craving from a classic dystopian romance YA novel for years. It felt like I'd been transported back in time to corrupt governments and brave teens battling the odds. And yet, Danzenbaker adds her own fresh twist to the tale, bringing us a vivid world, a unique concept, and a perfectly swoony romance. I read it all in one sitting, and it kept me guessing until the end."--Nisha J. Tuli, International Bestselling author of Trial of the Sun Queen

"In Soulmatch, Rebecca Danzenbaker has created an immersive futuristic world that feels as dangerous as it is intriguing. With a relatable protagonist that's easy to root for and a love story that keeps you on your toes, this book is a delicious combo of romance, mystery, and action that readers won't want to miss."--Mackenzie Reed, author of The Rosewood Hunt and The Wilde Trials

"This intricately-plotted YA dystopian novel is clever, witty, and full of heart. Danzenbaker effortlessly steers readers through a futuristic world dictated by fate and life-altering technology, while anchoring us with universally relatable themes of teenagehood. Compelling and thought provoking--I absolutely flew through this!"--Keshe Chow, author of The Girl With No Reflection

"Wildly innovative, Soulmatch pulled me in on the very first page and kept me on the edge of my seat until the very end. With complex world building, forbidden romance, and twists at every turn, readers will find their souls thoroughly enthralled."
--Angela Montoya, author of Sinner's Isle and A Cruel Thirst

About the Author

Rebecca 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 twenty-five 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. Soulmatch is her debut novel, the culmination of five years of blood, sweat, and tears. She did it!