Published by Scout Press Genres: Adult Fiction, Fiction, Mystery, suspense, thriller
Format: ARC, eBook
Ruth Ware has delivered another gripping book! She captured that trapped feeling that I enjoy in books. There is also tension, drama, and danger galore.
Couples travel to a remote island in the Indian Ocean to film a reality television show called One Perfect Couple. There they will perform challenges and the one who under performs will be sent packing. The characters are an interesting mix of people who are hoping to use the show to jumpstart their aspirations for fame.
Then a brutal storm hits, and the contestants will be tested in more ways than one! Having handed over all their phones upon arrival, the contestants are cut off from the mainland and the real challenges begin. Faced with death, injury, dehydration, alliances, and dwindling supplies, survival becomes the name of the game.
I found this book to be captivating and tense! Set on a remote island, it also had that trapped feeling that I enjoy in books. I enjoyed how realistic this book felt. When the cameras were no longer rolling, we got to see their true personalities and motivations. The book tells us that reality shows always have a villain. Who will be the villain in this book?? I am not a reality show watcher, but I image those who enjoy reality television shows will love this one.
There were some twists, turns and reveals along the way. I enjoyed the journal entries and thought they were a nice touch. While I can’t say that this was my favorite book by Ruth Ware, I can say that I enjoyed it.
Well written, well thought out, and oozing with tension!
Thank you to the publisher and Edelweiss who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.