Ruth ware books are always great and this one is no different. I really liked the setting and I thought she revealed the different twists very well. I wanted to keep reading.

Lyla is a doctoral student that is tiring of her one year contracts and lack luster scientific research. She has been dating Nico, an aspiring actor for about two years when he is offered a part in a pilot for a couples reality show on a deserted island. With misgivings, Lyla agrees to go, and her nightmare begins. From the start you suspect something is not right with the show idea - the budget seems too low, corners are cut, rules are increasing, and the all the contestants must turn in all electronic devices before getting on the island. When a tropical storms takes out the power, the water desalinator, and most of the housing, things take a turn for the worse. The film crew, one contestant, and producer are gone - and bodies start accumulating. Will any of the remaining contestants make it home alive? I read and finished this to find out the point - which was not quite as riveting and twisty as I had hoped - an entertaining beach bag read. Thank you to Netgalley for an advanced reader copy.

After being unsure about the past few novels by Ware, this one was exactly what I needed. I loved the beach reality show setting. Ruth Ware’s One Perfect Couple is a masterful blend of psychological thriller and drama, showcasing her talent for creating suspenseful and intricately plotted narratives. Overall, One Perfect Couple is a gripping and thought-provoking novel that cements Ruth Ware’s reputation as a master of psychological suspense. It’s a must-read for fans of the genre, offering a thrilling and nuanced look at a reality tv show gone wrong.

Ever since I read One by One, I've been a huge Ruth Ware fan and usually love every book she puts out. Unfortunately, this book was just okay for me and didn't thrill me like I thought it would. The first half was fantastic and I loved the dynamics between the cast of characters. And what could be better than a remote island when the stakes are high? By the time I reached the second half of the book, I was waiting for there to be a big twist and nothing really happened other than the reveal about the diary entries. Even though I'm disappointed, I'm still looking forward to whatever Ruth Ware writes next!

Thank you Scout Press and Ruth Ware for my gifted copy!

Ruth Ware is back!? After the last two releases, it was decidedly her flop era for me. And now, finally, I feel like we have the caliber of story we all love and know she is capable of. This was a fun, fast read and I was so invested the entire time! The tropical setting, the reality show premise, the cast of characters, the fast-paced plot. I loved the mixed media parts that are interspersed between each chapter, and the way that those evolve, it gave the story so much more depth and intrigue and added to the complexity to the plot. It all really worked for me. If you love a good survival thriller, this is the book for you. It was exciting, suspenseful, and will keep you turning the pages. Plus, it’s a timely release because this is the perfect summer, vacation, beach or pool read! Definitely recommend!

Nico convinces girlfriend, Lyla to go on a couples reality show on a remote island to further his acting career. When a storm arrives things go from bad to worse. Now it's a game of survival.

I have read many Ware books that I have loved. I loved this one too but it did feel different. It was interesting to see how the characters react to being in this situation. As you would expect some did great, some did not. I liked that you did not know from the start who would be the villain of the show or the one in "reality". I didn't feel there were any real surprises as I've come to expect from a Ware book, but I enjoyed the ride all the same.

Thanks to netgalley and Gallery Books for the arc.

I’m a big fan of Ms. Ware’s books. This one was another good one. It started out a little slow, but quickly gained momentum and hooked me. I found the premise interesting, with the tv show storyline. It reminded me of “And then there were none”, but most of her books have an Agatha Christie feel to them, and I love it!
If you like mysteries, and a good whodunit book, this is the book for you!
It was well plotted and written. Highly recommend.

I love this author, one of my go to authors. I wasn't too sure when I introduced to the characters and the main girl and her boyfriend were such opposites, her being a scientist. Her personality wasn't as I was expecting, in a good way. I like thrillers, mysteries, books with twists. I had a hunch about the twist and what connected everyone, but wasn't 100% sold on my hunch, which was great, kept me guessing. I'm not sure this is my favorite of her books, but still a good read.

What does a scientist do when her actor boyfriend wants to go on a reality show to up his career? She says yes and the chaos of One Perfect Couple begins. Headed to an island to have their relationship put in front of the cameras, Lyla and Nico are fleeing their career ruts. Nico is in his element but Lyla is not making her a little more observant to the darker underside of what this reality show is all about. As they get to know the other couples and start participating in the challenges soon their bond starts quaking and the island starts becoming sinister. I enjoyed the mix of the Agatha Christie vibes with the reality tv sphere. The plot dragged on and I found myself losing interest but I was glad I finished.

Thank you NetGalley and Simon & Schuster for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.

Four couples agree to participate in a Survivor/Love Island reality TV show in this (loose) And Then There Were None retelling before a storm hits the island unexpectedly and what used to be a fun, low-stakes competition quickly becomes a fight against the elements, lack of resources, and each other for survival.

Overall, I really enjoyed reading this newest release from Ware. I always enjoy listening to Imogen Church’s narration, so if you’re into audiobooks I’d highly recommend experiencing the story in that way.

I thought the tension and frustration felt throughout really drove the narrative. At first, I was concerned I wouldn’t connect to any of the characters, but by about the halfway point I had found myself rooting for three of them to make it off the island.

Though there was no real “twist” (you know who the antagonist is at about the 30% mark), the suspense and survival premise bumped this up to a Top 3 Ruth Ware book for me. Turn of the Key and One by One still come out ahead for me personally, but One Perfect Couple makes me excited for Ware’s future releases!

Short synopsis: Lyla and her boyfriend Nico join a new reality show called “One Perfect Couple” on a remote island.

My thoughts: Ruth is one of my go-to authors for a thrilling read. While there aren’t necessarily any big “twists” there is definitely tons moments keeping you on the edge of your seat. There were moments where I gasped out loud!

This reminded me a lot of Survivor, and I really liked the inside look at the social aspects of how people reacted when they were starving for food, or desperate for water. That’s when real feeling and humanity (or lack of humanity) shows.

Read if you love:
- Reality TV
- Remote island locations
- Locked “room” setting
- Survival instincts

I was so excited for a new book from one of my favorite authors. He book started off strong. The premise was interesting and I wasn’t sure where the story would go. Somewhere in the middle, I lost interest. I didn’t feel like I cared about the charactes and what happened. I am not sure if it is because I wasn’t able to commit long stretches to reading the book or if the characters weren’t worthy of interest. The ending was not a huge surprise. I will still enthusiastically look for Ruth Ware books but this was not a favorite

Ruth Ware does not disappoint. This is like Agatha Christie set in a reality television show. Five couples are trapped on an island as a killer roams among them. There are day to day survival aspects — things that would be thrilling and intriguing on their own. And there are “there’s a murderer on the lose” survival tactics. Blending the two makes for fast paced, thrilling reading!

Another home run by Ruth Ware! I love the cozy mystery feel of her work combined with the drama/thrill of darker mysteries. The plot and characters are dynamic and keep you guessing throughout the book. I stayed up all night to finish this one!

Ruth Ware is masterful at creating mysteries in unique and mind grabbing ways. I read this book in two days as I was captivated by the premise of her story and all the twists and turns she so skillfully wove throughout. We all know that reality TV is not real, but this book goes to prove that reality can be much more scary and devastating than even the most devious of television execs can dream up. Backstabbing, storms, accidents, murders, and other unthinkable crimes are all tied up together to keep you thinking about this book when you’re not even reading it. I would highly recommend any book that Ruth Ware writes and enjoyed reading this one. Thank you to NetGalley for the advance read copy.

Five couples arrive on a remote island for reality TV, what could go wrong? Since this intriguing thriller in by Ruth Ware, readers know they are in for a ride. The setting was so well crafted, I could imagine the water, the villas, the coconut trees and the island jungle. There were a lot of twists, and in many ways this book modeled Lord of the Flies, which was even referenced in the story. I was engaged throughout, eager to find out what was happening next. Ultimately, the conclusion wasn’t as satisfying as some of Ware’s previous novels. 3.5 stars

I thought this was a very entertaining and suspenseful read. Nothing like a reality show gone wrong, stranded on an online with And Then There Were None vibes. It was captivating and intense and definitely had quite a few twists and turns. There are so many characters with strong personalities and a few that I hated and I know you're definitely supposed to and I'll just leave it at karma's a b****.

Ugh this books!! So it starts out super slow and kind of annoying how ever as the book goes on it gets a lot better

Lyla is a scientist in London and her boyfriend Niko is a wanna be actor ya know how that goes. When he is offered a chance to go to a tropical island and star on a reality about dating, he tries to get Lyla to go she finally decides okay why not.

When they get there with 4 other couple and hearing how crappy the set up is and how unrealistic this place is things get crazy then a storm comes and sinks the boat that has all the crew on after the elimination contestant is on and they are stranded on and island. Things go missing people start getting killed then the ending!! Not okay

I don’t know if I just predict how things go because I read a lot or if this is that predictable but you saw where it was going about 30% though, how it was going to go but it was good. I would recommend highly for thriller to kill the after noon!

Five couples participate in a reality show set on an isolated island in the Indian Ocean. When a storm hits, two people are dead and the remaining contestants find themselves deserted with dwindling supplies of food and water. It doesn't take long for things to deteriorate and the worst of human nature to reveal itself.
Fans of Ms Ware won't want to miss this book.

Would you go on a reality show that was part Love Island and part Survivor? Lyla, a scientist, and Nico, a struggling actor, are at a place in their relationship where things have run their course. Lyla is ready to exit. But then Nico signs them up to spend some time on a remote island for a reality show. He promises Lyla some time in paradise to rest and relax. But it isn't long before things go wrong and people start dying. The remaining contestants are isolated from the world, low on food and water, and forced to look around at each other in suspicion. This book compares itself to And Then There Were None. I spent the first two-thirds of this book trying to figure out what the twist would be, but it turns out I shouldn't have bothered. The end was abrupt and the plot just seemed to fizzle out. I wanted so much more at the end. I enjoyed the tension and interactions in this book, but with such a disappointing end I felt like I had been led on.