This was a whirlwind! This one was different from your “who is the murderer?” Books. There’s the added tension of the group surviving a storm on an island and the aftermath of that storm having HUGE effects.
This one got my heart racing (I actually couldn’t read it a couple of nights because we had storms where I live!)
I found the story compelling but I also saw a few of the beats coming.

The book description says the reality tv contestants are being stalked by a killer on a deserted island. I felt like that meant they would be trying to figure out which one of them was the killer, adding to the suspense. But that wasn’t really the case since it was obvious who posed the threat from early on in the book. That aside, the story did keep me guessing what would happen next and it was a quick, action-packed read. Another twisty thriller from Ruth Ware! If you liked One by One you’re sure to love this book too!

The last two Ruth Ware titles have seemed out of the ordinary for her writing. This was just okay. Wanna be reality stars are trapped on an island and start dying. Worth the finish but wouldn't recommend it.

Lyla, a postdoc virologist, finally agrees to her boyfriend Nico’s pleas of joining the cast of a new reality TV show- One Perfect Couple- hoping to spark his acting career. They will compete against four other couples on a remote island to score a cash prize. After the first night, however, a storm hits the island and everything goes wrong, they are now cut off from civilization, unsure when they will be rescued, and they must work together to figure out how to ration and survive…. Or not.

Akin to Agatha Christie’s “And Then There Were None” this thriller is hard to put down, you want to see what unimaginable thing could happen next. Mixed in this captivating story are snippets of distress calls leaving the reader to think this could be a story of an unreliable narrator. Which I loved, I thought I had it all figured out but I was not on the right path a few times! Be sure to pick this one up- definitely a good read!

I was so excited to receive an advanced copy of this book. I love Ruth Ware novels.
This book started out slow but the pace picked up quickly. I enjoyed the reality TV setting including the behind the scenes aspect; the story was told mainly by two POVs, one of which were diary entries. There is SO much I want to write but cannot due to spoilers - just know it’s a great, suspenseful read!!
Loved the book reference ;-)
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Ruth ware is never a disappointment. One Perfect Couple was a great book with lots of twists. There are many characters in this book however the main character Lyla is the narrator. She keeps it easy to keep all the characters separate.

Several couples travel to a remote island to play a game show. On Valentine’s Day a big storm hits the island and forces all the contestants into survival mode. Who survives and who dies?

ONE PERFECT COUPLE is Agatha Christie meets LORD OF THE FLIES meets...dating reality TV? I'm not too familiar with the names of those shows, but you know what I mean! I really enjoyed this survival thriller set on a remote island in the Indian Ocean.

Lyla is a scientist whose wannabe actor boyfriend Nico talks her into participating in an upcoming reality show where they compete with four other pairs to be named the "perfect" couple. When they first get to the isolated island location for filming, they notice something is not quite right. Next, a terrible storm hits the island and chaos ensues. Then, it's truly a fight for survival as dead bodies turn up one by one.

There was a big cast of characters, and it took a minute to remember who's who, and who goes with whom, but ultimately they each had a unique voice. While this was an entertaining, escapist thriller, it also touched on the seriousness of bullying and domestic abuse. This was a page-turner that I flew through in record time. I also loved the little nod to THE WOMAN IN CABIN 10.

I enjoy reading all of Ruth Ware’s books. She does an excellent job of keeping the reader guessing and turning pages.

This story was setup as a reality tv show and the plan changed quickly. As the remaining cast was left on the island after a storm they try to make contact with the main island. Although the bad luck they continue to have makes it a challenge.

This is a great summer read!

One perfect couple is actually a suspense filled nail-biting thriller, though totally not what I expected it would be. The concept of being on an island playing a game to be the one remaining couple... is absolutely, far reaching but pretty interesting once you really get into the book. Not my favorite Ruth Ware text but definitely true to her style.

Wow. This book escalated QUICKLY. The desperation and horror of being stranded on a deserted island with dwindling supplies was so well written that I had a tension headache when I finished this book, which by the way was within a few hours of starting it because I couldn’t put it down! There’s a very clear villain in this Lord of the Flies-esque story and they’re definitely someone you do NOT want to be trapped on an island with.

Five couples sent to a remote island to compete in a reality show. When a storm hits, the island and contestants are left in ruin. This novel is full of suspense. But it also shows how much power we each have, it shows the bonds that forge when in scary situations. It shows women rising to the challenge to do what needs to be done!

Thank you Gallery Books and NetGalley for an early copy of this book! Below is my honest review:

I am a huge Ruth Ware fan and this one reminded me of why. This is the perfect summer thriller that can easily be devoured in a day or two.

I never knew who to trust or what the motives were, but it all tied together perfectly. The diary entries made me very suspicious of a particular character for a while and the explanation for them blew me away. The overall reasoning for all of it taking place isn’t something that crossed my mind as a possibility and I loved that!

I love Ruth Ware stories! This one is another winner. Five couples joined together on an island, a survival type show in the make. Only it has turned into a horror story with people dying one by one. A major storm has trapped them on the island, and dying seems the only way to be voted off the island.

One Perfect Couple by Ruth Ware
Release Date: 5/21/24
Format: ebook
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Thriller May continues with Ms Ware’s upcoming release One Perfect Couple! After learning the premise was a group of reality tv show contestants stranded on a remote island, I was a little nervous this was going to be a carbon copy of her One by One but in the sun instead of a snowy setting. I have to say though, I was very pleasantly surprised with this book!

Ware’s more recent releases have been a little flat for me but I probably liked this the most out of her last 4 or 5 books. I wouldn’t say it is a shocking thriller full of surprising twists, but it definitely had me anxious and determined to find the outcome for our characters on the island. I think it would have been better if it was a smidge tighter/about 30-40 pages shorter, but overall a good read!

I would absolutely recommend this book for folks who enjoyed the TV show Lost or the girl power vibes in The Last Housewife. Big thank you to @netgalley for this eARC in exchange for my honest opinion!

4.5 stars - Truly, Ruth Ware saw me in my time of need and rescued me from my reading slump. This was so deliciously paced & had me hooked throughout. I'd describe this more as a suspense take on Lord of the Flies rather than a mystery thriller in the vein of And Then There Were None, so caveat there in terms of expectations. But that being said... this just worked for me! Including the commentary on red pill MRA internet culture

A group of reality show contestants arrive to an island paradise with their significant others. When a tropical storm stands them, things begin to take on a Lord of the Flies vibe.

A quick read. The semi-suspense kept me reading. The twists were a little underwhelming but I still enjoyed.

Turn of the Key is still Ware's best in my opinion. Otherwise, she's consistently a 3 star author for me. Plots with potential but always seem to fall a bit flat in the end.

A fun read that follows couples on a remote island to test their love story. But when a storm takes over, the tension rises and maybe the people on the island are not who they say they are.

Thank you, NetGalley, for an advanced copy of this novel.

Hey there! Just finished Ruth Ware's latest thriller, and I couldn't put it down! "One Perfect Couple" had me on the edge of my seat from start to finish.

Lyla's journey from a rut to a tropical paradise quickly turns into a nightmare as she and her boyfriend, Nico, find themselves stranded on Ever After Island with four other couples. The tension among the contestants is palpable, and when things start to go wrong, it's a race against time for survival.

Ware's storytelling is as gripping as ever, and I found myself completely immersed in the twists and turns of the plot. The characters felt incredibly real, and I couldn't help but root for Lyla as she navigated the dangerous challenges thrown her way.

If you're a fan of psychological suspense, "One Perfect Couple" is a must-read. Ruth Ware has once again proven why she's the queen of the genre. Trust me, you won't be able to put this one down!

Many thanks to Ruth Ware, Gallery Books and NetGalley for providing an Advanced Reader Copy of this book. All opinions are my own.

I loved this book! It leaned a little in the campy direction, as far as Ruth Ware's books go, and the premise seemed like it could be totally unbelievable, and then the more you read it the more you realize that this scenario could absolutely happen in this day and age. I loved hating the characters I was supposed to hate, and rooting for the ones I liked and wanted to survive. It was very "Ten Little Indians" and "Lord of the Flies" inspired, and I think setting it in the world of a reality TV series was genius and added a lot of fun to the story.

One Perfect Couple can win it all, that is if they survive.

There is high suspense, and all is NOT what it seems on a remote island filming new reality show, One Perfect Couple. Each couple will compete in challenges with under-performers sent packing. What an eclectic batch of characters, each hoping to jumpstart fame and fortune by appearing on the show.

The reader becomes trapped on the island after a storm tears-apart its landscape, stranding the participants. Everyone is vying for survival, and motivations reveal themselves unleashing a vicious villain amongst them. This book oozes with tension, its angsty and chaotic.

Buckle-up, you are in for a wild adventure in the Indian Ocean.

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