Ruth Ware does it again! If you are a fan of her books, you will not be disappointed in this new one. It will keep you on the edge of your seat the whole time and you will find it hard to put this one down once you start it. Do yourself a favor and get this book!!

I usually really like this author but this one was a slow burn and not a good twist like her other books. I still enjoyed it and will recommend this author to read.I have meet her in person in St Louis, MO and that was fabulous. I do enjoy her books.

It’s always exciting when Ruth Ware puts out a new book because some have been fantastic. Lookin at you, Woman in Cabin 10. Her writing can really transport you and sit you right inside the worlds she creates. This one started fun but didn’t quite hit the stellar mark she’s done for me in previous showings.

As a diehard Survivor fan, this grabbed me with the reality TV competition aspect. The locked room, killer amongst us trope is done often but this one kept me entertained for the most part. The ending was a bit of a womp, womp but it’s a quick read so I didn’t feel too cheated. Overall, fun but not a homerun.

Thank you to NetGalley and ScoutPress for the ARC in exchange for the honest review.

Ruth Ware is always a must-read author for me, but unfortunately I was not a huge fan of One Perfect Couple. The thriller element was strong in this one - a reality show set on a desert island, a storm rolls in, and then people start dying... Lots of elements here, right? Yup, but they aren't always what they seem.

The Good
Lyla was such an interesting character, and as expected, was the character I connected with the most since she's an academic. That being said, she's a bit naive and clueless which annoyed me. The book was written at a fast pace and in addition to the normal narrative, the inclusion of diary entries added a nice twist to the developing storyline. I really enjoyed that! I was able to correctly guess some of the motivations and twists, but others came out of nowhere which was fun to see.

The Bad
Some of what made this book flop for me was that there were so many characters. I had a hard time really caring about anyone until more people started dying. (That's weird, huh?) That being said, what really brought this book down from 4 stars to 3 stars (or maybe 3.5) for me was the ending. It was abrupt and seemed a bit of a cop out. Oh well.

I think this book will be enjoyed by many who are looking for an escapist thriller. Not the best book I've read this year, but not the worst either. Definitely a fun, readable book! I'll look forward to Ruth Ware's next book. :)

Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for this eARC. All opinions are my own.

Ruth Ware is a can't miss author for me, so I had high expectations going into this novel. The novel starts slow but builds quickly, much like The It Girl. I thoroughly enjoyed reading and will be grabbing a physical copy for my personal library!

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