Genre-
Romance | Drama | New Releases | Contemporary Fiction | Fiction | LGBTQ+
Summary-
One Perfect Couple by Ruth Ware is a nail-biting locked-room thriller novel that captures reality TV drama, killing suspense, and psychological deception. The plot revolves around Lyla, who is a poor scientist that has agreed to go with her boyfriend Nico to a remote island for a new survival reality show. What begins as an opportunity to reconnect and share prize money soon becomes a nightmare when a fierce storm isolates the contestants from the rest of the world. As tensions mount and bizarre accidents start to happen, it is apparent that someone on the island might be playing a much more sinister game. Lyla has to trust her wits and her instincts to survive, wondering who she can believe and how far human beings will go when pushed. The novel touches on manipulation, trust, and the dark side of human nature when put under pressure. Ware makes readers guess with changing allegiances, psychological tension, and startling revelations. With its sinister tension and complex cast of characters, One Perfect Couple is a gripping, twist-ridden novel that explores the blurred line between entertainment and survival. Ideal for readers who enjoy suspenseful thrillers with an undercurrent of reality gone awry.