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One Perfect Couple by Ruth Ware

A group of couples joins a reality TV show called "One Perfect Couple." The production will be shooting on a brand-new, secluded island. They feel something shady about the whole thing, particularly the theme, the rules, and a glimpse of internal conflicts.

Their first week was a disaster. After the first challenge leaves everyone rattled and angry, an overnight event takes matters from bad to worse. The island was swept away in a storm! Dozens of trees came down, and the whole shape of the beach was strewn with debris. There's no way they can get off the island with no crew left and no communication devices. The worst-case scenario is that one of the contestants and a crew member are found dead.

And the survival situation begins. It's pretty far from what they had intended. They have very limited food and water, and clearly, they need medical assistance. The fact that they're trapped on this island with people who are prepared to tear each other apart is alarming. There's a radio in case of emergencies, but it doesn't seem to be functioning properly.

Surprisingly, I love this reality show gone wrong. The plot is neat and yet full of drama. It exposes not only the secrets behind horrible media objects and their obsession but also the setup and possible motives of human nature.