Love Island fans need to read new thriller with a big twist perfect for summer
I'm not a big New Year's resolution person, but one of my goals for this year was to stop mindlessly scrolling on my phone while the TV blares in the background and instead read a book (or at least watch TV a bit more intentionally).
So while I haven't been watching very much TV, I have been reading a lot of literature inspired by TV shows and trends, which is definitely the next best thing.
Enter: People Pleaser.
Catriona Stewart's debut novel follows Maggie Lathrop, a woman whose life is transformed overnight when she wins LoveShack, America's most popular reality dating show. But when she is found murdered in a Los Angeles warehouse and the police fail to find any answers, her sister Emma steps in to investigate.
Thrillers aren't usually my thing and I probably only read one every other month. But when I saw People Pleaser described as White Lotus meets Love Island, I just couldn't resist.
And I'm so glad I didn't, because this story had me hooked from the first few pages. I'm generally a pretty quick reader, but this is such a page-turner and I flew through this in just two sittings.
It's so addictive, especially for anyone, like me, who has ever wondered what goes on on shows like Love Island when the cameras stop rolling. The story is told from several different perspectives, including Maggie's, and we get an insight into her time both on and off screen, as well as her experiences after leaving LoveShack.
Maggie aside, we also follow other characters throughout the book, and though I wasn't entirely sold on one POV at the start, they all become important in their own ways by the end.
All of the characters felt really fleshed out, and you really get to both love and hate them (sometimes simultaneously) throughout. The whodunit element of the story was also executed well, and I was in the dark until the very end.
With short chapters and some big twists, this book is an ideal holiday read, though it would also suit commuters too.
For more book recommendations, reviews and news, click here to subscribe to our free weekly newsletter, The Bookish Drop, on Substack.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Scottish Sun
26 minutes ago
- Scottish Sun
Love Island shake up as couple SPLITS, four islanders head to the Hideaway and bombshells cause chaos in villa
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) LOVE Island is in a big shake up, as a couple splits, four islanders head to the Hideaway and bombshells cause chaos in the villa. It's only the third night, but it seems things are about to heat up even more on the summer series of Love Island. 6 Love Island is in a big shake up, as a couple splits, four islanders head to the Hideaway and bombshells cause chaos in the villa Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 6 Two new male bombshells enter the villa Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 6 Four Islanders pop into the Hideaway Credit: Shutterstock Editorial But first, a split hits the villa as Ben and Toni fail to achieve a romantic spark, with him even saying she's 'given him the ick.' It all occurs after Sophie Lee leaves the villa, leading American bombshell Toni to say to the Islanders: 'Boys, it's your turn, just saying - I don't think you're gonna be safe.' Ben, who is coupled up with Toni after she stole him from Shakira, then says: 'Are you saying me in particular?' To which Toni replies: 'No it's about boys, not everything is about you.' Ben then storms off, which raises a lot of eyebrows, as Meg later tells him: 'That was a bit much…I don't get what she said that was really offensive?' Ben explains that he 'got the ick,' after Toni told him: 'Not everything is about you.' Toni ends up catching wind of the conversation, and questions Ben, asking: 'I've heard from people you said I'm giving you the ick?' As things cool off between Toni and Ben, it looks like he's still got his mind set on Shakira, as he pulls her for a chat in the 'no invite needed' Hideaway wanting to let her know what he's thinking. He ends up admitting to the brunette beauty that he likes her, but she says he 'needs training.' Love Island fans call for boy to be KICKED OFF show after 'disgusting' red flag comment And they're not the only two Islanders who head to the Hideaway in the upcoming episode. Helena and Harry head to the Hideaway for a chat, making jokes about what the Hideaway has to offer. Helena tells him the rules of the private area saying: 'At night time you can sleep in the bed with someone you're not in a couple with.' Harry laughs: 'So there might be a bit of corridor creeping tonight.' Harry and Shakira later debrief about the chat, with the footballer admitting he and Helena like a flirt. He says: 'Yeah, she is…we flirt, I think you know and that's ok.' Shakira replies of Helena's flirting efforts: 'Fair play girl.' And then just to keep viewers on their toes even more, two new male bombshells enter the villa. Semi-pro footballer Shea Mannings and fitness influencer Remell Mullins will be seen on screen tonight, and they mean business. They greet the girls by the firepit, as the boys watch on from the terrace. And they girls fill them in on their current couples. Toni asks them: 'So what's your plan coming in here?' Remell teases: 'I'm not gonna say too much about myself because I've got to ease in where I'm at…' Alima jokes: 'We'll see!' Harry notices Remell taking a liking to Alima saying: 'He's on Alima!' They then invite the boys down to meet the new bombshells and it's time for the first game - dares in a box. But while the bombshells cause a stir, something else causes an even bigger one, as an unexpected couple head into the Hideaway later that evening. Love Island continues tonight at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX 6 Th boys watch as the two bombshells enter the villa Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 6 The bombshells stir up trouble Credit: Shutterstock Editorial
The Sun
26 minutes ago
- The Sun
Love Island shake up as couple SPLITS, four islanders head to the Hideaway and bombshells cause chaos in villa
LOVE Island is in a big shake up, as a couple splits, four islanders head to the Hideaway and bombshells cause chaos in the villa. It's only t he third night, but it seems things are about to heat up even more on the summer series of Love Island. 6 6 6 But first, a split hits the villa as Ben and Toni fail to achieve a romantic spark, with him even saying she's 'given him the ick.' It all occurs after Sophie Lee leaves the villa, leading American bombshell Toni to say to the Islanders: 'Boys, it's your turn, just saying - I don't think you're gonna be safe.' Ben, who is coupled up with Toni after she stole him from Shakira, then says: 'Are you saying me in particular?' To which Toni replies: 'No it's about boys, not everything is about you.' Ben then storms off, which raises a lot of eyebrows, as Meg later tells him: 'That was a bit much…I don't get what she said that was really offensive?' Ben explains that he 'got the ick,' after Toni told him: 'Not everything is about you.' Toni ends up catching wind of the conversation, and questions Ben, asking: 'I've heard from people you said I'm giving you the ick?' As things cool off between Toni and Ben, it looks like he's still got his mind set on Shakira, as he pulls her for a chat in the 'no invite needed' Hideaway wanting to let her know what he's thinking. He ends up admitting to the brunette beauty that he likes her, but she says he 'needs training.' And they're not the only two Islanders who head to the Hideaway in the upcoming episode. Helena and Harry head to the Hideaway for a chat, making jokes about what the Hideaway has to offer. Helena tells him the rules of the private area saying: 'At night time you can sleep in the bed with someone you're not in a couple with.' Harry laughs: 'So there might be a bit of corridor creeping tonight.' Harry and Shakira later debrief about the chat, with the footballer admitting he and Helena like a flirt. He says: 'Yeah, she is…we flirt, I think you know and that's ok.' Shakira replies of Helena's flirting efforts: 'Fair play girl.' And then just to keep viewers on their toes even more, two new male bombshells enter the villa. Semi-pro footballer Shea Mannings and fitness influencer Remell Mullins will be seen on screen tonight, and they mean business. They greet the girls by the firepit, as the boys watch on from the terrace. And they girls fill them in on their current couples. Toni asks them: 'So what's your plan coming in here?' Remell teases: 'I'm not gonna say too much about myself because I've got to ease in where I'm at…' Alima jokes: 'We'll see!' Harry notices Remell taking a liking to Alima saying: 'He's on Alima!' They then invite the boys down to meet the new bombshells and it's time for the first game - dares in a box. But while the bombshells cause a stir, something else causes an even bigger one, as an unexpected couple head into the Hideaway later that evening. Love Island continues tonight at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX 6 6 6
Scotsman
an hour ago
- Scotsman
Who left Love Island tonight? ITV dumping confirmed
Love Island has only just started but already one islander has gone home 💔 Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Love Island has just dumped a star - after one day in the villa. Maya Jama announced the brutal twist yesterday and caused a mad scramble. But which of the girls has left the show already? Love Island has promised a 'summer to remember' - but it was over in a flash for one of the islanders. The ITV show has swung the axe after just one day and dumped the first contestant of the season. Maya Jama surprised the housemates at the end of the first day with a cascading series of twists. First was the arrival of American bombshell Toni - and shortly after the host revealed that there would be a dumping 24 hours later. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad But who was the first islander to leave the show in series 12? Here's all you need to know: Who left Love Island tonight? Full list Love Island host Maya Jama (L) with Shakira (R) | ITV The first re-coupling of the new season arrived in just the second episode - meaning one of the girls barely had time to unpack before having to fetch their suitcase again. The show promised 'more drama' before it returned and it is certainly living up to the billing. Shakira was left in real danger of going home at the end of yesterday's (June 9) episode after bombshell Toni swooped in and stole her partner Ben. It meant that if she wasn't able to get someone to couple up with her, she would be dumped 24 hours later. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The re-coupling took place towards the end of tonight's (June 10) episode with Maya asking any of the boys to stand up if they felt a stronger connection with Shakira than their current partner. Blu, Connor and Harry stood up - and Shakira decided to couple up with Harry after declaring the last 24 hours a 'whirlwind'. It resulted in Sophie being sent home - becoming the first person to be dumped in series 12. What happened in Love Island tonight? Before the re-coupling and the first exit of the season, there was plenty of drama to keep fans on the edge of their seats. The arrival of Toni at the end of day one certainly put the cat amongst the pigeons. Shakira was a woman on a mission, trying to find a spark with another one of the boys. It saw both Meg and Megan feeling under threat and at risk of losing their men. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Megan even told Tommy that she was feeling a bit 'jealous' after watching him talk with Shakira. While Meg earlier declared 'I don't have my man, Dejon's gone' although he quickly tried to reassure her that it was not the case. Shakira really put in the graft and found time to chat with all of the boys - aside from Ben who was off limits that evening. A bit of flirting with Harry saw her declare 'Haza you little minx!' But it was soon time to return to the firepit to find out which of the girls would be going home. Have you got a story you want to share with our readers? You can now send it to us online via YourWorld at . It's free to use and, once checked, your story will appear on our website and, space allowing, in our newspapers.
