Original review - Unable to give feedback due to the mess in the formatting of the book for Kindle. Numbers on every line - tried to ignore them but proved very frustrating. I hope this can be sorted out and offered again for review.

Actual review after reading! The original problem was resolved by reading the book on the NetGalley shelf app rather than the Kindle app on my Amazon Fire. Lesson learned- there is usually a solution!
I really was impressed by this book. Louise is well known as a tv presenter in the UK. The story is set on a remote island so a ‘locked room’ vibe. It’s about a reality tv program - a bit ‘The Traitors’, a bit ‘ I’m a Celebrity’ , a bit ‘ Big Brother. Great mix of characters who are thrown in at the deep end early on. Of course there is some personal background which influences the actions of the characters. Add in a ‘once in a generation’ storm and let the games begin. Lauren is an investigative reporter so she keeps the reader interested by her thoughts and deductions on the interaction between the celebrities. I thought there was a great atmosphere created, lots of red herrings and nods to elements of the aforementioned tv shows. I really liked the book. It would make a great tv movie. Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for an ARC ebook.

3.5 stars

Thank you to NetGalley and Publisher for allowing me to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

The description of this book hooked me in and I was glad I was able to read this splendid debut. I loved the concept and the atmosphere that was presented in this book. While I wish there was more of the game show before the storm came in it didn’t take away from the ultimate twist and reveals throughout. Love a good mystery thriller. Some things seemed really far fetched but that made for a fun story and an enjoyable read.

Like so many others my download was also distorted with numbers inserted every few words but nevertheless I persevered and finished the book (how can one submit a low * review when you have not read the book!).
Different, enjoyable and as a first book by this author I thought very creditable.
My thanks to NetGalley and Headline for this (albeit distorted) ARC in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.

There have been quite a few thrillers about reality TV contestants trapped in a castle or on an island, amidst murders and skulduggery. I was expecting former TV presenter Louise Minchin's to focus more on the production crew, but everything on "Isolation Island" is remote controlled, no crew in sight. Instead it's the Scottish weather that plays havoc with the 8 celebrities.
The prologue and first chapter seemed to be written by someone else. My heart sank at the flowery and overly descriptive language about moody skies, gloom and heather. But we then dived into the plot and the embellishment ceased to give a good pacey read. The ending was a little drawn out but the story kept my interest.
I've since seen Kindle readers complaining about the formatting. I nearly did a DNF but then read it on my tablet instead via NetGalley shelf, and it looked fine. But prefer to read on a Kindle.

The blurb hooked me in, I love a reality TV show! It started off really strong, couple of almost accidents, tension and mistrust growing between the contestants and then it lost momentum for me. The narrator got boring and annoying to read, suddenly turning into a forensic expect wannabe. The first half that I enjoyed didn’t really have anything to do with the second half sadly and the ending was a bit of a let down.

A really gripping page turner from start to finish. Brilliant first thriller and a slightly different twist on other books based on reality TV shows. A good plot and the author succeeded in creating a very atmospheric background on the island. Hope there will be a follow up book.

I really enjoyed this book. The setting was really atmospheric and I loved the characters. A great twist too. Highly recommended.

One reality game show that goes horribly wrong. No one knows the prize the others will gain if they win. Who can you trust in a game where actually you could be playing with you very existence. Engaging book that kept me reading and with no idea how it would end

I felt this book was OK, not as good as some thrillers I've read but not the worst. It was a little too descriptive in places maybe and maybe it could've been better if it had been a bit fast paced. I liked then ending I never saw that connection coming and the twist at the end was good as well. It did kind of leave you on a cliff hanger but I really liked the main character she had intrigity. It reminded me of I'm a celeb a little bit. I could be temped to read another book by this author again possibly

A solid, if rote whodunit that blends the premise of a celebrity TV show with a Christie-style plot, Isolation Island certainly doesn't reinvent the wheel but is pleasing enough, even if it doesn't utilise its premise all too well. Some thin characterisation and an uneven plot don't help matters but it's compelling and will make a quick, enjoyable read for a mystery fan.

This was an interesting story, quite thrilling and exciting although it was very over descriptive for me and seemed to waffle on, going over the same thing too many times that I found myself skipping whole pages just to get to the end

I was so excited to read this but the copy I have been sent has numbers In between every few words making it unreadable

Ten celebrities, a remote Scottish island in winter, a reality survival tv show and a production team that appears to be very lax in health and safety.

When a contestant winds up dead the others begin to realise that it may not be the prize they are now fighting for but possibly they are fighting for their lives.

This book had me hooked from the off. It’s like Celebrity Big Brother, Survivor, I’m A Celebrity and Celebrity SAS were mushed together in 1 show. It had drama, intrigue and a bit of a mystery and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I guessed part of the twist but not the ending.

Sometimes when celebrities write books they can be a bit meh but in my opinion Louise Minchin has pulled this one out the bag for sure. 4⭐️and definitely worth a read.

I’m a huge fan of Louise Minchin and have enjoyed her non-fiction texts. This debut novel borrows from the world of celebrity reality TV and creates a convincing set of characters and scenarios. I found I was guessing right to the end and none of my assumptions were correct. A fun summer read.

Enjoyed this book, read it a bit disjointed as the download of this ARC wasn’t great but I really wanted to read this book by Louise, yes it needs to be tweaked a bit as it’s got some errors but the storyline was ok, i didn’t guess who was the killer & I didn’t like the ending it stopped too suddenly for me. I enjoyed it & want to know how it ended & I was entertained by this book. Its not the best but an ok read

Ten celebrities meet on a remote Scottish island complete with a monastery ready to begin a new reality show. Each competing for a secret prize of their own desires. With a mixture of journalists, influencers, minor uk celebrities and a major Hollywood star it’s set to make prime time viewing. What they didn’t see coming was the hundred year storm that isolates them from the production company/ real world and the death of one of their own.

A great debut fictional novel from Louise Minchin. I’m still left with a. Few questions that weren’t resolved in the book but overall a great page turner.

This was an excellent read from Louise Minchin especially since the storyline of celebrities taking part in a reality survival programme is so relevant at present. Definitely a page turner which I recommend to read.

10 celebrities sign up for a survival show on a remote Scottish Island. The stakes are high - they will win a prize of their own design but they are not allowed to tell the others what they have wished for. The contestants underestimate the challenge, especially when a massive storm comes in and they find themselves at the mercy of the weather, and of themselves.
A real page turner, I did guess a few of the twists thanks to clues earlier in the book but that did not stop my enjoyment.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily

I couldn't read this book, I was distracted by the fact it had numbers everywhere. I tried three times but it was too off-putting so I am unable to review it properly, although I have to say that what I did read didn't grab me ,sorry

I wasn't sure what I would make of this as it's not a genre I would usually read but I thoroughly enjoyed it. It had me gripped and unable to put it down as we reached the climax. Loved the reality TV and the remote island monastery settling.