A seductive and sinister psychological thriller set on a remote island where paradise turns deadly.
Six adventurous friends charter a boat to a remote Pacific island seeking an unforgettable escape. At first, Meroe Island feels like a tropical dream — until the group’s isolation reveals cracks in their relationships and hints of something darker lurking beneath the surface. As secrets emerge, the idyllic getaway becomes a fight for survival.
 
In Reckless Girls, Rachel Hawkins transforms paradise into a pressure cooker of suspense. Six friends sail to Meroe Island, an uninhabited tropical haven steeped in dark history. What begins as an adventurous escape quickly spirals into paranoia and betrayal as strange events unfold and trust dissolves under the relentless island sun.
 
Drawing on gothic undertones and razor-sharp character dynamics, Hawkins examines the seductive danger of freedom, isolation, and buried secrets. With its cinematic pacing and escalating tension, Reckless Girls is a clever, twist-filled thriller that explores how far people will go when they’re cut off from civilization — and from the truth.
 
💖 Why You’ll Love It
A sharp, stylish psychological thriller filled with tension and tropical intrigue.
Combines luxury, danger, and human psychology in equal measure.
Perfect pacing and atmosphere — think Agatha Christie meets Lord of the Flies.
Themes of greed, obsession, and revenge keep readers hooked.
From bestselling author Rachel Hawkins (The Wife Upstairs).
 
🌟 Perfect For
Fans of The Guest List by Lucy Foley and One by One by Ruth Ware.
Readers who love island-set thrillers and survival suspense.
Book clubs looking for high-stakes, character-driven mysteries.
Collectors of Book of the Month Club psychological thrillers.
 
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