natalie intihar

Publication Date: May 19, 2026

As a longtime Love Island fan, Enter the Villa was fascinating. Hearing from production about the stereotypes of various characters on the show, how the show morphed over time, and how the show became the mega popular force it is today was incredibly interesting. It truly was a look behind the scenes that I’d never had before reading this book.

This book takes readers through all the seasons of the original Love Island in the UK, as well as Love Island USA. It documented individual experiences and highlighted moments from each season that made the show what it is today. I thoroughly enjoyed hearing about the ways that care for the islanders has grown and changed over time, as well as the honesty from various islanders over the course of the show’s many seasons about their lived experiences.

Enter the Villa combined both witty commentary and insightful information about the history of Love Island in the way only a true fan could. It was an easy read and something I enjoyed over a period of time. As I gear up for another summer of Love Island, I have no doubt I’ll be referring back to my reading of this book and all the newfound knowledge I now have!

Thank you to Atria Books for the opportunity to read and review this book! I received a free advance copy of this book via NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving a review. All opinions expressed are my own.

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