I usually like Ruth Ware a lot but this one was too unbelieveable and repetitive for me. Jack comes home and finds her husband, Gabe, dead. Not just dead, but murdered. And the police seem to think it was Jack who did it (Jack is female by the way, not that it matters).

Anyway Jack decides to go on the run. She cuts her side on some glass or something while escaping and for about 200 pages we hear about how much it hurts, how it keeps bleeding through everything she has on it, and how it gets incredibly infected.

Yet Jack is still able to run, walk for miles, and sleep under a tree in the freezing cold. Got it. Oh and she doesn't eat anything either. This is really where it goes off the rails. Not to mention it was PAINFULLY obvious who was behind this... and I am usually not one to figure it out. Yet, it was glaring here and Jack didn't see it.

And the end? Ugh. I'll read more Ruth Ware, but this was definitely a miss for me.

I love Ruth Ware. However, I must admit, this book started off a bit slow for me. This is my second try to read/listen to this book, and I must say it is better the second time. The first time I tried to read this book, I was in antepartum depression with my second pregnancy, so it was very difficult for me to read. But I knew I was the problem, so I gave this book a second chance and was so intrigued by it. I was on the tip of my toes trying to figure out what happened to Gabe. Jack has to go through the obstacles she has to overcome to find out what happened to her husband and the people she had to deal with along the way. Man, I was sweating.

Ruth Ware is definitely the queen of thrillers.

Thank you, NetGalley, Ruth Ware, and Gallery Books/Scout Press for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

After Jack's husband, Gabe, is found murdered after completing an ethical hacking job, police are closing in on her as the main suspect. This story follows Jack as she tries to uncover who would be motivated to frame her for murder and the spiral of greed and envy in which she is inadvertently at the epicenter. Ruth Ware pulls readers in with Jack as a kick-ass protagonist and the paranoia that builds as the MC delves deeper into her husband's mysterious death.

Ruth Ware's Zero Days is my favorite of hers. A couple work together doing "pen tests" at various businesses to test their security systems, but after a job goes awry, Jack comes home to an absolute nightmare: her husband has been brutally murdered. Determined to prove her innocence and find her husband's killer, she goes on the run. I found the relationship between Jack and her sister to be particularly compelling. This book is a great thriller that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Gallery Books for the advanced reader's copy in exchange for my honest review.

For whatever reason, this book didn’t feel like a Ruth Ware book. It was still a good book but not quite as good as the others. I wasn’t as invested with Jack and I didn’t care as much about Gabe either. I will have to re-read this at a later date to see if I just wasn’t feeling it this time. It was a quick read and I am glad I read it.

Zero Days by Ruth Ware is a high-stakes thriller that throws readers into a relentless race against time. When Jacintha "Jack" Cross, a security expert, becomes the prime suspect in a shocking crime, she’s forced to go on the run, using her skills to uncover the truth while staying one step ahead of those hunting her.

Ware expertly blends fast-paced action with emotional depth, crafting a heroine who’s both tough and vulnerable. The nonstop tension keeps the pages turning, though some plot points stretch believability. Still, the blend of heart-pounding suspense and Ware’s signature twisty storytelling makes for a gripping read.

4 stars — an adrenaline-fueled thriller with strong characters and constant tension. Perfect for fans of survival stories and cat-and-mouse chases.

I am always eager to read from this author. I'm never disappointed. The twists of suspense from beginning to end makes the best book binge.

A heart-pounding thriller following a professional security tester who becomes the prime suspect in her husband's murder. With her insider knowledge of breaking and entering, Jack must use her skills to find the real killer while staying one step ahead of the police. Perfect for fans of smart, tech-driven suspense.

I'm a Ruth Ware fan, and this book is slightly different than her usual thrillers. It has a technical element that I wasn't sure I would like, but in the end, I really enjoyed it. The story follows a couple that works together to test the security of businesses, both cyber security and physical security. But, when her husband is murdered, and she's the suspect, she needs to use her skills to find the truth while she's on the run. It reads like a movie and was a fun ride!

⭐️⭐️⭐️☆ (2.5 stars)

Ruth Ware’s Zero Days starts with an intriguing premise—a high-stakes thriller about a woman on the run, trying to uncover the truth behind her husband’s murder while navigating a cyber-security landscape. Unfortunately, while the concept is promising, the execution falls flat.

The protagonist, Jack, is an interesting character, and her grief and determination are palpable. However, her decisions often feel frustratingly impulsive and inconsistent, which detracts from the story’s believability. The pacing is uneven—while there are moments of gripping tension, they are frequently undermined by overly detailed descriptions and repetitive inner monologues that slow the narrative down.

As for the plot twists, they are predictable for seasoned thriller readers, leaving little room for the shock or intrigue one hopes for in this genre. The cyber-security element, which should have added a fresh, modern twist, feels underdeveloped and at times unrealistic, which diminishes the story’s credibility.

While Ware’s writing style remains accessible and easy to read, Zero Days lacks the nuance and complexity of her previous works. It feels more like a standard chase thriller than the smart, layered mysteries that fans have come to expect.

In short, Zero Days has its moments but struggles to maintain momentum or deliver the suspense necessary for a truly compelling read. It’s not a terrible book, but it doesn’t quite live up to its potential or Ware’s usual standards.

*Zero Days* by Ruth Ware is a fast-paced, gripping psychological thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. The story, centered around a woman framed for her husband’s murder, is full of twists and turns, with high stakes and a relentless sense of tension. Ware’s knack for suspense and creating morally complex characters shines, making this a thrilling ride that fans of her work will definitely enjoy.

Ruth Ware is the master of thrillers and has done it again with Zero Days. This is unlike her other books in that it is about a married team that tests the security of companies, technical and physical. When Jack’s husband gets murdered and she is framed for it, she goes on the test of her life trying to find out who the killer was.

From the first page it has you on the edge of your seat wanting more. Now, it does get a little far fetched in her running from the cops and how she is injured but keeps jumping from everything to avoid being caught. But the cat and mouse game is all part of it.

I really enjoyed this one and hope that you will too.

This book was just okay for me. While Ruth Ware is undoubtedly a talented writer, I find her tendency to be overly detailed at times detracts from the pacing, which, in my opinion, is crucial for a compelling mystery.

4.5 stars! I kept putting off reading this one because I thought it would be too techie. Not so. Just a good whirlwind of murder and mayhem.

If you're a fan of action-packed novels Zero Days definitely needs to move to the top of your list. This book had my heart pounding and had everything from gaping wounds, hits for hire, people jumping off moving trains, police manhunts, valuable source code, and a few things in between. It was intense, emotive, and fast-paced.

This would translate super well to the big screen and I would love to watch an adaptation. As for books, it wasn't my usual style but I did find it entertaining. Admittedly, at times, it was verbose and could feel a little repetitive. There was also a major suspension of belief as with many man hunt storylines but maybe that's just because I know that I for one would never make it!

I listened to this novel on audio and it was highly entertaining. The narrator was good and definitely added to the theatrics. She was emotive and the acting felt authentic.

Overall, this was fun but just not totally for me. For readers more into action, I think this will exceed expectations.

Thank you to Gallery for the copy.

This is a 3.5 star review. The book opens up with Jack breaking into a company with her husband helping her. When she returns home her husband is dead and she is the prime suspect. Jack goes on the run and sets out to solve the crime. The book is action packed but the who did it was very obvious from the beginning. When she makes some stupid mistakes I began to lose interest. The book ended on a very predictable conclusion.

This was ok. Her books are hit or miss for me. I found it boring, I DNFd about 40% through. I was hoping the story would pick up :(

If you're a fan of Ruth Ware, you'll love Zero Days. This thriller is about a woman who sets out to find her husband's killer and clear her name. The story is full of twists and turns, with plenty of action.

The main character is a strong and determined woman, making her quest to solve the murder and save herself really engaging. Zero Days is a thrilling read with lots of excitement and surprises, perfect for anyone who enjoys a good mystery.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Gallery/Scout Press for the opportunity to read Zero Days!

Jack and her husband are hackers and Jack’s husband winds up dead. Jack becomes the main suspect and must solve the case. While this is a typical suspense plot, it is not a typical story. Many twist and turns through that will keep you guessing. While not my favorite Ruth Ward novel, this is a decent read. I felt the hacker theme to be a bit overdone in recent novels so had a hard time sticking to the book. Once I convinced myself to keep reading, the book did not disappoint.
Thank you NetGalley for an ARC.

This didn’t have the same type of compelling mystery as most of Ruth Ware’s other books do; however, the main character was interesting and the plot was compelling and exciting. The storyline keeps you on the edge of your seat, and the countdown on each chapter reinforces that sense of urgency.