A great thriller that I can see being a big hit with book clubs.
Thanks for the opportunity to read and review!

That sound you hear is Ruth Ware hitting another one out of the ball park. What a twisty, gripping thriller. Loved every minute of this read.

From almost the very first moment, I connected with Jacintha (Jack) Cross. The banter in the first chapter sets up a dynamic relationship with her husband Gabe. She comes across as warm and funny. And also a whole lot badass. Just the kind of person I like to root for in a book.

By the end Jack is more than a character in a book. Her pain is visceral and real. There were twists I should have seen coming, but I was so engaged with Jack and what she was going through, it felt like I experienced things as Jack did.

That is my favourite kind of connection in a book.

This book definitely started on the right foot, however, soon after it took a bit of a nosedive for me. The story kept me interested but the plot dragged, and it took so long before the action kicked in.

I’m a big Ruth Ware fan but so far, no other books have been able to compete with The Woman in Cabin 10 and One by One. Don’t get me wrong, I still enjoyed this novel, and I can still count on Ruth Ware for atmospheric, binge-worth thrillers, but this one fell a bit short for me.

With Jack being a fugitive, the whole book really was getting repetitive, and I just wanted something to happen. Hence, my 4-start rating.

Otherwise, I loved the cyber security and hacking aspect of this book. I’m a big sucker for heist novels and this one kind of resembled that genre. Ruth’s writing was impeccable as usual and she did a wonderful job at developing compelling characters and gripping narratives.

I shouldn’t have loved this book as much as I did.

I find it really challenging when a beloved author switches genres. Ruth Ware proves that she’s a capable writer regardless of how we readers want to pigeonhole her. That’s skill.

I find reading about tech and apps really boring because I don’t understand it. Ruth Ware proves that she can maintain my interest for 352 pages on a topic I know very little about. That’s skill.

I find reading about gruesome deaths upsetting. Ruth Ware proves that despite her use of detailed description, a scene can be written to minimize the horror. That’s skill.

Again, I shouldn’t have liked this book but in the hands of a master author, it ranks up there in my top suspense novels of the year.

Ruth Ware, you’ve got mad skills.

Don’t let cyber security, zero-day exploits, and bitcoin exchanges give you pause. This adrenaline-filled, in-your-face technology and time countdown novel is one you’ll want to put on the top of your list. Guaranteed.

As I turned over the last page, I commented that this would make a FANTASTIC movie. I hope it is optioned for the silver screen. I’d go see it.

I was gifted this copy by Simon & Schuster Canada and NetGalley and was under no obligation to provide a review.

The descriptive writing and the suspense in this kept me on edge until the very end. Although I found the first chapter difficult to read, its impact compelled me to keep reading. I couldn’t put it down until I finished it.
Thank You to NetGalley, Simon & Schuster Canada and Ruth Ware for the opportunity to read and enjoy this ARC.

Ruth Ware - Zero Days
Ruth Ware is an automatic read for me. I’ve loved everything I’ve read by her, until now. This one is only a like for me.

Zero Days is an action-packed read.. Jack and her husband Gabe run a “penetration” business where they are paid to find security flaws. After a job gone wrong, Gabe is found murdered in their home and Jack is the main suspect.

What missed the mark for me in this book was I was expecting a Ruth Ware read. You know, atmospheric, psychological, maybe a little gothic, mystery-thriller. If I hadn’t read anything by her before I probably would have enjoyed this one a lot more.

I’d recommend this one if you’re looking for a Hollywood-style mystery adventure!

If you love Ruth Ware, I’d still recommend checking this one out. There are some great sequences and interesting characters.

Thanks to NetGalley, Simon& Schuster Canada, and the author for an ARC.

This was an action packed, high emotion thriller that had me reading well into the night. You couldn’t help rooting for a wife on the run trying to get to the truth before she’s arrested for crimes she didn’t commit. A Ruth Ware bestseller once again.
Thank you NetGalley for this arc

It's best to go into this one without reading anything.

I had forgotten what the novel was about so my mind was going crazy the first few chapters! I had no idea what was going to happen and who I was suppose to root for. Around the middle, I did find that the novel got a bit stale. I was tired reading about Jack when I had figured out who the villain was. Thankfully the novel does pick up at the end and I really enjoyed it.

Thank you to Netgallery and Simon & Schuster Canada, Gallery/Scout Press for an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

A race against time, a brutal murder, and a suspect on the run... can Jack prove her innocence before it’s too late?...

While reading this book, I could easily picture it being an action movie. It was exciting & intriguing, and I wanted to know what was next for Jack. Though I do wish the chapters were shorter, this was still a good page-turner. A bit of a slow burn mystery, I did find myself wanting just *a little* bit more... something, which resulted in the loss of 1 star. I still really enjoyed this upcoming release by Ruth Ware, and would highly recommend picking it up if you are a fan of hers!

This one started off with a bang. Jack is on the run as she is a suspect in her husband’s death. Where can she go, who can she trust? I was engaged and wanted to see where it was going to lead. Jack is a strong woman and I definitely was rooting for her. I finished it in just over 24 hours so yes, I did like it, but I didn’t love it….I would say, by the end I just wanted to know what happens as I was over it. If you want something fast paced, I’d say definitely give this one a go.

Thanks to Netgalley, Simon & Schuster CanadaGallery/Scout Press for m’y arc in exchange for my honest review

Publish date: June 20, 2023

Ruth Ware is one of my favourite thriller writers and an auto-buy for me (I’ve read all her books). I was so excited to receive an eARC of her latest novel and dive in!

This gave me Night Agent vibes (have you watched on Netflix?) with cyber security, hackers and the dark web. It’s not my typical subject matter but I enjoyed it! Some parts admittedly a bit too detailed for my understanding but I got the gist.

Not my favourite Ware but I found myself not wanting to put it down.

3.5/5

A Riveting Thriller That Will Keep You Guessing - Zero Days by Ruth Ware
Genre: Psychological Thriller, Mystery, Suspense

Warning: This review may contain spoilers

Ruth Ware's Zero Days is a masterfully crafted thriller that will have you hooked from the very first page!

This is a 5-star read for me 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

This tale keeps us guessing chapter by chapter as the clock ticks down--our mystery solving brains are keyed up to hyperdrive trying to figure out who murdered Gabe and who has framed our protagonist, Jack, for the murder.

I’ve enjoyed Ware’s writing since I first picked up The Turn of the Key. I was just as hooked with 2022’s release, The It Girl, as I was with that first novel. This current novel is no different. Ware’s story-telling genius just keeps getting better and better with every new release.

Zero Days explores some urgent themes of our digital age, those with both personal and public relevance–cybersecurity, surveillance culture, corporate espionage, cybercriminals, the dark web intelligence market, and online privacy as it relates to our personal digital footprints and identities.

I stayed up long into the night running with Jack, puzzling through the evidence. I cheered her unyielding drive, and urged her to run faster, to find a better hideout, to keep going even when her energy reserves were flagging. And, I mourned with her as she grieved Gabe’s death and was staggered by the revelation that someone she least suspected had betrayed her and Gabe’s trust in such a devastating way.

I would like to express my gratitude to Ruth Ware, Simon and Schuster Canada, Gallery Press, and NetGalley for providing me with an advance digital reader copy of Zero Days in exchange for an honest review. The book is scheduled for release on June 20, 2023— for those seeking an escape into a world of suspense and intrigue, Zero Days is an absolute must-read!

Zero Days draws you in quickly to an action packed read that will have you holding your breath as you cheer on Jack (Jacintha) as she races against time as she runs for her life at the same time desperately trying to solve who murdered her husband in cold blood.

Gabe is the other of the team and together they are Pen Specialists hired to test companies security systems by breaking in.

Gabe must have discovered something that got him brutally killed but by whom and what.

Jack only trusts her sister.

Despite injuries that would put most in the hospital she doesn't give up as she runs from the police.

Ruth Ware writes an entertaining book and although Zero Days is not her usual mystery/thriller it certainly keeps you turning the pages long into the night.

Thanks to NetGalley and Simon & Schuster Canada, Gallery/Scout Press for an entertaining action packed read.

This book was a rollercoaster! It gave me so much anxiety I could only read it for so long at any given time. While the ending was pretty lack-luster, and somewhat unresolved (a personal pet-peeve of mine, but oh well), overall the book was quite good. Not my favourite from Ruth Ware, but certainly not her worst. I don't know that I've read one of her's that I hated so that's good too. I'd give this a 3.5/5 stars, but will round up to 4!

Thank you for this ARC!

I really loved this one from the Mission Impossible start to the This Must Be the Place ending. (The ending had me sobbing)

It is DEFINITELY not your normal Ruth Ware book though that’s for sure. This action packed fugitive style isn’t normally what I read, but now I feel like maybe I’ve been missing out.
Right when you think you know what this book is going to be about it, sucker punches you with the murder and whodunnit.
My only real con is the chapter length, but not everyone loves a short chapter.

Zero Days is the latest offering by bestselling author Ruth Ware. The thriller centres around Jack (Jacinthia) and her husband Gabe who are a team of security penetration experts. She is the one who physically breaks into companies while Gabe works remotely on his computer hacking the systems. After one long night of work, Jack returns home to find Gabe murdered. While Jack must deal with this tragic loss she becomes suspect number one according to the police and Jack must race against the clock to solve his murder while fleeing the police.

What I liked about this book:
-enjoyed the tech aspect of the novel particularly when Gabe and Jack worked together to penetrate companies
-the building tension and pacing of the story
-the cat and mouse between Jack and the police
-London and English countryside setting
-strong bad ass, action hero-eqes Jack

What I didn’t like about the book:
-great start and ending but the middle seemed like filler
-repetitive at times
-more character backstory for Gabe and other secondary characters
-the villain was too obvious, more intrigue needed
-Jack’s actions frustrated me at times especially when she was in serious need of medical attention
-felt like the story has been done before

My rating: 3 out of 4

My overall takeaway: This was a solid thriller for readers who enjoy a good tech/spy action thriller of someone being pursued by law enforcement. Fans of cat and mouse thrillers will enjoy this read. Ruth Ware is one of my favourite authors, however this was my least favorite book by her. I think I was expecting more mystery and less action.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Simon and Schuster Canada Gallery/Scout Press for this eARC.

"Zero Days" by Ruth Ware is an absolutely phenomenal thriller that had me hooked from beginning to end. Ware is one of my favorite authors, and this latest book did not disappoint. From the intricate plot to the beautifully drawn characters, every element of this novel is masterfully executed.

The story follows the protagonist, a journalist investigating a high-profile case that has the potential to upend the political landscape. As she delves deeper into the mystery, the tension and suspense build to a fever pitch, culminating in a shocking twist that left me reeling.

What I love most about Ware's writing is her ability to create a sense of unease and dread that permeates every page of the book. Her attention to detail and her talent for crafting complex, multidimensional characters make the story feel authentic and grounded in reality.

"Zero Days" is a true page-turner that had me up late into the night, desperate to know how the story would unfold. It is a testament to Ware's skill as a writer and her talent for crafting engaging, thrilling novels. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who loves a good mystery or thriller. Ruth Ware is an instant-buy author for me, and "Zero Days" is a must-read for fans of her work.

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Thank you NetGalley and Simon and Schuster for sharing an arc of this book with me!

I have read most of Ruth Ware’s books and really enjoyed most of them. This one, however, was not for me. Some of this was my own fault, I was so excited for a new Ruth Ware novel that I didn’t read the synopsis before requesting it and starting to read it. It is about a woman whose husband is killed and she quickly becomes the primary suspect. I am not a fan of sad reads and as you can imagine this one had a major theme of grief.

It was also less of a mystery for me than an action story which is not personally my thing. There is, of course, the mystery of who is responsible for the death of her husband, but I found the reveal rather predictable and it didn’t give me that “I can’t stop reading because I have to know” feeling. The focus felt more placed on her running from the police.

Overall, it was my least favourite Ruth Ware novel, but if you are looking for an action story with a strong female lead who is dealing with grief then this might be for you!

This book was so good! I love Ruth Ware! Her books always hold so much suspense, twists and leave you on the edge of your seat. I will definitely recommend this book to everyone!

I enjoyed the fast pace and the rising tension, and the book was a smooth, enjoyable read. The way concrete details of a life on the run are addressed (where to get food? How to get in touch with people if you need to ditch your phone? What happens if you get your period?) fleshed out the story and made me connect to the main character.

I'm not a huge fan of thrillers, and I think I'm the perfect audience for this book - it's quite character driven for a thriller, and the fact that the main protagonist of this 'race against the clock' story is a woman sets it apart in this subsection of the genre. That would definitely be something to highlight for readers like me!