*Thank you to Atria and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for my honest review and to Simon Audio for the gifted ALC*

Some people never learn.... including Lo Blacklock. She may be smart, but she's naive enough to balance it out. But hey, for an all expense paid trip to Switzerland? I'd believe a lot of things too. Parts of the book were hit or miss for me, particularly the border crossing and the ending, but I was invested in the mystery. Imogen Church's non-British accents kind of grated on me, but I enjoyed the audio overall. My only question is... When are we meeting The Woman in Room Twelve?

Thank you Gallery Books for my gifted ARC!

I want to preface this review by saying Ruth Ware is one of my favorite thriller writers ever. I will forever read anything she writes, happily. Let that be known.

But.

I don’t really know who wanted a second Lo Blacklock novel, and I truly could not connect with her a second time around. This book just would not end. Every time I thought, okay… surely this is it? Something else happens and off we go again. It was not plausible. I’m so sorry to Ruth Ware because this was not it.

I still remember when a friend recommended The Woman in Cabin 10...and I devoured it—so when I saw there was a sequel, The Woman in Suite 11, I dropped everything to read it.

The book brings back Lo Blacklock, now older, sober, a mother, and far removed from the travel-writing world. But when she’s invited to the opening of a luxury hotel in the Swiss Alps, she’s tempted back into the world that once nearly destroyed her. Lo's discomfort resurfaces as familiar faces and unsettling memories come back—including the woman who both terrorized and saved her years ago.

While the sequel doesn’t quite have the same shocking impact as the original, it’s still a fast-paced and satisfying return to Lo’s world. Ruth Ware keeps the tension simmering, and I appreciated seeing a character we know so well in a new stage of life.

For fans of the original—or for anyone who enjoys fast-paced thrillers—this is a welcome follow-up.

Book: The Woman in Suite 11
Author: Ruth Ware
Format: Digital
Genre: Thriller, Crime/Mystery
Places Featured: Switzerland, United Kingdom
Review Score: ★★★★

Ten years after a disastrous cruise, Lo is having trouble rebooting her career following Covid and a five-year break mothering her two sons with Judah. The invitation to cover the opening of a posh hotel in the Swiss Alps seems just the ticket. When she arrives, Lo discovers several people who were also on the fateful cruise ten years ago., and the stage is set for another awful working vacation. Fans of suspense will enjoy this.

Lo, a former travel journalist and author of a book about her shipboard experiences, took a hiatus from her career to raise her two sons with her husband, Judah, a New York Times journalist. Once her children reached age five, Lo felt the pull to return to writing. Her opportunity arose when she received a letter about a new hotel in Lake Geneva, owned by Marcus Leidmann. Eager to re-enter the workforce, Lo reached out to her old contacts, hoping to secure an assignment. One contact offered her a paid piece, but with a significant catch: she had to get an interview with the reclusive Marcus, who was known for avoiding the press.
Upon arriving at the hotel for the interview, Lo noticed something peculiar: four past guests from the "Aurora" – a ship she presumably knew well from her own past. This immediately struck her as odd. Among them was Carrie, who made a shocking revelation. Carrie claimed she had been held captive and that Marcus was stalking her. Desperate, Carrie pleaded with Lo to help her escape by allowing her to use one of Lo's two passports. Lo, against her better judgment, agreed to help Carrie. The two women fled to England. However, their escape was short-lived. Marcus Leidmann, inexplicably, turned up at the same hotel they were staying at in England. Soon after, Marcus was found dead, and the police immediately suspected Lo of the murder.

Did she do it? Did Carrie do it? This book was full of twists and turns. I devoured this book

4 stars!! Thank you NetGalley

I liked this book well enough, but because it was a direct sequel to The Woman in Cabin 10, and it had been a few years since I read it, it took me a little while to orient myself and remember what had happened in the first book. I still don't really remember all the details, but I did remember enough to feel familiar with our MC, Lo Blacklock, now a new(ish) mom trying to get back into the travel writing game, and Carrie, the aforementioned woman in Cabin 10. I had no real recollection of the other recurring characters in this book, and in the end it didn't matter, but I almost wish Lo had been the only thing to be carried over from one book to another, and that we had gotten a whole new mystery.

The book did fly by, and it was an easy read. I did enjoy it, but wished it was a little bit less of a direct sequel.

"The Woman in Cabin 10" was my first introduction to Ruth Ware and I enjoyed it, so when I saw this sequel I was looking forward to revisiting Lo and seeing what she's been up to. The reintroduction to Lo and her life was fine and as expected, but the constant referencing of characters from the first book was too much for me. At some point I just couldn't keep anyone straight in my head and thought of making a list of who's who. Suffice to say, this did not keep my attention or hit the same vibes as the first book and Ware probably shouldn't have tried. Or maybe she should have given us Lo on her own in a new setting without the crew from the first book? I don't know. Thanks to Gallery Books and NetGalley for providing an early copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

What a welcome return! After The Woman in Cabin 10, I wasn't sure Ware could recapture that claustrophobic thriller magic, but this absolutely delivered. Having Lo back as protagonist feels like reconnecting with an old friend—her post-pandemic career struggles and mom guilt add layers that make her more relatable than ever.
The Swiss hotel setting is gorgeously atmospheric, all luxury and underlying menace. Ware excels at making opulent locations feel sinister, and the Lake Geneva backdrop provides perfect contrast to the mounting tension. When the mysterious woman appears claiming to be Marcus's mistress, the story kicks into high gear.
The European chase sequence is genuinely thrilling without feeling overblown. Lo's internal debate about how far she'll go to help a stranger she barely trusts creates real moral complexity. Ware smartly grounds the action in Lo's very human concerns—career desperation, maternal guilt, basic survival instincts.
This reminded me why I love Ware's work and got me excited about reading again after months of literary doldrums. Perfect for anyone craving smart, propulsive suspense.

This is a follow-up of sorts to "The Woman in Cabin 10," which was a great whodunnit. I enjoyed this but found the constant references to the first novel tedious. Yes, the heroine, Lo Blacklock, was emotionally scarred by the first adventure and that plays into this story, but it was still too much. From a plotting standpoint, Lo makes some questionable choices, as she risks her future to aid a woman she cannot trust, but who may have been abused. This is not my favorite of Ruth Ware's books but still a decent beach read.

As a longtime Ruth Ware fan, I went into The Woman in Suite 11 with high expectations and I wasn’t disappointed. Ware continues to deliver what she does best: atmospheric settings, unreliable characters, and twisty plots that keep you questioning everything. This book drew me in immediately with its lush yet eerie setting - a luxury hotel nestled in the Swiss Alps - and it never lost its grip.

What really elevated this for me was the dynamic between Lo and Carrie. Their uneasy alliance, loaded with distrust and buried history, gave the book emotional depth. The stakes felt real, not just in the thriller sense, but personally, what’s at risk when you want to trust someone but can’t afford to be wrong?

There were plenty of twists, some I saw coming, many I didn’t, and the pacing kept me flipping pages. If I had any complaint, it’s that some plot points leaned a little on convenience, but it’s a small trade-off for such a satisfying, gripping read.

This was classic Ruth Ware: tense, clever, and deeply immersive. You can read this one without the first, but knowing Lo’s past made the emotional undercurrents hit harder. Whether you're a devoted fan or jumping in for the first time, this one is absolutely worth the trip to Suite 11.

My copy of this book was provided by NetGalley and Gallery Books for review purposes. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This was a satisfying return to the world of Laura (Lo) Blackworth, placing us ten years after the incident on the Aurora that occurred during The Woman in Cabin 10. Lo finds herself involved in a bind when she tries to help out a character we previously met in Book One who becomes a suspect in the death of a European mogul. Some actions taken in the book felt a bit far-fetched and over the top, but all in all this was a fun book to devour on the beach. This one falls somewhere in the middle of all the Ruth books I've read, but I'm excited to see what she writes next.

1) I wish I had read this closer to when I read The Woman in Cabin 10 because this is clearly a sequel and things from the first book were being mentioned regularly. 2) I really didn't like many of the characters which made it hard to root for anyone. I felt like Lo made really bad decisions, her husband was oddly never there when she needed him, her mom was super aloof, and Carrie was clearly unreliable but everyone just kept doing her bidding. I just wanted everyone to be smarter. I am a Ruth Ware fan but this one fell flat.

Just finished The Woman in Suite 11 by Ruth Ware—her newest release (out July 8)!

This is a sequel to The Woman in Cabin 10, which I read forever ago and barely remembered, but there’s enough recap that you don’t need to reread it.

Solid sequel overall! This picks up 10 years after book 1. Lo’s trying to get back into journalism and scores an invite to a luxe Swiss hotel opening—but of course, things go sideways fast—the choices and decisions the main character Lo makes … whew. I wanted to scream at her a few times!! If you’re a Ruth Ware fan like me, you’ll enjoy this one!

3.5⭐️

I don’t think I can say much without giving away a huge twist that is basically the entire half of the story!

This one has twist after twist in it. Did we need a book 2? Probably not, but some characters come back in this one!

I enjoyed this book and the continuation from "The Woman in Cabin 10". It was fun reading what would happen next to Lo and the adventures that she went on. If you enjoyed the first book, I definitely recommend this one.

Welcome back Lo Blacklock! It’s been 10 years since our first adventure with Lo (The Woman In Cabin 10), and when Ruth Ware announced that we’d be getting another adventure with her, I was immediately excited! In true Ware form, this thriller was fast paced, gripping, and had me turning the pages as quickly as I could! I will say it wasn’t as good as the first book, but this was still thoroughly entertaining and I will absolutely be recommending this to readers who love Ruth Ware and to those who loved the first book in this series.

Thank you to NetGalley and Gallery/Scout Press for the early release ebook. All opinions are my own.

Ruth Ware’s classic relentless pace, relatable characters, and twists were there in spades, there was also a definite need to suspend all disbelief, which took away from the plot just a bit. Despite it being fast-paced and addictive, the over-the-top scenes sometimes overrode some of the fun and pulled me out of the fictional reverie, which was a shame.

Lo's questionable decisions made me want to shake her in Cabin 10 and they continued in Suite 11. She really is a character who makes most of her own problems. Perhaps she needs to look into a new career that keeps her out of them.

This was a good read and didn't really require a lot brain power to get through it. Overall, I really did enjoy my time in Suite 11.

This one wasn't on my radar even though I'm a huge fan of Ruth Ware, but curiosity got the best of me when I found it was a sequel to Lo's adventure in "The Woman in Cabin 11". I'm thankful NetGalley and Gallery Books | Gallery/Scout Press for sending me this ARC even after the deadline! I could not remember most of the book, but a few characters did reappear. I wish I had reread to refresh my memory, but you can always count on the author keeping it suspenseful and dramatic.
Lo has not been on the scene for a few years after marrying Judas and having two boys...then Covid hit, so a jump in her writing career got her attention when she received an invitation to attend a press opening at a luxury hotel in Switzerland owned by the billionaire Marcus Leidman. Hoping to secure a rare and seclusive interview with him, she takes the bite. Her husband encourages her to enjoy her adventure. Her flight is upgraded to first class. Her stay is more than luxurious. Then she begins to meet people she met on the ship Aurora. A late night call to meet Marcus in his hotel room should have been red flags, but she agrees to it. She is greeted by Carrie, who is now Marcus's mistress, and previously on the Aurora. She claims she is a prisoner of his and needs Lo's help. Who should she trust? May the games begin...
What I do remember about Lo is her reckless and naive approach to every situation, but you will enjoy the cat & mouse entertainment and the twist that we all read mysteries for. I recommend "The Woman in Cabin 10" because it is that fabulous!!

First line: In my dream, I was trapped.

Summary: Lo Blacklock is ready to restart her career as a travel journalist. It has been ten years since she left the industry and the world has suffered through a global pandemic. Unexpectedly she receives an invitation to the exclusive opening of a resort on Lake Geneva in Switzerland. This appears to be the perfect opportunity to get back into the world of journalism and maybe even snag an interview with the elusive billionaire Marcus Leidmann.

Upon arrival in Switzerland she finds the trip to be absolutely perfect except for her struggles to get the one interview she really wants. But then she receives a late night call to meet Marcus in his room. As she arrives at the interview she actually meets a woman claiming to be Marcus's mistress. The story she tells is one that Lo knows she cannot forget about. What started as a resort trip becomes a chase across Europe as Lo tries to help a woman she isn’t entirely sure she can trust.

My Thoughts: I don’t normally write book reviews for sequels since it could lead to spoilers. With that said, if you have read The Woman in Cabin 10 before reading this book it may help you understand characters and their connections. However, I read that book years ago and I have very little memory of what actually happened. I was worried about the need to know details but I found that I could enjoy and understand the plot of this book without having a clear picture of its predecessor.

When I was finished I actually rated it higher than The Woman in Cabin 10. I was very surprised by that. I liked the pacing and the twists riddle throughout the plot. Lo could be very aggravating because she makes lots of choices that as a reader we know she shouldn’t be making. At times I was sure I was going to have the rest of the book plotted out but Ware proved me wrong. I was actually surprised how it ended and was satisfied with it. If you liked the first one then I would recommend picking up the sequel as your end of summer read!

Thanks to #NetGalley and #GalleryBooks for the book #TheWomanInSuite11 by #RuthWare. I am a huge Lo fan and could not wait to read this book. Just amazing. Lo is on another adventure, this time to a hotel. She is hoping to interview the owner, Marcus, a billionaire, while there. What she gets is way more than she bargains for. All in Lo Blacklock style.