First, special thank you to the publisher for allowing me to read this. Since I enjoyed the first Lo Blacklock book, I was really looking forward to checking out this title.

**This book can be read as a standalone, but you should read the first book before reading it to get the full experience.

In this sequel to The Woman In Cabin 10, 'Lo' Blacklock receives an invitation to cover / review a luxury resort in Switzerland. Upon her arrival at the resort, she runs into several individuals who were also on The Aurora ten years ago. One of those individuals pleads for Lo to help them escape their dire circumstances. Lo and this mystery guest continue on their plan to get her to safety, when a murder occurs. Lo must clear her name and solve the crime in order to get back to her family and life in NYC.

The use of familiar characters from the first book was enjoyable, as was the international settings that Lo visits. Generally like the writing style and it is easy to get hooked into the story. Lo is definitely a fleshed out and well explored, realistic character (flaws and all). Also the relationship between her and Carrie is complex. I liked that Ben and Cole were also in this book, but their presence wasn't consistent. They were helping Lo and then suddenly disappeared from the rest of the story. There were some unresolved loose ends and the pacing slow. The reveals / twists were predictable or easy to figure out. Not as strong as her previous books, but worth the read.

Ruth Ware is an auto-buy author for me and I appreciate the opportunity to read an ARC of her latest, The Woman in Suite 11, especially after her last book, One Perfect Couple, was a five-star read for me. I even re-read The Woman in Cabin 10 before starting this one, since it had been almost 10 years. Unfortunately, reading those two books back to back made Lo Blacklock a bit of an annoying character. She's very naive and does not make good decisions, plus the whole clumsy, ditzy act does not play well (like spilling her bag at airport security or slamming her husband's hand in the hotel room door). The Woman in Cabin 10 had a great twist, but Suite 11 wasn't as compelling and I could see the "twists" from a mile away. Looking forward to Ruth Ware's next non-Lo Blacklock book.

Entertaining mystery thriller that is as predictable as it is entertaining.

First and foremost, before you open this book, you need to know that it features many of the characters from The Woman in Cabin 10 and it's probably a really good idea to read it first if you have not.

Secondly, you must suspend any and all disbelief as this entire story will seriously strain any credulity you have.

It's been 10 years since Laura (Lo) Blacklock experienced all of the traumatic events on the Aurora. Since her lucky escape from death, she's gotten married, had two children, and written a bestseller about her experience on that ship. She has, however, not worked at all since and wants to get back to her old career as a travel writer. Out of the blue, she gets an invite to the opening of a grand hotel owned by Marcus Leidmann, a billionaire. Lo manages to leverage that name with an old contact who works for Financial Times publication who encourages Lo to go to Switzerland and try to get an interview with the man. Lo does go to Switzerland and finds herself quickly in way too deep in a new and crazy situation. And it gets even more wild when she reconnects with someone from her past.

As always, Ruth Ware hooks the reader quickly and you're in way too deep before you realize that Lo hasn't changed a bit and she's still not experienced as much personal growth as we would have hoped. There are lots of twists and turns and many red herrings though a savvy reader will be able to guess where it's all going. The fun is in seeing how the author gets you there. Was this sequel necessary? Nope, not at all, but it was a quick read and kept me dialed in and amused.

I was able to listen to the audio book while reading along in the e-book ARC provided by the publisher. I liked the narrator, Imogen Church, only when she was voicing the main character. The way she did other voices, especially the kids, was almost cringe sometimes. (Maybe there should be a prohibition in adult books with narrators trying to imitate children.) The accents and male voices didn't fare much better. In any event, I do enjoy the immersive experience of both at once.

I barely remember anything from the first book, but still enjoyed this one. It was action packed as the mysteries unfolded.

When I heard there was a sequel for “The Woman in Cabin 10” I was curious how that’d play out. I was pleasantly surprised by this sequel. Despite the time jump and new characters plus some oldies this was an engaging story that had me figuring out the who/how till the end.

Thrilling story to the end...loved it! Can't wait to read future books from this author. She is definitely talented!

*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!