This book fell a bit flat for me. I have not read The Woman in Cabin 10, so maybe there is plot that I am missing, but I didn't find the book to be as suspenseful as I would of liked (as a fan of thriller.) The book kept my interest, certainly, but I was left empty at the end. Not sure if this book being a sequel was necessary.

Not my favorite from Ruth Ware. The story line seemed a little far fetched for my liking., Lo seemed very naive to me. The book had some suspenseful parts and the ending held my interest.

It was Ruth Ware that got me hooked on thrillers, and I am a huge, huge fan. That’s why it pains me to say that I didn’t really connect with this story. The choices of the main character defied logic for this reader, and I just really struggled with this one. With that said, I will never ever not read Ruth Ware. On to the next…

My thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book.

wish I had reread the first book right before this so I remembered all the characters that came back. I did still enjoy the story however I struggled with some details because it’s been so long since the first book. Still would recommend as a stand alone. Thank you NetGalley for this arc

Ruth Ware is an auto-buy author for me, but her books can really be hit or miss. One that was a big hit for me was THE WOMAN IN CABIN 10! As much as I loved that book and didn't think it needed a sequel, that wasn't going to stop me from reading it!

THE WOMAN IN SUITE 11 brings us back into Lo Blacklock's orbit when she is invited to attend the press opening of a luxury Swiss hotel. Lo is excited to get back into the journalism game after the pandemic and having kids. She is shocked to be reunited with some of the passengers from the traumatic luxury cruise years prior.

I was definitely intrigued in the beginning and flew through the first part. After reading for a bit, I began losing interest as not much was happening. It was too slow and uneventful for me. I didn't find parts of it believable either.

I don't think that beloved books, shows, and movies always need sequels or reboots--they stand on their own and sometimes should be left as is! I think this book was an example of that for me.

Every time I read a Ruth Ware book, I instantly think it should be a movie or a series. She's a phenomenal writer and I felt the same for The Woman In Suite 11 as I have on all of her other books. She is the queen of suspense!

I was really looking forward to this book because I loved the first in the sequel so much. But honestly this one just didn’t do it for me. I thought it was pretty slow and fairly easy to figure out. This isn’t one I’ll remember or recommend. Thank you netgalley for my free review copy.

Ruth Ware is an incredibly special author. She does something with her pulse-pounding thrillers that I haven’t experienced a lot of. They’re fast paced and addicting, but by the end, they resolve so beautifully. She gives the characters a moment of healing and I think it’s so special!

In particular, I think of the ending of One Perfect Couple, and the ending on The Woman in Suite 11. I love Lo so much, so to see her get a moment of peace at the end was amazing

The Woman in Suite 11 takes place 10 years after the events on the Aurora in The Woman in Cabin 10. After the Aurora, Lo wrote a book about her experience, got married, and had two children. With her youngest starting school, she’s starting to explore the idea of getting back into journalism when an invitation arrives inviting her to the opening of a new luxury hotel in Switzerland. Getting an interview with the owner/one of the richest men in Europe could change the trajectory of her career.

Once she’s off, Lo’s excited to get a taste of the luxury travel life again. But nothing ever goes according to plan. There are a few things that are just… too coincidental… when she arrives. People, situations, and positions she’s put into make the hairs on her neck stand up. Is she being paranoid or is that real?

This was one of my most anticipated ARC reads for the year. At times, I was frustrated with Lo's naivety when it came to how she reacted to a lot of things that happened in the book. After what she went through during her time on the Aurora, I expected a lot more self-reflection and growth with how she handled things. That being said, I think it is pretty telling of her willingness to take people at face value and see the good in everyone.

As all Ruth Ware novels, the story was incredibly well written. I never knew what was coming around the next corner and it kept me on the edge of my seat at times. But unfortunately my struggle and annoyance with Lo’s decision making skills did knock some points off for me.

Would I recommend this one to a friend if they enjoyed the first novel? Yes. I’ve already done so and will always pick up a Ruth Ware book without any background necessary.

As always, a big thank you to Gallery Books for gifting me a copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions were my own.

I thoroughly enjoy Rith Ware's books but this series just does not do it for me. In my opinion, it's not even in the same category as her other books. Sorry but just my opinion.

Ten years after the events on the Aurora, Lo finds herself once again in danger as she accepts an invitation to a ritzy hotel in Europe, only to find her old friend Carrie is part of the reason she's there. Fast paced, lots of twists, it will be interesting to see whether there is a third book in the series.

I have loved Ruth Ware since her first book, but The Woman in Cabin 10 is my least favorite of her books. I was skeptical when I heard that she had a sequel to that book, but my misgivings were incorrect.

This book grabbed me from the start and held me in its grips until the very last page. It has beautiful settings, wonderfully flawed characters, lots of twists and turns, and excellent writing.

Synopsis:
When the invitation to attend the press opening of a luxury Swiss hotel—owned by reclusive billionaire Marcus Leidmann—arrives, it’s like the answer to a prayer. Three years after the birth of her youngest child, Lo Blacklock is ready to reestablish her journalism career, but post-pandemic travel journalism is a very different landscape from the one she left ten years ago.

The chateau on the shores of Lake Geneva is everything Lo’s ever dreamed of, and she hopes she can snag an interview with Marcus. Unfortunately, he proves to be even more difficult to pin down than his reputation suggests. When Lo gets a late-night call asking her to come to Marcus’s hotel room, she agrees despite her own misgivings. She’s greeted, however, by a woman claiming to be Marcus’s mistress, and in life-or-death jeopardy.

What follows is a thrilling cat-and-mouse pursuit across Europe, forcing Lo to ask herself just how much she’s willing to sacrifice to save this woman…and if she can even trust her?

Many thanks to NetGalley and Gallery/Scout Press for the advanced digital copy of the book for my honest opinion.

Ruth Ware is a must read author. The books and stories never fail to capture my attention and refuse to let it go until the end. Amazing story

I've read several Ruth Ware books, one of my favorite being "The Women in Cabin 10'. 'The Women in Suite 11' is the sequel that starts ten years after the events of the first book, and we find ourselves in a luxury hotel instead of on a cruise ship. While I felt the first book definitely held that suspense better, this was an enjoyable ride, with a slowly unraveling mystery. Fans of the first book will not be disappointed. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

Wanted to love this but found it to be convoluted, meandering, and a bit bloated. I just felt the character development wasn't there. I read it from start to finish and the ending felt very anti-climatic...The premise of a sequel is very cool but maybe it was a bit forced here.

Who would have thought that Lo Blacklock would return for a sequel? Sequels can be a bit of a gamble, but I’m always eager to dive into new works from my favorite authors.

In this sequel, Lo Blacklock attends the opening of a luxury hotel in Switzerland owned by reclusive billionaire Marcus Leidmann, hoping to revive her journalism career after a long break. However, her plans take a dangerous turn when she receives a late-night call to Marcus's hotel room, where she encounters a woman claiming to be his mistress and in danger. This leads to a thrilling chase across Europe, forcing Lo to confront what she's willing to sacrifice for this woman and whether she can trust her.

In this latest installment, we reunite with Lo, who has traded her single life for the chaos of motherhood with two little ones in tow. The pandemic has transformed her into a more sensible and grounded character. However, she still occasionally comes off as a tad naive, especially when it comes to giving Carrie the benefit of the doubt. But really, Carrie again? That’s a bit exasperating! Yet, just when you think Lo can catch a break, a perfect murder unfolds, and who better to unravel the mystery than our intrepid protagonist? Just as Lo is stepping into her new role as a mom, she finds herself in the crosshairs as a prime suspect.

The setting is absolutely delightful, and the author sprinkles just the right number of clues throughout the narrative to keep you guessing. Some moments will keep you on the edge of your seat, and as you accompany Lo and Carrie on this wild ride, the pieces of the puzzle gradually fall into place.

If you enjoy slow-burning mysteries that transport you to far-off places while you play detective, this book is for you. You’ll witness the complexities of selflessness and the unexpected twists of toxic friendships—at what cost, you ask? With a family to protect, will Lo dare to plunge into dark and dangerous situations that could land her behind bars for a long time? You’ll have to read on to find out!

Thank you, Gallery Books, for the digital ARC copy. I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Thank you @gallerybooks for a copy of the book!

This is the sequel to The Woman in Cabin 10 (BTW, coming as a Netflix movie soon with Keira Knightley), and if you haven't read it, or it's been a long time, I highly recommend reading it first. While I guess you could read it as a standalone, I think you would understand the characters better with a book one read first.

Overall, I enjoyed this Agatha Christie style mystery. I figured out a bit of who did it early, but I did not put together the entire thing until the very end - always a plus with thrillers. Are there some plot holes? Yes, but I didn't mind.

Bottom line: Enjoyable - a thriller that will keep you guessing.

I knew that I had read the first book in this series The Woman in Cabin 10, but it was almost 10 years ago. I remembered little to nothing of the plot or characters from that book. Laura Blacklock was a stay-at-home mom living in New York with her husband and two young sons. She was anxious to get back to travel writing or freelancing. She jumped at the strange opportunity to go to the grand opening of a luxurious hotel in Switzerland.
However, she was confused about how she had been singled out for this adventure. Some of the characters are from the author’s first book in this 2 book series. Unfortunately, none of them, including the heroine, was memorable. The plot seemed to go on and on. Some things were pretty improbable or unlikely. This wasn’t the book for me, but I am sure some mystery lovers would enjoy it. Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for the opportunity to read and give an honest review of this book.

Lo hasn’t worked outside the home in sox years since taking time off from her writing career to raise her 2 boys. When she gets an invitation in the mail to attend a weekend at a new luxury hotel her husband encourages her to go do it. What follows is the unfolding of events that bring her past right back to the present and she must decide who she can trust and figure out how to get back home to her family.

Ware is always hit or miss for me. This is the follow up book to The Woman in Cabin 10, which I really enjoyed. While it was nice to find out what happened with Lo and Carrie, it had been so long since I read the first book that there were holes I couldn’t really fill from the sequel alone. Still a solid book that I enjoyed.

Lo’s been out of the travel writing game for a while, she’s living in the states with Judah and their two young children when she decides to dip her toes in again. When an invitation to a grand opening of an exclusive and luxe Swiss hotel arrives, she decides it’s the perfect time to resurrect her career.

Ware brings back some of the characters from The Woman in Cabin 10, first hand witnesses to Lo’s traumatic time on the Aurora cruise that sparked her best-selling novel detailing her experience.

Now, a decade later and reconnecting with the characters, it brings a bit of that trauma back. When Lo finds a suspicious item in her make-up bag followed by an even more suspicious note, I knew it wasn’t going to lead anywhere good for Lo.

A true cat and mouse of an adventure with trademark rapid pacing and plot, I enjoyed every minute of Lo’s escapade even as I wanted to shake her for making some decisions based on her entirely good moral principles and sense of honor.

My thanks to Gallery Books for this gifted copy!