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.

The much anticipated sequel, The Woman in Suite 11 came out today and it had all the gasp worthy moments of the first book. It is the return of Lauren Blacklock - this time to a luxury hotel opening in Switzerland, only to get thrown back into the chaos and suspense from the original book. Some returning characters, some new, but all the same intensity as Lo gets mixed up in a cat and mouse chase across Europe. No one can be trusted, nothing is what it seems in this thriller. Did I like it as much as the original? Of course not. But it was the sequel that I didn’t know I needed - twisted excitement to mix up my summer romcoms.

The Woman in Suite 11 by Ruth Ware revisits Lo Blacklock, the main character from The Woman in Cabin 10. Ware delivered an intense thriller that had me setting it down and picking it back up, as my heart raced. I read the first book, but this time I read and followed along as Imogen Church narrated.

I read The Woman in Cabin back in 2016. Then Lo was aboard the Aurora as a journalist when it made its maiden voyage on the North Sea. While it isn’t necessary to read it first, you will once again see characters from that ship.

Lo is now married with children, living in the United States, and is ready to resume her career. She has met with little success until she gets an invitation to attend the press opening of a luxury Swiss hotel, owned by reclusive billionaire Marcus Leidmann. It seems like the perfect opportunity to restart her career. The tale that unfolds soon finds Lo involved in a cat-and-mouse game across Europe.

Gads, this was a clever tale, from the beautiful chateau on the shores of Lake Geneva to the unexpected invitation to Marcus Leidmann’s hotel room. Lo made me incredibly nervous, even if she is clever after the fact. She often finds herself in tricky situations, causing my anxiety to spike as I read/listen, making my heart race and my hands sweat. The author does a wonderful job of providing background and motive for Lo’s actions. This, however, doesn’t stop me from having a strong sense of foreboding each time she does so.

The tale offered plenty of twists, and a growing sense of suspense as Lo’s favor, soon puts herself in the middle of a murder investigation. A brilliant and addictive story.

I listened as I read along. How could I not with Imogen Church giving voice to Lo? Church masterfully depicted Lo’s emotional rollercoaster of anxiety, dread, fear, and thought process. Both her male and female voices and accents were well done. I highly recommend listening. Perhaps with a large glass of wine to quell the nerves.

10 years after the events of the Aurora, Lo is invited to a luxury Swiss hotel opening. After her successful book, Lo has been having trouble finding a job after caring for her two kids the past 5 years, so this is the perfect opportunity to get back out there. But when she arrives and spots some familiar faces, people she last saw on the Aurora, she starts to question the real motives for her invite.

Ruth Ware can be hit or miss for me, but when I saw a sequel to Woman in Cabin 10, I jumped on the chance to read it. Unfortunately it was a bit of a letdown for me. Like many of her books. I found there were too many characters tossed in there for no real reason and the book could have deleted 50 or so pages and the story would not have changed at all. There were also some unwrapped storylines in there (Ben's train ticket? Why did Cole have her mom's phone number and hire her a lawyer?) which will continue to drive me nuts. Will I continue to read every book she puts out? Most likely, but I am hoping the next one is better!

Thank you NetGalley for an arc of this book in exchange for my honest revierw.

A a bit of a jumbled and disappointing sequel to The Woman in Cabin 10.

Ten years after the events aboard the Aurora (which I had to dig up a plot summary of as the rather oblique references here are not totally self-explanatory), struggling travel journalist Laura Blacklock is invited on a boondoggle to the launch of an ultra high end hotel in Switzerland owned by the secretive Leidmann Group. Commissioned to write a profile of head man Marcus Leidmann, Laura decides it’s worth leaving her husband and children in New York for a chance to revitalize her career. She is somewhat taken aback when she realizes there are other members of the Aurora party present too and even more unnerved when she gets an anonymous invitation to Suite 11.

The novel, broken into five parts, feels quite fragmented and never really coheres into a fluid narrative. Worse, for a thriller, is that it never feels like Laura is in any real jeopardy. Sure, through bad choices (which the author works very hard to justify) and poor assumptions, she gets into a bit of a pickle, but, no matter how anxious Laura gets, I never felt that she was really in any danger, and certainly nothing life threatening.

I’m not sure why, after nearly 10 years, the author decided to revisit this world (maybe something to do with the imminent release of The Woman in Cabin 10 movie?) but, after mostly successfully exploring many different subgenres, this felt like an unnecessary return to old glories.

Thanks to Gallery Books and Netgalley for the digital review copy.

Ten years ago, The Woman in Cabin 10 not only made me fall for Ruth Ware’s writing, but for thrillers as well. Fast-forward almost a decade to the news of a sequel, and I was beyond overjoyed. After all, what could be better than more time with Lo in The Woman in Suite 11? Well, needless to say, while Ware’s classic relentless pace, relatable characters, and oodles of twists were there in spades, there was also a definite need to suspend all disbelief, which took away from the plot just a bit. You see, 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.

In spite of the somewhat unhinged lean to the premise, however, for some reason I just couldn’t get enough of the plot or the characters. From the ratcheting suspense to the constant sense of foreboding, my skin tingled with unease as the events got fully underway. As for the characters, I quickly recalled how Lo’s questionable choices made me want to shake her but good. But then, that was a huge part why I loved both her and the plot in general. A naive, overly trusting woman, I had a blast not only revisiting her past misdeeds, but also seeing her come full circle in all of her well-developed, fully fleshed out perfection.

I do have to mention, however, that while it might be possible to read this book without reminding yourself of what happened the last time around, I personally wouldn’t recommend it as you’ll be fighting to recall what happened when. So, if it’s been years since you met Lo and the rest of the crew, you might want to find a comprehensive summary complete with some spoilers. After all, while this story diverged quite a bit from the first book in the series, it also leaned quite heavily on bygone events and you might be somewhat lost between the returning characters and the barely-there mentioning of past of scenes.

All said and done, despite a slow-boiling start and a flair for the dramatic, I loved this one *almost* as much as I hoped I would before diving in. You see, with plenty of cat-and-mouse antics and a whole host of possible mind games, I never knew when the next shoe was going to drop. That being said, it didn’t quite live up to the first book in the series. So while it oozed with rising dread and had me side-eyeing almost every character in turn, it certainly wasn’t my favorite book by this author. Still…If you’re looking for a one-sitting read filled with adrenaline-fueled hijinks, certainly give it a try. I certainly enjoyed it, and I hope you will as well. Rating of 4 stars.

Thank you to Ruth Ware, Gallery/Scout Press, and NetGalley for my complimentary physical and digital copies. All opinions are my own.

Ruth Ware exceeds expectations with this sequel to Woman in Cabin 10, although I suggest your refresh yourself on the plot lines and characters of Cabin 10. By the way I thought Suite 11 was better structured and more believable than Cabin 10.

The novel twists and turns and builds up to a very suspenseful climax which flows believable from the structure of the novel. Without giving anything away, I suspect that Ruth Ware has plans for a sequel to this sequel.

Ruth Ware has come a long way from the first time I met her at Book Expo when she was signing In a Dark Dark Wood.

It took me a while to get into The Woman in Suite 11, and I’ve been hot and cold with novels by this author. I didn’t remember details from The Woman in Cabin 10, so the characters all felt new. It’s been several years since I read the first Lo Blacklock installment.

Lo is married, has two boys, and published a memoir about her time on the Aurora. She’s invited to a press event at a luxury hotel in Switzerland, and finds herself face-to-face with a few people from her past.

Lo meets “the woman in suite 11”, and the story unfolds from there. There’s mystery and suspense, but it wasn’t a thriller.

Thank You to NetGalley, Scout Press, and Ruth Ware for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Ruth Ware writes suspense novels that surround average people put in situations that often lead to serious challenges. Reading the Woman in Cabin 10, the character of Lo seemed to be an average person placed in a situation that forever changed her. Continuing with Lo’s story, The Woman in Suite 11, puts Lo in a very similar position where she must co challenger her way out of a situation that could lead to decades in jail. Invited to the opening of a fabulous hotel in Europe, Lo was forced to face familiar faces and one that she hoped she would never see again. Carrie’s reappearance should have put all of Lo’s senses on high, but she got talked into committing crimes to help Carrie escape. Like most of Ware’s novels the twist at the end was not shocking and this addition was fine.

It's ten years after living through the horrific events on a cruise ship. She's be one an author, wife, mother and moved to America. But Lo has apparently not learned a thing! She allows herself to be manipulated again.

This would be a hard book to read if you hadn't read the Woman in Cabin 10. It's also hard if you dislike Carrie! I spent lots of time yelling (in my mind) at Lo to not .be so gullible. Buy...
Where's Carrie? Can't wait till the next one!

It’s a good thing I reviewed The Woman in Cabin 10 before reading this, because I would have been pretty confused. Even so, I didn’t particularly enjoy this book, although it did keep me reading, It is never fun when the main character continues to make unrealistic and dumb choices. I don’t think any reasonable person would find themselves in the predicament that Lo Blacklock found herself in, and if somehow they did, I believe most people would respond in a more intelligent way. I do like Ruth Ware’s books, so this is a rare miss for me. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

It’s ten years later and Lo and a few other characters are back. I am glad I get I reread the first book although I guess technically you could read this as a stand alone . I found this story a bit long and Lo’s thoughts quite repetitive. I also felt like there were some plot holes - especially as it came to some of the side characters. I listened to this one and I really didn’t enjoy the narration but I was trying to finish this before an author event and that was the faster way to finish it on time
I do love Ruth Ware but this was not a fav
My rating ⭐️⭐️⭐️

In Ruth Ware's new book, The Woman in Room 11, we catch up with Elodie "Lo" Cavendish ten years after her last adventure in The Woman in Cabin 10. It's interesting to see how much Lo has changed. People can change a lot in a decade, and Lo certainly has!

She's still dealing with the tough memories from before, but she's also grown into being a mom. She's not the same shaky storyteller she used to be, which makes her feel more real and easier to connect with.

A big part of the story is about women helping women. Even though Carrie has her faults, she's also a victim in some ways, and Lo feels a strong need to help her. It might not be the smartest move, but Lo believes it's the right one to keep Carrie safe from a bad man. Ware is great at creating characters who aren't simply good or bad. Everyone has their flaws, which makes them feel more like real people and easier to understand.

Just like in her other books, Ware fills The Woman in Room 11 with twists that keep you guessing. You'll be wondering who the killer is until the very end. And just when you think you have it all figured out, another surprise pops up! Ware is a master at keeping you on the edge of your seat. I really enjoyed this book.

Thank you Netgalley and Gallery book for sharing another great book from Ruth Ware.

It’s been 10 years after Lo left Cabin 10. She gas since married, had 2 children, and weathered Covid. When she’s invited to a Swiss hotel opening she jumps at the chance, knowing her family will be well taken care of in her absence. She pitches the trip to magazines but they are only interested if she can snag an interview w owner, billionaire Marcus Leidmann. From the start when she is mysteriously upgraded to first class on her flight over, Lo recognizes this is going to be an experience unlike any other. When characters from her past suddenly appear she knows life will change on this trip. Classic Ruth Ware. Recommended for all public libraries.

10 years after the events on the Aurora, we catch up with Lo Blalock. She is living with her husband and two young boys in NYC. After relocating across the world and the effects of COVID on the tourist industry, Lo is struggling to revamp her career. She is offered a trip to the opening of a luxury Swiss hotel and specifically to score an interview with the elusive billionaire….Marcus Liedman. It seems like the job of a lifetime! Pretty soon she recognizes some familiar faces, namely 4 of the same people that were on the ill-fated Aurora with her 10 years ago and realizes not all is at it seems. Especially when a certain pink and green mascara mysteriously appears in her makeup bag. Is this a coincident or is something more sinister afoot?
I am a huge fan of Ruth Ware! And while I’d read mixed reviews of the return of Lo and her shenanigans, I was here for all of it. I took me a minute to remember who the players were in The Woman in Cabin 10 but once I was a few chapters in, I was hooked. In true Ware style there are twists, twists and more twists. If you loved The Woman in Cabin 10…don’t miss this one.
Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC!