I loved the follow up 10 years later. It made total sense after Covid, and I was actually surprised she was still with Jonah. I’m glad though!

That said, there were a couple of plot points that felt flimsy or underdeveloped. Why even mention Lo discovering that Dan had been on the same train? It added nothing and was never followed up on. Same with the ominous bodyguard eye contact moment—there’s tension built, but then a clear explanation that Pieter would never outsource anything shady, so it kind of fizzles.

Still, this is a book worth reading. It’s filled with clever women, engaging throughout, and lingers in the best way. Just don’t expect every subplot to hit with the same weight.

Journalist Lo Blacklock has the opportunity to travel to a press opening at an extravagant Swiss hotel. By attending she will get the opportunity to interview Marcus Leidmann, which could put her back in the market for journalism interviews, which is the career she put on hold three years ago. But what Lo doesn't know is that the people who are also at the hotel might affect her future.

I enjoyed the suspense that was presented and it kept me guessing, "who did it". I sure do enjoy stories like these! I feel like this story could somewhat be a stand alone even though it is a sequel to The Woman in Cabin 10 as these characters made an appearance there as well. I do not think you need to read it first to understand Suite 11, it might be helpful, but not necessary.

Thank you, NetGalley and Gallery/Scout Press for the ARC.

Lo Blacklock, now a mom of two and freelance journalist, heads to an exclusive Swiss hotel hoping for a quiet assignment and a chance to shake off her suburban routine. But things turn unsettling fast—a mystery woman, a familiar face from the Aurora cruise, and a dangerous request that pulls Lo right back into the kind of high-stakes drama she swore she left behind. The pacing is tight, the setting chilling, and while Lo’s decisions sometimes strain belief, the final act delivers pure suspense. A solid 2.5 rounded up to 3 stars for its twisty momentum and cinematic feel—just maybe let these characters rest now.

In this long (perhaps too long?) awaited sequel to Ware's "The Woman in Cabin 10," journalist Lo Blacklock re-emerges as a stay-at-home-mom now living in America with her husband and young sons. When she receives a mysterious invitation to attend the press opening of a luxury hotel in Switzerland owned by billionaire Marcus Leidmann, she takes it as fate and an opportunity to breathe life into her career that's been on hold.

Upon arriving to Switzerland, Lo can't help but notice something seems to be amiss in the air. She's summoned late one night to suite 11 at the chateau, and greeted by none other than a familiar face from those many, many years ago at sea. Before long, Lo is pulled against her will into a dangerous game of deception where not everyone is who they seem (or claim) to be.

Almost as if history is repeating itself.

Overall, "The Woman in Suite 11" held an intriguing premise as the sequel to "The Woman in Cabin 10" but was far too slow and bogged down with endless character references from the first book to truly hold my interest. A word to the wise, readers, unless you read "Cabin 10" within the last year, it's not worth picking up this book because it is, without a doubt, a true sequel. Aside from this, Lo's character transformed in noticeable yet boring ways in this novel; she's far from compelling and not the sort of mystery protagonist you find yourself rooting for because her decisions only get more and more illogical. I wish this novel had packed the punch I was hoping for, but I can't say that it did.

Thank you, NetGalley and Gallery Books for allowing me to read this book early. The opinion in this review is my own.

This is a follow-up to The Woman in Cabin 10, but it mostly is a new story about Lo Blacklock and a few of the other characters from the first book. It had been so long since I read the first book that I had to refresh my memory. I’ve read a few books by Ruth Ware, and this was a decent addition.

Lo is a journalist and wants to return to the field after having her child three years ago. She landed a job that has her on a luxury cruise ship, which gives it the claustrophobic feel of a “locked room” mystery. She makes some frustrating decisions, which are on par with her choices in the first book. There hasn’t been much character growth for Lo. The plot was still compelling, and I was invested from the start. I have mixed feelings about Ware’s books overall, but this one was a win for me. It’s similar to the first in many ways, and the twist was somewhat predictable, whereas in the first, I had no clue. I have read more thrillers in the time between, so maybe I’ve gotten more accustomed to figuring them out. If you enjoyed the first book, then you’ll like this one as well. I highly recommend this book to fans of Ruth Ware.

Okay sooo… this one was kinda like ordering a fancy cocktail and then realizing halfway through it’s mostly just ice 😅 Like, the vibes were immaculate—luxury hotel in Switzerland, glamorous danger, a mysterious billionaire—yes please! But then the plot sorta meandered into wait, what is even happening?? territory.

Lo is back and somehow still making the worst possible decisions at every turn. Girl, did we learn nothing from last time?? I get that she’s craving a little chaos post-kids, but c’mon—this was full-blown mess. Some parts did have me flipping pages like a maniac (especially toward the end), but other stretches were suuuper slow. And tbh, bringing back all these past characters felt more like fan service than solid storytelling.

Still, if you loved the drama of Cabin 10, you’ll probably have some fun with this. Just don’t go in expecting anything too groundbreaking or deep. It’s kinda like a thriller with a really good skincare routine—pretty on the outside, but a little thin underneath.

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest opinion!

Thank you, NetGalley and Gallery books for this ARC.
I’m a big fan of Ruth Ware’s work. I’ve read numerous books from her and I have to say “the woman in cabin 10” was definitely one of my absolute favorites from her. Seeing that this book was a continuation of that story I was very excited to read it. This book was exciting. I enjoyed seeing other characters return the only thing that bothered me was I think the character Lo still didn’t learn how to say no and kept getting in dicey situations. I did enjoy the book and I love the premise~, would you risk your life for a stranger.? It was tension filled. I enjoyed the beautiful places. It was very atmospheric. I love the suspense.and the luxurious way the rich live! I would recommend this book, but I would say to Reed the woman in cabin 10 first!

The Woman in Suite 11 by Ruth Ware offers a riveting blend of suspense, psychological tension, and intriguing character dynamics set against the backdrop of an atmospheric luxury hotel in Switzerland. From the first page, the story hooks readers with its high-stakes premise and unsettling mystery, quickly establishing a narrative that keeps you turning pages.

The protagonist, Lo Blacklock, is a seasoned journalist returning to her career after a few years of motherhood. Her opportunity to revive her professional life comes in the form of an exclusive press opening of a luxurious hotel owned by the elusive billionaire Marcus Leidmann. The setting—an opulent chateau on the shores of Lake Geneva—adds to the tension, serving as both a glamorous and claustrophobic environment for the twists and turns that unfold.

I read The Woman in Cabin 10 in 2018 and it was one of my most memorable and favorites books and I recommended it to everyone and still do to this day. It was the start of the twisty turn jaw-dropping novels that seem to be written regularly these days. That book was also the beginning of my love for Ruth Ware. I read everything she writes. So when I found out she was writing a sequel to Cabin 10, I was ecstatic! The Woman in Suite 11 picks up where Lo and Cassie left off albeit on iffy terms. I enjoyed the atmosphere and pacing of the book, the places they traveled, and the luxury they experienced. I also enjoyed catching up with the characters to see how they had evolved. Overall it was a really good mystery and the suspense was fun. However, it didn’t live up to Cabin 10 or maybe that’s because I overhyped it in my mind. There were definitely moments that you have to suspend belief and just go with it. The ending was tidy and enjoyable and unpredictable. I would recommend this book but it is not its predecessor. Thanks to NetGalley for the advance copy.

I would happily read a dissertation on the migratory patterns of birds if Ruth Ware wrote it, so requesting the ARC of this upcoming release was a no-brainer for me. In this sequel to The Woman in Cabin 10, readers are reunited with main FMC Lo, ten years after the events on The Aurora. There are multiple other characters from the previous book, some of whom felt unnecessary, but effectively reacquainted me with the previous story. Lo seems far too trusting at times, and puts herself in questionable situations despite her previous experiences, but it makes for a fast-paced thriller that keeps you guessing until the end. This is the sequel readers deserve. The luxury resort location adds a delicious element of peeking into how the top 10% live.

It's worth starting off with the fact that I love Ruth Ware and devour her books. It's always interesting when someone who typically does standalones comes back for a sequel. It's been 10 years since the events in the first book took place (and 9 since it was published). Lo Blacklock has a wildly different life - she's married, had kids and become a stay-at-home mom, moved to America, and survived the pandemic. With both children headed to school, she's found herself in the same position as countless mothers before her: she's ready to get back to work. Even better, a new work opportunity has come up at the perfect time: reviewing a swanky new hotel.

If The Woman in Cabin 10 was all about Lo buckling down and finding out what really matters, The Woman in Suite 11 still features her struggling with having her priorities challenged. Without giving anything away, the ending's "big reveal" was what I had assumed happened immediately (it's always fun to get it right). I was hooked and had fun reading, and I think I enjoyed this more than the first one. Will we see another volume in Lo's story? Who knows. If we do, I want to see a resounding punishment for Ben and his meddling ways.

I liked The Woman in Cabin 10 better, but this was a solid follow up and was entertaining enough. Laura doesn’t seem to have learned at all, and found herself in a few dumb predicaments, but the twists were interesting and kept me invested.

My thanks to NetGalley and Gallery Books for an advance copy of this novel that serves as a sequel to a classic thriller, featuring many of the same characters, with lots of thrills, spills and and ending that even in these jaded days, can still surprise.

I complain quite a lot about a lot of modern writers and their formulas. I do understand the idea. Why rock the boat. Find a character people care about, solve a problem, get on best seller lists, and sell to to streaming. Sure every story seems like A, B, C, D The End, maybe D moves to B as a twist, but still one can usually see where things are going, and how. Many of these books are not realy thrillers more familiars, everything you like is here, enjoy. Some authors though can't let a good character stay on the sidelines. A good author can create a story that makes sense to return the character to the fray, to see how they have grown and changed in the time away. And a great writer like Ruth Ware can make us want more. The Woman in Suite 11 is a sequel to the classic story The Women in Cabin Ten, with even more danger, twists, and murder.

Lo Blackstock still dreams about events from ten years ago, even as her life has changed in many ways. Lo is settling in New York, raising two children with her husband, but still the need to write is strong in her. Lo gets an offer to jumpstart her travel writing career, one which has changed massively in the post-COVID world. Lo is invited to a press opening of a new luxury hotel in Switzerland owned by the best kind of billionaire a reclusive one by the name of Marcus Leidmann. Lo is surprised to see many people from her past in the hotel, including one woman she never wanted to see again. This is only the start of a lot of weird events that culminates in a late night phone call from the billionaire, who would like to meet with Lo. Lo goes and finds herself in a situation that might ruin everything she has worked for. And maybe her life also.

A beach read that is perfect at anytime. I must admit that familiarity with The Woman in Cabin 10 would be a good thing, though there is a lot of explanation of what is going on. Ten years on, and Lo is still an interesting character, older but still naive around people, and far too trusting. This gets Lo in a lot of bad situations, which might make for a few OMG moments, but Ware has a way of writing herself out of clichés. Ware also has a real skill in making one flip page, as the story really starts to move quite quickly. There are many characters from the previous book returning, which adds to the story. Ware adds enough twists and turns, to keep things interesting, and one is never bored, and Ware is quite good at keeping everything together. Something an another writer might have a hard time doing.

Fans will enjoy the return to a classic story. Newcomers might find it a little hard to get into. I would suggest start with the previous book, and go right into this one. Especially if one has a lot of beach days planned.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing the eARC of this sequel to The Woman in Cabin 10. All opinions are my own. So, there are books that have everyone breathlessly waiting a sequel, and others where it really seems like everything wrapped up. Instead, we have this sequel, with the first question being has Lo Blacklock become wiser? And the answer is no. I don't understand why this character just does not say no and how she keeps ending up in these ridiculous predicaments. So much time has passed since the first novel it can become hard to keep track of who was who. The plot felt super predictable and ended in a way that still did not make total sense unless the reader was willing to suspend logic. It is hard to feel sympathy for the protagonist when like a character in a bad horror movie, they keep making bad decision after bad decision.

This is a very twisty mystery, but also seems to be a sequel to a book I have not previously read. That means that a large part of the exposition is playing catch up and I generally felt uninformed as to what I (vs. the narrator) would have thought about the previous books events and characters. It felt a little "blind folded" for me and eventyally I lost interest and skipped to the final section to see what happened at the end. It was still extremely twisty there, so kudos, but I'm disinclined to read sequels without having read the previous work

Thank you to the publishers and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this ARC.

While this book didn’t keep me on the edge of my seat like The Woman in Cabin 10 did, it was fun to catch up with old characters.

This story took a while to get into. It dragged in the beginning. Twisty as usual for Ruth Ware, but didn't grab me. I felt like I had to slog through the book. That being said it was an interesting concept for a story, but could have been carried out a little better.

The follow up to The Woman in Cabin 10 I never knew that I needed. Just as enthralling as the first book, I could not put this down. Follow along the twists and turns of this psychological thriller. Including elements of mystery, drama, and suspense. Definite page turner and unlike a lot of books holds up to the first.

The Woman in Suite 11 is the sequel I never knew I needed! It had been a while since I read The Woman in Cabin 10, so I felt a bit lost initially. However, after briefly reviewing the first book, everything fell into place. Even without reading the previous book, I believe readers would find this story thoroughly enjoyable. Ruth Ware’s writing style truly channels Agatha Christie.
I absolutely love how Lo and Carrie’s story continues in this sequel with old connections and introducing new twists. Well done, Ruth Ware!

Love this author! What a cat and mouse tale. An invitation to a fancy hotel in Europe turns into a nightmare for a young wife/mother looking to get back into journalism. Ghosts from her past show up to wreak havoc.