Engaging story that takes us back to the same characters from The Woman in Cabin 10. It was great to see the familiar faces, but the plot seemed a little forced and not as captivating as the first book.

I realized while reading this book, that I had forgotten much of what happened in The Woman in Cabin 10, and I was not motivated enough to try to recap it. I feel this book did a great job in recapping for you without being over done; however, I still did not care about the story line enough to want to see what happened next.

Lo Blacklock is back!

The Woman in Suite 11 by Ruth Ware is here – after approximately 9 years we finally get the sequel to The Woman in Cabin 10! After moving to America, marrying and having two children – and after the pandemic – Laura Blacklock is ready to get back to her journalism career. Receiving an invitation to a new luxury Swiss hotel, Lo believes getting an interview with the owner, Marcus Leidmann, will be just what she needs to launch her career again. But, when she arrives and notices several people from the Ship the Aurora, she knows things are not what they seem. And when Marcus’s mistress says she needs help from Lo, things take a drastic turn – quickly!

I absolutely loved The Woman in Cabin 10. I remember giving my copy of my book around for everyone to borrow/read. While I wouldn’t recommend nine years in between before reading the sequel, I don’t think you need to read it immediately before reading this one, and even a small recap of the first book will do. I do not feel like this is a stand-alone novel though and do recommend reading Cabin 10 first.

Unfortunately, I felt like this was a different Lo Blacklock. Here, she seemed naïve and almost weak. She talked way too much, got repetitive, and the pace was surprisingly slow. I don’t think I’ve read a book where the main character while speaking uses the word “um” as much too – especially in interviews when she is a journalist!

This is a book about Power over anything else. I loved the thrilling nature of Cabin 10, but Suite 11 was more of a catching up with familiar characters and then something happens which leads to a mystery.

Sadly, I have to give this 3 stars.

Thank you NetGalley for this ARC from an amazing author. All opinions are my own.

There were moments that felt completely chaotic, and I wasn’t sure how to process some of what happened. I could never imagine doing what the characters did, but that didn’t stop me from enjoying the experience. The twists were exactly what I wanted—unexpected but believable within the story.

Some parts were easy to guess, but the surprises balanced that out well. The way everything moved forward felt smooth and natural. It didn’t feel rushed or forced, which kept me interested throughout.

This was intense and entertaining in a way that stuck with me long after it ended. It wasn’t perfect, but it delivered the kind of excitement I was looking for.

The Woman in Suite 11 is the long waited follow up to The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware.

Lo is back, and well not as great as the first book. It just fell a bit flat for me.

The story was good , but Lo continued to make more poor decisions,

The story was predictable. One book that probably didn't need a sequel.

A tense psychological thriller following journalist Lo Blacklock as she unravels a mysterious woman’s plea for help at a luxury Swiss hotel. Filled with twists and suspense, though some find the pacing uneven.

Unfortunately this was a miss for me. The plot felt like it took forever to get going, and a sequel coming so long after book 1 had me forgetting everything including the character dynamics. The characters in general are quite unlikeable and I felt no connection to them, including Lo. I wanted to put this down time and time again, but couldn't succumb to the DNF after I gave it so much of a chance. I normally love Ruth Ware's books, but this one wasn't for me.

This continuation of Laura Blacklock's story brings back some characters we know from The Woman in Cabin 10 for another pulse pounding mystery.

Lo is still having nightmares though happy in NYC with her family, but searching for employment when the invitation to go to review a luxury hotel in Europe. She realizes things aren't what they seem and her dream vacation is soon off the rails.

I loved seeing the characters return and I always love another Ruth Ware release. I've never read another author that master's locked room mysteries the way Ware can.

Lo Blacklock is Back!!

Alright, Bookstagram, can we talk about Ruth Ware for a minute?! For me, she's the undisputed queen of suspense, the master of making me question….everything.

From the moment I picked up The Woman in Cabin 10, I was hooked—an instant fan on this wild ride, and trust me, I am never getting off!

And her latest, The Woman in Suite 11, proves exactly why. This isn't just a new book; it's the highly anticipated return of Lo Blacklock, and it is everything you crave in a thriller and then some. This book doesn't just meet expectations; it shatters them and will leave you absolutely riddled with anxiety. You've been warned!

Check it out :

Lo Blacklock is back, and she's heading to a luxurious Swiss hotel opening—a perfect chance to revive her journalism career. But what starts as a dream assignment quickly spirals into a nightmare. A late-night call, a hotel room, and suddenly Lo is face-to-face with a woman in life-or-death jeopardy, claiming to be the reclusive billionaire's mistress.

What follows is a white-knuckled, thrilling cat-and-mouse chase across Europe, forcing Lo to confront how much she's willing to sacrifice and, more importantly, if she can even trust the woman she's trying to save.

If you're a fan of high-stakes suspense, intricate plots, and that signature Ruth Ware tension that keeps you guessing until the very last page, you absolutely need to grab The Woman in Suite 11 immediately. It's a gripping follow-up that ratchets up the suspense even further. Seriously, you won't regret diving back into Lo's world!

The Woman in Suite 11 is a follow up to The Woman in Cabin 10. I really enjoyed Cabin 10, so I was excited to see what Lo Blacklock was up to in Suite 11. Life has changed for Lo since her trip on the Aurora. She's now married, living in New York, and the mother of two young boys. Lo receives an amazing opportunity to spend some time at a luxurious Swiss resort. It's a tough decision to leave her family, but also a great chance to get back into journalism. She ultimately decides to go on the trip, and coincidentally runs into some old "friends" at the resort. What happens next is a wild journey back to the UK where Lo finds herself in an impossible situation.

The Woman is Suite 11 is the sequel that we didn't know we needed. It was really fun to see what the characters from Cabin 10 had been up to. Suite 11 was full of suspense, twists and turns, I enjoyed reading about Lo's journey back to Europe and her inquisitive nature when trouble arrives. Overall, this was an enjoyable and interesting read. I also love the cover art for this book.

This is a sequel to The Woman in Cabin 10. Ruth Ware is a favorite Net Galley author who I always enjoy reading. Thank you to the publishers, Net Galley and the author. My review is based on my own opinion.
Lo is a woman trying to revive her journalism career after being a stay at home Mom. She attends a invitation to a private hotel opening of a reclusive wealthy mysterious man. When she finds he has kidnapped a woman he is hiding and abusing she helps her escape. She then embarks on a race for her life across Europe while trying to find out the truth.
I enjoyed this suspense based read with many interesting atmospheric locations. A fun summer escape that keeps readers turning pages to conclusion.

While I truly felt the first half was overly drawn out, the last half truly made up for it. I thoroughly enjoyed the twists and turns along the way. I kept trying to figure out who did it. I truly enjoyed the FMC. She was relatable, but I also felt like yelling at her during moments when she was making decisions. Overall, this was a cecent read with interesting twists and turns to keep you reading to fit all the pieces of the puzzle together.

I received this ARC from NetGalley and Gallery/Scout Press to read/review. All of the statements above are my true opinions after fully reading this book.

I love Ruth Ware and all of her books that I have read. I also thoroughly enjoyed The Woman in Cabin 10, so couldn’t wait to get my eyes on a copy of the sequel!
While I enjoyed it, I think that Lo just drives me crazy and I can’t seem to like her as a character.
That’s nothing against Ware and her writing, just me rolling my eyes at Lo time and time again.
Obviously if you liked the first book, give this one a read when you have a chance!

I'm sad to say that this was a total miss for me. A convoluted plot along with unlikeable secondary characters made this a difficult read. With each progressive chapter I found myself wondering where the author was going with the plot and eventually got tired of the glacial pace. I put it down by book four.

A beautifully written, suspenseful ride that hits all the Ruth Ware notes—strong atmosphere, moral ambiguity, and clever plotting. Perfect if you enjoyed The Woman in Cabin 10 and want more of Lo’s world. But if you're not a sequel person, this one might feel a bit more decorative than necessary.

Ruth Ware is a go to author for me and I really enjoyed The Woman in Cabin 10 so obviously I was pumped to read the follow up.

To be frank, this book didn’t need to be made. It had none of the suspense of the first one and was honestly so slow for a thriller. I ended up guessing quite a few of the twists and turns and even those weren’t very exciting. If anything, this book was just mildly stressful.

What saved the book for me was that the writing was good. Sometimes in bad thrillers, the writing is awful but this one it wasn’t the writing but the plot that brought it down.

I will still look forward to Ruth Ware’s next book but I’d recommend skipping this one!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the arc.

Love Ruth Ware, and I often immediately read everything she publishes. I thoroughly enjoyed revisiting with Lo. She's a great character, even with a 10-year hiatus. In this follow-up to The Woman in Cabin 10, Lo travels to a new resort in Switzerland to restart her career. She will be profiling a reclusive billionaire, but once she arrives, she reconnects with Carrie...who adds a whole new depth to this story. Lo's career resurrection doesn't go as smoothly as she hopes. We are along for the many twists and turns as Lo pieces together another thrilling mystery. Some of the events I could predict, and others caught me by complete surprise, which I think is what makes Ruth Ware such a great writer. I did have a bit of a slow start as I couldn't remember The Woman in Cabin 10 as well as I thought I did, so some references did slip past me. That said, it did not diminish my enjoyment of this book.

Thank you NetGalley and Ruth Ware for this ARC!

What a treat, I love Ruth Ware books and most definitely is an auto buy author every time. "Lo" is one of my favorite main characters and her inner dialog through out this story was wonderful and had me laughing at times. "Carrie" what a piece of work that woman is, but also I couldn't help but enjoy her character as well, sometimes you a need villain/not villain to bring out a feeling. The twists and turns I couldn't always predict which is what I enjoyed most about this book. Sometimes I feel like I know what's going to happen before it does and this time I was lead astray a few times. The ending was not what I expected, "Carrie" oh that woman!

Ruth Ware fans will rejoice for this suspense/mystery.

Oh this was a fun one! I couldn’t pull myself away from this and devoured this book over the course of a weekend . I adore Ruth Ware’s writing and she is always a 5 star read for me! Her books always keep me on the edge of my seat.

Thanks to NetGalley and also the publisher for the advance copy of this. I highly recommend this book to other readers.

Lo Blacklock #2

A sequel to The Woman in Cabin 10 (It was my first by this author)!

Yes, of course, I had to read this one!

The synopsis promises a thrilling cat and mouse chase, but I have to say I wasn't very thrilled (sadly).

Lo has taken a career break and has been raising her boys. She wants to get back in the game though and has accepted an invitation to the press opening of a luxury Swiss hotel. She is a travel writer and thought it would be a good opportunity. A woman from her past that she may owe her life too shows up and things get way out of hand.

I felt the overall story was slow on suspense and pacing. It did hold my interest enough to keep reading, but there wasn't really enough "page-turning" happenings that I was expecting from this author!