A review by astoriareader
The Woman in Suite 11 by Ruth Ware

mysterious slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

SYNOPSIS
-Lo Blacklock, now a mom of two and living in NYC, gets invited to Switzerland for the grand opening of a luxury hotel on Lake Geneva.
-It’s a work trip meant to relaunch her journalism career after years off post-pandemic and post-kids.
-The hotel is owned by Marcus Leidmann, a mysterious billionaire who’s tough to track down.
-One night, Lo is summoned to his suite, but instead of Marcus, she finds a woman who says she’s in danger and needs Lo’s help.
-From there, Lo gets pulled into a twisty, cross-country chase.
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MY THOUGHTS
-I usually love Ruth Ware, so I was excited for this.
-That said… I’m not totally sure The Woman in Cabin 10 needed a sequel.
-It’s been ten years since the first book came out, and this felt more like a slow mystery catching up with old characters than a truly fresh thriller. Kind of feels like a cash grab.
-Nothing super high-stakes or shocking happens.
-It reads more like “What ever happened to Lo Blacklock?” than a full-on suspense novel.
-A decent mystery, but if you’re expecting Cabin 10 vibes, just adjust your expectations.
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TL;DR: ⭐️⭐️⭐️A low-key mystery that checks back in on Lo Blacklock ten years later. If you loved The Woman in Cabin 10, this might scratch a nostalgic itch, but it doesn’t bring much new to the table. Enjoyable enough, but not especially memorable.
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Thanks: Thanks to Simon & Schuster and Goodreads for this physical ARC in exchange for an honest review. This book will be published on July 8, 2025.
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