Thank you to Gallery Books and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

Ruth Ware is back on top of her game! Zero Days by Ruth Ware is the action-packed, new book from the queen of thrillers. The story revolves around Jack, who works with her husband Gabe breaking into security systems. One day, she comes to find that Gabe has been murdered, and she is the prime suspect. Will she be able to solve the crime before the murderer comes after her?

Here is a gripping excerpt from Chapter 1:

"The wall around the perimeter was child’s play. Six feet, but no spikes or barbed wire on the top. Barbed wire is my nemesis. There’s a reason they use it in war zones.
At five foot two I couldn’t quite reach to pull myself up, so I scaled a nearby tree with a sturdy branch overhanging the car park, lowered myself until my feet made contact with the top of the wall, and then ran softly along it to a place where I could drop down out of sight of the CCTV cameras that circled the building at intervals."

Overall, Zero Days is an amazing spy thriller that will appeal to fans of James Bond or Mission Impossible. I can't think of any spy movies starring women. Maybe this will be the first? One highlight of this book is the heart-pounding action scenes. The book started off with action and it never let up.

Another highlight of this book is Jack, the heroine. She is not a typical wimpy heroine. She actually takes action to solve the crime and avenge her husband's murder. If you're intrigued by the excerpt above, or if you're a fan of thrillers in general, I highly recommend that you check out this book when it comes out in June!

Ruth Ware's books can be hit or miss for me. "Zero Days" uses a fugitive trope and is a fast-paced thriller involving a cat-and-mouse game with Jack (a woman who is the prime suspect for her husband's murder), and the police.
This is not my favorite book by this author, but it's a good one. Recommended for readers who like thrillers that get their adrenaline pumping. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

Zero Days
Ruth Ware
Pub Date June 20, 2023
Gallery
Thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the ARC of this book in s change for my honest opinion.
Action packed thriller with Mr. and Mrs, Smith vibes and Fugitive vibes, so glad for a break from Wares previous themes,
The identity of the killer was a little obvious but still more entertaining than Netflix.
4 stars

I'm so excited that Ruth Ware has stepped away from her usual format where the main character is trapped somewhere. This was twisty, turny mystery that felt fresh and new. Jack and her husband Gabe are pen testers for large corporations. Their job is to physically and electronically test a company's security systems. Jack's job is to break into the buildings, and Gabe's job is to try to hack into their system. During a routine pen test, Jack is caught by security on her way out of the building and brought to the police station where she is held for several hours while she tries to prove her innocence. In the mean time, Gabe and the company that employed her are not answering their phones. When she is finally released, she comes home to find Gabe murdered and his hard drive is gone. To make matters worse, Jack is being considered a suspect.

Who murdered Gabe and why? He was well loved amongst his friends and businesses associates. Was he up to something that Jack didn't know about?

Zero Days is the story of Jacintha aka Jack and her husband Gabe. They were pen testers. When the book opened Jack was on the job and Gabe was at home calling the shots. When Jack left the site she was arrested. When she got to the station she tried to phone Gabe to no avail. She knew something was wrong, as he never went to sleep unless she was home. When she was finally released she went home and found Gabe murdered. It took a while before she phoned the police, as she was in shock. The police took her back to the station for questions. They released her to her sister's care. They called her in for further questions. Eventually they wanted to accuse her of the murder. When the two detectives left her alone she escaped.

She was on the run. Her plan was to find out who was responsible for Gabe's murder. She contacted Cole, Gabe's best friend in hopes for assistance. She also enlisted help from her sister, Hel. The police had her cell phone so Hel gave her one. Jack knew that the police would probably put a tap on Hel's phone so Hel got another phone and Cole put an app on her and Hel's phone so that the police couldn't trace them.

It turns out Cole knew something about Gabe's murder but he wouldn't tell Jack. He told her he was protecting her. And as it happens, the police were somehow able to trace her. So she got a disposable phone and added the app that Cole gave her. But the police were still able to trace her. It was Cole that alerted them, as he believed that she was better off in jail than killed.

I love books with a lot of suspense and this book had plenty. The characters were well developed and I had no problem following the story line. It held my attention from start to finish. I gave it five stars.

I always look forward to a new Ruth Ware book! Zero Days was quite different from most of her previous titles, which usually are atmospheric locked-room psychological thrillers. Zero Days takes on more of a fugitive trope, which Jack finds herself the primary suspect in her husband's murder.

I loved Jack as the main character. She was a resourceful badass, able to get out of seemingly any tricky situation, and I couldn't wait to see what escape she'd find next. It was a lot fo fun to follow her thought process through the book.

Is it possible to be disappointed by a reveal but love the ending? No spoilers here, but that's how I feel (I'll add a little more about those thoughts on my blog).

If you're looking for the twisty locked room thrillers that Ware is known for, Zero Days isn't that. Despite being a departure from her usual tropes I really enjoyed the story. Fans of action movies will love this fast-paced, high-tension read!

My thanks to both NetGalley and the publisher Gallery Books for an advance copy of this thriller about secrets, lies, and breaking into secure locations.

Big companies pay enormous amounts to be sure that corporate secrets stay secret and proprietary ideas stay exclusively their own. Big companies also don't trust easy so a new business has been created that a company can hire to break into their own buildings, steal their own information, and teach these companies how to protect themselves. And also who to sue for not doing their jobs correctly. Legal hacking, legal breaking-and-entering with all the adrenaline surge that comes from committing crimes, with a big payday if successful, thieves with white hats as some are called. Sometimes though, people don't like looking the fool, and might bite back. Zero Days by Ruth Ware is a different kind of story from the best selling author, but is still a very tense thriller, filled with scares, tension, and a lot of lies.

Jack and her husband Gabe are a team who break into companies, not to steal, but to test these companies and make sure their secrets are safe. Jack does the grunt work while her husband is the computer expert. Jack returns from a difficult job to find her husband dead, and police having only one suspect. Jack. Fleeing the authorities, Jack is wounded and left with very little in the way of resources, Jack must elude not only the cops, but those that killed Gabe, as friends suddenly can't be trusted and her enemies seem to be growing larger.

A different kind of story, more a Jason Bourne story than like Ware's previous stories. Which is good in that authors, especially successful ones tend to coast on their best sellers, very few try something new. There are a lot of twists, a lot of thrills, and a lot of tension which is good. Also there is a lot about computers, security devices and the world of counter security which I found very interesting. Also Jack is a great character. In many of these kind of books the woman is almost at the mercy of the plot reacting to what is going on. Jack is proactive, very capable, smart, strong, grieving and at the same time a vengeful spirit. Again to use movie terms very Mr. and Mrs. Smith met the movie Sneakers. A very taut thriller, with real stakes, and real consequences.

Not like other Ruth Ware books, but what previous readers might not enjoy, new readers definitely will. A lot more professional than the amateur characters in previous books, and I really salute Ware for trying something new. A great character, with a really good story.

This was the first Ruth Ware I’ve given less than four stars to. It was engaging, but the subject matter itself was not something I held much interest in so it made it difficult to finish. For someone else, it might be the perfect book though, so please still give it a try!

Another fantastic book by Ruth Ware. The first plot twist was so unexpected and really got me into the book. It was a page turner I didn't put down till the very end.

I love Ruth Ware, but this one is not my favorite of hers. It lacks the dark atmosphere and secretive characters her other books have. I did enjoy the breakneck pace!

Edge of my seat the ENTIRE TIME! Ruth Ware has nailed an epic read yet again. I love her style, character development, how the plot thickens, and the smooth closure to all the threads that were woven into the story. This book has you falling in love with two of the main characters right from the beginning. As things progress there is a lot of mystery and you really are not sure who you should be hating. The reveal is something you saw coming for a bit of time but the "why" is what keeps you going. As things come to a close, you are left with some sadness over everything that had to happen to create this gripping read. But, do not think you can skip over the last few pages. Lovely surprises are waiting until the very end.

Zero Days, by Ruth Ware, is a thrill ride about a woman trying to clear her name! The book artfully mixes a bit of Mr. and Mrs. Smith, a bit of The Fugitive, and a bit of Jason Bourne. Jacinda (Jack) and her husband Gabe are “pen testers”; they are hired by companies to check their security by breaking in and penetrating the building. Gabe is the computer expert and Jack does the physical work. After a challenging job, Jack arrives home late to find Gabe brutally murdered. She is the police’s only suspect. She escapes and goes on the run, trying to prove her innocence and determine who is responsible for killing her beloved husband. Jack does not know who to trust, she has little money and supplies, and she has been seriously injured during her escape. (A note to those who are squeamish, a lot of time is spent on the symptoms of her injury). Jack is quite adept at avoiding and blocking traces. The book provides an interesting window into computer crimes. Ruth Ware has created Jack as a smart, determined woman who is easy to cheer for. The pace keeps the reader hooked. This book is highly recommended!
With many thanks to NetGalley and Gallery Books, Scout Press, Simon and Schuster for the ARC. My opinions are my own.

I found Ruth Ware's newest book, Zero Days, a thrilling, fast-paced read that I couldn't put down. The storyline was intriguing with the profession of the main character being someone who was paid to physically test security procedures that companies put in place for themselves. This book will be a hit for Ware's loyal followers.

This book was sent to me electronically for review by Netgalley. Thanks to the publisher and the author. This talented and gifted author has written a cannot put down novel. I have read several books by this author, and I liked them. This one is different and all about IT. That being said, despite being a good story, it is not one of my favorites. I wish the language would be left out. It does not add to the book at all. The intrigue and the mystery in this novel keeps it moving quickly. There are surprises and red herrings that keep the reader guessing.

Ruth Ware changes up her style with Zero Days for a more kinetic approach to her storytelling. While most of Ware's books retain a slow-burn storyline, Zero Days is more fast-paced and adventurous while still embodying the whodunnit nature of her mysteries. Centered around the growing world of technology and a skilled protagonist with an uncanny ability to think quick on her feet and evade capture, the fast-paced narrative keeps you engaged throughout.

Typically, I do not enjoy spy/action books but when Ruth Ware’s name is on it, I HAVE to read it. I have loved every one of Ruth Ware’s books in the past, so even though it was a little out of my comfort zone, I was excited to read Zero Days, her newest novel.

Female character Jack and her husband Gabe are hired to break into buildings and test out the security systems. That’s right, companies hire them to break into their own buildings to see what they need to improve on. It gave me very Mr. And Mrs. Smith vibes. Except one day Jack came home from work to find her husband brutally murdered. When talking to the police... it is obvious she is the prime suspect.

DISCLAIMER: this is quite different than most of Ruth Ware’s previous novels I have read. Even though I am not into spies/breaking in/running away books, this was entertaining and kept my attention. It did feel a little unrealistic to me (probably the point) so I had a tough time buying in. As I was reading, I felt this was a 3-star book, but I really enjoyed the ending, so it ended up being a 4 star for me. Zero days will hit book stands June 20, 2023.

I always get excited when Ruth Ware has a new book coming out ! So I was super happy to receive this advance copy. It was a very fast paced thriller, lots of action with a strong main woman character. I felt like this one was a little different than Ware’s usual thrillers though. It was not one of my favorite ones but I did enjoy learning about the cyber world and Jack and Gabe’s pen testing job. I was able to figure out who the murderer was pretty early on. I felt like there could have been a better twist. The book did drag on some parts. Overall I would rate 3 stars !

Thank you Netgalley and Gallery Books for my Arc copy for an honest review.

Thank you to Gallery Books and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this ARC!

I am a huge fan of Ruth Ware so when I saw that she was going to be publishing a new one, I knew I had to get my hands on it!

This action-packed thriller felt a little different from her other books but I am here for it! Well written, I found myself completely engrossed in this book and didn’t want it to come to an end! On her quest to find her husband’s killer, Jack had to overcome obstacle after obstacle and was someone you wanted to cheer for. In the end, justice was served in its own way but also left you wanting to see a continuation of Jack’s story.

Zero Days was a captivating book. A technology-based thriller which did not seem far-fetched, and kept the reader on their toes through the entire book. It was a quick read, and while it had a predictable resolution, it had enough twists and turns to keep you trying to figure out how it would end.

I had a pre-publication advanced readers copy.

Review - Jack and her husband Gabe are pen testers, and easy break into/hack into companies for a living. One night after a pen test, Jack can’t get in touch with Gabe and arrives home to find he has been murdered, and she is the number 1 suspect. From this point forward Jack is on the run and the action doesn’t stop!

I usually always enjoy Ruth Ware’s novels, and this was no exception. It’s action packed, suspenseful, and a little emotional, and I was definitely rooting for Jack to come out on top. My only complaint is how naive / dumb Jack is in the beginning. She is blindly trusting to those around her, even though she knows her husband has been killed. Even when she thought certain things were “off” she just continued on and I found myself so frustrated with her. About halfway through she seems to have an epiphany and realizes she can’t trust everyone.

If you’ve been a fan of Ruth Ware in the past definitely grab this one! Pick up if you like - suspense, hacking/technology crimes, fast-paced, survival thrillers, or books about being on the run!

Zero Days by Ruth Ware hits shelves 6/20/2023. Many thanks to NetGalley, Ruth Ware, and Gallery Books for this ARC copy in exchange for my honest review!