Best Ruth Ware Books Ranked

Book Summary

Hal is a tarot card reader on the beach in Brighton, England. She’s struggling to make ends meet, so when she gets a mysterious letter claiming she is receiving an inheritance, she decides to claim it even though she believes she is not supposed to be the recipient.

She travels down the coast to the creepy Trepassen house to meet her “family”. The house is full of secrets, and it becomes clear that Hal may have a real connection to the family after all. But, it seems someone is trying to keep the true connection hidden.

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It was creepy in a good way. The dark mysterious aesthetic really added to experience and I loved that tarot was an aspect of the storyline. Such a fun can’t put down mystery read. -Jeanette M.

I enjoyed the Agatha Christie vibe in this one. Gothic setting, creepy housekeeper. I thought it was a hoot. -Patty C.

Ware has a knack for pulling in the reader and leaving us dangling on the seat of the chair. I could not stop reading as I had to know what happened. -Carolyn R.

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During their years at a second-rate boarding school, Fatima, Thea, Isabel, and Kate were an inseparable clique. They entertained themselves with The Lying Game, in which they lied to both classmates and faculty. Some lies were small, and others were more intense. The biggest rule was that they never lie to each other.

In their senior year, all four girls were expelled under mysterious circumstances related to the death of the school’s eccentric art teacher, Ambrose (who also happened to be Kate’s father).

Now in their 30s, the women reunite when they receive a text from Kate that says “I need you”.

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Such an interesting story about friends and why they grew apart. -Danielle Z.

I just really enjoying seeing if I can figure out where she is going before she gets there – she always keeps me guessing. -Laura M.

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When Rowan sees an ad for a wealthy Scottish family looking for a nanny, it seems too good to be true. While she isn’t exactly qualified, she’s sure she can fake it enough to get the job working for this picture-perfect family in their glamourous, technology-filled home.

However, instead of stepping into a dream, she found herself in a nightmare. While she made mistakes, including lying about her qualifications, she knows she isn’t guilty of murder. The book starts with Rowan writing to her lawyer from prison, trying to explain the events that led her there.

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It was a perfect spooky season read! Great combination of spooky haunted house vibes and thriller. I was on the edge of my seat the whole way through! -Olivia K.

The experiences of the nanny, along with the setting, make this novel very thrilling! -Diane H.

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Eight co-workers from a trendy London tech start-up are together for an impressive retreat in the French Alps. When they get snowed in, they’re okay with it. They have breathtaking views and a full-service chef, so they’re happy to stay in the chalet.

But when one of the shareholders begins pushing a contentious buyout offer, a storm starts brewing inside as well. However, there is no match for Mother Nature, and an avalanche cuts them even further off from the outside world. One employee hasn’t returned from the slopes after the avalanche, and one by one group dwindles even further.

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So well written- you think you’re the one snowed in! -Danielle Z.

The setting created the complications that made the book possible. Thoroughly enjoyable mystery. -Shelly C.

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Lyla’s career is in flux as her post-doctoral research has fizzled out, and her relationship with Nico, an actor, is also floundering. So, when Nico sees an opportunity to audition for a new reality TV show, The Perfect Couple, she decides to try out with him.

After a whirlwind process, Lyla and Nico are headed to a tropical paradise in the Indian Ocean to compete against four other couples. However, the first challenge leaves everyone upset. Then, an overnight storm strands the cast away from the production crew. They must band together for survival, but as water runs low, tensions reach new heights.

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Love Island/Bachelor in Paradise meets Lord of the Flies with different narrators that will have you guessing if what you think happened, actually happened. -Jean B.

This book reminded me of Agatha Christie’s writing! It was so fun to read about a reality TV show! So much suspense! So many characters! This was another page-turner! I couldn’t stop reading until it was over! -Stephanie B.

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In this action-packed thriller, Jack and her husband Gabe are hired by companies to break into buildings and hack security systems. They’re the best in the business, but their last assignment went wrong. When Jack arrives home, her husband is dead.

To make matters worse, she seems to be the prime suspect. Soon, Jack is on the run and must decide who to trust as she evades the police and tracks down the real killer.

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This book absolutely confirmed all of my modern-day phobias of technology and social media. I loved the suspense! -Stephanie B.

This book was unique, I’ve never heard of security penetration specialists. I liked the characters and the storyline kept you guessing. -Tamara K.