Zero Days by Ruth Ware (Simon & Schuster)

Zero Days is a riveting experience investigating themes about betrayal, trust, identity, and action-adventure elements.

Jack and her husband, Gabe, are the top penetration specialists in the market, hired by firms to get into buildings and breach security systems. 

The novel focuses on the main character, Jack, who is falsely accused of her husband's homicide. The sense of betrayal stemming from those nearest to her is a prominent theme throughout the narrative. In Jack's quest to exonerate herself and uncover the true perpetrator, she faces the challenge of discerning whom she can trust and whom she cannot. Trust as a theme is intricately examined through Jack's interactions with various individuals in the story. As Jack flees and assumes diverse personas to evade capture, her identity comes under scrutiny. The exploration of identity occurs through Jack's struggle to preserve her sense of self while in hiding.

Overall, Jack is a fierce and likable character who drives the story forward.

The novel brims with high-octane action and exhilarating adventure as Jack persistently seeks to outwit her pursuers.

A fantastic summer book that reads like a breathtaking action thriller. Quite different from what we've come to expect from Ware's books.

4/5