The ladies Lapierre Zesty is an amazing full suspension bike. It’s been a favourite of the reviewers this year, and they ride lots of bikes so they should know! Becci’s ridden her’s for a couple of months now and is dropping off stuff she’d never have tackled before, so its definitely confidence inspiring.
Have a look at what the pros say here: http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/bikes/mountain/product/review-lapierre-zesty-314-l11-41164