I enjoyed this read. I was not sure what to expect, but the story was well developed and I enjoyed the characters.

This was interesting. Lots of secrets. Friends from shared secrets. I felt like I could guess the twists 50 pages early but it was a quick read.

I’m a huge Megan Miranda fan so I was so excited to receive an ARC for this book! I loved the plot of this book, and definitely didn’t see the twists coming! Another great thriller!

Megan Miranda's latest thriller is just what I would expect from the author. It is full of twists, and I was surprised at where the story ended. A group of nine individuals, who went through a traumatic event as young people and survived, get together every year in a beach house. They get together to not so much as remember but keep their secret about the past among the group. This year marks the tenth since the tragic event occurred. Their numbers have dwindled from 9 to 7 through mysterious circumstances, and the danger isn't over yet. One of the women in the group disappears. Cassidy, one of the survivors, is the main character in this story. The novel alternates between the past and present. The author casts suspicion on several characters in the book. The truth begins to unfold as the story progresses. It is a page turner until the end, and I recommend it. Thank you to NetGalley and Scribner for the ARC!

I always enjoy a good thriller and I've been to the Outer Banks many of times so the setting caught my attention for this book. I also grew up in Tennessee so this book was really calling my name for the locations alone. Nine classmates survive an accident, that killed 12 others. I enjoyed reading all the different perspectives of the survivors and the way the timeline was developed to give you just a little more each time. I will be buying a physical copy when the book is released. Thanks to Netgalley for letting me read an ARC of this book.

I enjoy Megan Miranda’s books very much. Her newest book, The Only Survivors, was a decent read for me. A tragic car accident served as the impetus for the survivors to gather together on the anniversary of the tragedy. On the tenth anniversary, things shift and an unknown threat is revealed. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced e-reader copy.

I love Miranda’s books. This wasn’t my favorite of hers but I did the way the ending wrapped up. The characters were all pretty unlikeable but that’s probably the point. It’s a fast and thoughtful thriller. Thank you NetGalley for this copy in exchange for
My honest review.

3.75 stars

This is a solid mystery with some thrills attached that readers who know AND who are new to Miranda will all enjoy.

Cass, the m.c., is one of the titular "Only Survivors," and this refers to her membership in a terrible club: a small collection of folks who survived a horrific crash + environmental circumstances while in high school. Most of the novel is set in the present day where for reasons I still don't fully grasp, the survivors congregate annually to mark the anniversary of this horrible event at a place called The Shallows. Parts of the novel also take place "THEN" in the specific hours immediately after the accident. While the "THEN" parts were more engaging to me throughout the read, I'll admit that the tie-ins are worthwhile, and later in the book, the present-day content becomes much more intriguing.

One struggle I had with this is that there are a lot of characters to keep track of, and while that's not a problem in itself, several felt like they could have been combined into one for greater structural impact. I found myself popping back to check on who's who during some of the earlier sections and then realizing that the ones who were less compelling were also not as necessary to major developments. This would have been an easy edit that I would have appreciated so as to focus more on the central story and characters (though I do see the value of having many characters for the sake of the mystery and the piecing together).

Despite a loose end or two, this is a solidly entertaining thriller that forces readers and characters to grapple with some challenging questions and situations. This is another solid effort from Miranda.

I loved this from start to finish read in one sitting. It was thrilling I enjoyed small town mystery and Megan Miranda’s writing. 5 star read.

I enjoyed this book although it took me a while to finish it due to its unusually slow pace. If you like slow burn thrillers this is one you’ll love.

Megan Miranda is a don't-miss author for me, so I was excited to read The Only Survivors. for me, it is one of the stronger mysteries she has written. I liked the characters and the story line, I felt invested in the outcome and enjoyed the twists and turns. Highly recommend for mystery lovers and fans of Megan Miranda. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

This may actually be the best Megan Miranda book I have read since her first! I couldn't put it down and was captivated by the mystery of it all. Told in the present by one character and flashbacks to the day of a tragedy from the pov of other survivors, this slow burn thriller kept me turning the pages. I enjoyed the premise and I really enjoyed the book! Thank you netgalley for this arc in exchange for my honest opinion.

I liked this book but felt it could have been so much better. The plot started out so strong but lost it with a lot of characters and a hinted about thing they all did that when finally revealed was a confusing mess.

This review of my NetGalley copy contains some spoilers:




Wow! The best book I’ve read so far this year! I absolutely loved the plot, the pace, and the twists! Cassidy was a likable main character. She was flawed and had trauma but wasn’t whiny or annoying. The description of the setting was great and I had a full painted picture in my mind. I admit, I had some trouble keeping track of all the characters at the beginning but I really liked the breaks in the plot with flashbacks from each of their perspectives. The idea of going backward in time with them was genius and led up perfectly for the big reveal at the end. The only thing I was bummed about was lack of closure with the neighbor at The Shallows. I know he was a red herring but I wanted more.

Another great suspense thriller from Megan Miranda. The protagonist is a little weak, but the plot is solid, with some great twists! Thanks to Scribner for the ARC

Special thanks to NetGalley for the advanced reader copy. This book had me guessing the whole way. I really enjoyed how the backstory chapter's started from the end and went backwards to the beginning. Very creative. I also loved how the author described the locations and the accident, she made it feel like you were there with the characters. Great book!

A tense gripping thriller, with Megan Miranda's usual insightful and at times poetic and philosophical style. How does a group of student survive after a horrendous accident, where only some of them survived. How to live with the secrets, the guilt and the obligations to each other. And is one of them a killer and the rest in danger.

Book Title: The Only Survivors
Author: Megan Miranda
Publisher: Scribner/ Mary Sue Rucci Books
Genre: Mystery/Thriller
Pub Date: April 11, 2023
My Rating: 3.5.Stars!

This is novel #9 for me ~Yep! I am an author, Megan Miranda fan!
One review that totally subs this up from a reader I like states ~
Another unputdownable thriller from the queen of brilliant setting
and slow burning mysteries!”
That about sums it up!

Ten years ago high school classmates plus two teachers went on the school trip, however they got caught in a terrible rain storm and the van were not able to escape the rush and were trapped. Both teachers and ten students don’t survive. Nine students-Amaya, Clara, Grace, Oliver, Joshua, Ian, Hollis, Brady and Cassidy are the only survivors. They made a pact not to talk about what happened.

Story is told between ‘Present day’ and ‘Then’. Cassidy is the narrator for ‘Present’ and the ‘Then’ chapters are told by several of the survivor.
Now - a decade later seven of the original nine once again get together for the annual meeting at a cabin called ‘The Shadows’ on the Outer Banks. However, their relationships are full of tension as well as mistrust as everyone is suspicions about what happened years ago.

I was curious and the ending was a surprise to me.
Story is very tense and I must admit not very enjoyable as the 'Then' Chapters regarding the accident were too real and the characters sure were a mess!

It is always hard for me to rate a book when I didn’t enjoy the story but the novel is good.
Thus my 3.5 as better than good but to me not great!

However, I will definitely read the next Megan Miranda.

I always look forward to reading the ‘Author’s Notes and/or Acknowledgements; however since this was an early eGalley neither were included. I was very curious about Megan Miranda’s motivation/inspiration for this story. (I will be sure to check that out when this publication is releases.

Want to thank NetGalley and Scribner for granted me this early eGalley.
Publishing Release Date scheduled for April 11, 2023

Thank you to @NetGalley for this ARC of Megan Miranda’s new book! A tragic accident causes a group of schoolmates to band together to protect each other’s secrets of what really happened one night in high school. I wasn’t expecting one of the plot twists at the end so I have to say I did enjoy this book. I rated it 3/5 stars.

This is the best Megan Miranda book I have read so far. I absolutely loved it!

The Only Survivors follows a group of survivors that reunite annually to reminisce about an accident they survived many years ago. However, since the accident two others have also perished. Was the accident truly accidental or something more sinister? Is the annual reunion a time to come together to remember lost friends or an act of control?

The Only Survivors kept me guessing until the end. Miranda creates characters you love and those you love to hate. In addition, there are plot twists galore. If you are looking for a great thriller, this is the one to pick up.

Thank you NetGalley for an arc of this intense thriller.