I'm not even sure where to start with this book It's shocking. It's intense and it's a rollercoaster ride and I loved every freaking minute of it. Vienna Taylor is raised by a single mom who could do without her. Madison becomes her best friend in senior year and they quickly form a duo called EmVee. They perform at a high school concert and quickly get excited about all the attention they get. Vienna wants to continue their duo but Madison is going off to college in New York and she is forced to stay home with her abusive stepfather and mom. Things quickly go too far at home and Vienna decides to move to Brooklyn with Madison In hopes that they can start up a band.
This story has many different things going on but it was definitely easy to keep track and there was only 1 voice telling the story. The book goes back and forth from an accident that happens to The Bittersweet which is the band that Madison and Vienna are in at the time of time of the accident. There are chapters a few years before the accident and a few days after the accident And so on. I thought the reveals in this mystery were awesome and then author did a great job at dropping them at just the right time I can't imagine anybody not getting into this book. It is a true thriller.

3.5⭐️

Major thanks to NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing | MIRA for the ARC copy of this thriller!!

I really enjoyed this, but not so sure I enjoyed the characters. The way that this unfolded felt a little slow for me, and then at some point the story flipped and it ramped up significatnly, which added the half star for me. Had we had that pace throughout the whole story and been with an edge of your seat suspense type of feeling, then I would have loved this.

This book had me on the edge of my seat with all the twists and turns. I never knew what to expect each time I turned the page. It had me guessing right until the end. I wasn’t sure who was going to survive. When I saw the book was described as a mix of a thriller and daisy jones and the six, I just knew I had to read it! So glad I was able to read this book. 10/10 would recommend. Thank you NetGalley, Hannah and Harlequin Trade Publishing for the ARC!

Vienna Taylor is thrilled when her musical ambitions seem on the verge of being realized when her group the Bittersweet starts to get noticed. Along with her high school best friend Madison and a videographer, the members of the group are on their way to a music industry gathering when their vehicle slides off an icy road. One member is killed outright while several others are seriously injured. They must find shelter from the storm and try to wait for assistance. Luckily, they find an abandoned cabin where they gather and try to stay warm. As the storm worsens, more deaths occur and one person disappears. Vienna is left to try to make sense of what happened, while online the fight rages as to whether or not she herself was responsible for what happened at the cabin. Vienna is loving being in the spotlight, but she quickly learns that fame is not all she hoped it would be.

I enjoyed following the twists and turns and revelations in the book! It was fun to follow the clues and look back on events that weren't all they seemed at first glance.

I am unable to finish this book, as I have lost the way to read e-books at this time, but I have added this to my tbr and plan to read a physical copy. The beginning of this book is extremely captivating and exactly up my alley. Thank you for the opportunity to read this book!

A wild ride. The book moves quickly, with short chapters that keep the reader engaged. McKinnon’s writing is sharp and atmospheric, enhancing the sense of dread that permeates the plot. The psychological tension is palpable as the characters' insecurities, regrets, and desires begin to surface. Overall, this was a tense, twisty read that will appeal to fans of psychological thrillers and suspenseful dramas. McKinnon delivers an intense survival story with emotional weight, but it doesn't fully break new ground in the genre. Still, for anyone seeking a fast-paced, atmospheric thriller, it’s an enjoyable and engaging ride.

So who does survive this book? Will have you guessing to the very end.
Great character development and so many twists and turns and surprises.
This is my first book that I’ve read by this author, but will definitely not be my last
Highly recommend it and Will recommend it to my customers

Maddison and Vienna have been friends since high school. Maddisons' parents always felt like Vienna was a bad influence, but Vienna didn't have money and opportunities like Maddison
In fact, her mom never cared about her, and her stepfather cared even less
Vienna and Maddison end up creating a band together
Some fans team Maddison
Some fans team Vienna
Maddison really doesn't care about the band, so Vienna searches for other members
They start making hits
They even now have a manager, fans, and are recording their songs
But with fame must come greed
With greed must come elimination
And at the end of the day, only one can remain standing

An addictive read! Get ready for a wild ride with "Only one Survives"! Easily, McKinnon's most twisty work yet. . Hold on for this Psychological Thriller.

Wow. Talk about a twisted friendship!
The story starts with an article that was written about the band Bittersweet and how Vienna was arrested at a memorial for a band member. Then, how is the whole internet responding to her being detained at the memorial service. Vienna and Madison have been friends since High School, when they ended up in the principal's office because of a scuffle between the two in line and when Madison's father was there Vienna took the blame for the whole incident. They had their up and downs in their friendship, but Madison is the rich girl who rebels against her parents, and Vienna is the poor girl with an alcoholic mother and creepy stepfather. The only reason that Vienna doesn't leave is because her Grandmother lives in the house with them. Then, once her grandmother passes away Vienna moves to New York with Madison. Then, cues the accident that many members of Bittersweet passed away in. While only one passed away at the wreck what happened that night after the wreck is what has everyone speculating because everything is suspicious because they have not found Madison and there are unexplained deaths. That's when everything changes. Vienna is suspected of being the murderer and Madison is still missing the internet is full of public opinion and Vienna is not a favored person in most of the eyes of the public! This is one of the most twisted books that I've read in a while it's on the scale of Freida McFadden with the shock of whodunit. Very good! I loved that the story includes the building of the band and all that but then adds a splash of murder with a good conspiracy! sooo good! Thank you Harlequin Trade Publishing and Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review this one! It was definitely a twisty treat!

This book kept me up until 2 a.m. — and the ending had me so spooked I needed another hour just to calm down. I loved every twist in this woman’s descent into madness and her fierce grip on her truth. And that’s the thing — the truth here is so bendy. Who’s a good person? Who isn’t? You won’t know until the very end. And even then, you might still have doubts.

This book earned the whole 5 stars. She is an amazing writer! It was the perfect amount of suspense witout being creepy! You will not be disappointed!

Only One Survives was a fantastic thriller and my first book by this author. This book immediately granted McKinnon a spot on my "must read every book she has written" list! This book had ALL of my favorite things: set during a blizzard, people dying one at a time, the main character questioning her friends, I could go on and on. This was such an intensely riveting page-turner! 5 out of 5 stars hands down.

I am THRILLED to say that this book absolutely blew me away. It was so enjoyable, shocking and easy to read (in a good way). Coming off a book I didn't love from McKinnon, this one reminded me why I love her writing so much.

I loved the layers all of the characters had and how it all unfolded as you kept reading. I really enjoyed the dual timelines, it kept me totally immersed in the book while also giving insight to the history of the girls and the band, and what comes of them. Whose side are you going to take?

This story was awesome! It really shows the ugly sides to fame.

The book was a fast paced mystery full of very well done twists and turns. It was so hard to put down!

The story goes back and forth between past and present, and I thought it was done very well! I felt suspense for both sides of the story and wanted to know more. It was seamless, and is definitely a big reason why the story is so captivating.

Overall, this one was a thrilling and emotional journey. It is my first time reading anything by Hannah Mary McKinnon, and certainly won't be my last! I highly recommend this one.

4⭐️
Took me a little while to get into, but was hooked around 30%!! Think Daisy jones + locked door thriller… quite literally because the beginning felt like 2 different books until it meshed together and made sense 😂😂

🔍 whodunnit
🎸 girl band rock & roll
🌀 big twists in story
🔐 locked door mystery
❄️ snowed in spookiness
📖 book in a book
📝 various text features (interviews, social media comments, etc.)
😈 becomes quite dark when you least expect it

Felt like it was a tad longer than needed and then the end was a bit abrupt. Also the author must have a thing for Imagine Dragons lol.

Overall, I loved it! Definitely unique for a thriller. I enjoy this author’s books and look forward to reading more!

Such a great book! I loved the girl band vibes combined with a murder mystery. There were so many twists that I didn't see coming, but I had mostly figured out the ending. I still really enjoyed the book though, and found it to be creatively written and wonderfully twisted!

Holy MOLY. Only One Survives took me on an absolute rollercoaster and at no point was I ready for what came next!

The character arcs, the writing style, the twists and turns…I was absolutely hooked.

We follow along two best friends, Vienna and Madison as they journey to find fame with their band. A tragic accident derails everything…or does it? This book will keep you on your toes and have you gasping with every mystery that is unveiled!

Highly recommend!

This book was so good’ the title grabbed me right away! The characters were both lovable and hateable at the same time. I thought I knew what was going on, but I was wrong! That definitely is a good thing!!

𝙊𝙣𝙡𝙮 𝙊𝙣𝙚 𝙎𝙪𝙧𝙫𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙨 by Hannah Mary McKinnon is a suspense story that kept me on my toes!

A fascinating and slightly unbalanced friendship forms between Vienna and Madison. This duo is the basis for a new band with a few more members, and just when the stars seem to finally align, tragedy strikes. What happens in the following hours is catastrophic for some, opportunity for one...

I thought this suspense was a fun psychological read that I wish I could add more to, but don't want to spoil. I really thought I had it pegged pretty early and when it was clear that was the author's intent, I quit trying to figure it out and let it take me along for the wild ride. I saw a bit of what was coming, but could not look away to see the how and why.

A big Thank You to @htpbooks @htp_hive & @netgalley for this great read that I finally got to. Why did I wait so long? It was out July 17th, so you don't have to wait for this either!