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I really enjoyed this book. It follows two friends who lives are completely different from eachother. It kept me on the edge of my seat. When I thought I had it figured out I had another twist thrown at me at the end. Great thriller and great read. I can't wait to read more from this author.

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It was a DNF for me. I couldn’t get into it. I tried a couple times. And I just couldn’t interested.

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I tend to be drawn to books about failing pop groups, and this definitely fits the mold. Vienna, Madison, and the rest of the members of the Bittersweet, are on their way home from an event when tragedy strikes. Their van crashes in the middle of a blizzard, leaving all of them fighting for survival. As the title indicates, only one makes it out alive, but you must first get through all the twisty drama to figure out who it is. Hannah Mary McKinnon is a master at suspense and thrillers. This one is no exception.

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One One Survives was ultimately not for me. It wasn’t that the writing wasn’t great, because it was, I just did not gel with the characters or the plot.

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Only One Survives is a suspenseful and action packed thriller about an all girl band. The band is traveling when their van crashes and they must figure out how to survive in the middle of nowhere. Vienna and her best friend Madison normally bask in the spotlight as the lead singers of the band, but when they are out in the woods, Vienna starts to question if the band experience and life she has been living is worth the price. This book has all the makings of a great read. Just when you think you’ve uncovered another piece of the puzzle, another twist pops up. It definitely keeps you on the edge of your seat!

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Vienna and madison are about to have the time of their lives after signing a recording deal. The two are off to party in the Catskills but on their drive up there, the storm gets worse and they get lost and have an accident. The girls find an abandoned cabin in the woods to take refuge but one by one the band members start dying.

I enjoyed the dual time lines that this story had and the creepy wood like setting really made the story feel like you were there in the woods with the girls. If you liked daisy jones and the 6, but also like murders? Then this is the book for you!

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I loved this book! The celebrity plot line in it isn’t like anything I’ve ever read, and the book kept me guessing all the way through! I will definitely read more from this author in the future. Thank you for the advance copy!

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Overall - 4.5/5! Thanks again to NetGalley for this ARC! Man this book dragged me in. It was written really well and had a bunch of great plot twists I did not expect. I have a read a previous book by Hannah Mary McKinnon earlier this year (Revenge List) - this book was far superior!!

If you are looking for a solid thriller with several plot twists that I thought were pretty shocking - you’ve found it! I also feel like unfortunately some thrillers often follow the same type of plot or plot line - but I felt like this story was relatively unique and new, I don’t think I’ve read a book similar! I would definitely add this to your TBR!

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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!

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