This was one of my most anticipated summer reads but it wasn't quite what I was hoping for. I especially didn't understand the perseveration on the concept of perfection. I also wonder if—because of the choose your own adventure component—this would have been better in print.

Reality tv show “All This and More” is a global phenomenon. It is must-see tv: audiences watch a selected contestant re-live crucial moments of her life and make different choices in order to set her life on a new path. Making her life more perfect is what this season’s contestant, 40-something single mother Marsh wants. She wonders if she could achieve more, be happier if she had the chance to go back. This tv show is her chance to find out.
Bestselling author Peng Shepherd’s newest is a creative choose your own adventure type of book; readers follow Marsh as she tries to change her life and can choose which path they want her to follow. It is an ingenious concept; it just wasn’t for me. I felt like I was reading the same thing over and over.
Thank you to NetGalley and publisher Harper Collins for an advance copy for review.

3.5 rounded up

I loved The Cartographers and choose your own adventure books, so I was very excited to receive an eARC of All of This and More. The premise of a reality TV show that lets one lucky contest relive important moments in their life to make different choices and attempt to create their perfect life is intriguing. Marsh is season 3's contest (but what happened to season 2?) and we get to choose some of her adventures in the book. While I did enjoy the premise, the book seemed a bit too long and I wished the mystery of season 2 and Chrysalis had been more prominent. I also wish Marsh had grown more of a spine and become more assertive about her wishes for her life. She mostly went with the flow, no matter how absurd things became or how far from her wants and dreams her various lives got. I am impressed at how the author was able to tie so many threads together. I would still recommend this book, but I would recommend The Cartographers over it.

Thank you to Netgalley and William Morrow for an eARC in exchange for my honest review.

WHAT DID I JUST READ?! I need EVERYONE to read this book when it comes out July 2024. All This and More is as if an episode of Black Mirror was made into a book. It will bend and blow your mind. You get to choose your path with this book- send the main character to which alternate universe you think fits her best throughout the novel. It’s unlike ANYTHING I’ve ever read before. And it’s something you can read again- in a totally different way. Again. And again. 5/5 stars for uniqueness but bumping it down a star because my ending was a bit anticlimactic… but then again I chose that? I need to sit down and read it again.
Thank you NetGalley and William Morrow Publishing for the ARC in exchange for my review.

A true high-wire act of a novel, brain-bending on the page and altogether astonishing as an act of literary creation. Shepherd tosses the reader into a quantum-bubble reality TV series that allows the main character to re-make their lives in the hope of making things better as they go. Luckily, we don't spend a ton of time on the feasibility of that but instead run full-tilt into the wild possibilities, including a choose-your-own-adventure style structure to the book (that still manages to make sure you wind up where you ought to be, an astounding effort on Shepherd's part that cannot go unacknowledged). Things go totally bonkers by the end and there's a purposeful unease to every ending option (at least all of the ones I found) but that, too, seems to have been the point. It's a strange book but an amazing one too, confounding and also life-affirming.

Peng Shepherd certainly knows how to write a unique story. I really enjoyed The Cartographers and was so excited to read this new "choose your own adventure" style book. The story is set in a reality show where the main character can choose how to change her life at certain points. As the reader, you're making the choice to see where things go, and it was interesting to see the direction through the story. I won't say more than that, as it's best not to know too much. I will say that reading this on an e-reader was a little challenging, and I would highly recommend the physical copy.

Thank you to #NetGalley and #WilliamMorrow for a free copy of #AllThisAndMore by Peng Shepherd. All opinions are my own.

I love a good reality tv plotline and this was unlike any other. While I found some of the technical parts of it confusing, the characters kept me engaged. I enjoyed the refreshing spin on the old Choose Your Own Adventure books!

Thank you to NetGalley for the advanced copy of All This and More by Peng Shepherd.

This book was ingenious and so much fun. I’ve never read anything like it, even though it will be compared to The Midnight Library by Matt Haig. While there’s a similar premise - trying on different lives - the execution is completely different. The format of the choose your own adventure novel kept things whimsical, the techno thriller aspect of a quantum bubble changing reality gave it depth, and the “message” of not needing everything to be perfect kept out meaningful. I was glad I read this and an ebook as picking your paths made it more final, it was hard to flip back and question your choices as a reader.

A very fun ride worth your time.

This book is unlike any other book I've ever read and I am still thinking about it way after finishing. It was wonderful and I wish I could read it for the first time again. 4.5 stars

All This and More"by Peng Shepard is a groundbreaking novel that offers readers an interactive and immersive experience like no other. In this captivating story, Shepard explores the concept of second chances and the complexities of choice through the lens of quantum technology.

The protagonist, Marsh, finds herself at a crossroads in life, feeling like she has missed out on opportunities and longing for a chance to rewrite her past. When she is selected to participate in the revolutionary reality show All This and More, which grants contestants the ability to alter their life's trajectory, Marsh sees it as her ticket to a better future.

What sets this novel apart is its interactive format. Readers are given the power to influence Marsh's decisions and ultimately shape the outcome of the story. This interactive element adds an exciting layer of engagement, allowing readers to ponder the consequences of each choice and explore the myriad paths Marsh's life could take.

Shepard's writing is both poignant and thought-provoking, delving into themes of regret, redemption, and the pursuit of happiness. All This and More is a must-read for fans of speculative fiction and interactive storytelling. With its compelling narrative and innovative format, it offers an unforgettable reading experience that will leave readers pondering the endless possibilities of their own lives.

Peng, how are you so freaking cool? What if our physics made it so we could go back and change those moments in our life that we wish we could change? And what if that was a reality show? A combination of Choose Your Own Adventure and technology gone too far, this is the very story that will give readers choice and chances for outcomes directed by what page you will turn.

This innovative novel presents a woman granted the chance to correct all her past mistakes, chasing her dream of a "happily ever after" with relentless resolve. The twist? You, the reader, determine her path, reshaping her future with each decision.Enter Marsh, a prudent and reserved woman at forty-five, wrestling with a stagnant career, a broken marriage, and a detached teenage daughter. She feels she's missed out on love, achievement, and adventure, longing for an opportunity to reboot her life.The story, pulsating with momentum and creativity, held me spellbound with its sheer unpredictability—a narrative experience unlike any other. Shepherd weaves a captivating tale centered on Marsh, who, thanks to cutting-edge "quantum technology," can revisit crucial crossroads in her life. As readers, we steer Marsh's path through our choices, echoing the allure of traditional choose-your-own-adventure tales. Astonishingly, this reader-driven approach complements the story, heightening the suspense, particularly as the narrative approaches its zenith.Marsh's character strikes a chord universally—after all, who hasn't daydreamed about a second chance or questioned their influence over life's trajectories?If you're in search of a mesmerizing, enjoyable, and thought-provoking read, this novel promises to deliver. Its distinctive storytelling will captivate you from beginning to end.A sincere thank you to NetGalley and William Morrow for this exceptional literary discovery.

I’ve been a fan of Peng Shepherd for a while as their use of literary fiction commingled with science fiction that isn’t necessarily explained is right up my alley.

This is basically a baby of The Bachelor and The Circle meets Bandersnatch (Black Mirror) with beautiful and intricate writing that takes us on an incredible journey. If you like reality tv this is for you, and if you don’t, this is still for you.

It’s been quite some time that I’ve thoroughly enjoyed reading a book as much as this since Invisible Monsters Remix by Chuck Palahniuk. It takes an impeccably detailed writer to pull off a tell your own story book in the way that Shepherd does. I quite literally lost sleep by choosing to continue reading this far past the time I should have.

A complaint I was hearing was that it was too long, but it ended so quickly for me that I could’ve read another 100-200 pages. Shepherd writes in a way that is exhilarating and you never want it to stop. I was completely hooked after a single page and that momentum didn’t end until the acknowledgements.

I truly cannot wait for this to release as I will immediately purchase the book so I can explore all the choices I didn’t make and see what I missed out the first time around. Utterly breathtaking and am blown away.

DNF: I couldn’t finish this book. It was so hard to follow the story line and seemed extremely repetitive without any plot/narrative. Definitely a great book for a reader who likes to jump around.

Peng Shepherd bring us an unforgettable story with the absolutely coolest mechanism - you can literally choose the fate of the star of the book!

Meek "Marsh" (short for marshmallow, since she is so sweet and such a pushover) is shocked when her application for "All This and More," The number one TV show in the world is chosen. Season 1 was a blockbuster! Season 2, never came about. Now, Marsh will STAR is season 3.

Due to a loophole of physics, this real-time reality show will show viewers Marsh's life as she goes backwards to change major life choices. Marsh is suddenly able to decide whether she wants to attend law school, whether she should date the man who broke her heart, whether she should speak up when she had a chance. All the while, the vieweres will text responses and live vicariously through her journey.

The problem of course, is that changing the past impacts plenty of more people than just Marsh. As the season continues, Marsh can see this and begin to wonder if she should continue. Worse yet, the physics loop hole seems to be fraying. What should Marsh do?

Shepherd easily juggles multiple timelines and throws us forward and back, filling in the questions of what maden Marsh the woman she is and what happens when she tries to change. The world building is simply amazing and best yet, the reader can make the decisions just like a Choose Your Own Adventure story.

This is a book for the ages and for anyone who has second thoughts, looks back, loves reality shows or has that one friend they wish they could help. Join Marsh on her journey - you will not be sorry!
#williammorrow #allthisandmore #pengsheperd

Quantum physics, the bubble and a reality TV show. Marsh has some regrets in her current life. Things like:
her first love, Ren,
her marriage to Dylan,
the emotional distance between her and daughter, Harper,
the career path she didn't take.
She is chosen for a reality TV show that allows her to go back in time and choose a path not taken. Well, actually multiple paths ad nauseam.
The different paths were numerous and I got tired of Marsh's search for perfection. Entertwined with Marsh's various life paths is the mysterious Chrysalis and the previous season's crew and contestant. If you don't understand what I just wrote--that is the way the story evolved for me. I read the entire book and at the end, I was just confused. Undoubtedly, if you are a more than an occasional reader of science fiction, you will find this book to be a 5 star read. For me, I give it 3 stars. It was well enough written that I stuck with a book that I couldn't comprehend!
Thank you to NetGalley and William Morrow for the complimentary digital ARC. This review and rating are my own honest opinions.

Thank you NetGalley & William Morrow for the ARC in exchange for an honest review. This review can also be found on Goodreads.

Have you ever wondered what your life would be like if you had or hadn't made a specific decision? Or wished you could tweak your life into your perfect ideal world? Enter: All This & More. Readers are bound to enjoy jumping into the quantum bubble on a mind-bending, choose your own adventure read.

In a recent quantum physics advancement, a quantum bubble has been created and the infinite possibilities of your life are at your fingertips. The TV Show 'All This & More' presents the opportunity to change your life, crafting it into a perfect world. After an uber successful season 1, and an upsetting sudden end mid-season 2, All This & More is back and better than ever for season 3.

Marsh is hand selected to participate in season 3. She's recently divorced, struggling with her dating life, and wishing she could give her teenage daughter more. Season 1 contestant, Talia Cruz, offers Marsh her expert guidance, promising to lead her through her major decisions. Marsh dives in head first, and thus begins the readers adventure. YOU get to choose what happens to Marsh, and she takes you on epic adventures, trials, and life altering decisions along the way.

Peng Shepherd does it again! Her novel, 'The Cartographers', is my all time favorite book. I went into this novel with high hopes and it did not disappoint. Shepherd has crafted a unique reading experience that allows every reader a different adventure. Her hard word and dedication in making this personalized adventure is admirable and evident on every page.

Unfortunately, I wasn't able to read this as the formatting on the ARC was very poor. I wasn't able to navigate the interactive pieces of this work. I did reach out to the publisher to request a physical ARC, but they wanted me to fill out an additional form to receive it. I know it's just this one form for this one book, but this is a hobby for me and I have limited amount of time. I just generally try not to fill out forms and applications for an ARC for me to do free publicity to protect some of my time. I included a star rating because I had to, but I didn't complete this book, though I tried.

This is a very unusual book. While I did enjoy the storyline
I am not certain that I took the journey the Author had in
mind. Most women would take each choice and give it]
a whirl, and most of us would question ourselves endlessly
because that’s just how we set ourselves to do.
Don’t miss the book, it’s certainly worth the adventure,
My thanks to William Morrow Publisher via NetGalley
for the download copy of this book for review purposes.

If you're in for a wild ride this is for you. How many times have we wished we could change our mistakes and what we would do differently? Book that makes you wish you could and sometimes are glad you can't.