Three women with interconnecting stories in this book. It was a bit slow paced for me, and I had a hard time getting invested into the story. It was extremely dark so please know that going in. Noelle still does an amazing job translating history into a story that will grip you from page one. I just felt a little disconnected from each of the characters, but the book overall was worth the read.

None Left to Tell wasn’t my favorite by this author—I really prefer her spookier style like in Ask for Andrea—but it was still a solid read. I appreciated that it drew from a true historical event, which gave the story extra weight and made it feel different from a typical thriller

Short Summary:
Set in 1857, None Left to Tell is a historical thriller inspired by the tragic true events known as the Mountain Meadows Massacre. The story follows three women whose lives intersect through prejudice, violence, and survival: Lucy, driven by anger and seeking justice; Katrina, a mother of four trying to protect her family on a harrowing journey west; and Sally, a Native American woman caught in the crossfire of belief, betrayal, and forced loyalties. Their narratives—different yet woven together—paint a devastating picture of human cruelty, faith, and the costs of silence.

Thoughts:
I was really impressed with the story's authenticity. The historical setting felt grounded and believable, and the cultural and religious backdrop gave the violence and moral struggles real weight. I also liked how the story used multiple POVs—each woman’s perspective added layer of empathy and depth, whether through faith, motherhood, or identity. The writing built atmosphere gradually, layering small details of fear, heat, and grief into something gut-wrenching. That said, it’s definitely a slow burn. The early chapters take time to establish the setting and characters, and the historical context can feel thick if you’re not already familiar with it (google was my best friend). It’s also an emotionally heavy read—brutal at times, and far from light—but for me, that’s what gave it its power.

For me, None Left to Tell was heartbreaking and hauntingly beautiful. It’s historical fiction at its most powerful—full of moral complexity, harsh truths, and vivid character storytelling. This wasn't an easy read but it’s absolutely worth it!

Thank you to NetGalley and Dynamite Books for the gifted copy!

This is my second time trying to read this book first time physical second time audio and it's just not for me didn't hold my interest at all. Made it to 75% this time and just can't carry on.

I love this author--books are so engrossing. The multiple POV's and timelines converge wonderfully. This reads as HF thriller and is tough and graphic at some points but it is a story that needs to be told. Thank you #netgalley for the chance for an honest review.

Very interesting fictional account of an event, that even as someone who's studied this period extensively, had never heard about until reading this book. I always especially enjoy historical fiction that features an event in history that was previously unfamiliar with, especially when it's well done like in this book. I appreciated that the view point of all parties was included. Well done, though I will warn that there is some violence that may disturb some readers.

This was gripping most of the way through and I'm so glad I finally got to this! I love the parallel of this: learning the heartbreaking and vicious history and then there's the central storyline of the women and their fate. There's a foreboding sense page after page of what was to come and the author has a way to really have you hang on the emotions. What a great telling of the Mountain Meadows Massacre.

This could be quite a thriller, but it conjured up so much more. The three women and their paths, the reality of what was hidden and claimed. and just everything else surrounding this awful and tragic event. The author wrote this with full great attention and I appreciated the details and intensity. This was my first read from her and won't be the last.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this. All opinions are my own.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC. Love this author- all of her books have been excellent and this was no exception!! A story that I was not aware of and it will stay with me for quite some time. A wagon train headed to California in 1857- the troubles they had traveling and their dreams of getting to a better life. The massacre that happens along the way and what life was like back then. Told from different POV- and time lived to weave the story together. Definitely recommend!

This is a work of fiction based on the story of the Mountain Meadows Massacre, one of the most brutal mass slayings in US history that happened in 1857, in Utah.
I confess that this was the first time l've ever heard of it.
The author did a great job recreating the story and characters. I was quite impressed with the writing and the storytelling, which easily transported me to the era and made everything believable.
The development, although slow, was gut wrenching and upsetting. The violence or brutality was hard to handle.
Some parts were heartbreaking.
As there was too much talking of religion and violence, this book is hard to recommend. And I wouldn't label this book as a thriller.
I'm praising the author's capabilities to research the facts and to reconstruct the story in such detail and fashion.
Her afterwords were quite informative and I do recommend reading it.

Having read a few of Ihli’s other books, I was expecting another fast-paced thriller and went into this blind. This was completely different but I really enjoyed it.

I love historical fiction and especially liked this time period of Western Expansion. This book follows the lives of three women and the events leading up and after the Mountain Meadows Massacre. I had never heard of this event and appreciate how much research the author did to bring this story to light. I will say to check trigger warnings because as you can imagine, some of it is very hard to read. It was a slow start but once the stories connected I was captivated and couldn’t put it down.

Thank you to NetGalley and Dynamite Books for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

Some really dark themes in this, including those related to children - be aware if this is something that would bother you! It’s a really interesting story more so because of the fact it is based on true tragedy. But I did find it hard going

I had never heard of the Mountain Meadows Massacre before, and the way Ihli brought this dark chapter of history to life was both eye-opening and haunting. The three women’s perspectives added depth and emotional weight, making their struggles feel personal and real. While some of the historical details were heavy, the novel’s exploration of survival, faith, and justice kept me engaged and reflective long after I finished reading.

I found this book to be more slow for me. I still very much enjoyed the story but was not able to get through it very quickly, which is ok.

The story and the true tragedy this relates to is very heart breaking. I had not heard of the mountain meadows massacre before this.
The sheer amount of research put into this is incredible.

Nothing wrong with the writing style of this book. Noelle West Ihli is a very talented writer. However, after getting 30% into this book, I just could not invest in the story at all.

Be prepared going into this book that the topics are very dark and depict scenes that include children. This is a very heavy book to read if you go in blind like I did 😂

None Left to Tell is a gripping, emotionally charged historical novel that brings the horrors of the Mountain Meadows Massacre to life through the eyes of three unforgettable women. Noelle W. Ihli’s writing is vivid and immersive, balancing historical detail with deep character development. While the subject matter is heavy and often heartbreaking, the storytelling is compelling and thought-provoking. A few pacing issues and the intense emotional weight kept it from being a full five stars for me, but overall, it’s a beautifully written and deeply impactful read.

I don’t really know how to feel after reading this book. I just feel completely numb.
This book was well written and had me in tears.
It is not my usual genre but I’m so glad I read it as I devoured it and learnt something as well. I’m not American but I still found it interesting and heart wrenching.
I feel the date it happened was quite poignant as well.

A national tradejy brought to light in a way that feels like you're reading a modern thriller, yet it's based on horrible and heartbreaking truths. Noelle Ihli has really seemed to find her niche as she researches and brings to life real tragic events, but in a way of honoring the stories and the individuals involved. This was a story I hadn't heard before, and am so glad she brought it out to share so that we don't repeat these kinds of things from the past. Unputdownable! Told from the viewpoints of three different women on three different sides, and yet doesn't villanize them as they are all victims in this nonsensical tragic event.
*I received a copy of this book from NetGalley. This review is my own opinion*

First of all, I absolutely love Noelle Ihli and everything she writes. Just like all her other books this was extremely well written and researched. However it did not read like a thriller. It read more like historical fiction. So while she is a talented and amazing writer, I personally could not get into this. I pushed through but did not love it.
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