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I have mixed feelings about this one. I love this author but this is much different than her previous works. I had never heard of this historical event and for some reason I found the first part slow and hard to get through. But as the book went on, I became more invested and really enjoyed it. 3.5 stars

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If you're looking for a traditional Noelle Ilhi thriller, this is not it. As much as this book pulled me in, it was definitely a different writing style, and one in which I would describe more as a historical fiction book.

With that being said, this book is based on the events surrounding the Mountain Meadows Massacre in 1857. You're introduced to three women: Lucy, a strong willed and stand your ground woman who refuses to run away; Katrina, a mother of 4 , traveling west and hell bent in protecting her family; and Sally, a "gifted" fourth wife to a man she's never met.

Ilhi draws you into their stories while simultaneously introducing the reader to a tragic event that is not well known.This book is heartbreaking and devistating, but beautifully written. Pay attention to the trigger warnings.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with this book for an unbiased review.

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This was such a heartbreaking book based on the true events of the Mountain Meadows Massacre that took place in Utah in 1857. I was not familiar with this part of history and appreciate all the research that the author put into writing this book. The story is told through the eyes of three strong women, and although many parts were hard to read, I'm glad that they are given a voice here, and I hope that this book brings more awareness to this tragic event.

Make sure to read the afterward as the author gives lots of good background and information.

This is my first book by this author, although I have others on my TBR shelf and am anxious to get to them soon!

Thank you, @netgalley and @xpressobooktours, for the #gifted e-arc!

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Thank you for allowing me to read this.
I thought this would be like her typical thrillers, but soon found this was more historical.
I am a fan of her writing, and have read all books so far.
This one was fantastic.
Very captivating, well written and thought provoking.
So much emotional depth.

Would recommend to others.

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This book is a heart wrenching story of the Mountain Meadows Massacre. I had never heard of this horrific event and appreciate how hard this must have been to write. You can tell a lot of research and time went into writing this book. This book is slow paced, detailed, and graphic, and I found myself having to stop a few times because of getting emotional. This book was really well written and is one that will stay with you long after you finish reading it. Please read the Afterword at the end of this book for further insight.

Thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for an ARC of this book.

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Everything I read by Noelle is always SOOOO good! She is by far one of my favorite authors and I am so honored that I was able to read a copy early. I absolutely LOVED it!

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This book was soo good yet so heartbreaking. I had never heard of this story before. I am shocked, to say the least. Every time something happened in the book, I was just speechless. So much sadness and loss but the ones who perserved, just wow! I liked the multiple POVs. It helped tell the story of different sides (Mormons, Indians, and Gentiles). I cried so many times throughout this book! The afterword was so insightful and again left me speechless.

I highly recommend this book!

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None Left to Tell

If you love a thriller that keeps you guessing until the last page, this book is for you!!

Whenever you think you have it figured out, the rug is pulled out from under you.
The story unfolds with an intensity that makes it impossible to put down.
Packed with unexpected twists and an impossible-to-predict plot, making it a wild ride from start to finish.

I have enjoyed all of Noelle's books, a cult classic!!

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Fantastic! This book was so tough to read emotionally. And it was written so well with each intricate storyline connecting. The warning of the reality of this book made it that much more heartfelt and its so sad to say this is our history that we can't change. Love this author, cant wait for more!

Thank you NetGallery for the opportunity to read this eARC.

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This was heartbreaking and riveting in equal measure. I’ll admit that I was painfully ignorant of the Mountain Meadows Massacre before reading this book, but Noelle West Ihli has made me want to learn everything I can and more. The forward at the start of this book had me hooked from the word go. Can’t wait for this one to be in shops in the UK because I will be buying for my friends and family!

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None Left to Tell is heart wrenching, keep you on your toes historical fiction thriller. Taking place in the mid 1800s in Mountain Meadows, UT. The book starts off slow, but I promise it’s worth it! Absolutely recommeny to anybody who enjoys historical fiction!

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None Left to Tell by Noelle West Ihli

Thank you to @DynamiteBooks and Netgalley for my #gifted copy.

4.5⭐️
Noelle W. Ihli has done it again with another engrossing read! While this was a historical thriller it kept me so drawn in with all the families. 3 women’s lives are connected in a brutal way as we weave with through their paths during this trying time. I really just didn’t know what going to come next! The pacing was great for me, something always seemed to be happening and grabbing my attention. The story is strongly based on Therapy Mountain Meadows Massacre. I hadn’t heard of it before this book and that’s a whole rabbit hole to go down!

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Historical fiction is not usually what I go for but I enjoy Noelle’s books a lot and wanted to give it a try. This novel covers the Mountain Meadows Massacre- a true historical event that happened between cross-country settlers, Indians, Mormons. It was very eye opening and informative and I learned a lot about an event I never knew existed. Definitely not a feel-good read but I will be thinking about it for a long time 😅

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If you are looking for a book where everyone lives happily ever after this is not that book. However if you are a fan of historical fiction, or historical fiction based on true events, especially heartbreaking events then you will probably love this book. It's well researched and well written and the book held my attention but some parts were very heavy and hard to read

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I had gone into this book thinking it was a thriller like the rest of Ihli's novel's. I was in for a suprise. This is much more of a historical fiction book than a thriller. It goes through three different perspectives of the Mountain Meadows Massacre. I was not even aware that this ever occurred. You could tell that Ihli did a lot of research and retelling this story was of great importance for you. A different genre than what I was expecting, but very good storytelling.

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In None Left to Tell by Noelle Ihli, a small, close-knit town is rocked by a string of shocking disappearances. As fear spreads, journalist Kate Turner returns to her hometown to cover the story, only to find herself entangled in the mystery when someone from her past goes missing. Determined to uncover the truth, Kate digs into dark secrets buried beneath the town’s surface. With every lead, she realizes that no one is safe—and that she may be closer to the danger than she realizes.

I’d rate None Left to Tell 3.5 or 4 stars. The book delivers a solid mystery with good pacing that keeps you turning pages, and Kate’s character is relatable as she balances her personal connections with her desire for answers. Ihli builds a tense atmosphere in this small-town setting, making each twist feel both surprising and inevitable. While the suspense is strong throughout, certain plot points could have been explored in more depth. Still, it’s a compelling read for fans of mysteries and psychological thrillers, packed with suspense and chilling reveals.

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Firstly thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for the advanced copy of this book in return for my honest opinion.

This book was so well researched and I absolutely loved it . It was heartbreaking and distressing but at the same time was so interesting . So easy to read I sped through it . Definitely recommend 4.5 stars

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I knew from the moment I saw the release of Noelle Ihli's new historical fiction that I wanted to read, as her Ask For Andrea was one of my top 5 books this year. She certainly did not disappoint in this book either. I was beyond moved by the story and period in history. Noelle is such an incredible storyteller that as a reader you seamlessly move from each women's point of view and you can feel their pain and personal experience. She truly did such a fantastic job telling the story to honor those that lost their lives in this horrific massacre.

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Noelle is an instant read for me, I’ve read all of their books and I’ll continue to read anything they release. However, this one wasn’t quite for me. It was well written and researched, it just wasn’t what I’d expect from this author and wasn’t as easy to get into for me as most of their books. It was still a good book, and I think it was an important topic, I respect that this story was told when I had never heard of it before. I just personally had a hard time with it.

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5 star read as always from Noelle W Ihli! She’s become one of my favorite thriller authors. I love how she researches things that have happened in history that people may or may not be-aware about and weaves amazing stories. None Left to Tell had me on the edge of my seat and my poor mama heart hurt so badly for the woman and children who were lost, I will definitely be looking into the history behind the story in the near future.

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