Thanks to Netgalley for this arc. I love this authors works and I was surprised that she wrote something that’s not thriller so that intrigued me. I haven’t heard of this tragedy in real life and it really kind of reminds me of back in the 1800’s when all of the Indians were forced to leave out of their homes and to walk what is called the trail of tears and relocate but a lot of loss happened and they couldn’t take anything but the clothes and it was tragic.. this made me emotional right from the storyline of Katrina. This was such a heartfelt story and it’s hard to read. It was beautifully written and I cannot recommend this enough even though historical fiction isn’t my taste but I loved this. Please be aware going in, it has very heavy religious topics so if you don’t like that then this isn’t for you.

Title: None Left To Tell
Author: Noelle West Ihli
Publishing Date: Oct 10 2024

5 stars! An Excellently Written Historical Fiction Masterpiece

I’ll admit, I was skeptical at first—historical fiction has never been my go-to genre. But Noelle's skillful blend of historical facts with engaging storytelling pulled me in right from the start, and I found myself immersed in a whirlwind of emotions.

This is my third Noelle book, and yet again, she did not disappoint. I finished it in just two days and savored every page. Noelle's writing is incredibly evocative, bringing her characters and settings to life in a way that makes it impossible not to become fully invested in the narrative.

What stands out most is her ability to provoke such powerful emotions through her words. Her characters feel deeply human, and their struggles and triumphs linger long after the book ends. I would highly recommend this book, not just to fans of thrillers or historical fiction, but to anyone who loves getting lost in a story.

Thank you to NetGalley, Noelle West Ihli and Dynamite Books for allowing me the pleasure of reading this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

A gripping, heart wrenching tale that will shatter your soul and leave you feeling emotionally drained and empty inside! If I could rate this more stars, I would. I didn't expect this from a Noelle Ihli book. I'm used to her scaring the crap out of me with her thrillers, not having me beside myself with tears and heartache. This book deserves to be read by all. Whether it's simply for entertainment purposes or for factual knowledge of a true crime, the innocent lives lost in this massacre are worthy of remembrance. I had never heard of this before. I can certainly see why it would want to be covered up. Who wants to be held accountable for senseless brutality?! It angers me that justice was never served on those responsible. My heart is still torn apart. Words cannot express how much I loved this book and how it made me feel! It was truly an honor to read this story, and I won't be forgetting about it anytime soon...if ever! Every single page needs to be read from beginning to end. Take my advice and don't skip anything. The afterword gave me chills when the author explained certain instances that happened while she was writing this book. I highly recommend it!

Thank you to Dynamite Books for granting me digital access via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review!

Noelle W. Ihli always delivers some of the quickest best books around (although Freida McFadden are better) and "None Left to Tell" hit the mark!

As someone who loves history and historical fiction this book is everything right in the genre. I learned so much and was captivated from start to finish. Noelle West Ihli does an excellent job of engrossing her audience from the very start. The book is fast paced and heart wrenching at times, a truly powerful read.and a fantastic story.

One of the best thrillers I’ve read this year. Edge of your seat thriller that keeps you in a chokehold all the way through.

This is an incredible read. Noelle is a gifted storyteller, that much is certain, and I am so thankful to have read None Left to Tell.
Typically I wouldn’t reach for something historical, but I’m so glad I did because I learned so much and was taught in such a beautiful way. This story is devastating and heartbreaking, but told with such care and compassion for people on both sides. I didn’t know much about this massacre, and certainly wasn’t aware of the horrific details surrounding why it happened. The unique way Noelle approached writing this was fantastic, not like any other kind of true crime I’ve experienced. Taking the facts and making it fiction while keeping all the importance and truth in the story is a wonderful skill, and I hope to see more like this from Noelle. I love multiple POVs in books, and I felt emotionally attached to each and every one in this heart wrenching tale. Particularly with Lucy and the inner turmoil she faces, being a believer in the LDS Church but being burdened with such devastating information - the emotions she felt while making such major decisions were so real.
I’ll certainly be picking up more from this author, and am so very glad I was able to read this ARC. Thank you, Noelle.

Noelle W. Ihli is an auto-buy author for me, so when I saw None Left to Tell appear on NetGalley, I immediately hit request! While I always look forward to her releases, her posts describing the intensity of the subject matter and her personal connection ramped up my interest.

The official synopsis of this book says, "Three women, connected by one of the most brutal mass slayings in US history." Through multiple points of view, readers are transported back to 1857 Utah territory (think Oregon Trail times) and the Meadow Mountain Massacre.

This may be a good fit if you enjoy:
- historical fiction + thrillers
- true crime
- strong female characters

It's hard to say I enjoyed this book, but I flew through it. Ihli has a writing style that makes it hard to put her books down. While this book is different than her others taking place in the 1800s, her pacing is consistent. Her token strong female perspectives tugged at my heartstrings. The tense moments had my heart rate spiked. The behaviors of the fragile men pissed me off.

I have a pretty high tolerance for violence in books, and this book was hard to read at times. I appreciate how Ihli *goes there* in her depiction of the massacre. It was a vile scene. It amazes me how the most brutal violence isn't fictional. This time in history doesn't seem to be talked about, and there are still conflicting opinions about how the Mountain Meadows Massacre went down. Her notes before and after the book show how much time, research, and care she put into this novel. While it is quite gruesome at times, I think this book is great for those who enjoy learning through fiction.

*Please note while there are some reveals throughout the book, this is not a mind-bending thriller. Do not be that person who complains there wasn't a shocking twist.*

Rating: I really liked it! (4)

Thank you to Dynamite Books and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this ebook early in exchange for an honest review.

Wow! Another fantastic read by Noelle Ihli. This novel gripped me from the very beginning and kept me flipping pages long into the night. Dark and gritty, not for the faint of heart. Such an uncomfortable topic, utter devastation So many heartfelt emotions.
Thank you NetGalley, Noelle Ihli and Xpresso Book Tours for the opportunity to read and review this book.

Thank you to NetGalley, the Publishers, and Noelle W. Ihli for an ARC of None Left to Tell. As soon as I heard there was a new book by Noelle I knew I needed to read it as soon as possible. I couldn’t have imagined a more haunting book as this one as it is tightly based on real events. I am thankful for Noelle to write this to bring light on the Mountain Meadows Massacre. This is one that I will think about for the rest of my life. I can’t believe the events that unfolded and how far people would go for their own beliefs, but also likewise for the ones they love. Even if you are not a fan of historical fiction, I would honestly recommend anyone and everyone to read this book to bring more light on the lives lost and the history of the United States and Noelle’s personal connection and research.

Three women are connected by one of the most brutal mass slayings in US history. Lucy is tired of running - an anti-Mormon mob drove her family and friends from her home. But now the Mormon’s are in control. The rumor is that the same men are moving through Utah to start their lives in California. Katrina, apart of the wagons moving to California knew this trek would be difficult, but was excited to start their new lives. She’s a mother of 4 and will do what it takes to keep them safe. Katrina doesn’t realize the extent it means to keep her family safe. Sally has been taken from her family and gifted to a new one. Now she is a 4th wife. She’s incredibly lonely and an outcast, but tries to make the best of her new life. Her husband announces they are going to join a religious group to get revenge, she’s forced to reconsider her loyalty.

Holy snot bubbles! I just finished None Left to Tell, what a heart-wrenching story.

Noelle Ihli became my favorite author earlier this year when I discovered Ask for Andrea and then devoured all her books in a matter of weeks. Gray After Dark has been my favorite read of the year until now. I was lucky enough to get my hands on Noelle Ihli’s newest book, None Left to Tell via NetGalley. This historical fiction book is beautifully told by three points of view: Katrina (mother on a wagon train to California), Lucy (Mormon who fled New York to Utah to avoid persecution), and Kahpeputz/Sally (servant to Brigham Young’s 4th wife). Noelle Ihli does a phenomenal job sharing their stories and revealing a dark time in American history. If you love history, I highly recommend this nail-biting, page turner about the 1857 Mountain Meadows Massacre. Noelle, and these ladies have left a mark on my life.

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"None Left to Tell" is a powerful and vivid look at grief and resiliency that captures the reader's attention from the first few chapters. Ihli's writing explores the depths of the human condition, offering a heartbreaking and brutally honest story. The story follows Eliza, the main character, as she works through the fallout from a terrible incident that has permanently changed her life. Eliza ponders on her loss in a section where Ihli masterfully captures her inner turmoil: "Each day, the echoes of the past reverberate through the empty halls of my mind, a constant reminder of what once was and what will never be again." Ihli's ability to capture the nuances of the human psyche is demonstrated by its unadulterated emotional depth.

What truly stands out in "None Left to Tell" is Ihli’s ability to balance intense psychological depth with a gripping and hopeful narrative. The author’s keen insight into human nature and her deft handling of sensitive themes result in a story that resonates on multiple levels. The novel's exploration of personal resilience and the quest for closure is thought-provoking and satisfying, making it a standout read for fans of psychological drama and character-driven fiction. Overall, None Left to Tell is a testament to Noelle Ihli's skill as a storyteller, offering readers a profound and unforgettable experience.

After reading all of Noelle West Ihli’s previous books, this was not what I was expected. I thought I’d find myself in another nail biting thriller, instead I was given a heart breaking and mind blowing work of amazing historical fiction.

Based on actual events of the Mountain Meadows Massacre in 1857 that occurred in Southern Utah.
This tale follows three women, Katrina, Lucy and Sally. All three women have their own story but are connected by one of the most brutal mass slayings in US history.
This was a brilliantly written, powerful story that I will be left thinking about for awhile.

It took a bit to familiarize myself with each character. However, once I was able to distinguish who is who in the story, I couldn’t put it down. I had to know what was going to happen next!

⭐️: 4.5/5

Thank you NetGalley for sharing a digital copy with me in exchange for an honest review.

Noelle West Ihli is one of my favorite authors, and, even though this book read more as a historical fiction than a thriller, she has a way of writing that keeps you captivated. It still contains thrills that will have your heart rate speeding up! There were moments of sadness that made me want to cry, and I felt so privileged to be able to read about what these three women in the Mountain Meadows Massacre of 1857 went through. You could tell the author poured her heart into this one and the attention to detail is incredible Bravo for yet another great read!

Wow is all I need to say about this captivating story about three very different women whose lives played out during the Mountain Meadow Massacre. Noelle expertly weaves the tales of these three women seamlessly that you feel as of your there experiencing all that they are. She takes you on the trail with the wagons and I felt if I were watching from the sidelines. The story of these women will linger with me for quite sometime! Beautiful piece mastery written by Noelle. Thank you for putting the truth out there where dome people thought the past couod stay hidden forever!

What a remarkable, sad, true, heartfelt story, it touched my heart. The sadness reaching my inner soul. To know this actually happened in our history is unbelievable. This book was written with such warmth on such a horrific event. Bravo to the author for bringing this story to life.

Thanks to the author, the publisher and Netgalley for an early release of this book

Thanks to NetGalley and Dynamite Books for an advanced copy of None Left to Tell in exchange for an honest review.

This is now the third book I've read by Noelle W. Ihli, and she is definitely becoming one of my favorite thriller writers.

Coming into this story, I had never heard of the Mountain Meadows Massacre. Her author's note did a great job explaining her ties to this awful moment in history, and why it was important for her to tell it. She also explained some of the creative liberties she took, why she made those decisions, and even explained what everyone believed actually happened. It was very clear that she understood how delicate of a subject this story was to tell, and did a great job trying to stay true to her source material and didn't change things necessarily for shock value. I believe she truly wanted to tell the story of what these people had endured and lost.

I will also have to say, this wasn't an easy read. Lots of elements were difficult topics to discuss, such as child death, racism, religious/holy wars, animal death, to name a few. None Left to Tell was told through multiple POVs, which I think was an absolutely fantastic choice, given the various sides of the story. Katrina was a Christian woman, traveling west with her husband and children, trying to make a new life for themselves. Lucy Robison was a woman who had converted to Mormonism with her husband, and they traveled to Utah in order to avoid religious persecution from the Christians. On this end, there was a lot of animosity between the Christians and the Mormons, and the potential of a holy war happening because of it. The other point of view was from Kahpeputz (known as Sally), a native woman ripped from her tribe and married off to the chief of another. She was hated as well because she wasn't part of the same tribe; additionally, you see how the Mormons had used this tribe as a scapegoat for their horrible actions. The way their stories were intertwined in the end was absolute perfection.

Despite being over 400 pages, I flew through this book in two days. My heart was broken while reading this. It's sad how hatred towards those who are different (whether it be religion and/or race), and the lack of accountability in tandem with poor leadership led to such a devastating situation. Even though this took place in the 1800s, it's sad to see similar events playing out today, here in the US and around the world. I highly recommend this one, because it was told so well, and had such a powerful message.

This was an eye opening read on something that I was not aware had happened in history. It was definitely a story that needed to be told.

This book was very well written and researched. I do appreciate everything that went into this book and I love her other books, this was just not my type of book. If you are a fan of historical books this would be great for you.

What an incredible rendering of such an underexposed aspect of our history!

Noelle Ihli masterfully depicts the massacre at Mountain Meadows through this historical fiction, based off the true events that occurred in Utah in 1857. The story follows the perspective of three women from all aspects of involvement, a Mormon wife, emigrant crossing the meadow, and a Native American girl, to build a complete picture of what happened and how those involved were effected.

As someone who is not a history buff or who enjoys reading about history, this book was so important! This story was so personal from the first sentence and really brings the reader into the world of each character, while maintaining accuracy of true events. You don’t have to have knowledge of the massacre or even the time period this took place, Noelle Ihli effortlessly bridges the time gap and ensures authenticity and integrity of each aspect of the story. Once finished, I immediately took to the internet to look into the Mountain Meadows Massacre and further educate myself of this important part of history.

I think when authors are able to personalize and create a book based off true events, especially a subject such as historical fiction, it can encourage young readers to become more involved in learning about the past and ignite a desire to want to learn more. This book was powerful in that regard and was only further propelled by the author’s personal attachment to the story.

Thank you NetGalley, Dynamite Books, and Noelle Ihli for this ARC.