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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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Heartbreaking and at times hard to read but wonderfully and lovingly researched. This is way different from the 2 books and novella I read by Noelle this year and it was fantastic. I’ve been reading this one in the car pickup line and did not want to stop to move forward. This is definitely more historical fiction (which I really enjoy btw) than thriller, definitely check triggers for this and please please read the afterward to see what research went in to writing this one!

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Absolutely one of the BEST books I have ever read in my lifetime!!! I waited a few weeks to do my reviews and the book is still with me today just the same as when I finished it. Its just one of those books that will always stay with you.
So well written I felt like I was on the trails and in the trenches with the charcters...and to think this is a true story!!! Mind blowing!!! Ihli is a masterful story teller and I can not recommend this book enough! Five stars does not do it justice I wish I could give it a hundred!!!!

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This book surprised me. I tend to enjoy reading stories like this (which I'm sure says a lot about me). Noelle Ihli stuck close to what actually occurred with these events but brought it to a different level. It was heartbreaking and harrowing. Certainly not for everyone, but a powerful read if you can get through it.

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I feel like I’m an outlier on this one. I’ve been a big fan of Noelle’s other books, but this one just wasn’t for me. Perhaps I should have read what it was about, but it’s not a thriller like her other books. It’s definitely a terrifying, heartbreaking true story that I feel like a lot of people haven’t heard before, myself included. It was too many characters for me and I found it really hard to get into and finish.

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I went into this book having never read anything by this author. And I have to say that may have worked in my favor.
This book is both horrific and mesmerizing. The absolute terror that can be felt from the characters who lived this nightmare of the Mountain Meadows Massacre was almost too much at times. I think knowing that real families lived this makes it so much harder to read at times. I also feel that we need to read these things sometimes. So we can remember why we shouldn’t blindly follow leaders be they political or the church…..and what happens to even good people when they do.
I will honestly be thinking about this book for a very long time. Please read the content warnings as this book does contain very graphic depictions of violence including violence against women and children.
I received a ARC of this title, all opinions are my own.

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Sometimes you read a book and just know that you will read it over and over. Ihli delivers with this historical novel based tightly on true events. This book is told from the perspective of 3 women, each from completely different backgrounds, and yet tied to each other through inexplicable circumstances. This book is haunting, devastating, and political as it dives into the history of the untold story of the Paiutes, Mormans, and a community (known to the others as the gentiles) attempting to relocate for a better future. The 3 perspectives allow the unique opportunity to understand where each side is coming from as war is waged on the gentiles. Misplaced anger, resentment, and unquestioning what is right all come into play in this novel in very tragic ways. This story is the story of many for its time. Ihli does an incredible job at telling the story in a way that does not discriminate or cast a negative light on any particular group; rather she demonstrates how skewed/biased thinking can lead to disaster, and the road to devastation is sometimes paved with good intentions. Would definitely recommend this book- 5 stars. Thank you to #NetGalley and #DynamiteBooks for this ARC

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Noelle Ihli has become an instant must-read author for me. This moving and powerful story took a surprising turn away from the author’s usual genre, which also put it outside my usual reading preferences. Noelle’s writing is simply beautiful. Her previous books have always captivated me from page one, leaving me tense and fully engaged. This one, though, stayed with me on a deeper level, painting vivid images of the settings and the people who felt so real and relatable.Three intertwined stories of three unique women, each with such distinct lives yet profoundly connected.
It’s rare that a book moves me to tears. I'm also pretty conservative with 5-star ratings because I don't give them lightly. But when I finished this one, it was an easy choice.

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I have never read a historical thriller before, but this one had me hooked. I have enjoyed Noelle West Ihli’s other work so I was excited to get the opportunity to read this one. It was an eye opening experience for me because I did not know this occurred until I read about it. It was heartbreaking and I think the author did a great job in sharing this piece of history.

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Thank you to Netgalley and Dynamite Books for this ARC

This book! I had no idea about this horrible massacre. Noelle is such an amazing writer and you can tell that she did her research on this horrible event in history. This book had me feeling all of the emotions, I cried a lot reading it. Will be giving this 4.5 stars (rounding up to 5 here).

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Having read two of Noelle W. Ihli’s other thrillers, I was intrigued by None Left to Tell and grateful to receive an ARC via NetGalley.

This was a different story than what I expected. While it is technically a historical thriller, it didn’t feel like any thriller I have previously read. It’s a fictionalized recounting of real events, following a handful of main characters as they experience the Mountain Meadows Massacre and its aftermath.

Overall, the story felt pretty slow and I found that it took me longer than usual to get through it because of that. The characters were very well fleshed out, though, and I got invested enough in their individual journeys to want to keep going and I’m glad I did.

Ultimately I felt this story was a 3.5 star read—a bit slow at first but a story well worth reading. Readers should go in with the understanding that this isn’t like other Ihli thrillers.

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I simply cannot say enough things about this book. I am not typically a fan of historical fiction so this is not a book I would have picked up and read, but knew that I love ALL things Noelle Ihli, but I am so very glad I did. It has been a long time since a book kept me hooked from the very beginning all the way through the end while having me both laughing, imaging the vivid scenery and simultaneously crying my eyes out. Noelle Ihli did an remarkable job down to the last details of the scenery going around that I felt like I was there. An emotional read 100% worth the read, I couldnt put it down.

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Wow, author Noelle W. Ihli, has done it again with None Left to Tell, I've really enjoyed her other works and this one was no exception. I will say that you should go into this one with a mindset of a historical fiction rather than a thriller. It was captivating nonetheless.

I loved the multiple POVs, the remote setting, and the heart written behind the story. This leaves you with a lot to think about and is very moving.

Many thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for my copy in exchange for an honest review :)

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noelle ihli does it again with her newest book. “none left to tell” is work of fiction, however, is very closely based on the true events of the mountain meadow massacre in utah during the 1850s.

i could not put this book down despite it being a heartbreaking story. told from multiple perspectives from different women with different backgrounds, this story explores the horrific events that shook multiple communities.

this book felt extremely well researched and i couldn’t believe that this is an event that took place. this book was well-written, heartbreaking and impossible to put down while shining light on a violent event in US history that isn’t talked about often. this is a book that will stay with me for a long time.

i received this book as an arc from netgalley, noelle ihli and xpresso book tours! thank you so much!

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Be prepared and check the trigger warnings

What a powerful story and so heartbreaking, especially knowing that this was based on true events. I will probably be thinking about this one for a while.

I did struggle with the pacing a bit, but the emotional moments really hit hard. ♡

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None Left to Tell by Noelle W. Ihli
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*CHILLS* that’s what this book gives you- CHILLS. I have read all of Noelle’s previous thrillers and loved them for all different reasons and this one is no exception. Historical thriller is a new genre for me but I love historical fiction, I love thrillers, and I love Noelle W. Ihli’s books so this was a match made in heaven. I went in blind, not knowing anything about the Mountain Meadows Massacre. I loved how the author connected the stories of the three women and gave them so much life and perspective. I also loved how she laid it all out, not naming a bad side or a good side because it is very clear that it is not black and white. Instead, she humanized each group and made you feel like you were right there in the middle of the meadow too on that horrific day. #NoneLefttoTell #NetGalley

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