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Thriller and historical fiction are my two favorite genres and finding out that the author writes both 😍

Anyway, this story is so powerful and heartbreaking. I have never cried while reading a book until now. It tells the story of the mountain meadows massacre which I had never heard about until I picked this book up 4 days ago. My heart hurts for all the innocent people involved.

Something really cool though is survivor testimony and the characters being built upon real people.

Also the author has ties to this piece of history.

Definitely enjoyed this book and learning something new.

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3.75 Stars
Anything Noelle W. Ihli writes I am going to read. This seemed to have more of a historical element to it which I usually do not read, but It was a solid read. I could tell that there was a lot of time dedicated to the research of details within this book. I would definitely recommend it to any of my friends who appreciate historical fiction!

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I came across Noelle ´s books this summer and after reading a few I knew she was going to be on my watch list because I couldn’t put them down.
None left to tell was a bit of a departure from her normal writing but I do love historical fiction so I went for it.
Noelle is a wonderful story teller and her work is very well researched. I did find things a bit slow at times. I just couldn’t seem to get into it as much as did her others. I would recommend this for those historical fiction folks that are looking for something new.

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This book was a very rare DNF for me. I could not get into this storyline. I had previously read another book by this author, which I did not like as much as the reviews I had read, but enough to give another book a try.

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Wow. Just wow. This one is gonna stick with me.

Noelle clearly poured everything into this novel and the end product is heartbreaking, gut wrenching, but somehow also beautiful. This made me feel so many emotions and I teared up several times while reading. I was not familiar with the Mountain Meadows Massacre prior to reading this and can’t believe such a horrific tragedy such as this is still so widely unknown.

This read more as a historical fiction, which usually isn’t my top choice, but this was incredible. Highly recommend to anyone. This was an important read that I’ll be thinking about for a long time.

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This book felt very different from the author's regular work but I absolutely loved it. It had my attention from the beginning and didn't let up at all. Thriller with historical elements? Yes please! This story was so well written and I loved the different POV's.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for an opportunity to read this.

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I went into this book thinking it would be a similar psychological thriller with murder and twists and what not. When I read the author's note at the beginning I realized I was in for a pleasant surprise.

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This is in my top ten of the year. Told from three points of view (all the wives of the men involved), this is the story of the Mountain Meadows Massacre--one of the deadliest massacres on US soil that hardly anyone knows about. I was shocked, speechless, and heartbroken while reading this story. And then I had to stop and go research more details. The story is fascinating. Highly recommended.

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I was intrigued as soon as I saw what this book was about, I’ve never heard of the Meadow Massacre so wasn’t sure what to expect. I love a historical fiction book with a good retelling and this is exactly what this author did. You can tell the author put a lot of time into researching the subject matter and by doing so she pays the victims and survivors a great tribute. I really embraced the poignant characters all the ladies added so much to the story. I wasn’t sure where the story was going when Nancy was introduced but she then became a very important part of it all. The afterword had a moment that made chills run down my spine. Saleta definitely wanted this story to be told.

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None Left to Tell is a gripping historical thriller that describes the haunting events of the Mountain Meadows Massacre in 1857. The story is told through the POV’s of three women Lucy, Katrina, and Sally and because of this it’s a deeper and more emotional experience when you read about the gruesome events that happened. It made my heart cringe multiple times. 🥺

The novel’s themes of resilience, morality, and the consequences of dehumanization make it an unforgettable read. None Left to Tell is highly recommended for fans of historical fiction and those who are interested in American history.

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This book had me hooked from page one! I gave this book the complete 5 stars! It is a little different than my normal reads but I honestly enjoyed it. It was one of the best psychological thrillers of the year!

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Noelle writes like no one else. This a is beautifully told story, although tragic and horrifying. You can tell that much thought was put into preserving the history surrounding this incident. Great character development that helped me visualize a setting that I was completely unfamiliar with. I would highly recommend the book to readers who a looking for a unique historical thiller/fiction. The story is heartbreaking and at time gut wrenching, but it's an important piece of history to know.

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I've become convinced that Noelle Ihli is a must read and must purchase author, and None Left to Tell continues her streak of churning out gripping page turners. There's got to be sorcery in her writing because when I read one of her books, I can't pay attention to anything else, and I'm completely absorbed. This was no different, and earned all five stars easily.

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Let me start by saying, the story told in this novel is an important one and I’m both saddened and disturbed by the fact I had never heard of it before reading this. This should be in history books. I found the subject matter disturbing and it kept my attention, I just didn’t love the execution of it. I had a hard time following along between the 3 different view points and timelines. My struggle to follow along definitely could have impacted my overall feelings about this book. I wish I had the desire to pick it up and try again, but I honestly don’t. I have heard a lot of good things about this book from others so I would definitely recommend everyone read it themselves and form their own opinions. I do tend to have a harder time getting into books that aren’t thrillers. They aren’t fast paced enough for me.

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Requested this because a booktuber that I watch recommends this author all of the time. Horror isn’t really my preferred genre. I definitely have to think about a more in depth response but my gut overall is telling me I enjoyed it enough.

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I typically do not enjoy any type of historical book, but when I saw Noelle Wear Ihli wrote a historical thriller I had to read it! This book seriously changed my mind about this genre and I am excited to see what she comes up with next!

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what a wild ride!!!! wow!!! this book was absolutely so well done, fast paced, and hard to put down!! cannot recommend it enough!

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There’s Nothing I love more than learning while I’m reading The Mountains meadow massacre that was something that I have not heard about it before. Especially because I’m from another country, so it was very special to to learn US history I’m always fascinated. I learning US history, stories, or books related. Noelle She does a great job because her writing pulls you in but at the same time she keeps you on the edge definitely I will look for more of her books!!!

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I saw a few early rave reviews for this book calling it a historical thriller and I was immediately intrigued. I raced through None Left to Tell and could not put it down! It's a heavily researched and carefully crafted fictional account of the Mountain Meadows Massacre. I love finding historical fiction that covers a topic that I was previously unaware of. This book was so thought provoking and complex - exactly what I was looking for!

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Way different than her other books but I loved it!! I finished in one sitting and really enjoyed it.

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