This deserves way more than five stars! There was romance, mystery and many strong emotions. River is just eighteen, a senior in school. She has lost so much when her house burned down recently. She lost her possessions, she lost her father and her mother had already run off some months before. Her serious boyfriend, Noah, dumped her withour giving a reason. Then she meets someone and feels he is THE ONE! But she starts uncovering so many secrets about her family. This was so beautifully written.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advance copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This book blends mystery, suspense, and emotion in a compelling way. The story is primarily told through River’s POV where emotional tension is strong, and her journey through trauma and mystery is gripping.

I would have liked to know more about River’s parents. A deeper look into her childhood background would have added extra layers to the story to make the story more emotionally charged.

The twists and reveals are definitely a highlight. Just when you think you know what’s coming, the plot takes unexpected turns, keeping things exciting and unpredictable.

Overall, this is an engaging read with plenty of suspense and emotion to keep you hooked. Thank you to NetGalley and PENGUIN GROUP Penguin Young Readers Group for the ARC!

Packing several gut punches, All We Lost Was Everything by Sloan Harlow will appeal to YA readers who enjoy mystery, romance, and thrillers. Readers are treated to a potential romance with River Santos' silent co-worker Logan or a rekindling of her romance with former boyfriend Noah. Supported by her best friend Twany and aunt, River is hanging on after her mother disappears and her father is killed in a house fire that almost took her life. EVERYOME in this narrative has secrets which keeps the reader guessing until the end about what happened to River's Mother, as well as who and why did someone set fire to River's home, killing her father.. This is a book that will most certainly be added to our collection. There is no doubt that this will have vast appeal to YA readers who will recommend this novel to others.

Thank you to PENGUIN GROUP Penguin Young Readers Group | G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this arc in return for an honest review.

This is my first book by this author and I read all in one sitting! Quite a few turns I did not see coming! The letters were confusing at first so I’m glad they were addressed at the end. Great character building, great plot progression. Solid ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️


Thanks to NetGally for this ARC!

All We Lost Was Everything is a captivating blend of mystery, suspense, and emotional depth. River's journey through grief, secrets, and unexpected twists keeps readers engaged from start to finish. The combination of drama and mystery, along with a few surprising moments, makes it an enjoyable read. However, I would have liked more flashbacks to explore River's relationships before the accident for added emotional depth. Overall, it's a solid and fast-paced mystery with a satisfying conclusion.

A dark, sexy, twisty read from Harlow! As a teacher, I did find myself going back and forth on whether this book should be YA or not. As a 30-something woman…I highly enjoyed it!

After loving Everything We Never Said, I was so excited to read this one. Maybe I set my expectations a little too high, but there’s still a lot to appreciate. One thing this author nails—both in the previous book and here—are the twists and turns you don’t see coming. The beginning really drew me in, but by the end, I found myself a bit confused about the timeline and had trouble buying into some of the events. That could just be me, though, so I’d still recommend it if you’re into stories that keep you guessing.

I had high hopes for this book after reading the description- but after finishing it, I think it's just "ok". I have read other books by Sloan Harlow and have loved them. I think the issue I had with this book is that the slow burn start was too slow. The connections with the characters were disclosed towards the end of the book, and I feel that if there were more hints towards everyones relationships and everyones purpose in River's life throughout the book instead of everything revealed at the end, it may have been a bit better. I like the story line and the outcome - I just feel a lot of it couldve been written in a different way. But other than that, I didn't expect the relationship with Tawny and River to play out like it did. Or the connection between Noah and Logan.

The cover grabbed me right away. The story hooked me early and the twists kept surprising me. Thanks to Netgalley for the opportunity to read this book

Well, this was a dang delight. Just like her first book, Harlow spins the most dark and twisty tangled tale. So many ways you think it could go and you’re wrong every time. Well, I was anyway. I laughed, sobbed, and devoured this in one sitting. Harlow is definitely a go-to author for me from now on.

I read everything we never said (Sloan Harlow’s other book) in exchange for a honest review awhile ago then was offered to do the same for this book and jump on the opportunity because i loved her other book. This book didn’t disappoint! I was full of twists and turns in the whole book and was super interesting! I highly recommend reading this book when it comes out! Also read her other book in the meantime!

Can I just start by saying how much I ADORE the names of the main characters?! I am a sucker for names I can pronounce and really compliment the personalities of the characters. River, Noah, Logan... yes.

Now I am very much an immersive reader that does not try to figure out plot twists because I thrive on being shocked. This thriller had me entranced! I would not recommend it for 18 and younger because there are some dark and spicy components weaved into it.

I would highly recommend this!

This story was very inpactful had some twists I didn't seem coming. This book does have mature content in it. I enjoyed that the ending left me with no further questions it was wrapped up nicely


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I really enjoyed reading "All We Lost Was Everything", the author crafted a really interesting storyline that felt a mashup of genres.

There is a lot to unpack within this storyline such as grief, abandonment, death of a parent and a mysterious donation of a massive amount of money.

The author did a great job adding in twists and turns to keep you guessing and flipping pages. There was no shortage of secrets, lies and betrayal.

I'd definitely recommend checking this one out and I look forward to reading more from this author in the future.

Thank you Sloan Harlow, Net Galley and Penguin Group- G.P. Putnam's Sons for providing me with an ARC of this book.

"All We Lost Was Everything" gives readers a little bit of everything. Suspected murders, multiple mysteries, exploration of grief, young adult drama, and even some unexpectedly steamy moments. There are a lot of little twists along the way that keep you guessing and turning the pages, and the ultimate reveal actually surprised me. If I could add anything to the story, it would maybe be some flashbacks to before the accident, as a way to paint more of a picture of River's relationships with her parents and friends. But all in all, it's a solid mystery with a satisfying payoff.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for sharing an advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

The reviewer found All We Lost Was Everything an engaging and fast-paced read, with plenty of twists that kept them reading late into the night. However, they were uncertain about the intended genre, as it fluctuates between YA, romance, mystery, and women's fiction. The inclusion of explicit scenes felt unexpected, especially if aimed at a younger audience. Additionally, the "letters from mom" segments, which appear about halfway through, were somewhat confusing in the digital format but might be clearer in print.

Overall, the book is recommended for readers 18+ due to mature themes, including dark emotions, sex, and violence.

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC!

A fun, thrilling read that had an ending twist that had my jaw DROP! I did not see that coming! There is a lot going on in this story line and it weaves in text messages and letters. It also has multiple narrators which kept things exciting. I really enjoyed this story and am excited to see what Sloan Harlow comes up with next. Keep ‘em coming!
Look for this fantastic read in May 2025. Thank you to NetGalley for allowing me to read this arc.

River loses everything in a fire, including her dad. Then someone gives her $2 million in a go fund me. She works at a diner, and wonders if each person she sees could have been the donor. Meanwhile, she starts to fall for her coworker. Then family secrets start to come out. A good, suspenseful YA thriller.

Ugh - THIS BOOK! So beautifully written, and I just wanted to give River a hug! What an incredible and heartbreaking story about dealing with grief, change, and growing up...all at such a young age. Even as an adult, I could relate to the betrayal of learning that your family isn't as perfect as you remembered growing up, and being faced with lots of life-changing decisions in such a short period of time. Gripping from the first page, you won't want to put this one down!

Unfortunately, I wasn't a huge fan of the Logan POV chapters. He seems like a great guy, but the way he talked felt too "nice guy" for me to fully like and trust. Regardless, I think this is a book that will help a lot of teens process their experiences in growing up. Thanks so much for the ARC!

River has a solid heritage but loses it all in pieces. Losing her father in a house fire is just the beginning of her losses, Even when something good enters her life, she cannot trust that it comes from a good source or will even stay. With her best friend Tawny and her Tita Anna at her side, she builds her life back up. But life keeps kicking her back down each time she gets up. This is a story of hope and survival, but is also a psychological thriller because no one is who they appear to be and no one is innocent in their actions toward River. So many threads of deception wind together in this twisty tale that is a mystery even when it tries not to be. With so many people having dark intentions, the ending was still a sad surprise to me. I appreciated that the author kept the ending more realistic than Disney/Hallmark - it made for a much more satisfying conclusion.