Absolutely loved this book! The pace was perfect, the story was perfect. That's Netahlley and to the publisher for the ARC.

An interesting, twisty read that kept me guessing.

Thank you to netgalley for an advanced copy. My opinions are my own.

My Thoughts

Categorized as a young adult mystery romance these genres are at the top of what this story encompasses.

There is also grief, loss and more that readers feel right along with River as slowly the truth is uncovered.

Secrets abound as do lies both current and past, lies that take River not only by surprise but cause her to basically lose her sense of self at times.

When all the connections are finalized what I thought was true is and the reasons behind why things happened to River and her family was yes a bit predictable but still an intriguing mix of innocence lost and maturity found by books end.

[EArc from Netgalley]
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River’s life suddenly changed. Her mother had left her and her father. Her home has burned down to the ground causing her father’s life. River has to rebuild her life. She also discovered secrets about her parents and everything around. Thanks to the publishers and NetGalley for giving me an opportunity to read this book and do a review.

This story was more convoluted and crazy than I expected. It is obvious from the synopsis that River is going to uncover some significant secrets. Some of the secrets were fairly predictable. However, some of the secrets are not twists I would have ever expected.

In "All We Lost Was Everything" by Sloan Harlow we meet River, and as the tittle says had recently lost everything. Or so she thought. Her world starts to unravel and just when you thought something else could not happen it just does. A nice suspense story with a few twists and turns you might not have seen coming.

I LOVED this. Each time I thought I knew where the story was going I was wrong. Every turn will keep you wanting the rest of the story. It is like a puzzle that you need to finish as fast as possible. The sprinkle of romance added in was also the perfect little bonus.

This was amazing and I love this author!! I could not put this one down. I hope everyone gives this a chance

One of those dramatic, cheesy YA reads that you just can't put down.

So, sometimes you just need a captivating read, even if it's not the most well-written. Are the characters mostly tropes, without much behind them? Oh well. I still couldn't put this book down: I found it totally addictive.

River loses her dad in a house fire and her mom has disappeared. While she's grappling with that, she falls for Logan, who works with her at the local diner. He too has a deceased parent. Logan is, of course, the smoldering bad boy type. River has a "ride or die" best friend in Tawny, who also works at the diner, and a rich ex, Noah, who dumped her shortly before the fire changed her whole world.

EVERYTHING is a wild mix of romance and mystery. It walks and talks like a YA read, but there are certainly some steamy scenes. While I was intrigued by River and Logan's love story, I'll admit that it was pretty much insta-love, and what really got me hooked were the portions delving into the fire, her mom's disappearance, and her parents' past. There are some awesome decent twists and surprises along the way.

This story is rife with the histrionics of teenagers--many of the chapters end with dramatic declarations--and River and Logan are hot one day, icy cold the next. Still, if you let yourself go with the flow, it's enjoyable to get caught up in their spectacle and craziness.

Thank you Penguin and NetGalley for this e-ARC in exchange for an honest review. I first heard the words "millionaire" and family secrets about this book and my mind immediately went to my favorite book, The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes. However, I heard this was more of a romantic thriller (and in The Inheritance Games, it's about a billionaire but who cares because with that much money, semantics, right?) and my interest piqued even more.

You know the drill. Our protagonist lost everything in a fire and an anonymous donor gives her everything but what's the catch? I really did like Sloan Harlow's writing. It was interesting and it kept me intrigued as to what the next reveal was going to be. I really did like River and Logan as well and thought they were honestly fine and balanced each other out enough. To be honest, this would have probably made a better audiobook read for me personally, but I did enjoy what I read!

I went into this book basically blind, but I am so glad I stuck it through. The novel is true to the reviews. It’s gripping and contains twists that had me gasping from surprise. I will say that the main male character was someone I felt slightly disconnected from. I don’t know if that was purposeful on the author’s end, but I would say I was not so keen on his personality for some reason. I definitely think this is a top read so far this year and cannot wait to recommend this to friends in the new year!

It bad at all! It was a little slow to start and not as steamy as I thought. Then again it is YA so it’s probably perfect!

“Everyone’s hiding something. I just didn’t realize that everyone was hiding everything.”

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC of “All we lost was everything.” This is my first Sloan Harlow book but it will not be the last (i say this as I immediately ordered Everything We Never Said).

River Santos has lost everything. Her father perished in a fire that almost took her life as well. Her mother has left and is nowhere to be found. The man who she thought was the love of her life broke up with her without any indication as to why. She’s working a dead end job in a diner trying to pick through the rubble that was left behind.

A new love enters her life, and just as she is healing from the emotional pain and moving forward, new details emerge that the fire that took her father’s life might not have been an accident.

My oh my did this book take a twisty turn that I wasn’t expecting and I could not put it down. It was on a collision course for heartbreak. So many secrets. So many lies.

It was a quick page turner that I would definitely recommend.

If you’re looking for a dark, twisty romantic thriller that keeps you guessing until the very last page, All We Lost Was Everything is your next must-read. Sloan Harlow masterfully weaves a story of loss, secrets, and unexpected connections that had me hooked from the start.

River Santos is such a relatable and raw protagonist. After losing everything—literally everything—in a house fire, she’s left grappling with grief, mystery, and the strange reality of becoming a millionaire overnight thanks to an anonymous donor. The diner where she works becomes a microcosm of her world as she questions everyone’s motives, including Logan, her broody and annoyingly attractive coworker.

The chemistry between River and Logan is undeniable, but what really shines here are the layers—family secrets, personal struggles, and an undercurrent of tension that builds beautifully throughout the book. Just when I thought I had the story figured out, Harlow threw in another curveball that had me flipping pages late into the night.

The writing is sharp and engaging, balancing the darker themes with moments of levity and heart. And that twist? Let’s just say I didn’t see it coming. This book reminds you that even when you think you’ve hit rock bottom, there’s always more to uncover—and maybe even more to lose.

Whether you're a fan of romantic thrillers or just love a gripping story with complex characters, All We Lost Was Everything is well worth your time. I’m already looking forward to whatever Sloan Harlow writes next!

Overall a decent read. It was pretty predictable and jumped around a lot. Also as far as being described as sexy, it was more mild than I am imagined.

Mystery, romance, twists...everything you could want in a book. The suspense of this book had me on the edge of my seat. Harlow's writing is superb and I was hooked from the start.

So I dont normally go for YA style books but this was amazing I felt like i was on the journey with her trying to figure out what was happening with this new guy and what the deep dark secrets were.

I'm a sucker for dark romance and suspense, who isn't these days,right? I felt pulled into the story from the first sentence and I couldn't stop reading even when the sun went down. Read this book and you'll be pulled into the world building, characters, romance and intrigue.

thank you for the advanced copy of this book....... i enjoyed the book very much. a story of family and friendship with a mystery attached..... the characters were well written and interesting there was some suspense involved with the mystery i will look for other books by this author

Title: All We Lost Was Everything
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Author(S): Sloan Harlow
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Publication Date: May 6, 2025
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Rating: 3.5 ⭐️ / 🌶️

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