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I love this author so I was really really excited about this book but it was a lot different than her other ones. I’m not a fan of historical fiction and to me, that’s what this was. I really really wanted love this.

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*Delayed review due to personal circumstances*

This. Book!
I absolutely loved it.
So beautifully written, albeit harrowing- I became super invested in the characters. I'd never heard of the Mountains Meadow Massacre 1857 before, and what a story to tell.

We meet 3 main female characters, Lucy, Sally and Katrina, and told their stories whilst Ihli also introduces the reader to the tragic events in Utah, 1857.
Please pay attention to the trigger warnings.

A million thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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I absolutely loved this book. I loved everything from the cover art to the writing style. The book was very well written, and I became so invested in the characters and their stories. I loved the multiple POVs, and it helped to give such depth to the story. I admit that this stuck with me long after finishing the book. I can't wait for more from this author.

Thank you Net Galley ARC and Dynamite Books

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This book had ALL the feels and you immediately become attached to certain characters. There are multiple POV and it gives you a new perspective with each chapter. The daunting research the author went through for this novel shows in the depths of these pages. Pointgant and repulsive, it truly captures this terrifying true story in a new way that will haunt you long after you finished reading.

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Absolutely loved this book, so glad this story is being told!! Not many people realize the hardships that everyone faced, and this isn't a story you'll learn in school.

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I had never heard of the Mountain Meadows Massacre prior to reading this book and I think it is definitely an event that should be taught and learned about. This story was absolutely gut wrenching to read and what took place is incomprehensible. Told in multiple POV's from 3 women involved, we learn about a group of people traveling through Utah on their way to California in a wagon train. When this group reaches Mountain Meadows they stop to rest. During this rest period they are attacked by a group of men dressed like Native Americans resulting in the one of the most brutal massacres in American history.

This book did take a bit for me to get into, but once I did I had a difficult time putting it down. I would recommend only picking it up when you have a good chunk of time to read. The multiple POV's took me a bit to know all of the characters.

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This book is much different than Noelle’s other books. I love everything she has written that I have read so far. This book was very interesting. Based on a true story that she actually took the time to research. I loved everything moment of it!it was heart wrenching and it took my breath away! Way to go Noelle W. Ihli

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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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