It was a good mix of romance with a twist. It’s a crime it took me so long to finish it! I will check out other books from this author!

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Sloan Harlow’s debut novel, EVERYTHING WE NEVER SAID, had me anxiously awaiting her sophomore book. I was not disappointed by ALL WE LOST WAS EVERYTHING, as Harlow gave us another fast-paced, twisty, and drama-filled thriller. The kind of book you curl up with to be entertained.

I found this book heavier than the first, as grief was a central component. Harlow does a really good job of showing how grief can come in many forms and how people cope with it differently and at different times. The book blurb will tell you that River, the FMC, is dealing with losing her father, her missing mother, and not having closure with her ex-boyfriend. Then you add the hot and cold tension with Logan, the new waiter at the diner where she works, and a mysterious two-million-dollar donation to her GoFundMe after the housefire - River is dealing with a lot. And the twists keep coming.

I felt like I was watching a 90s thriller or an old-school Lifetime thriller. There is all this build-up, and then in the last 15 or 20 minutes, everything is explained, but not what you expected. It was an entertaining read, but so many unexpected twists that kept me turning the pages. I like the unexpected, but felt like my head was spinning the last 25%.

As long as you can handle the heavier moments, ALL WE LOST WAS EVERYTHING would make a good vacation read because it keeps you on your toes!

Content Warnings: grief, fire/fire injury, death of a parent, violence, abandonment, alcoholism

Loved all the twists and turns in this book! The dual POV with the mother’s letters in between was a nice touch, but the reveal at the end was shocking.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

There is so much going on in this book: grief, abandonment, heartbreak, and romance to name a few. It’s definitely a YA book as the characters are high school/ early college age.

River has lost her dad in a house fire. On top of that, she’s working at a cafe and meets Logan, a fellow coworker. I was a little put off by the insta-love trope, but tried to enjoy the story for what it was. While seeing this unfold, it was the other side of the story that I liked more.

There was so much going on all at once, and the reveals just kept coming! I was shocked by a few of them. What a ride!

This book is so beautifully written. I was so enamored with the characters and the story. The twists and turns kept me wanting to pick this up when I had to put it down. This is marketed as a YA book, but don’t let that fool you. The grief, emotions and the family secrets pack a punch for any age. If you’re not used to reading YA then you might think the love/attraction might be a bit “young”. Don’t let that put you off though because the author sure knows how to tell a young mysterious, love story.

I went into this story completely blind and was excited when I starting learning that it took place in Scottsdale, Arizona. Having lived there for close to 15 years it made it all that more interesting. There’s one part in the book that mentions a certain museum and I immediately recognized it as I used to live down the street from there.

I have enjoyed Sloan Harlow’s books and will continue to pick them up every time. Thank you NetGalley and G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers.

I loved this! It was a great mix between romance and mystery. I was not expecting the plot twist to the plot twist and was totally shook. Well written plot, great character development, an easy yet captivating read. I will definitely be picking up Harlow’s other novel to read and will be recommending this one to whoever will listen to me rave about it!

Thanks a million to NetGalley and Penguin Group for an advanced reader copy in exchange for my honest review.

Full review to come on Goodreads and Amazon. Thank you to the publisher, author, and NetGalley for a review copy.

Thanks to NetGalley and Penguin Young Readers for the digital copy of this book; I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Content Warning: Open Door Romance, death of a parent, substance abuse, abandonment

I’m not going to rehash the synopsis since you just read it. Some of the things I liked about this dark romantic mystery for young adults is the blending of emotional stakes and tension. As someone who lost their father when they were a teenager, All We Lost Was Everything hit close to home and helped me empathize with River on one level.

There are some twists and turns to this suspenseful book that truly surprised me. The book has a fast pace and at times, it was hard to keep up with all the plot twists, some of which I didn’t feel were necessary. The book created strong emotions for me, not just with River’s grief of losing her dad, but the sort of emotions that stay with you after you’ve finished the book.

I’d give this book 3.5 stars because it held my interest and I genuinely cared about River and hoped for the best. Sometimes the multitude of plot twists pulled me out of the narrative, but I still overall enjoyed this book.

This book was a perfect blend of teenage angst and mystery. Definitely an enjoyable read, with a happily ever after ending.
I'm rating it a solid 4 stars.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this ARC

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I loved the characters in this book and how the mysteries were layered into this book. The romance was great and I loved the bits of steam in this book. The journey River went on and how she discovered the secrets of her family was great. This book had me on edge throughout most of this book.

I LOVED this book!! Let me tell you I didn’t see that twist coming! I loved all the characters and how it all came together and the growth with most of the characters at the end!

A little disappointing for me as I just couldn't get into it fully. I'm not sure what exactly was lacking, but something was definitely missing from the story (at least for me).

My download was unsuccessful and I didn't realize until after the title was archived - unfortunately will not be able to read for review.

So many twists! I guessed a few and there a few I should have caught but didn’t. This is a great upper YA mystery/thriller. I ended staying up too late to finish because I was at the good part aka all the big reveals.

This was a DNF for me at 30%. I just was not invested at all & really nothing happened. That being said I do see what some people would like about it. There was some mystery & potential for romance.

((I was provided this ARC from NetGalley and the Publisher. This is my unbiased review ))

Harlow's All We Lost Was Everything is a tale of a young girl that has seemed to be stuck in a string of bad luck. Her boyfriend broke up with her without explanation and she comes home only to end up being caught in her home as it burns to the ground. Thankfully River is saved and rescued by an unknown individual. River survives but her father and all of their belongings do not. River swears that her unknown rescuer is her mother that abandoned them years ago but none of it is ever for certain.

All We Lost Was Everything is not just a love story is a romantic thriller with a few dashes of spice. Do I find it dark compared to what I have read before? No not at all but it is certainly interesting. This to me is more of a romantic thriller with does of suspense.

The main character of River Santos is one the reader can identify with. Anyone that has ever grown up in a small town with a lead to nothing job struggling with grief can sympathize with River's situation. What adds to the plot line is River's search to find who donated two million dollars to her gofundme to help with the insurance costs after she lost her home, her father, and to help with her medical bills when she recovered from the fire.

So there is that mystery along with where did her mother end up and why has her mother not returned home after everything. Within all of these mini plots and storylines there is the friendship between River and her best friend Tawny, and the budding romance between River and Logan.

Logan is your typical brooding dark boy and Tawny the bubbly beauty. Sure it seems kinda typical but the pair of these characters are so much more then that. The reader can't help but be sucked in to the lives of River, Logan, and Tawny. As the story develops and the plot twist and twines the reader can forget this is not just a romance but a thriller as well. There are so many unexpected twists it keeps the attention.

I don't want to spoil it so you will just have to see for yourself. Not everything and not everyone is who they seem. I certainly was pleasantly surprised by this book and look forward to reading more by Harlow. Until next time. Happy Reading!

All We Lost Was Everything by Sloane Harlow

I went into this one ready for an edge-of-your-seat romantic thriller, but sadly, it didn’t fully deliver the punch I was hoping for. This felt very YA (which makes sense- I think it is), and ultimately, it just read a little young for me. That’s more of a “me” problem than a “book” problem, but it did affect my enjoyment.

The thriller side of things? Not exactly twisty. Not exactly chilling. If I had to describe it, I'd say it was more “mildly suspenseful with a dash of angst” than “nail-biting danger meets swoony romance.”

That said, fans of Sloane Harlow or readers who love a soft, slightly dramatic YA romantic thriller might still enjoy this. Just temper those expectations if you’re chasing something truly heart-racing.

Themes:
Small town secrets
First love flashbacks
Grief and guilt
Unraveling the past
Trauma bonding

Would I recommend it?
Only if YA romantic thrillers are your jam and you don’t mind a slower, less twisty ride. Otherwise, this one might not stick with you long after the final page.

Thank you to G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers and NetGalley for allowing me to read and review this title.

All We Lost Was Everything, by Sloan Harlow, is a great read.  While I thought it would be primarily romance, this was not the case. While the romance aspect is prevalent throughout, there is so much more to this book.  It is an emotional rollercoaster with twists and turns that will keep you on edge. I appreciate NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with the ARC ebook I read and reviewed. All opinions are my own.

3.5 ⭐️ River loses her dad in a devastating house fire. A GoFundMe is set up to help support her in its wake when someone anonymously donates 2 million. She is basically torn between gratitude and suspicion. Her mother is also mysteriously MIA. This book is full of family secrets. There’s also a love triangle subplot. Overall I found it intriguing and I was genuinely surprised with the ending although I didn’t enjoy the turn the plot took. I also think a few side characters feel a bit underdeveloped and I was a bit disappointed we didn’t see closure regarding Logan’s family drama. Overall, this was a twisty ride about grief and resilience.

This book was super emotional, like there was so much going on and I never knew what was coming next. River has so much happening to her and around her that I don't see how she stayed sane. There are so many truths and lies that you find out throughout the book and you also learn things that you never thought would be real. River and Logan's world are so entwined and they don't even realize how much they are entwined. This book had me guessing what was going to come next and almost every time I was wrong because of course the most common sense things isn't what's actually going to happen.