ARC received from NetGalley. I enjoyed this book, and will be interested in reading more of this author!

What a wild ride!! There have been, and will continue to be. a lot of reality tv show based thrillers and this is a shining light in the mix.

From the very beginning we are handed a whole lot of mystery, suspense, and interesting plot by Kate Alice Marshall. While I wouldn’t say it’s the most inventive plot out there right now, there were still a lot of new ideas in this new genre of reality tv thrillers.

I don’t want to give a lot away but there was beautiful commentary in this, a thrilling plot-line throughout, lovable and diverse characters, and poignant writing that makes this book stand out amongst the rest. I have yet to be let down by Marshall and will readily eat up anything she graciously feeds us.

An edge-of-your seat survival story. A group of young adults pulled to a remote location for the hopes of a show and winning a lot of money. But when they get there, there's no one there to greet them, make them sign final pages, nothing. But a voice blares out and a gate starts closing, they give into it panic to still be a part of the challenge, at the option of the money.

I loved the adventure of this one. The challenges, the little locked-room type puzzles, the working together and splitting up. The stories of survival were surprising and I loved the prevailing theme of danger we don't always see coming because is disguised. The ending was the satisfying icing on the cake. A compelling murder mystery, I loved it!

A huge thank you to the author and publisher for providing an e-ARC via Netgalley. This does not affect my opinion regarding the book.

I don't know what it is, but YA thrillers just hit different. I absolutely flew through this book. It was so intense, I felt like I was being watched the entire time. This book reminded me a lot of Natasha Preston, so if you are like me and love her books, I think you will really enjoy this one! I certainly did, and will be buying a copy once it comes out! Thank you Penguin Teen and Netgalley for the arc!

This book was nuts and had lots of potential, but:

There are too many characters introduced at once (the players of the “game”). Keeping Spencer, Milo, Eli, Colby, and Harrison separate didn’t happen for me until towards the end of the book. (Even then, it seemed like Eli came out to his parents but also has a (spoiler) fling with Alethea? Then there are the girl characters (and the name Alethea… just, no), all characters introduced in flashbacks, and oh - the games were super confusing for me. They play 2 games but I had to skim because these parts just didn’t read well - especially the icons matching up to the contestants (that we just met) in the first game.

The twists were really good and I liked the ending, but a chunk of the middle was really sloppy to me.

Thanks to NetGalley for the free ARC!

🎥 Survivor meets One of Us Is Lying—but make it deadlier. We Won’t All Survive hooked me right from the premise: a reality show in a ghost town? Yes please. But what starts as a competition quickly spirals into a fight for survival with no cameras in sight. Mercy is the kind of fierce, layered heroine I love—equal parts guilt, grit, and “get it done.” I couldn’t stop turning pages, waiting for the next twist (and trust me, they keep coming).

This is one of those books where you think you know what’s going on, and then Kate Alice Marshall laughs in your face. It’s sharp, fast-paced, and full of that simmering dread that something—or someone—is always just around the corner. If you love survival stories, murdery mayhem, and teen characters you’ll want to scream at (but also hug), add this to your TBR. Just maybe read it with the lights on. 🔦📖

I really enjoyed this and flew through it. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this ARC!

Okay look this was a fun and crazy ride! I actually really enjoyed the roller coaster! A group of teens with secrets, a looming sense of doom, and enough trust issues to fund a therapist’s retirement. I am not kidding you go it all in this one! We Won’t All Survive delivers drama, dread, teenager angst, and disaster—and that’s before the bodies drop. It reminds me some of I Think I Know What You Did Last Summer but with much more moral ambiguity, weird connections and escape room vibes. No one’s okay, and frankly, they probably shouldn’t be.

A fun ride. I think a YA audiene would really like this book. The idea of the reality show was exciting. Kate Alice Marshall's writing style is always fun to read.

Marshall is talented when it come to character development in her stories and We Won't All Survive is no exception. Crafting a diverse cast of contestants, each with their own traumatic pasts and motivations kept this book flowing for me from start to end. The connection between the characters' personal histories and their escalating danger helped to add depth to the narrative, making each twist and turn more impactful and surprising. The survivalist reality show theme created an atmosphere that heightened the stakes and kept me on the edge of my seat wondering what was going to happen around the next page.

Some readers may predict certain plot developments (I try not to figure out the "who did it", I just enjoy the read), the plot's strength lies in its emotional resonance and the unraveling of complex relationships under pressure. The pacing was quick, ensuring that the tension remains high throughout. The conclusion delivered a satisfying revelation, piecing it all together in a way that felt both surprising and earned.

Thank you, NetGalley and PENGUIN GROUP Penguin Young Readers Group | Viking Books for Young Readers for the ARC.

I love reality shows so this was a must read! Very enjoyable with lots of action. It was a little far fetched in some places but it was a fun ride!

I liked the reality show element with the various challenges the characters had to complete. It was over the top but in a fun way. I did think the reveal was predictable but I still had a fun time reading.

This is my third book by Kate Alice Marshall and slowly they’re becoming an auto-read author! I love the reality show trope in thriller/horror books and that (paired with the author) immediately drew me in. No spoilers but I really enjoyed the twists and I wasn’t able to fully predict them so that’s a miracle in itself! I can’t wait to listen to the audiobook when it comes out!

rating: 3.75/4

Spoilers below!
The synopsis gave me Hunger Games vibes, not in a dystopian way which was intriguing. This book kept me on my toes and I genuinely wanted to keep reading to see what would happen to these kids, how they'd get out, who might die next!

From the start, the author opens up with a warning that this as a story about toxic masculinity and the burden of men’s emotions. That theme was not overtly present throughout but it stayed in the back of my mind as I read. Looking back, it worked so well that it was subtly present which is how toxic masculinity often works.

As for characters and theories, I wasn’t immediately suspicious of Milo but I did get hinky vibes from him. It wasn’t until his first mention of Rancom that I realized that we had to pay attention to him (how did he know where she was from when she only said that she was from the Bay Area?). When we get the receal, I was certainly shocked at the extent to which he knew things about Mercy (like it’s creepy).

I found the epilogue to sweet! loved that Harrison referred to the others as his three closest friends. The little hint that he and Mercy end up together was cute, though I would’ve been happier if they stayed just friends. Overall, I enjoyed this. The pacing worked, the stakes felt real, and I wanted to keep going to see how it all played out!

This book!!!!!! I love reality shows and this just puts the icing on the cake. Reality series meets murder mystery. It's a thriller and you never know who's next. It's survival of the fittest.

Survivor’s Guilt follows Mercy Gray, a hero from a mall shooting, as she competes on a survivalist reality show with a huge cash prize at stake. But when the contestants are trapped on the off-grid set and one by one begin to die, Mercy must uncover the deadly truth behind the show before she becomes the next victim.

When Mercy Gray signs up to do a survivalist reality tv show, she has no idea what is in store for her.

Several teens/young adults are chosen (based on their own unique life experiences) to meet at a secluded location to compete to win $100,000.00

Once they arrive, they realize almost immediately that something is off about this situation.

This story is a page turning adventure full of great characters. I spent many nights awake way past my bedtime following along with their adventure and anxious to see how they survive.

Thank you Net Galley for the opportunity to read and review this book!

This fast-paced, locked-room-esque thrill ride was just the book I needed right now.

Eight contestants are selected to compete on a reality survival show for a life-changing cash prize. As they make their way to the site, several things seem to be off. The contestants trudge forward despite their sense of foreboding, but are quickly faced with deep fear and regret.

I enjoyed the twists and whodunit feel that resonated throughout. Perfectly paced, the characters are endearing while also seemingly suspicious. This perfect recipe for a great thriller captivated me until the end where it fizzled in believability. Nonetheless, this was a great read that kept me hooked until the very end.

With a release date of July 29, 2025, this is the perfect beach read. I’m excited to read more by this author.

Thank you NetGalley, PENGUIN GROUP Penguin Young Readers Group | Vliking Books for Young Readers and the author, Kate Alice Marshall, for providing me with an advanced digital copy.

Thanks to Net Galley and Viking Books for Young Readers for the advanced copy of this book! Grade level is indicated to be 9-12, yet I find many books written for this age range to be interesting for adults. I read it over a two-day period and did not figure out who committed the crimes and murders. To me, a mystery is more enjoyable if the reader can't discover who the culprit is during the course of the book.

Eight teens/young adults were chosen to appear on a potential new reality show called "Who Survives?" The show was created by wealthy Damien Dare. Contestants spend six weeks in an abandoned town, with the one remaining earning $100,000.

Mercy is introduced first, and readers learn why she needs the $100,000. Then, Harrison, Milo, Piper, Alethea, Eli, Spencer, and Colby gather at the town. No one else is to be found, but an announcement tells them that anyone who is not inside the gate will be out of the game. When the gates close, they realize that there is no way to open them,

The first night, one of the contestants is killed. No one is safe. No one knows who is involved. All of the players have trauma in their pasts.

There are reminders of Agatha Christie's "And Then There Were None," but "We Won't All Survive" goes in various directions. Just when the reader thinks one person is the culprit, something happens to lead them elsewhere.

I highly recommend this book if you enjoy a good mystery!

I love Kate Alice Marshall! She is such a talented thriller author, so I immediately requested an ARC of this book, not realizing that it is a YA novel. I also happen to be a high school English teacher, and my students are constantly asking me for book recommendations - so this worked out perfectly! This novel is fast-paced and twisty, and I love the reality TV element. Although I wouldn’t recommend this book to my fellow adult readers, I will definitely recommend it to my students. I love when I discover books that I know will keep them reading!