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A review by redheadstorm
Only One Survives by Hannah Mary McKinnon
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
4.5 stars rounded up to 5
I know I’m lucky to have positive, healthy female friendships in my life. Probably why twisted, messy dynamics fascinate me in books. Only One Survives is a part snowed-in locked room mystery, part a story of two musicians with a complicated friendship.
Drummer Vienna and guitarist/vocalist Madison and their band The Bittersweet are on the verge of their big break when a car accident in a snow covered isolated location derails not just their careers but also their lives. Not all band members make it out alive. But what really happened that night?
I loved the dual timeline storytelling and the multimedia concept (radio interviews, articles, online comments) - it gave the story an extra dimension. It’s a thin line between fame and infamy, especially when there are unexplained deaths involved. The first part of the book is more focused on the history and dynamic of Vienna and Madison’s friendship. The second part is where things get wild in the best possible way possible!
Hannah’s writing made Vienna and Madison come alive - in all of their shades of grey! This was a very memorable, interesting story with characters that’ll make you feel all sorts of complicated feelings! If you are a fan of twisty murder mysteries, you will want to make sure you read this one!
A huge thank you to Thrillerbookloversthepulse, Harlequin Trade Publishing, MIRA Books, NetGalley and Hannah Mary McKinnon for my ARC in exchange for an honest review!
I know I’m lucky to have positive, healthy female friendships in my life. Probably why twisted, messy dynamics fascinate me in books. Only One Survives is a part snowed-in locked room mystery, part a story of two musicians with a complicated friendship.
Drummer Vienna and guitarist/vocalist Madison and their band The Bittersweet are on the verge of their big break when a car accident in a snow covered isolated location derails not just their careers but also their lives. Not all band members make it out alive. But what really happened that night?
I loved the dual timeline storytelling and the multimedia concept (radio interviews, articles, online comments) - it gave the story an extra dimension. It’s a thin line between fame and infamy, especially when there are unexplained deaths involved. The first part of the book is more focused on the history and dynamic of Vienna and Madison’s friendship. The second part is where things get wild in the best possible way possible!
Hannah’s writing made Vienna and Madison come alive - in all of their shades of grey! This was a very memorable, interesting story with characters that’ll make you feel all sorts of complicated feelings! If you are a fan of twisty murder mysteries, you will want to make sure you read this one!
A huge thank you to Thrillerbookloversthepulse, Harlequin Trade Publishing, MIRA Books, NetGalley and Hannah Mary McKinnon for my ARC in exchange for an honest review!