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We're All Going to Die Tonight!
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Expected 15 Sep 26A twisty, off-the-rails mystery about seven teens, forced to spend a stormy—and deadly—night together. Perfect for fans of There’s Someone Inside Your House and No Place Left to Hide.
The members of the Coastal Canyon debate team have their reasons to hate each complicated pasts, thornier presents, a huge competition loss . . . Now they’re stuck at an Airbnb together for a night during what feels like the storm of the century. Can it get any worse?
Yes. Yes, it can.
A flat tire, a severed landline, someone’s unconscious, and there’s a body outside. The night is unraveling, and it’s becoming no one is safe. But safe from who? A teammate? A teacher? Or is a stranger lurking nearby in the woods?
Seven students.
Three teachers.
One body.
Lock all the doors and trust no one.
After all, death isn’t up for debate.
The members of the Coastal Canyon debate team have their reasons to hate each complicated pasts, thornier presents, a huge competition loss . . . Now they’re stuck at an Airbnb together for a night during what feels like the storm of the century. Can it get any worse?
Yes. Yes, it can.
A flat tire, a severed landline, someone’s unconscious, and there’s a body outside. The night is unraveling, and it’s becoming no one is safe. But safe from who? A teammate? A teacher? Or is a stranger lurking nearby in the woods?
Seven students.
Three teachers.
One body.
Lock all the doors and trust no one.
After all, death isn’t up for debate.
320 pages, Hardcover
Expected publication September 15, 2026
About the author
Veronica Bane
5 books142 followersVeronica Bane spent her formative teen years working at a popular theme park. Following days spent as a princess and an usher, she graduated from Chapman University with a BFA in Creative Writing. Since then, she has worked as a high school English teacher in Lincoln Heights, California. When she’s not writing, she’s exploring Los Angeles with her husband and their beloved dog, Bodhi. Her debut novel Difficult Girls was an instant USA Today bestseller.
Visit her at www.veronicabane.com and on social media @veronicabane to stay updated.
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October 12, 2025
I got the privilege of reading this book early and hOLY CRAP YOU GUYS ARE NOT READY. So many twists & turns. Multi-POV. Campy thriller slasher vibes. It's like if Bodies, Bodies, Bodies, Scream and the female rage of Heathers had a YA Thriller baby. Add this one NOW!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you Netgalley and Delacorte Press for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Entertaining and fast paced mystery, it was very easy to get lost in and was full of enough twists and turns to keep me guessing. Ultimately, however, I found the reveal to the mystery to be not quite weak so much as owning a few plot holes. The reasoning behind any deaths made enough sense, but the way that the stories were broken down was somewhat stilted and far too convenient. Not to mention that the ending wrapped up very quickly, almost abruptly.
Entertaining and fast paced mystery, it was very easy to get lost in and was full of enough twists and turns to keep me guessing. Ultimately, however, I found the reveal to the mystery to be not quite weak so much as owning a few plot holes. The reasoning behind any deaths made enough sense, but the way that the stories were broken down was somewhat stilted and far too convenient. Not to mention that the ending wrapped up very quickly, almost abruptly.
April 1, 2026
3.75 ⭐️
Did this reinvent the wheel? No. Did I have a great time reading it? Absolutely.
The characters are interesting, the setting is cool and the chapters are short with a good hook at the end of each one that makes you want to keep reading. I tore through this in under 24 hours because I was so curious to see what would happen next.
I did guess the plot twists and who was responsible pretty early on, but I didn't mind that. I don't need an ending to absolutely shock me to enjoy a mystery novel. The plot still moves quickly enough that none of the big reveals feel stale or over the top in any way.
The only real complaint I have is that it was a little tough to keep all the characters straight at first. We're introduced to them all at once and then the main debate team takes turns with each chapter, trading off their perspectives as the story continues. That took a minute to get used to and I was getting some of the characters confused at first, but once the story gets going, they do start to stand out from one another. You just need to be patient with it.
Overall, I had fun and I’ll absolutely be looking out for more of Veronica Bane’s work in the future!
Thank you to NetGalley, Random House Children’s Books and Delacorte Press for the eARC of this book!
Did this reinvent the wheel? No. Did I have a great time reading it? Absolutely.
The characters are interesting, the setting is cool and the chapters are short with a good hook at the end of each one that makes you want to keep reading. I tore through this in under 24 hours because I was so curious to see what would happen next.
I did guess the plot twists and who was responsible pretty early on, but I didn't mind that. I don't need an ending to absolutely shock me to enjoy a mystery novel. The plot still moves quickly enough that none of the big reveals feel stale or over the top in any way.
The only real complaint I have is that it was a little tough to keep all the characters straight at first. We're introduced to them all at once and then the main debate team takes turns with each chapter, trading off their perspectives as the story continues. That took a minute to get used to and I was getting some of the characters confused at first, but once the story gets going, they do start to stand out from one another. You just need to be patient with it.
Overall, I had fun and I’ll absolutely be looking out for more of Veronica Bane’s work in the future!
Thank you to NetGalley, Random House Children’s Books and Delacorte Press for the eARC of this book!
September 30, 2025
I loved Difficult Girls, so I KNOW I will eat this one up! Veronica Bane is pure magic when it comes to writing thrillers. Manifesting greatness! 🫶
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May 10, 20263 stars; review to come September 2026
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I gave We're All Going to Die Tonight three stars, and honestly, it was fine. Not bad, not amazing—just one of those super quick, easy thrillers that you fly through and then immediately wish had just a little bit more "umph" to it.
The story follows a high school debate team stuck together at a remote Airbnb during what feels like the storm of the century. Tensions are already high after a big loss, and everyone has their own messy history with each other. Then things take a turn: a flat tire strands them, communication gets cut off, someone ends up unconscious, and casually, a body shows up outside. From there, it's very much a "no one is safe, trust absolutely nobody" situation where the danger could be coming from inside the house... or from somewhere out in the woods.
I really enjoyed the setup. The isolated setting, the storm, the whole locked-room vibe—it had all the ingredients I usually eat right up. Character wise, Avery and Caulder were definitely the standouts for me. They felt the most grounded and interesting in a group of pretty chaotic, selfish, and intense people.
But here's where it lost me a bit: the execution just didn't match the potential. It starts off feeling high-stakes and super tense, like anything could happen at any second. Then somewhere along the way, that tension kind of... fizzles. It turns into a lot of running through the woods, checking rooms, splitting up, regrouping, repeat. After a while it started to feel repetitive instead of suspenseful.
And the ending...it just didn't hit as hard as I wanted to/it should have. For a book that builds itself around this shocking, life-or-death night, the payoff felt a little flat.
Overall, it's not a bad read at all—if you want something fast, slightly creepy, and easy to get through, it definitely delivers that. I just wish that stakes had stayed as high as they felt in the beginning and that the ending packed more of a punch.
If you love locked-room, cut off from the world YA thrillers, you may enjoy this more—but for me, this one just didn't stick the landing.
*Special thanks to NetGalley and the publisher, Delacorte Press, for sharing this eARC with me in exchange for my honest opinion. This review is based off of an uncorrected proof which did not sway my opinion either way.
The story follows a high school debate team stuck together at a remote Airbnb during what feels like the storm of the century. Tensions are already high after a big loss, and everyone has their own messy history with each other. Then things take a turn: a flat tire strands them, communication gets cut off, someone ends up unconscious, and casually, a body shows up outside. From there, it's very much a "no one is safe, trust absolutely nobody" situation where the danger could be coming from inside the house... or from somewhere out in the woods.
I really enjoyed the setup. The isolated setting, the storm, the whole locked-room vibe—it had all the ingredients I usually eat right up. Character wise, Avery and Caulder were definitely the standouts for me. They felt the most grounded and interesting in a group of pretty chaotic, selfish, and intense people.
But here's where it lost me a bit: the execution just didn't match the potential. It starts off feeling high-stakes and super tense, like anything could happen at any second. Then somewhere along the way, that tension kind of... fizzles. It turns into a lot of running through the woods, checking rooms, splitting up, regrouping, repeat. After a while it started to feel repetitive instead of suspenseful.
And the ending...it just didn't hit as hard as I wanted to/it should have. For a book that builds itself around this shocking, life-or-death night, the payoff felt a little flat.
Overall, it's not a bad read at all—if you want something fast, slightly creepy, and easy to get through, it definitely delivers that. I just wish that stakes had stayed as high as they felt in the beginning and that the ending packed more of a punch.
If you love locked-room, cut off from the world YA thrillers, you may enjoy this more—but for me, this one just didn't stick the landing.
*Special thanks to NetGalley and the publisher, Delacorte Press, for sharing this eARC with me in exchange for my honest opinion. This review is based off of an uncorrected proof which did not sway my opinion either way.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4/5 STARS
this was a super suspenseful and thrilling read about a high school debate team and their teachers spending the night at a nice Airbnb when things turn a very dark turn. it is a multi-POV which i personally enjoyed, but i know others get iffy about it. it wasn't at all hard to keep up with though, as each chapter is labeled with whose POV you're reading. each character brings something to the table and adds to the suspense because they all have secrets. you don't know who to trust and it's so easy to wonder if any one of the teens or their chaperones are responsible, or worse... there's someone out to get them.
i'm not gonna lie and say i didn't have an idea who to blame, but the way their all secrets unfold, and their truths get aired out is mind-blowing. you start to really feel for certain characters and understand why they are the way they are. there is also a subplot of romance in here, which didn't take too much away from what was happening. if anything, just like the stormy atmosphere, it added to the intensity to the story.
my only gripe with this book and explain my rating was how the big revelation towards the end happened a bit too fast. i feel like the reaction from some of the characters wasn't big enough, considering how traumatic everything had been. i would have imagined a bigger fight breaking out. plus, at the end, how could the survivors get away with such a story? what about all the potential evidence cops could find that wouldn't corroborate what they said happened? i guess a part of me really wanted to see how they all ended up after the fact.
with that said, would i recommend it? YES. i truly enjoyed it. despite it being YA, i really appreciated how flawed the characters were and how the author wrote characters with their own personal struggles concerning mental health, trauma, racism, anger, SA, etc. it was handled delicately, but also realistically. that alone deserves a big round of applause and makes this a must-read for fellow thriller enthusiasts.
shout out to the author and publisher for allowing me the privilege of reading this book in advanced via NetGalley. i leave this review of my own volition. all thoughts and opinions are mine.
this was a super suspenseful and thrilling read about a high school debate team and their teachers spending the night at a nice Airbnb when things turn a very dark turn. it is a multi-POV which i personally enjoyed, but i know others get iffy about it. it wasn't at all hard to keep up with though, as each chapter is labeled with whose POV you're reading. each character brings something to the table and adds to the suspense because they all have secrets. you don't know who to trust and it's so easy to wonder if any one of the teens or their chaperones are responsible, or worse... there's someone out to get them.
i'm not gonna lie and say i didn't have an idea who to blame, but the way their all secrets unfold, and their truths get aired out is mind-blowing. you start to really feel for certain characters and understand why they are the way they are. there is also a subplot of romance in here, which didn't take too much away from what was happening. if anything, just like the stormy atmosphere, it added to the intensity to the story.
my only gripe with this book and explain my rating was how the big revelation towards the end happened a bit too fast. i feel like the reaction from some of the characters wasn't big enough, considering how traumatic everything had been. i would have imagined a bigger fight breaking out. plus, at the end, how could the survivors get away with such a story? what about all the potential evidence cops could find that wouldn't corroborate what they said happened? i guess a part of me really wanted to see how they all ended up after the fact.
with that said, would i recommend it? YES. i truly enjoyed it. despite it being YA, i really appreciated how flawed the characters were and how the author wrote characters with their own personal struggles concerning mental health, trauma, racism, anger, SA, etc. it was handled delicately, but also realistically. that alone deserves a big round of applause and makes this a must-read for fellow thriller enthusiasts.
shout out to the author and publisher for allowing me the privilege of reading this book in advanced via NetGalley. i leave this review of my own volition. all thoughts and opinions are mine.
April 9, 2026
The book sounded interesting, but I try not to read a lot of descriptions or reviews so I would form my unbiased opinion. I don’t know how I missed it, but this book is marked as young adult as well as thriller, and I think my rating/review is the way it is because of that. I love mysteries/thrillers (that was the section I was picking my read from), but the moment I started reading this book, I could see why it’s young adult.
The story is interesting, and I loved how the author told it from different peoples perspective. That’s basically where my 3 star rating is - the missing 2 stars are for the weak plot and execution. There’s a lot of things that are easy to guess, there are some things that only explained at the end, but overall all the “problems” feel childish (which is forgivable since teenagers are the main characters in the book). Most of the action in this book is happening during a few hours, and somehow it just doesn’t seem like long enough time for how much has happened. I also kept catching myself thinking about how not logical or unrealistic certain things are.
SPOILER - Also, I don’t know if I missed it, because I was rushing to finish reading towards the end, but when Avery thinks that she saw someone going into the woods at the beginning of the book, I kept waiting until that person is finally revealed and they had the how he was working with Emerson… only to be disappointed that there was no one. I don’t think I missed it, but it’s such a missed opportunity to make the book creepier.
The story is interesting, and I loved how the author told it from different peoples perspective. That’s basically where my 3 star rating is - the missing 2 stars are for the weak plot and execution. There’s a lot of things that are easy to guess, there are some things that only explained at the end, but overall all the “problems” feel childish (which is forgivable since teenagers are the main characters in the book). Most of the action in this book is happening during a few hours, and somehow it just doesn’t seem like long enough time for how much has happened. I also kept catching myself thinking about how not logical or unrealistic certain things are.
SPOILER - Also, I don’t know if I missed it, because I was rushing to finish reading towards the end, but when Avery thinks that she saw someone going into the woods at the beginning of the book, I kept waiting until that person is finally revealed and they had the how he was working with Emerson… only to be disappointed that there was no one. I don’t think I missed it, but it’s such a missed opportunity to make the book creepier.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
2.5
This is one of those books that shows how having too many POVs can be its own downfall. All seven members of the debate team have POV chapters in this book, and because of that, it's extremely obvious how things will play out. I figured out the main whodunnit aspect before the first attack even happened. The three female characters are the only ones with any substance anyway, and given the topics covered in this book, I think it would've been better had they been the sole narrators.
Which brings me to my next point. I appreciate the attempt at social commentary, but it's so over the top that it lacks any intended impact. Sexism, racism, classism, and SA are obviously things that teenagers go through, but the dialogue in which it was conveyed felt so unnatural. It was like the characters were talking directly to the reader instead of to each other, which I think undermines the audience's intelligence.
I think the other problem is that all of these topics are hot right now in YA literature, especially in the thriller space. It's hard to find new releases these days that don't include . And unfortunately, I think all of these have been addressed better in other books, offering more than just the surface level commentary you'll find here.
This is one of those books that shows how having too many POVs can be its own downfall. All seven members of the debate team have POV chapters in this book, and because of that, it's extremely obvious how things will play out. I figured out the main whodunnit aspect before the first attack even happened. The three female characters are the only ones with any substance anyway, and given the topics covered in this book, I think it would've been better had they been the sole narrators.
Which brings me to my next point. I appreciate the attempt at social commentary, but it's so over the top that it lacks any intended impact. Sexism, racism, classism, and SA are obviously things that teenagers go through, but the dialogue in which it was conveyed felt so unnatural. It was like the characters were talking directly to the reader instead of to each other, which I think undermines the audience's intelligence.
I think the other problem is that all of these topics are hot right now in YA literature, especially in the thriller space. It's hard to find new releases these days that don't include . And unfortunately, I think all of these have been addressed better in other books, offering more than just the surface level commentary you'll find here.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
We’re All Going to Die Tonight! by Veronica Bane
⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ but rounded up
Thank you to Random House Children’s Books and NetGalley for the eARC!
We’re All Going to Die Tonight! kicks off with seven teens forced to spend a stormy night together after their “death van” gets a flat tire on the way back from a debate competition. The Coastal Canyon debate team ends up stranded in an Airbnb with no internet and no cell service… what could possibly go wrong?
Everything.
Past relationships, new couples, jealous classmates, and missing teachers all collide, leading to a night of unraveling tensions—and murder.
Veronica Bane does a great job using multiple POVs across the seven students. You’ll definitely have strong opinions about these characters—you like who you like, and you loathe who you loathe. Emersynn especially got under my skin with his privilege and the racially insensitive comments toward his teammates. Kaitlyn was equally frustrating, blinded by jealousy despite having a great new boyfriend right in front of her. And Caulder/Avery… that storyline will have you hooked, trying to piece together what’s really going on.
Bane keeps the tension high with secrets, shifting dynamics, and a solid whodunit that keeps you guessing. This YA mystery/thriller makes for a perfect read on a dark, stormy night.
⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ but rounded up
Thank you to Random House Children’s Books and NetGalley for the eARC!
We’re All Going to Die Tonight! kicks off with seven teens forced to spend a stormy night together after their “death van” gets a flat tire on the way back from a debate competition. The Coastal Canyon debate team ends up stranded in an Airbnb with no internet and no cell service… what could possibly go wrong?
Everything.
Past relationships, new couples, jealous classmates, and missing teachers all collide, leading to a night of unraveling tensions—and murder.
Veronica Bane does a great job using multiple POVs across the seven students. You’ll definitely have strong opinions about these characters—you like who you like, and you loathe who you loathe. Emersynn especially got under my skin with his privilege and the racially insensitive comments toward his teammates. Kaitlyn was equally frustrating, blinded by jealousy despite having a great new boyfriend right in front of her. And Caulder/Avery… that storyline will have you hooked, trying to piece together what’s really going on.
Bane keeps the tension high with secrets, shifting dynamics, and a solid whodunit that keeps you guessing. This YA mystery/thriller makes for a perfect read on a dark, stormy night.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This story follows members of the debate team who after a devastating competition loss, find themselves stranded together at a air b&b during a massive storm. What starts as a night of bitter tensions and teenage drama quickly spirals into a nightmare.
The group realizes they are trapped. The isolation of the storm makes the setting feel claustrophobic and dangerous.
The cast is diverse and dynamic, each carrying their own complicated past. You get a feeling for each character in the beginning which helps you get into each of their heads.
One of the strongest parts of the book is the constant questioning, Is the threat coming from within the group, or is someone lurking in the woods? The Who did it, aspect keeps you guessing until the very end. And even when i thought i figured it out, i was wrong and left speechless.
Without giving away spoilers, the ending is a bloody and cathartic conclusion. The pace accelerates as the headcount drops. It’s the kind of ending that makes you want to go back and look for the clues you missed because you didn't see it coming.
This definitely gave me trapped scream camper vibes. And I loved it.
Thank you NetGalley for this advance reading copy.
The group realizes they are trapped. The isolation of the storm makes the setting feel claustrophobic and dangerous.
The cast is diverse and dynamic, each carrying their own complicated past. You get a feeling for each character in the beginning which helps you get into each of their heads.
One of the strongest parts of the book is the constant questioning, Is the threat coming from within the group, or is someone lurking in the woods? The Who did it, aspect keeps you guessing until the very end. And even when i thought i figured it out, i was wrong and left speechless.
Without giving away spoilers, the ending is a bloody and cathartic conclusion. The pace accelerates as the headcount drops. It’s the kind of ending that makes you want to go back and look for the clues you missed because you didn't see it coming.
This definitely gave me trapped scream camper vibes. And I loved it.
Thank you NetGalley for this advance reading copy.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I am so incredibly grateful for the opportunity to have received an advanced copy of We’re All Going To Die Tonight from the author, Random House Children’s Books, and Delacorte Press! 🫶
Did I finish We’re All Going To Die Tonight or did it finish me?! 😳😱🤯🙊 I just finished staring at the wall 20 minutes after finishing this because this is unhinged times infinity and all I’m able to do is give this incredible book a huge standing ovation! 🥹🖤 I binged the whole thing in one sitting the way I would eating a giant bowl of chips and I am so beyond obsessed! 🫶
Veronica Bane did an absolutely incredible job with the multiple POVs. This book had 7 POVs with chapters from Avery, Emerson, Lucas, Kaitlyn, Javi, Marlene, and Caulder. I honestly loved it because all of them are so morally grey and I had no idea who to trust or who to be wary of and I have so many theories I came up with for what happened that got revised so many times!🕵️♀️🔍 It had me at the edge of my seat and left me with so much suspense and I loved it with all my heart! 🫶
Make sure to add this book to your TBR because this is an absolute must-read that I will be shouting out loud to recommend to everyone! 🫶
Did I finish We’re All Going To Die Tonight or did it finish me?! 😳😱🤯🙊 I just finished staring at the wall 20 minutes after finishing this because this is unhinged times infinity and all I’m able to do is give this incredible book a huge standing ovation! 🥹🖤 I binged the whole thing in one sitting the way I would eating a giant bowl of chips and I am so beyond obsessed! 🫶
Veronica Bane did an absolutely incredible job with the multiple POVs. This book had 7 POVs with chapters from Avery, Emerson, Lucas, Kaitlyn, Javi, Marlene, and Caulder. I honestly loved it because all of them are so morally grey and I had no idea who to trust or who to be wary of and I have so many theories I came up with for what happened that got revised so many times!🕵️♀️🔍 It had me at the edge of my seat and left me with so much suspense and I loved it with all my heart! 🫶
Make sure to add this book to your TBR because this is an absolute must-read that I will be shouting out loud to recommend to everyone! 🫶
Review of advance copy received from Author
Absolutely loved Difficult Girls and was so thrilled to know another book was coming out. I was also thrilled to be given the opportunity to read this before its release.
I did enjoy this book, but maybe not as much as DG. I found this one to be a little bit slower and didn’t pick up until about 60% through the book. It wasn’t that it lacked anything, it was just very slow paced before we really started to experience the “edge of your seat” action. I’m not saying it was too slow and made the book bad though. I just would’ve been more inclined to read through this book in one sitting if I was faster.
I was able to guess the twist, but this may be more of just me reading so much of this genre than the writing itself. There were plenty of bits that made me second guess myself, but I stuck true to my initial gut feeling.
Overall, it’s a great book. It is YA and will be great for YA readers. I would also say it’s perfect for new readers trying to get into this genre (thriller/mystery).
Anyways, thank you so much to Veronica herself for allowing me to read this book before the release
I did enjoy this book, but maybe not as much as DG. I found this one to be a little bit slower and didn’t pick up until about 60% through the book. It wasn’t that it lacked anything, it was just very slow paced before we really started to experience the “edge of your seat” action. I’m not saying it was too slow and made the book bad though. I just would’ve been more inclined to read through this book in one sitting if I was faster.
I was able to guess the twist, but this may be more of just me reading so much of this genre than the writing itself. There were plenty of bits that made me second guess myself, but I stuck true to my initial gut feeling.
Overall, it’s a great book. It is YA and will be great for YA readers. I would also say it’s perfect for new readers trying to get into this genre (thriller/mystery).
Anyways, thank you so much to Veronica herself for allowing me to read this book before the release
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Advanced Reader Copy received by NetGalley
I’d give We’re All Going to Die Tonight by Veronica Bane a solid 5 stars. This thriller is incredibly fast-paced from start to finish and kept me fully engaged the entire time.
The story follows a debate team, seven students and three teachers, reeling from a tough competition loss. Each character is hiding something, and the lack of trust among them is clear from the start. On their way to a large, secluded Airbnb during a storm, their trip takes a sudden turn when their van gets a flat tire, forcing them to continue on foot. That’s when everything begins to unravel.
What starts as an already tense situation quickly spirals into something far more sinister, someone is found unconscious, another goes missing, and soon, there’s even a death. With suspicion mounting, the group is left questioning everything: is there a killer lurking nearby, or is the danger coming from within?
This book keeps you guessing until the very end, with twists that make it hard to put down. It’s a gripping, high-stakes read that explores trust, secrets, and survival under pressure. I’m already looking forward to reading more from Veronica Bane.
I’d give We’re All Going to Die Tonight by Veronica Bane a solid 5 stars. This thriller is incredibly fast-paced from start to finish and kept me fully engaged the entire time.
The story follows a debate team, seven students and three teachers, reeling from a tough competition loss. Each character is hiding something, and the lack of trust among them is clear from the start. On their way to a large, secluded Airbnb during a storm, their trip takes a sudden turn when their van gets a flat tire, forcing them to continue on foot. That’s when everything begins to unravel.
What starts as an already tense situation quickly spirals into something far more sinister, someone is found unconscious, another goes missing, and soon, there’s even a death. With suspicion mounting, the group is left questioning everything: is there a killer lurking nearby, or is the danger coming from within?
This book keeps you guessing until the very end, with twists that make it hard to put down. It’s a gripping, high-stakes read that explores trust, secrets, and survival under pressure. I’m already looking forward to reading more from Veronica Bane.
Review of advance copy received from Author
As this book makes its way out into the world, I want to gracefully yield this space to readers. Before I do, I want to continue my tradition of using the review space to share gratitude for the readers who are taking a chance on WE'RE ALL GOING TO DIE TONIGHT! and its story of unhinged thrills and secrets.
Writing this book was a joy. I wanted to write something that felt as fun, campy, thrilling, and thought-provoking as I found 90s slashers like SCREAM to be. I'm grateful for those stories that inspired me and gave me permission to write something unhinged of my own.
Thank you to the readers, especially the teen readers finding their way to this book and this space. This one's especially for the kids who feel like they don't fully belong anywhere, who are seeking that space with the other weirdos. You'll find your people, even if those people are sometimes fictional. I know that's where I found so many of mine.
Thank you again for picking up this book! I am forever grateful.
Writing this book was a joy. I wanted to write something that felt as fun, campy, thrilling, and thought-provoking as I found 90s slashers like SCREAM to be. I'm grateful for those stories that inspired me and gave me permission to write something unhinged of my own.
Thank you to the readers, especially the teen readers finding their way to this book and this space. This one's especially for the kids who feel like they don't fully belong anywhere, who are seeking that space with the other weirdos. You'll find your people, even if those people are sometimes fictional. I know that's where I found so many of mine.
Thank you again for picking up this book! I am forever grateful.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Its been such a long time since ive read a mystery/ thriller but WOW am I so thankful I received this arc. I had an absolute blast reading this book. Seriously, I read this in one sitting, completely unable to put it down. The chapters were short and told from different perspectives, but each chapter ended in a way where I JUST HAD to know what happened next.
Now at first I did have some trouble keeping up. There were a lot of characters introduced all at once, but once I get more into the story and each chapter being told from their different prospectives, I was able to start seeing the differences and keep a better tab on who was who.
I did somewhat guess the "whodunit" part, but there were still plenty of twists and turns that kept me intrigued and SHOCKED at the end (I had to take a ten minute break to process before writing this review).
This was a 90s slashers themed mystery done so incredibly well.
Thank you to the Author, Veronica Bane, and Netgalley for the e-arc!
My rating- ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Now at first I did have some trouble keeping up. There were a lot of characters introduced all at once, but once I get more into the story and each chapter being told from their different prospectives, I was able to start seeing the differences and keep a better tab on who was who.
I did somewhat guess the "whodunit" part, but there were still plenty of twists and turns that kept me intrigued and SHOCKED at the end (I had to take a ten minute break to process before writing this review).
This was a 90s slashers themed mystery done so incredibly well.
Thank you to the Author, Veronica Bane, and Netgalley for the e-arc!
My rating- ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
April 22, 2026
Review of advanced copy received from NetGalley
We’re All Going to Die Tonight follows seven high schoolers on a debate team trip that quickly goes off the rails. A flat tire, a massive storm, and zero cell service leave them stranded in a remote Airbnb with no way out. Already weighed down by past tensions and present distrust, the group soon faces a night that forces them to question who they can really rely on.
Told through multiple POVs, the story can feel a bit disorienting at first, but it doesn’t take long for each voice to become distinct and easy to follow.
I really enjoyed how fast-paced this book is—the entire story unfolds over just a few intense hours. The constant twists kept me guessing and second-guessing everything I thought I had figured out.
I ended up giving it four stars mainly because of the ending. It didn’t fully land for me, and I was left with a few lingering questions. Still, overall, this was a gripping, suspenseful read, and I’ll definitely be picking up more from Veronica Bane.
We’re All Going to Die Tonight follows seven high schoolers on a debate team trip that quickly goes off the rails. A flat tire, a massive storm, and zero cell service leave them stranded in a remote Airbnb with no way out. Already weighed down by past tensions and present distrust, the group soon faces a night that forces them to question who they can really rely on.
Told through multiple POVs, the story can feel a bit disorienting at first, but it doesn’t take long for each voice to become distinct and easy to follow.
I really enjoyed how fast-paced this book is—the entire story unfolds over just a few intense hours. The constant twists kept me guessing and second-guessing everything I thought I had figured out.
I ended up giving it four stars mainly because of the ending. It didn’t fully land for me, and I was left with a few lingering questions. Still, overall, this was a gripping, suspenseful read, and I’ll definitely be picking up more from Veronica Bane.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Stormy night, isolated house, a group that doesn’t trust each other… this had all the elements I usually love in a thriller.
It’s a quick, bingeable read. The chapters are short, there’s always something happening, and it keeps that tense, uneasy feeling the whole way through. I found myself reading fast just to see how everything would play out.
There are a lot of POVs—seven—and it took me a minute to keep everyone straight in the beginning. Once it settles, it’s easier to follow, but it does feel a little crowded at first.
The mystery itself was pretty easy to figure out early on. If you read thrillers often, you’ll probably catch on quickly. But even knowing where it was going, I still enjoyed the ride.
Some of the heavier themes didn’t feel as natural as they could have and came across a little forced, but it didn’t completely take away from the story.
Overall, a solid YA thriller. Not one that completely surprised me, but still an entertaining, fast read.
⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ (3.5 stars rounded to 4.)
It’s a quick, bingeable read. The chapters are short, there’s always something happening, and it keeps that tense, uneasy feeling the whole way through. I found myself reading fast just to see how everything would play out.
There are a lot of POVs—seven—and it took me a minute to keep everyone straight in the beginning. Once it settles, it’s easier to follow, but it does feel a little crowded at first.
The mystery itself was pretty easy to figure out early on. If you read thrillers often, you’ll probably catch on quickly. But even knowing where it was going, I still enjoyed the ride.
Some of the heavier themes didn’t feel as natural as they could have and came across a little forced, but it didn’t completely take away from the story.
Overall, a solid YA thriller. Not one that completely surprised me, but still an entertaining, fast read.
⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ (3.5 stars rounded to 4.)
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
A fun, heart-pounding thriller with a killer twist! Who doesn't love the cabin in the woods trope? That was enough to pull me in, but the characters did the rest of the work. I love when an author brings a fresh take on a stereotype, and that's exactly what Veronica Bane did here. We have our jocks, our nerds, our popular girl, and there's the jerk who thinks he's better than everyone. Throw them all into a cabin with no wifi, no cell service and no adult supervision and people start dying. Veronica's ability to sprinkle in characters individuals histories (and motives) was flawless. Once you hit the end of the story, everything comes together in a satisfying climax, and the details we've been collecting through multiple character POVs finally come together. Beautifully done. Can't wait to see what's next for Veronica Bane!
Review of advance copy received from Author
I was lucky enough to get an advanced copy of this book, and what an absolute privilege it was. Between Difficult Girls and We're All Going to Die Tonight! Veronica Bane has quickly established herself as my favorite new YA author.
This book pulls you in from the jump and doesn't take it's foot off the gas until the very last page. Its diverse cast of characters are as authentic as they are engaging, and the varied POV's keep you guessing about everyone's true motivations. Are all of these teen reliable narrators? Are ANY of them?
Even when the bodies are dropping, Bane's voice is bitingly funny, and offers sharp commentary on the social mores that dictate our lives both consciously and subconsciously. This isn't popcorn fiction. It's a book with something to say. One that will keep you wildly entertained along the way.
This book pulls you in from the jump and doesn't take it's foot off the gas until the very last page. Its diverse cast of characters are as authentic as they are engaging, and the varied POV's keep you guessing about everyone's true motivations. Are all of these teen reliable narrators? Are ANY of them?
Even when the bodies are dropping, Bane's voice is bitingly funny, and offers sharp commentary on the social mores that dictate our lives both consciously and subconsciously. This isn't popcorn fiction. It's a book with something to say. One that will keep you wildly entertained along the way.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
3.75⭐️
As someone who loves horror movies, this book immediately caught my attention online. The banter is so well done and there’s twist after twist to keep you engaged.
It was a little hard for me to get into it initially with the various different character POV’s and setups but once shit started going down, I was locked in. In the blink of an eye you’re suddenly reminded what genre this book is and what’s about to happen.
Avery was my favorite and so easy to love. My only wish is that we could’ve had a little more depth into her relationship and build up with Caulder as well as their previous friendship.
Overall this was a fun easy read and I can’t wait to see what everyone has to say when it’s out!
Thank you so so much to NetGalley, Random House Children’s Books, and Veronica Bane for the chance to receive this ARC!! <3
As someone who loves horror movies, this book immediately caught my attention online. The banter is so well done and there’s twist after twist to keep you engaged.
It was a little hard for me to get into it initially with the various different character POV’s and setups but once shit started going down, I was locked in. In the blink of an eye you’re suddenly reminded what genre this book is and what’s about to happen.
Avery was my favorite and so easy to love. My only wish is that we could’ve had a little more depth into her relationship and build up with Caulder as well as their previous friendship.
Overall this was a fun easy read and I can’t wait to see what everyone has to say when it’s out!
Thank you so so much to NetGalley, Random House Children’s Books, and Veronica Bane for the chance to receive this ARC!! <3
April 28, 2026
Review of advanced copy from NetGalley
We’re All Going To Die Tonight! by Veronica Bane is a fast-paced thriller that will keep you on edge until the very end. The book follows seven teenagers as they head home after a devastating loss for their debate team. With a flat tire, a massive storm, a creepy Airbnb, and everyone’s secrets, you’ll be left wondering: will anyone survive the night?
The multiple POVs add so much to the story, offering insight into the secrets each character brings to the table. Almost every chapter ends on a cliffhanger, making it hard to put the book down because you’re always eager to find out what happens next.
This book kept me on the edge of my seat, and even when I wasn’t reading it, I found myself thinking about theories of who the murderer could be. This is definitely a book I would recommend!
We’re All Going To Die Tonight! by Veronica Bane is a fast-paced thriller that will keep you on edge until the very end. The book follows seven teenagers as they head home after a devastating loss for their debate team. With a flat tire, a massive storm, a creepy Airbnb, and everyone’s secrets, you’ll be left wondering: will anyone survive the night?
The multiple POVs add so much to the story, offering insight into the secrets each character brings to the table. Almost every chapter ends on a cliffhanger, making it hard to put the book down because you’re always eager to find out what happens next.
This book kept me on the edge of my seat, and even when I wasn’t reading it, I found myself thinking about theories of who the murderer could be. This is definitely a book I would recommend!
May 14, 2026
Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an arc
I think this book was a good read. It was fast paced- specifically in the beginning - with short chapters and a storyline that is contained within essentially a few short hours. However midway through the book it started to feel lagging. It felt like certain plot points were being reused and jumping around from so many different character POVs was getting slightly confusing and a little hectic. All the characters also felt like they all fit a specific mold of character. The athlete, the nerd, the quiet girl, the mean girl etc. I also was a bit let down by the ending. I was very close to guessing what was happening and there was nothing at the end that gave me the jaw drop feeling I was hoping for. All in all I think it’s a fun and quick read just wishing for a bit more excitement towards the end of the book.
I think this book was a good read. It was fast paced- specifically in the beginning - with short chapters and a storyline that is contained within essentially a few short hours. However midway through the book it started to feel lagging. It felt like certain plot points were being reused and jumping around from so many different character POVs was getting slightly confusing and a little hectic. All the characters also felt like they all fit a specific mold of character. The athlete, the nerd, the quiet girl, the mean girl etc. I also was a bit let down by the ending. I was very close to guessing what was happening and there was nothing at the end that gave me the jaw drop feeling I was hoping for. All in all I think it’s a fun and quick read just wishing for a bit more excitement towards the end of the book.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I had so much fun reading this YA thriller! I read it in one evening! It has scary movie vibes since everything transpires in one night. It’s a fresh take compared to other thrillers I’ve read recently.
We’re All Going to Die Tonight is told from seven points of view and follows the characters as they stay in an Airbnb after a debate tournament. Each character has a secret of sorts—but are they related to what’s occurring? I had fun trying to decide.
Did some parts seem a little far-fetched? Sure, but I didn’t mind.
And as an avid romance reader, I enjoyed the sprinkling of teenage romance.
If you want a fast-paced thriller, pick this one up!
Thank you to the author, Random House Children’s Books, and Delacorte Press for the advanced copy.
We’re All Going to Die Tonight is told from seven points of view and follows the characters as they stay in an Airbnb after a debate tournament. Each character has a secret of sorts—but are they related to what’s occurring? I had fun trying to decide.
Did some parts seem a little far-fetched? Sure, but I didn’t mind.
And as an avid romance reader, I enjoyed the sprinkling of teenage romance.
If you want a fast-paced thriller, pick this one up!
Thank you to the author, Random House Children’s Books, and Delacorte Press for the advanced copy.
April 25, 2026
This debate team trip went from 0 to 100 real fast. Having multiple point of views kept me on my toes and guessing on who the killer was. All of the characters were intriguing and you could see to social dynamics change with their interactions. I still haven’t a few questions but overall the pacing was great and I loved all of the twists and turns that this story took.
I would recommend this to those that enjoy a whodunit thriller, a remote location, unreliable narrative, and tons of twists and turns.
Thank you to NetGalley, Random House Children’s Books, and the author for letting me be part of this ARC. Please note all reviews are my honest and unbiased opinion.
I would recommend this to those that enjoy a whodunit thriller, a remote location, unreliable narrative, and tons of twists and turns.
Thank you to NetGalley, Random House Children’s Books, and the author for letting me be part of this ARC. Please note all reviews are my honest and unbiased opinion.
April 7, 2026
The premise of this book initially caught my interest, and I’ll admit there were a few moments that delivered genuinely creepy vibes. However, I struggled to stay engaged with the story overall. The multiple POVs often ended on so-called “cliffhangers,” but it’s really just cliche sentences that makes it so unreal or cringe.
The banter, while frequent, felt excessive and lacked authenticity, making it harder to connect with the characters. In the end, it was an average YA thriller!
Thank you NetGalley, Random House Children’s Books, and Veronica Bane for this ARC 🫶🏽
The banter, while frequent, felt excessive and lacked authenticity, making it harder to connect with the characters. In the end, it was an average YA thriller!
Thank you NetGalley, Random House Children’s Books, and Veronica Bane for this ARC 🫶🏽
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
This was such a fun, twisty ride. The story keeps you guessing the entire time, constantly shifting suspicion from one character to another. With multiple POVs, you really get inside everyone’s head—which only makes it harder to figure out who to trust.
It’s a super easy, fast-paced read that pulls you in quickly and doesn’t let go. Every time you think you’ve figured something out, another twist comes in and changes everything.
If you love books where everyone is suspicious and nothing is what it seems, this definitely delivers.
It’s a super easy, fast-paced read that pulls you in quickly and doesn’t let go. Every time you think you’ve figured something out, another twist comes in and changes everything.
If you love books where everyone is suspicious and nothing is what it seems, this definitely delivers.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This book has everything I wanted and more. It felt like a good old fashioned teen slasher and I flew through it. There were great twists that I never saw coming. Even when I thought I had something figured out, the actual twist was something completely different.
This book is also perfect camp. If you are used to boring, straight forward mysteries, this isn’t for you. You need a dark sense of humor about the world to really vibe with it. Luckily, that’s my speed, so it really worked for me.
This book is also perfect camp. If you are used to boring, straight forward mysteries, this isn’t for you. You need a dark sense of humor about the world to really vibe with it. Luckily, that’s my speed, so it really worked for me.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC!
I have never been more invested in a thriller like this. From the very beginning, it pulled me in and every character felt so real and distinct personality wise that you could picture yourself in their shoes.
This is truly the best survive the night type thriller I've ever read. if you love a fast-paced, edge of your seat type thriller, I can't recommend this one enough!
I have never been more invested in a thriller like this. From the very beginning, it pulled me in and every character felt so real and distinct personality wise that you could picture yourself in their shoes.
This is truly the best survive the night type thriller I've ever read. if you love a fast-paced, edge of your seat type thriller, I can't recommend this one enough!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Everything I look for in a thriller. The multi POV aspect was done really well, the characters are unique enough to jump right in to each perspective without getting anyone confused. I loved how different each character was, flaws and all. Definitely has some old school slasher vibes which I also appreciated. Best of all, just when I thought I had it all figured out the twist totally blew me away!
Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC
Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC
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