Phoebe Dean is perfect…or at least that’s how she is remembered after she tragically dies in a wreck. Her brother Grant was driving that night and has never been the same. Is it from the wreck or from the secrets he has been keeping for the last decade? Becca was also in the car that night and has been loyal to him for 10 years, but she is becoming inpatient with him. June has just lost her mom, but the reappearance of her brother Wyatt means she isn’t alone. How do all of these stories intertwine…very well actually.

There were many characters and many stories going on, but the author did a great job weaving the story and tying it all in together. Very well done!

Was very slow going for me, but I did enjoy the mystery of the plot. It kept me intrigued throughout the book and I think the writing was well done.

Dark and disturbing but also very slow and featuring a cast of characters very juvenile.
It starts with a bang and then it stops being exciting. There's a lot of potential but it's like it was sitting and trying to decide if it wants to be a thriller or a literary novel
Not my cup of tea
Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine

A small town still wonders how Grant Dean waited 27 minutes before he called for help. His sister Phoebe was dying due to the car accident. It has been 10 years since the accident and Grant is filled with guilt and memories of that night. He knows the secret he has kept to himself but feels that he can’t keep that secret much longer. And will have to tell it. There was another passenger that night and Becca knows what happened. Will she keep the secret or tell? June was not in the car but knows that Becca, Phoebe and Grant was in that car that night. June’s ow brother, Wyatt went missing around that same night of the accident. She wonders if should let the truth should be told. There are many dark secrets in this small town. Remembering tells this story but with an unexpected surprise.

The author has written a novel that covers three days with strong characters with their perspectives. It is a story that is written in a way, that kept me interested in the novel. I think that anyone who reads this will be compelled to read it.

This is a story about one incident and why it took 27 minutes to call 911. The story starts there but it is really about 10 years later when another accident happens and brings back all the memories. This is really a story about keeping secrets and dealing with guilt in all our different ways. This is not a light easy read, there are many different perspectives and it is a dark type of subject. The concept of the book is fascinating.

honestly, there was not a single likable character in this book and i am not sure if that was intentional or not. the only bearable person was June and that's pushing it.

the ending was unfulfilling and i feel like there was no much unnecessary information put in that made the book longer than needed.

do not recommend.

Here's the good: I love a good back and forth mystery between the past (big bad) and the present mystery. It does a lot to draw the tension to keep me going between chapters. I liked the pacing too.

The less good: I didn't really connect with anyone. Everyone was kind of....unlikeable. BUT, like I said, the pacing was still compelling, so I did keep going.

Was the mystery worth staying put through the whole book? Mostly. Ha. How's that for mid ground.

It's a solid 3.7, rounded.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Twenty-Seven Minutes centers around a decade-old tragedy that has torn apart a community. Follow along as the small town brings you in on the secrets from the night and what happened.

This book was page turning and I did not want to put it down. Highly suggest.

Really enjoyed this one. It had the perfect pacing and an unpredictable ending. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a unique / creative take on a thriller!

This book had me hooked at the prologue and I thought I was in for a thriller ride. But once it continued with the flashbacks and ten years later, it slowed down a lot. It's a decent debut with a good twist ending. With the short chapters, it makes for a quick read. I loved the small town feel of this book and how Phoebe's death impacted everyone. The main characters had interesting backgrounds and I felt they were fully fleshed out. Overall, the book was good and I would recommend it for anyone looking for a quick suspenseful read.

Thanks to the author and NetGalley for the book.

I always enjoy and thriller, so this was right up my street.
Unfolding over a span of three days, Tate narrates the tale of a young man who inexplicably delayed reaching out to the authorities while his sister faced a life-threatening situation. As the plot gains momentum, revelations about the ominous secrets of that night emerge, intertwined with a decade's worth of guilt haunting a single individual. Tate delivers a surprising twist in the final pages, bringing all the elements together.
In general, I consider this book to be decent, although it's not one I would revisit. It did have a few genuinely surprising moments, the writing was good, and I enjoyed witnessing the gradual revelation of the complexities within the troubled characters. Given that it's a debut novel addressing challenging themes, I believe the author handled it well, and I look forward to seeing what their next literary endeavor will offer! I'd rate it 3.5 stars.

Thank you to Poisoned Pen Press, Ashley Tate and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review

This book is well written and sets the scenes so well. Great amount of details and suspense. I would recommend reading this book.

I loved the plot of Twenty-Seven Minutes initially. A ten year reunion of the death of Phoebe and so much speculation around the tragic accident that took her life. Only two people know the full truth of what happened that night, and the rest of the community only knows pieces.

It could have gone in many directions, and it definitely didn’t go where I thought it would. Took me awhile to finish this one, but the twists were slightly surprising in the end.

Thank you to Headline Publishing and NetGalley for an advanced e-copy of Twenty-Seven Minutes by Ashley Tate.

It has been ten years since a terrible accident took the life of Phoebe Dean, one of West Wilmer's brightest young teenagers. When the bridge where Phoebe's accident occurred is at the root of another deadly crash, certain members of the town believe it is time to tear it down. Not everyone in West Wilmer agrees, including Grant Dean, who is Phoebe's brother and who was also present the night of her accident. There has always been speculation by some as to why Grant waited twenty-seven minutes to summon emergency services on the night Phoebe died. Was Grant too dazed and injured himself, as he and the other passenger, Becca, have maintained for years? As the town prepares to participate in a memorial service honoring Phoebe, most people do not remember that another teenager was lost on that same night. June's brother Wyatt walked out of their home on the night Phoebe died and has never returned. Where did Wyatt go? Why has he never contacted his sister? Will she ever see him again now that their mother has passed away? Why does everyone around June focus on the Dean tragedy and not acknowledge the tragedy her family has suffered as well? Does someone out there know what happened to Wyatt? Could this same person unravel the mystery of the lost twenty-seven minutes in Phoebe's timeline as well?

Twenty-Seven Minutes is a decent thriller with some pretty unlikable characters. Tate has used the setting of a small rural town full of bored teenagers and young adults to the story's advantage and the end definitely has an interesting twist. I felt especially sorry for June, but the rest of the characters are so annoyingly seedy. This is a quick read and good for those who like a bit of the supernatural.

As an avid thriller consumer, I found this one hit in the middle of the rating.
I found the story was slow and at times struggled to keep my attention. The plot took awhile to get going and was windy, making it difficult to follow at times for me. The story got a bit more interesting and quick about mid-way through but I feel it was still too long. Overall, the premise and plot were enjoyable but I was able to predict the ending fairly early.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the eARC copy of this book.

3-⭐️

This book is a suspenseful thriller that will have you reading until the end, prepare for a late night!
The story is amazingly well written for a debut author, each chapter keeps you guessing and wondering, so many emotional moments for the characters.
I’m impressed by how well the character’s own personalities and abilities are slowly revealed, as the superb storyline evolves. The author certainly has a way of bringing the characters into their own almost lifelike space.
I wanted to hear more of the character’s futures, overall a fast paced compelling read!

Thanks and congratulations to the publisher, NetGalley and the author for the opportunity to read and review this book.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Phoebe Dean died in a car accident on a bridge. She was 17 years old. Her brother, Grant, was driving the car. Becca was in the backseat of the car. Why did it take 27 minutes for Grant to call 911 for help? Ten years later the truth of what happened on the bridge is revealed.
The tenth anniversary of the accident is coming up. A memorial gathering is planned. The story is told in different POV ~ currently and 10 years ago. I didn't really like any of the characters. The story moved too slowly for me. I was surprised by the ending. This book received many positive reviews so other readers didn't share my opinions.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Claustrophobic small town, where everybody knows each other and nobody has left. As the ten year anniversary of the tragic accident that took the life of one of their own approaches, the past comes back to haunt them.

Red herrings galore, unreliable and fragile characters, major gaslighting, secrets kept secret until they're not.

It all sounds juicy. Everybody's falling apart. The small town vibe is oppressive - there's no escape. Yet I had a hard time finding anybody to root for. The characters don't even like themselves. I wished it had moved faster, the meandering and wallowing and denial got repetitive, it just didn't have enough to hook me.

My thanks to NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for the ARC.

Ten years after a tragic accident that claimed the life of a very popular teenage girl, the small town plans a ten year anniversary of the event. The characters involved prepare for the reckoning. What are the secrets, and why did the victims brother wait 27 precious minutes before calling for help? Who is to balme? The slow burn plot that included multiple perspectives taking place in different times was indeed slow for me. The female characters seemed similar, and that was at times confusing. The development of the characters was tedious and took much of the book. The ending was a surprise, and that was positive. I felt the book missed depth and understanding and instead focused on the characters just not communicating with each other throughout.

This was a pretty good thriller and kept me on my toes for most of the book. I would say I enjoyed it but I would not pick up this author again. I give it a 3/5