This book has a vey simple premise..but a lot going on. I was worried that so many main characters would bog it down but it did not. What there is, though, is a lot of unreliable narrators that take a while to sift through to get the story.
I enjoyed this book and enjoyed the style of writing as well. The book dragged a bit in the middle but picked up again quickly. Look forward to Ms. Tate's next book!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

This was a good book. I’m glad I was given the opportunity to read it before its release date. It was a little slow at times, but that ending was so good!

I wish I could give half stars, because this would be a 3.5 for me. I felt like there was so much potential for this book, but it was difficult to keep up with all of the alternating story lines and characters. The ending twist just didn’t feel plausible. Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and publisher for this ARC!

Ten years ago, Phoebe died in a car accident where her brother Grant was driving. She may have survived if help was summoned sooner, but Grant waited Twenty Seven Minutes to call for help. Why? Unfortunately, this book was an ordeal to get through. Repetitive, tedious chapters that go absolutely nowhere and have little impact on the story and a lackluster finish that was underwhelming made this a tough read. It felt like I was going in circles the entire book. Just couldn’t get invested. I received an ARC of this book from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I love the idea of this book but it was a little bit hard to follow. The plot takes place over then/now with multiple perspectives so you really need to pay attention.

Not my favorite thriller.

Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book. Unfortunately for me it was a DNF. The story was plodding and dull. I could not recommend.

What happened in the twenty seven minutes between when Grant Dean crashed his car and called for help? His sister Phoebe died. Why? Was it preventable?

This book twists and turns from start till finish. Some readers describe it as soap opera-esque and I would agree, but it didn’t bother me. By the end, I was eager to find out how this book would conclude—sometimes a dramatic, over-the-top thriller is what I need. None of the characters are likable. That’s okay too. Even the long-dead, idolized Phoebe is flawed. And yet, when I truly don’t know how things will end, I get hooked.

Recommended. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

27 minutes that could have changed the course of a young woman's life is what draws you into the book from the start. This book tells the point of view from the four main characters (Becca, June, Grant and Wyatt). The story also flashes back 10 years ago and the upcoming memorial that will be held in present day. This had at the makings for a great story that kept you flipping the pages; as you wanted to figure out what happened the night of the accident. The story line was good and the writing style by the author was spot on. The reason I gave this book three stars is that the ending fell flat. There were too many loose ends that didn't get tied up in my opinion. There is a lot of buildup to the "reveal" but then it just abruptly ends. There were characters introduced throughout the story that appeared to have a significant role but then nothing would happen and they just kind of faded away.

If this book would have tied up some things in the end I would have given this book 5 stars for sure. I would definitely try to read something from this author again, as I did like the premise of the story.Thank you NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for an ARC of this book in return for an honest review.

Ashley Tate has written a poignant and powerful novel. She does an excellent job of capturing the impact of a tragedy on a small town. What happened during the twenty-seven minutes alluded to in the title? What will happen when a memorial service takes place ten years after the tragic events? How have the survivors coped? Tate handles all of these questions in a deft manner. The prologue is highly affecting. Tate propels the tale forward from there with her use of chapters from the perspectives of different characters. The flashbacks to the events of ten years ago are well done too. The reader will get the answers to all the questions that arise over the course of this book. It is a very satisfying conclusion. Thank you to Poisoned Pen Press and NetGalley for the advance reading copy in exchange for my honest opinion.

Wow, this was a really good debut novel. Told from many different people's POV, but it wasn't difficult to keep track of who was who. Characters were well defined. It was a fast paced fast read for me.

Now the problems I had with it. This is supposed to take place 10 years after something that happened during high school years. However, the characters all felt young, and immature, even for 27 ish years old, assuming that it was senior yr 10 years ago.

Also, the relationship between 2 characters that were brother and sister was at times just a little too close, if you get what I mean, and just felt oddly close.

Overall, though, I enjoyed the book!
Thanks Netgalley for the prerelease ebook!

27 minutes is all it would have taken to save a life. If the 911 call had been made that much earlier, Phoebe would still be alive. Now the anniversary approaches and more questions than answers are still out there. This book goes back and forth between that night and the present and it kept me on the edge of my seat. I wasn’t expecting the truth when it came out. 3.5 stars

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for this eARC.

Twenty-Seven minutes... The span of time which (potentially) meant life or death for a beloved teenage girl. Why did her brother who was so closely tied with his sister wait this span of time after the tragic accident that claimed the life of his sister, and when will images of her stop haunting him?

The answers are a long-time coming, and this haunting story of quick actions with lasting consequences and of misappropriated loyalty will stay with you long after you have finished reading.

Until next time, dear friends, keep those pages turning!

Twenty-Seven Minutes by Ashley Tate is a look at the past, complete with the spirits of the departed having their own opinions. Grant and his sister Phoebe are being raised by a single mom who is not up to the task. Phoebe is the perfect girl, the perfect daughter, the perfect student, and even the perfect sister.

She and her older brother Grant attend a party, but they argue and Grant drags Phoebe out kicking and screaming. There is a girl who has a crush on Grant, Becca, sitting in his truck. She had previously stalked another boy on the football team until his parents got a restraining order. Grant tells Becca to get out of his truck but Phoebe says they will drop her off on their way by her house. Unfortunately, they never get that far because they pass over a bridge and have a horrible accident which takes Phoebe’s life.

The police have one huge question, though. Why did it take Grant 27 minutes to call for help? They do not receive a satisfactory answer from the kids, but eventually they let it slide. The stories of Becca and Grant match each other and it was a confusing situation, so they are left to go on their way.

This is a story about regrets and moving on from traumatic situations. It is a story about what can happen to young people who may have trouble moving on. It is a story that can be hard to understand the facts and fictions. It is a thought provoking and worthwhile read.

The premise of the book is great: a car crash on an isolated bridge, three high school students hurt, but the driver takes 27 minutes to call 911 for help. Why did Grant wait so long? As a result, his sister Phoebe died. And their small town is stuck in the aftermath of the tragedy, with lives disrupted and forever altered.

The story takes place 10 years later. Chapters alternate between four points of view: Grant, the other passenger, Becca, and siblings June and Wyatt. Also interspersed are flashbacks to that tragic night , exposing the events of that night little by little.

I found the story to be too slow, and strangely I got lost in the characters, having a hard time keeping track of who was who. I kept having to rethink who Becca and June were, and what their relationship to Grant was. I don't know why. The pace did accelerate as the end approached, and the climax was a surprise. But I probably would have stopped reading far earlier if I had not committed to writing a review. The book did not live up to its premise and potential.

Many thanks to the publisher and NetGalley. I received an advanced reader copy of this book in return for an honest review.

Rumors surround the tragic death of a star student in a small town in _Twenty-Seven Minutes_. A late-night accident took the life of Phoebe Dean, and her brother Grant has been living with the aftermath and his guilt for ten years. He is not the only one consumed by grief on the anniversary of the accident, and as Phoebe’s memorial draws nearer, truths come to the surface to allow healing after one horrible night. This book draws you in and keeps you reading and guessing the outcome.

What a tale this turned out to be! Initially, I was uncertain about it, but as the tapestry of characters unfurled, my interest piqued. The central mystery revolves around a tragic car accident that claims a young girl's life – but what kept everyone silent for 27 long minutes before seeking help? Her absence haunted the entire small, economically challenged town where dreams of departure often remained unfulfilled. A sudden revelation mid-story took me by surprise, making me question: where had this character been all along? The finale was unexpected, proving that appearances can be deceiving. Though it began at a languid pace, the crescendo of events compelled me to see it through to its shocking conclusion. Highly recommended! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Thank you, NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press, for this riveting journey.

Thank you to #poisonedpenpress, #ashleytate, and #netgalley for the ARC of Twenty-Seven Minutes. While I did enjoy the book with each chapter being a different character perspective and some chapters going 10 years in the past, it felt a bit longer than needed. The 10 year time span felt a bit long; it would have made a bit more sense for it to be a year or maybe 5 yrs since the accident. Being given bits and pieces of information from multiple characters who all seem to have these huge secrets did get to be a little confusing as well, especially if you couldn't read for a few days. I found myself having to go back a few times to remember who said what. The book is slow in the beginning but once I got halfway through, I couldn't put the book down. The characters were well developed but I didn't care for any of them. I did feel bad for what they went through back then and continued to experience after the accident. The ending was satisfying and while it wasn't a big shock thinking back on some items, it was still a great ending. For this being a 1st book for the author, I think it's really good and if it was made into a streaming movie, I would definitely watch & enjoy! I would give this book 3.5 stars.

Unusual story. Not the same as so many out there. It was a quick read but I did wish it would get to the point sooner. The thing that struck me is that there wasn't one happy well-adjusted character in the whole book, the ending had a surprise and that was the only wow. I think the book was well written and the pace other than continuing longer that I liked was fine. Thank you, NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for this unusual book. Would I purchase it for a friend no but I wouldn't tell you not to read it since there is a different type of story here with a few interesting twists.

I read Twenty-Seven Minutes a month or so ago, I wrote notes on it so I wouldn't forget the book and what I wanted to say when I wrote this. Then life happened (Health scare, family bits and bobs and well... Life really) and it got pushed back. As a rule I write my reviews as close to finishing the book as possible so it's fresh to me. What I can remember, this was just ok for me. I barely remember the story until I re-read the synopsis though, so that wasn't really a great start.

Firstly I love a book that's graphic. Now not all violence appeals to everyone and that does make me sound like I'm psychotic, but it just means I have a severely vivd imagination and I like to really be 'in' the story and the moment. But I also don't like it to over shadow what's happening in the story. I felt at times this had 'shock' factor and took away from the plot its self. There needs to be a balance. I also felt the story wasn't that original, there was predictability to it. However, the plot twist was good! In my notes I wrote very little about the characters and how I felt about them (Sorry again not a great sign).

I want to finish say, 2.5/3 stars does not make this a bad book, it just means that I felt it was ok. It didn't blow my mind, nor did I dislike it (Indifferent springs to mind). It was just a mystery I can say I've read. Would I recommend it to other readers, maybe (It would depend if it came to mind...). But it wouldn't be the first book I thought of - sorry.

Thank you to NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for this ARC in exchange of an honest review.

“Twenty-Seven Minutes” would have benefited from being half as long. An author can draw out the revelation of secrets if the story has a good mystery and engaging characters in which the reader can become invested. Unfortunately, this book only has one of those elements. The major characters are sad, pathetic figures. The truth about what happened the night Phoebe Dean died could possibly send someone to jail, but otherwise none of the major characters have much to lose if the truth comes out — their lives cannot become much worse. Nor will the truth make things much better for any of them -- it might give one or more characters a sense of resolution, but they will still be leading sad, pathetic lives. However, the author has crafted a good mystery around what happened the night Phoebe Dean died, and how it ties in with another event that same night that the community has largely forgotten. There are some unexpected twists.