Overall, the plot of the book was intriguing. I was captivated by the prologue which lured me in. However, the book had more drama than suspense to me. The dual timeline and multiple POV muddled the book a bit. I still wanted to know what was going to transpire, but it took most of the book to get to that point. It was a quick read, which is always a plus. I enjoyed the (semi-predicable) twist at the end, but trying to keep track of all the characters drama and who did what, was kind of tiresome. So while I can’t say the book was great, it was a decent debut.

Taut, gripping and suspenseful, I couldn't put this down and roared through it in a day.

Tragedy strikes a small town and as the mystery surrounding the events ramped up and ramped up untilI just had to know what happened. Great characterizations and excellent plotting, this is not one to miss.

My first Ashley Tate book but definitely not my last. A toxic small town filled with secrets, lies and obsessions. So many emotions pass by. I absolutely loved the characters even though I might have wanted to chunk my kindle across the room. This one hooked me early on and kept me flipping pages long past bedtime.
Thank you NetGalley, Ashley Tate and Poisoned Pen Press for the opportunity to read and review this book.

In this Southern-Gothic-style story, a small town and is its residents are haunted by the terrible events that took place one rainy night, leaving one teenager dead, one missing, and the rest of the town spiraling with grief for the next ten years.

I loved how each of the POV characters had different pieces of the truth, slowly expanding the backstory as their perspectives unfolded. Events revealed and then rearranged themselves as different narrators told their stories. Their voices were similar and there was a lot of overlap in their thoughts or experiences, so sometimes I forgot whose chapter I was reading, especially as the story was reaching its climax. At one point, I thought maybe the main characters were all dealing with some form of mental illness. Eventually, I figured out all the key pieces of the night in question but they came together in a different way than I expected. An enjoyable read!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for access to a digital ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Grief is over all the book. Death of a young girl and the whole town keep the truth untold. Descriptive writing on feeling, scenario is excellent.

Phoebe, the town's golden girl, is killed in a car accident. Now 10 years later her mother decides to have a memorial. Everyone in the town has wondered what happened to Phoebe and if it was really an accident. Her brother was driving and there was another teenager in the truck. What really happened that night?

When reading this book you will be trying to figure out what really happened. Who was responsible for the crash and why was the ambulance called twenty-seven minutes after the crash. Could the twenty-seven minutes be the difference between life and death for Phoebe? Would someone want her out of the way or is something else going on in this town. You will be transfixed and trying to guess the outcome. It is a great read.

Thank you to #NetGalley, #AshleyTate, and #PoisonedPenPress for a copy of this book.
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I read this story while traveling and ended up finishing this in one sitting. The story alternates between the past and present where we learn more about an accident that happened ten years ago and the way that accident has impacted the lives of the people in a small town. I thought that the twist was kind of fun (though a bit at odds with the rest of story) and I struggled a bit with some of the characters. A fun read that kept me entertained during my flights, but I wanted a bit more from this. Thank you NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for the digital review copy!

I absolutely did not expect that out of this book! I had a whole completely different scenario finishing this book but boy oh boy was I completely wrong, but honestly I loved the way it ended, I think this book could of had a million different endings and none of them could of been wrong but this ending was a Great One!!!! An amazing read!!!! it will definitely be on my shelf when it comes out!!!

The plot twist I never saw coming in the end!! Oh my goodness! This book was my favourite mystery and it was intriguing. I definitely recommended to my friends because they love mystery/suspense books like me. The story was well written and it was a first book of the author. Wow! I could only imagine what else she has in store for the mystery loving readers! I couldn't help but continue reading even when I was busy because this story has me wrapped up haha! I'm looking forward to the upcoming books!

Thank you Netgalley and publisher for an opportunity to read arc!

In Twenty-Seven Minutes, the town is still mourning the death of Phoebe although it is coming up on the 10th anniversary of her death. She died in a car accident on a bridge with her brother Grant driving and Becca, a girl with a massive crush on him, in the backseat. At the same time, June is grieving the loss of her family. Her mother just died of cancer and her brother disappeared the night of Phoebe's death, with their father leaving shortly afterwards.

The story is told from multiple POVs (Grant, Becca, June, and Wyatt) with flashbacks to ten years ago. A lot of the story is devoted to each person's grief and the pace is extremely slow. I struggled to keep reading as I didn't feel like I was getting any traction in the story. Once I got to about the 90% mark, things really picked up in the story's pace. The ending is a great twist, but I think it took way too long to get there. Overall, the book was just ok for me.

thank you net galley and to the publishers for the arc. this was an extremely intriguing mystery with a nice twist at the end. its a good book to read for passing time.

OMG I did not see that ending coming!!!

Grant waited twenty-seven minutes to call for help after his sister was gravely injured in a car accident on the town bridge, and his inaction resulted in her death. The question is: why did he wait so long to help her? Now it's ten years later, and the past is coming back to haunt him—and everyone involved—when an old woman gets into an accident on the same bridge. What happened during those twenty-seven minutes?

This book starts with an amazing prologue. Then, the multi POV chapters made me suspicious of literally everyone. I had to go back through once I finished and look at the clues I missed, which I love in a mystery.

I was so intrigued by the dynamic between Grant and Phoebe. Becca was such an interesting character as well, and had vibes that reminded me of Misty from YELLOWJACKETS so I was utterly enthralled. I could see this book being adapted for film or a miniseries. If you love mysteries that are character-focused, you will LOVE this book. Excited to see what this author does next!

This was my first book by Ashley Tate but it definitely won’t be my last! This book kept me on my toes until the very end!!

I absolutely tore through this book! The writing style, storyline, and atmosphere hooked me from the beginning, and the natural pacing and feel of the dialogue kept me going until the end. The only downside to this book is that it's a debut novel, so I nothing else to read by Ashley Tate right now!

2.5/5

I really wanted to like this book. It had a promise of a horror/thriller blend and I was craving that kind of read. This book fell very flat. With chapters divided up by characters, it was confusing to read seeing as POV never changed. This would’ve worked better as a “then” “now” style read with all the flash backs. The plot was very repetitive and it felt as if I was just re-reading the same chapter. I found that the last 10% was the most interesting, however it would’ve worked better if that was earlier in and there was more resolution and building within the story. It was paced nicely, but overall it did not keep me entertained and was very predictable.

Thank you NetGalley & the author for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

So many of these characters felt so shallow. Becca was so irrational and her faded memory suddenly coming back was not realistic at all. The twist of Wyatt being dead made me roll my eyes.

A dual timeline from today and ten years prior.
A decade ago, an accident on a bridge caused many changes and turmoil within numerous families.
Today, they are having a memorial of the event.
Small town, long time friends, one night of 27 minutes changed so much!
Thank you NetGalley for the ARC.

Quick read, but that’s because the opening chapter made me realize that there wasn’t going to be a lot of depth here. Do people really think about what their last thought will be as they’re dying?

This was a decent debut. It’s not perfect, it’s messy and could use some tightening up. The twist was pretty easy to spot, but I liked it. The characters were all unlikeable, but that was fine by me.

I’ll read the next book from her, but this was a decent starter book.


Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC, all opinions are mine.

What happened on that bridge ten years ago that changed the lives of so many teens in their small town? As each character relates their version of what they either know (or think they know) about that fateful night, readers are challenged to figure out who is lying, who is delusional and is who is telling the truth. As the ten year anniversary of Phoebe's death approaches and her mother plans a memorial celebration of her life, we discover that there are many in this town who don't want to revisit that night, fearful that the truth will finally be told and the consequences they will face for their actions. As we approach the end of the book and the clock is ticking down, we finally find out what happened during those 27 crucial minutes that could have been used to save Phoebe's life. The back stories of the characters are fleshed out and the setting of a small and almost forgotten small town plays a big part in the actions of those who are desperate to leave. I found I wanted a bit less personal anguish from a couple of the female characters --which I felt slowed the story down. Readers will want to get to the end to find out if they figured out what happened during those 27 minutes on the bridge that night.

Twenty-Seven Minutes by Ashley Tate was a slow burn... but a burn nonetheless. It took me a bit to get into it, but once I did, I was actively looking for opportunities to read.
This is a story about overwhelming grief, keeping secrets, and the pain of losing relationships. On a late, rainy night, leaving a party, Grant and his sister, Phoebe, along with resident crazy Becca, get into a terrible car accident on the bridge. Phoebe died as a result of Grant taking 27 minutes to call for help. What happened during those 27 lost minutes? Why does Becca feel so beholden to Grant?
On the same night, the town drug-dealer, Wyatt, disappeared after an argument with his Dad. He'd run away before but always came back. So where was he? And why wasn't he coming home?
Everything comes to a head on the day of the 10 year anniversary of Phoebe's death when her mother hosts a memorial. Do yourself a favor and read this book!