Phoebe Dean died in an accident 10 years ago. The circumstances surrounding her death have always been questionable. Why did her brother Grant take 27 minutes to call the ambulance? Their mother is planning a memorial as it draws closer more people are asking questions.
Becca was also in the car that night and her memory is starting to come back. June’s brother Wyatt disappeared that night but no one talks about him.
Someone knows what happened but who will find out and what will happen when they do? The story is told from the point of view of several characters but the chapters are labeled so makes it easier to follow.

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I was hooked from the beginning on this one. . I did not see the ending coming at all. I had no idea who did what or who was the bad guy or the good one. Grant, Phoebe, Becca, June, Wyatt honestly I wasn’t sure who I should root for. This is a twisted tale at its best. I recommend this book.

Twenty-Seven Minutes is the debut novel for Canadian writer Ashley Tate. I had the privilege to read this book as part of a Tandem Readalong with some amazing fellow bookstagrammers.

Twenty-Seven Minutes is a thriller told from multiple points of view and over multiple timelines.

I have noticed this trend lately, which I have not been a fan of..... thrillers full of unlikeable characters. I understand it in terms of trying to create that suspicion and keep the reader on their toes. All of the characters have something to hide, it's plausible that any of them can be guilty. But, I need someone to root for, and in this book, you weren't even sure that could be the victim.

That being said, the authour did this so well. Yes, the characters seemed unlikeable and you didn't know who to trust or who to root for, but like a present you unwrap slowly and carefully you start to get a sense of what might be underneath. In some cases, your suspicions are confirmed, and in some cases, you are utterly surprised.

I think the authour created an excellent amount of tension throughout the book. It ended in this amazing crescendo as ten years of secrets and lies came crashing down. It left me absolutely crushed and heartbroken for two of the characters.

I'm not going to give a summary of the book because I think it's good to go into this one knowing very little. Allow yourself to peel away the layers and play detective and form your opinions. I really enjoyed that aspect while reading this story. Forming theories and throwing those away as a new theory would start to form.

If you are a thriller fan, Twenty-Seven Minutes needs to make it onto your reading list for this year.

I immediately wanted (needed) to know what the heck was going on - so I initially I was really excited and enjoying things!

The ending though- seemed incredibly unrealistic and I was expecting a bigger twist.

Overall, ended with 3 stars!

Twenty-Seven Minutes by Ashley Tate is a psychological thriller about the decades old death of a teenage girl.

Full of twists and turns and some despicable characters, this novel will have your guessing until the very end. A dark and moody read.

✨Reviews

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3/5

Thank you Netgalley and Penguin Random House Canada for the ARC ebook.

It’s very rare that I don’t see an ending coming but this one definitely threw me. Maybe it’s because I’m used to big, huge, jaw dropping twists? Or maybe because it was really well hidden.

The plot of this book is unique, the twist was quite a surprise but the story itself kind of dragged on for me, luckily the twist kept me going.

The two interchanging timelines were an interesting and well executed format that helped keep the suspense going, even when the book was moving along at a slow pace.

Overall a good read, that got me out of my slump.

Released today, so go check it out!

This was a DNF for me. 35% through and I found the pace to be underwhelming. I keep waiting for something to happen more details. I am frustrated with the crumbs and hints.

I am confused.

This book took me a bit to get into. It started off slow, and seemed all over the place. Usually I like different POVs but in this it almost confused me more?

Wyatt and Grant are very aggressive/emotional abusive. I didn’t like how they were speaking to others.
Becca and June are unreliable sources. They don’t know anything, are confused? Mentally ill? I’m really not sure.

And then the ending seemed like it came out of left field? Maybe this book wasn’t for me, but I was really confused what happened at the ending there and the timeline of everything.

If things were explained a bit better then I would’ve rated this book higher it did have a lot of potential and interesting premise. I would still recommend this to others, I’d like to see what they think about it. I would still read another book by this author the writing was really well done.

Thank you NetGalley for allowing me to read this in advanced in exchange for my honest opinion.

Personally, I found the book slow. The prologue was enticing enough to capture my interest, but once we got into the book itself I found it hard to capture my attention long enough to do a full read-through.
I've tried many times to push through and have forced myself to sit and read.

I think its general idea is great, and with a bit of a rework and editing of how the structure layout is (which I know they are working on!), it would be a good three-star read.

I didn’t absolutely hate it but also didn’t love it. It was just okay for the most part.

The twist in the end wasn’t something I was expecting but I felt like it wasn’t explained well. For that to have happened, a lot of things would have changed throughout the book and I wish we got to see those scenes from the other characters’ povs just so it would make some sense.

I also didn’t like any of the characters. None of them had any personality traits other than feeling sorry for themselves which made me not care for them one bit. They were all whiny and only cared about themselves.

I found myself wanting to rush through the whole book. I was pretty much ready to be done with it halfway through. I still finished it so it’s not a 1 star read for me but I am so upset that I didn’t like it because I was really looking forward to reading it as the blurb seemed really good.

Thank you to NetGalley for an advanced copy of the book.

"Twenty-Seven Minutes" by Ashley Tate is a riveting story that hooks you from the start with a deadly car accident, leaving the sister of a football star dead. He was behind the wheel, and the central mystery revolves around why it took him 27 minutes to call the police, potentially costing her life.

The narrative unfolds at a brisk pace, cleverly revealing morsels of information that gradually piece together the puzzle of that fateful night. Ashley Tate masterfully leaks details, keeping readers engaged and hungry for more.

What sets this book apart is the unexpected ending that adds an extra layer of intrigue. Tate's storytelling keeps you on the edge of your seat, and the patterns of symbolism throughout the book add a depth that's truly appreciated.

Overall, "Twenty-Seven Minutes" earns a solid 4-star rating. It's a gripping read that seamlessly weaves suspense, mystery, and symbolism into a compelling narrative. Tate's ability to surprise and engage makes this book a worthwhile journey from start to finish.

I'm looking forward to reading more from the Author.

I was excited to try this debut novel. I had read some good reviews so I was excited to start.
Unfortunately I found myself wanting to rush thru the novel just to finish it.
It reads like a YA novel which is fine but I don’t feel it was meant to be one.
I found the characters annoying. Becca was so wrapped up in up with Grant and even after 10 years of being ignored mostly by him she was so infatuated with him. Phoebe the girl that passed away seemed to be so wrapped up with her brother you almost felt there was more going on. I found there was a lot of whining and poor me from most of the characters.
I just wanted to get finished with the novel to move on to something else.

Thank you to #Netgalley for the advance copy tho

I don’t feel much towards this book one way or the other, so I’m going to drop it somewhere in the middle.

I really dislike the prose used for this book, it feels flat and lifeless, almost juvenile in its simplicity. It makes the characters narrating feel one dimensional and uninteresting, and that’s definitely my biggest drawback overall. I couldn’t care about the characters because their personalities weren’t strong enough to grab me.

The mystery elements were decently handled, and while I wouldn’t say this was the most thrilling thriller I’ve ever read, it also wasn’t the most predictable and recycled story either so it’s hard to have a major opinion one way or the other.

All in all, can’t complain but can’t really sing its praises either.

Wow.
I am trying to wrap my head around what I just read. This story took a turn I wasn't expecting.

The characters will surprise you, frustrate you, leave you reeling. Chapters are written from different character POVs, so you really get an in depth feel for each character's emotion and state of mind.

The story unfolds slowly, but it also kept my interest and I wanted to keep reading.

I look forward to reading more by this author.

This had me hooked from start to finish. I love the way it was formatted and found that it only made me more intrigued. I was racing to the final chapter to figure out what happened.

DNF: 32%

I wish I was more invested in the characters, the plot, etc. by this point… but I’m not and so I’ll be moving on. The pacing up to this point leaves something to be desired; there seems to be several tangents occurring in the same story but nothing *really* happening if you catch my drift. I’m sure there will be others who love it though.


<i>I would like to thank Netgalley and the publisher, Doubleday Canada, of this advanced digital copy for the opportunity to read this novel in exchange for an honest review! All opinions expressed are my own.</i>

Thanks to NetGalley and Random House Canada for this read. I found this book to be okay. I didn’t hate or love it...but I did like it. The book had parts that were too long and did not quite get tot the point and I could not enjoy it for that reasons. The characters were okay but not that interesting to want to see what is going on. I read it and found some of it good but it was not the best for me.

Twenty-Seven Minutes follows four individuals connected by the tragic events that occurred on a rainy night 10 years prior, and the days leading up to the anniversary and planned memorial.

Phoebe Dean died on the road that night, after her brother, Grant Dean crashed. But what people can't understand is why he waited 27 minutes to call for help. When the third passenger. Becca corroborates Grant's version of events, the question is dropped, and the town moves on and tries to heal from its grief over the loss. Now 10 years later the Deans mother is having a long overdue memorial service for her dead daughter.

Not everyone in the town is grieving Phoebe Dean, however. June Delroy is truly alone now after her mother dies. She hasn't heard from her troubled brother since he also left the night of the accident. But now he is back and avoiding June's persistent questions over his whereabouts the last decade.

In the three days leading up to the memorial tensions are rising, questions are being asked again, and secrets that have been buried for 10 years are about to be revealed.

I really enjoyed this book. I found the mystery element had me hooked. I kind of saw the twist at the end coming and especially in the last 20% I started picking up on small things in the writing that made me question certain things.

Thanks so much to the publisher, the author, and Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review, all opinions are my own.

An entertaining psychological suspense debut that explores the fallout of a terrible car crash that changed the lives of a group of teens. Now ten years in the future, each of them is still grappling with grief, guilt and secrets about that fateful night. While I didn't love this one as much as I was hoping to it was well written and would be perfect for fans of books like Suzanne Redfearn's In an instant. Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital copy in exchange for my honest review and for Librofm for a complimentary ALC!

Twenty-seven minutes. That is the difference between life and death in this debut thriller from Ashley Tate. We are dropped into a small town that is about the experience the decennial of a young girl dying tragically on an old bridge, and to make matters worse, an elderly woman has also found her end on that same bridge, opening old wounds and bringing the entire town swirling back into ten year old rumours.

We have dual timelines happening, as well as multiple points of view from several characters who were either directly involved in the accident or deeply affected by it. Becca is the forgot victim, in the wrong place at the wrong time. Grant was driving the vehicle that crashed and killed his younger sister. June's brother ran away that same night after a fight with their volatile father. Wyatt has finally decided to return to his hometown to set things right.

What a brilliant way to unfold this story through the eyes of several people who only know parts of the truth. The reveal at the end was awesome.

The writing in this book is really gorgeous in such a visual way. They way that June tries to grasp at cotton ball words coming out of her brother's mouth to the way that Becca is handling her mental illness and spiralling in her own mind.

I highly suggest this book if you like a fast paced small town thriller where secrets are finally uncovered.