Twenty-Seven Minutes by Ashley Tate was thrilling. The tensions will keep you on the edge of the page. You want to keep reading to discover the truth.

This book was very good from beginning to end. In a nutshell, it's about a sleeper town who has had its residents wondering for the past ten years why it took Grant exactly 27 minutes to call for help for his sister Phoebe after being in a car accident. Fans of Lucinda Berry, Daniel Hurst and Freida McFadden will enjoy the suspense this books builds. I kind of feel as if this book could be turned into a movie easily!

Ten years ago a young girl was involved in an accident and her friends waited 27 mins to phone an ambulance. Could she have been saved in this time? The neighbourhood looks back on the effects of that night. There are some twists in this book but I just didn’t click with it at all and didn’t find it gripping. I did finish it but I wouldn’t recommend it.

Ten years have passed since the tragic car accident that killed Phoebe Dean and left Grant Dean and Becca Hoyt injured. Even ten years later, rumors still circulate and questions are raised about why it took twenty seven minutes after the accident for Grant Dean to call for help. Those impacted by the tragedy, and the whole town for that matter, are still dealing with the grief of Phoebe’s death.

The story unfolds through flashbacks and is told from the points of view of Grant, Becca, June and Wyatt. This story is a slow burn buildup to its climax. The characters are pretty well fleshed out and each have their own distinct voice. None of them are particularly likable and honestly are all somewhat unbalanced. The story concept is interesting and the book is well written and descriptive which does hold your interest, but it does get a bit repetitive causing it to feel like it’s taking forever to get to the final reveal.

It's about an accident that takes place in the past, about 10 years ago. Had an ambulance been called 27 minutes prior the girl might of made it. The book was very long and there was a really good twist at the end, but took too long to get to the twist. I think I would have liked it more if it was a bit shorter.

It is ten years after Phoebe Dean's death. She died in a car accident and her brother was driving. Will the town finally learn the truth about what happened that night?
There are four main characters we follow and I found them too similar to tell apart from each other. Had the author finessed a few elements, this story could have gone from good to great.

Uh yeah this book just wasn’t for me. I didn’t care for any characters or the story like at all. Don’t know what else to say lol.

Gripping, chilling, addictive. Three words to perfectly describe this book. Why did it take 27-minutes to make a phone call that could have saved someone's life? I loved reading this novel and uncovering that question and so many more. So many twist and turns, secrets and more.

I highly recommend this book.

This fast paced mystery from Ashley Tate had me staying up late to read "just one more chapter." Over the course of three days we learn what really happened that night on the bridge and why it truly took so long to call Police -- 27 minutes. This was an impressive debut and I look forward to reading more from Ashley Tate. Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

**Review: Twenty-Seven Minutes by Ashley Tate**

⭐️⭐️⭐️ (3 out of 5 stars)

Ashley Tate's *Twenty-Seven Minutes* is an intriguing novel that offers a unique premise but ultimately delivers a mixed reading experience. With elements of suspense and drama, the book explores themes of trauma, memory, and the quest for truth.

The story revolves around the aftermath of a tragic event at a high school, where a fire claims the lives of several students. The protagonist, Sophie, struggles to piece together what happened during the crucial twenty-seven minutes before the fire broke out. As she delves deeper into the mystery, secrets about her classmates and their interconnected lives come to light.

Tate's writing is atmospheric and evocative, capturing the emotional weight of the characters' experiences. The pacing is steady, allowing for a gradual build-up of suspense. The portrayal of teenage angst and the complexities of high school relationships feels authentic, adding a layer of realism to the narrative.

However, the novel has its shortcomings. While the central mystery is compelling, the resolution may leave some readers feeling unsatisfied. Certain plot twists feel predictable, and the ending, though emotionally charged, lacks the impact needed to tie all the threads together cohesively.

The characters are well-drawn, but not all are fully developed. Sophie, as the protagonist, is relatable and sympathetic, yet some secondary characters feel one-dimensional and serve more as plot devices than fully realized individuals. This can make it challenging for readers to become deeply invested in their fates.

One of the novel's strengths is its exploration of trauma and memory. Tate handles these themes with sensitivity, highlighting how past events shape our present selves. The psychological depth adds richness to the story, even if the plot occasionally falters.

Overall, *Twenty-Seven Minutes* is a solid read with moments of brilliance. While it may not fully satisfy all readers, it offers enough intrigue and emotional depth to make it worth exploring. Fans of young adult fiction and psychological dramas might find it particularly engaging.

In summary, Ashley Tate's debut novel shows promise but falls short of its potential. It's a decent read that sparks curiosity, even if it doesn't completely deliver on its premise. *Twenty-Seven Minutes* earns a neutral three stars, striking a balance between its strengths and weaknesses.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for granting me free access to the advanced digital copy of this book.

I struggled with this book. The characters were not people I could relate to. It was a bit depressing and dark. The end was a bit of a surprise. Thanks to NetGalley for an arc and no pressure for a positive review.

I tried so hard to really get into this book but I just could not connect with the plot line or the characters, It was a quick read but overall did not leave an impact on me.

10 years ago there was a car accident. Grant Dean was driving and his sister Phoebe was with him. Another person, was also in the car. Why did it take 27 minutes for Grant to call 911. That is the oe question everyone has asked.
Meanwhile you have a mother who has died and her daughter is dealing with that when her brother shows up after many years of missing.
The twist at the end got me. I did not see that coming.
I liked how the characters developed and going from the past to the present to find out what had gone on. Things are not always as they seem. Thank you to NetGalley and Poisoned Press for the book to review,

The only good thing about this book was the first chapter, and I will never understand how the same author who wrote that chapter wrote the rest of this book as crappy as she did.

What followed that chapter was a bumbling mess of boring characters who were also similar to each other, that it was hard to tell them apart from chapter to chapter. There were too many characters that the story was attempting to focus on, none of them being particularly interesting. This book was a real disappointment, and it put me off these type of thrillers for a while.

This book took me a while to finish. It bogged down in places and wasn't quite as compelling as I had hoped but had I known how it would end I would have finished it in one day! Stick with it.....the reward is a brilliant ending.

It was an okay mystery/thriller. I didn’t care too much for the sudden twist. I still liked it enough to finish it though.

This story centers around the small town of Wilmer where ten years ago the mystery of what happened to Phoebe Dean on the way home from a party was the hot topic. Her brother Grant was the driver and for some unknown reason waited 27 minutes to call for help. As the anniversary looms , those who were impacted are discussed and there were differnt points of view and timeline to go back ten years. This was really a story about the grief of a small town when tragedy hits and its impact is felt for years to come.

I struggled a little to read this book, I liked it, but not enough to not want to put it down and take breaks. Sometimes it was a struggle to get me to pick it back up! The idea behind the book and the plot were great, I truly never saw the twist coming, until the end when June and Wyatt were getting to the memorial, it finally was hitting me. I feel as though the middle of the book had too much of a lull and I wasn't as sucked in as I like to be in books, making it hard for me to smash through the story as I normally do. I think potentially shortening the book in certain sections, or even giving more depth to the characters could have lent more to the story, I just felt like maybe I was missing pieces when it would jump around at some areas, and others I was just bored by the story because it felt repetitive. especially when it came to Becca's story,

This is an entertaining, well-written, psychological thriller which is told in two time-lines. It is a fast paced and suspenseful novel, which is focused on the secrets and mystery surrounding a small town tragedy. It kept me interested and invested in the conclusion!