This reviewer was excited to receive an e-ARC of Twenty-Seven Minutes from Poisoned Pen Press, and so it pains me to say the book simply didn't work for me. I read the novel in its entirety, and though the ending tied the plotlines together well, I failed to engage with the characters or the story. So sorry.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for providing a copy to read and review. *NetGalley Top Reviewer*

A moody, sad, dramatic mystery with twists and turns! Highly recommended for fams of One If Us is Lying.

Twenty Seven Minutes is the time it took before Grant called for help after an accident in which his sister, Phoebe, died.
The town shared a collective grief.
A decade later, Grant has been consumed with grief - and that of the town is stirred back up. Someone out there has the truth of what really happened 10 years ago.

Another couple - brother and sister also experienced loss when the brother disappeared that night.

A chilling thriller. It takes take it's time getting to the great reveal so just stay with it.

I loved this. The amount of twists and turns in this book made for the best reading experience. The characters were so well written and intertwined. The pace was perfect and it was just a great book to read.
10 years ago there was a car accident that took the life of Phoebe Dean and injured her brother, who was driving, and Becca. The details surrounding the accident have always been a bit foggy. What really happened that night Phoebe died? Why did it take her brother 27 minutes to call an ambulance? When the 10 year anniversary of her death comes around these questions are brought back up along with that secret that Grant has kept all this time.
Then there’s Wyatt. He disappeared on the same night of the accident. Could his disappearance be connected somehow? When he returns to town it seems he’s been forgotten by everyone, except his sister June. But when June finally understands where her brother has been all this time, it may be more than she ever really wanted to know.
I would highly recommend this book. It was thrilling and full of suspense and kept me guessing until the end.

The plot & characters kept my interest throughout the whole book. The characters are well developed and have their own unique perspectives. Very satisfying with a very unexpected twist.

Four teens, one crash, death, hope, secrets. From the time the car left the party with the teens until the ambulance was called there is a missing twenty-seven minutes. What happened? Could it have saved a life? What secret is so powerful that it must be kept for over 10 years? What happened that night?
Becca, Wyatt, Phoebe, and Grant (driver) all leave the teen party that fateful night. They crash on the old rickety raised bridge. But why? Someone dies and the whole community mourns. There is a secret being kept about the truth of the accident and one teen runs. Ten years later, a second accident occurs on the bridge and rehashes the death of the teen, the secret still untold but the runaway returns with a secret of his own.
Will we ever find out what really happened that night? Why the secret? Why run? Can you solve the puzzle?
Author Ashley Tate does a wonderful job maintaining the constant time warps between the present day and ten years ago. The dialogue is real and authentic. The story grabbed my attention from age one and I’m still holding on to my seat.
I highly recommend this book to mystery, thriller and general adult fiction fans. I love it!
Thank you to Ashley Tate, NetGalley, and Poisoned Pen Press for this copy to read and review. All opinions are my own!

I liked 27 minutes but it got a little strange by the end.

The book starts where there's been an accident and someone is lying dying wondering how he isn't helping....
Forward near 10 years and it coming up to the anniversary of phoebe's death.
The book focuses around 4 main character's,
GRANT: The brother of Phoebe and the one that was driving the night of the accident, he didn't call for help for 27 minutes after he crashed car on bridge...
BECCA: (crazy Becca) She was in the car that night and was unconscious after crash and has lost memories, but what does she know now? is she hiding something because she says she loves grant and thinks he's protecting her.
JUNE: She went to school with others and at first wonder why she in story, but turns out her brother Wyatt went missing that night 10 years ago but no one really cares or remembers as all focused on Phoebes death.
WYATT: He has returned all of a sudden after 10 years and the death of his and June's mother, but there is something off he's all bruised and his teeth are falling out...

The book goes between few chapters from now to a chapter from 10 years before and what really happened that night... the truth is going to come out but what is the truth? what happened that night? why did grant wait 27 minutes to phone for help?
What is so weird with Wyatt??

want to know then i'm not going to spoil it for you, read the book when it is released as I was lucky enough to get ARC copy

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the ARC!

This novel was just...fine. The mystery at its core: why did Grant wait 27 minutes to call for an ambulance after a car accident? Its tied up at the end with a neat bow, but it's a weird and windy road to get there. The timeline shifts between 10 years ago and present day, and there are shifting character perspectives as well. All of the character kind of suck...seriously, none of them have redeeming qualities.

I was completely transfixed by Twenty-Seven-Minutes, a taut, raw, powerful suspense that centers around a decade-old tragedy that's traumatized a community. Every character carries both a darkness and moments of goodness inside them as each wrestle with their own memories and secrets of the night that took one of their own. An entire town obsessed with the death of their most promising high school senior. Phoebe's death rocked the town to its core. There have always been mysterious circumstances surrounding it - from the illegal teen party to the amount of time it seems that it took her brother to call the ambulance that may have saved her. At the ten-year mark, a celebration and remembrance is planned. Those who have kept secrets from the night become more and more agitated and those that are searching for answers may not like what they find. Such a great read, the plot and such a great twisted l ending, you'll be surprised!

Twenty-Seven Minutes by Ashley Tate
The power of grief and hurt that ripped a small town apart. These books make you edge with all twists and turns of each event as it unfolds the pain that lurks inside. It's such a great book and I love and can't wait until this gets released!

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This was not my favorite. There were so many POVs that I was left confused and unsatisfied. Thank you to NetGalley for allowing me to read this book in exchange for a fair review.

Review: Thank you @netgalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest review. I really did not care for this book at all. The only thing I liked was the multiple POVs. I felt that this book didn’t really have a true plot. It dragged on so much, and I just couldn’t get into it at all. I kept forcing myself to pick it back up to read. I felt like I had been reading for hours when I had only read 10 pages. The book didn’t flow well. It had a lot of back and forth, between past and present, which I don’t mind, but I feel lost the flow of this book. On top of that, all the characters were unlikeable. I can’t say anything positive about any of the characters at all. They were supposed to be close to 30 and acted like a bunch of thirteen year olds. The concept was interesting, but I feel like the execution was a miss. I didn’t even really care about or for the ending. I think that was an extra thing that was just thrown into the book. It just really wasn’t for me unfortunately…

The title and plot of the book caught my attention, and I was pleased with the many twists and turns. The characters were well-developed, with their own unique perspectives, and their interactions were seamless. The level of tension was just right, making for an enjoyable read. However, I was disappointed to find that I couldn't relate to or like any of the characters. Despite this flaw, the book was still decent, and the ending was satisfying with an unexpected twist. Overall, it's a compelling read with a few minor imperfections.

Thank you NetGalley and Publisher for the eARC, All opinions are my own.

This book was an absolute page turner for me. Having grown up in a small town where everyone knew everyone else's business, the characters were very relatable to me. The multiple POVs kept me guessing over and over, questioning what I thought I knew. Just when I thought I had figured it out, the ending threw me for a loop. I really appreciated the way the author explored the feelings of guilt and grief throughout the story. I would highly recommend this book!

I received an ARC copy of this book through NetGalley.
My opinions are all my own.

This really kept me on my toes. Four unreliable narrators, two timelines, and so many twists. All led to an explosive collision.

I received a copy of this novel from the publisher via NetGalley.

I thought this was well-written, and the chapters from the perspective of Becca were well done. The rest I wasn't so keen on. The mystery of why Grant waits 27 minutes to call an ambulance for his sister is cleared up at the end, but the book takes a long time getting there. The time line constantly shifts between the present day and 10 years ago and there are chapters from the perspectives of different characters. This is not confusing, but all the male characters were either unpleasant or absent or both, and the female characters (apart from Becca) were either downtrodden or unkind or weird (Phoebe) or featured so fleetingly that I got them confused (e.g.Kelsey and Harley). I didn't find anyone particularly relatable and the ending wasn't a huge surprise.

A Gripping Tale of Secrets and Redemption

Twenty Seven Minutes by Ashley Tate is a compelling novel that delves into the aftermath of a tragic car accident and the burden of a long-held secret. With its intriguing premise and well-developed characters, this book manages to keep readers engaged throughout its pages.

The story revolves around Grant Dean, haunted by the question of why he took twenty-seven minutes to call for help after the accident that claimed his sister's life. The weight of this guilt, combined with a lingering secret, has consumed Grant for a decade. Ashley Tate skillfully captures the inner turmoil and emotional struggle of Grant, allowing readers to empathize with his pain and longing for redemption.

One of the strengths of the novel lies in its exploration of the dynamics between the characters. Becca, the only other person who knows the truth, adds an extra layer of complexity to the narrative. The author skillfully weaves together their shared history, highlighting the complexities of friendship and the power of secrets. Additionally, the introduction of June, a character grappling with her own loss, adds a fresh perspective to the story and raises the stakes for the characters involved.

The pacing of the plot is generally well-maintained, with the suspense building gradually as the anniversary of the accident approaches. The author effectively creates tension by alternating between past and present, slowly revealing the events leading up to the tragic night. However, there are moments when the pacing feels slightly uneven, with certain sections dragging on while others speed ahead. Nevertheless, the overall momentum of the narrative remains intact.

Ashley Tate's writing style is descriptive and evocative, allowing readers to vividly imagine the small town of West Wilmer and its inhabitants. The author captures the essence of grief, guilt, and longing, creating an emotionally charged atmosphere that resonates with the reader. The dialogue is realistic and engaging, effectively conveying the characters' emotions and motivations.

In conclusion, Twenty Seven Minutes by Ashley Tate is a captivating novel that skillfully explores the aftermath of tragedy and the power of secrets. With its well-drawn characters, emotional depth, and an intriguing storyline, this book offers an engaging reading experience. Although it has a few minor flaws, it remains a compelling read that will leave readers pondering the weight of guilt, the search for truth, and the possibility of redemption.

Rating: 3.75/5 stars

At first I was a bit weary with 4 characters and a dual timeline but the author did this masterfully. I was at the edge of my seat the entire time and did not see that ending coming. The characters were a bit annoying - Phoebe is perfect, Grant is the bad boy, June was a creeper and Becca didn't appreicate that Grant was the fall boy. I will be watching out for future Ashley Tate books because she is the perfect thriller writer for the young adult 20s age range between Karen McManus and Shari Lapena.

Wow! This book is full of twists, turns, and unreliable narrators. We have 4 different perspectives alternating chapters throughout the book. I found June the most sympathetic. The fact that I could never be sure who to trust helped to keep the truth of "that night" a secret until the end. While I wasn't totally shocked by the ending (which is a good thing because it made sense and kept the book grounded in reality), the author did a great job of keeping the drama and tension high and the book engaging.
Thanks to Net Galley for the book to review.

after only a few pages i fell in love with this book. it had be hooked and i didn’t want to put it down. as always i love a book that changed perspectives as timegoes on. I loved how it switched between the past and the present. I read for hours and hours just so I could know the outcome of the book. This is for sure one of my favorite books I have gotten off of NetGalley. This book did keep me guessing, of what actually happened that night, and who was lying. I wanted to know what they were trying to cover up. changes. the ended had me shocked. i read for 4 straight hours and couldn’t wait for the ended !