Twenty Seven Minutes - Ashley Tate

 Twenty Seven Minutes - Ashley Tate

Publication Date: January 30, 2024

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As the decennial of Phoebe’s death in an auto accident approaches and a memorial is planned, the main characters from that fateful night converge to reveal what really happened and why it took her brother, who was driving,  twenty seven minutes to call 911.  Phoebe was seen as the perfect child by her mother and community.  Her brother, not so much.  That fateful night had devastating affects on her family and Becca, who was also in the car.  Far reaching, it also touched others including Wyatt who disappeared that night and his family.  

This almost reads like a YA novel,  but it is far too dark to be anything other than an adult read.  I found the characters to be unlikable and could not engage with the story.  The narrative seemed to go on and on in a mosaic of obsession, guilt, and grief.  I did like the different POVs, but the characters were all such sad people.  Curiosity about the real events of that night ten years ago will keep readers hooked. 

There are others who will really like this book, but it just wasn’t for me.  

Thanks to #netgalley and #poisonedpenpress for the ARC

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