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A review by gemloukay
Twenty-Seven Minutes by Ashley Tate
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
This debut is a slow burn of a thriller. When popular girl, Phoebe Dean, is killed in what appears to be a tragic accident, it sends ripples of distress through the small town. Her brother was the driver of the car that hit her and his story does not seem to add up, particularly that he took 27 minutes to call the police. With the 10 year anniversary of her death approaching and the mystery still no closer to being solved, a memorial is planned with devastating effects for everyone.
Featuring multiple POVs, this book had potential to be a great story, but I did find a few of the character particularly grating. Great plot twist towards the end though and worth a read if you like a mystery that takes a while to reveal itself. Thanks to NetGalley for a free ARC in return for an honest review.
Featuring multiple POVs, this book had potential to be a great story, but I did find a few of the character particularly grating. Great plot twist towards the end though and worth a read if you like a mystery that takes a while to reveal itself. Thanks to NetGalley for a free ARC in return for an honest review.