“If you knew you had to do the right thing, but that something bad may happen to you because of it, would you do it anyway?” This hard-hitting, emotional, YA story of pain and love; right and wrong; and life and death is a masterful mix of suspense, romance, the paranormal, and the though-provoking questions we all ask surrounding the difficult subject of suicide. Hadley Jamison is shocked when … shocked when she hears that her classmate, Archer Morales, has committed suicide. She didn’t know the quiet, reserved guy very well, but that doesn’t stop her from feeling there was something she could have done to help him.
Hoping to find some sense of closure, Hadley attends Archer’s funeral. There, she is approached by a man who calls himself Death and offers her a deal. If Hadley accepts, she will be sent back twenty-seven days in time to prevent Archer from killing himself. But when Hadley agrees to Death’s terms and goes back to right the past, she quickly learns her mission is harder than she ever could have known.
Time ticks away as Hadley looks for ways to not only talk to Archer but to know him on a deeper level. But just as she and Archer connect, a series of dangerous accidents starts pushing them apart. Hadley must decide whether she is ready to risk everything–including her life–to keep Archer alive.
In 27 Days:
- Written by award-winning Wattpad sensation Alison Gervais
- Over 25 million reads on Wattpad
- Achieved a #1 ranking in the Adventure category, and has won the hearts of millions of readers around the world
- A story of redemption, first love, and the strength it takes to change the future
- Addresses tough but true topics and problems facing readers ages 13 and up, such as suicide and family issues
A twist on Groundhog’s Day meets Death, this paranormal tale [In 27 Days] will have readers turning the pages to see if Hadley stops Archer from making a tragic mistake.” –YA Books Central
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i think this book is really good and I think a lot of people would like it
It took me a few pages to get into the story but then it was hard to put it down
I have no words for this book.
It’s so good I have never read a book anywhere close to this, but I’m glad I have read it. I’m not going to lie but it did make me cry at the end, with sad and happy tears.
I think lots of people should read this lovely book, and fall in love with it like what happened to me.
This book, ya’ll. Whoa. Um, yeah. Wow.
Can you tell I’m kinda speechless over here?
I snatched up In 27 Days when I spied it at a bookstore, as I’d seen my Goodreads friends rant and rave over this piece of gorgeousness. However, when it comes to popular books, my opinion seems to differ from everyone else’s. So while I was super excited to read this baby (I mean, c’mon, a girl fighting to keep a guy from committing suicide? Sign me up!), I was also skeptical that it would knock my socks off. I was afraid of a letdown, so I tried not to get my excitement up too much.
So I started it with great trepidation. (yeah, I’m in a dramatic mood rn. Just roll with it.)
What did I like?
-The plot! Golly, the plot was amazing! Hadley’s determination to keep Archer from giving in to his desperation was endearing, and the setting was fabulous. I was afraid that, being a country girl, I wouldn’t like the fact that the book was set in NYC. But it didn’t take away from the story at all for me.
-The characters! I’ve already mention that I loved how Hadley wasn’t going to let Archer continue to wallow in his depression, even when he made it clear that he didn’t want her there. Because she knew better. And Archer! Man, this dude. I loved how his tender heart gradually shone through the cracks of his carefully constructed walls. I loved his mother and sister, and his grandmother—yes, even her. 😉
-Hadley’s job! Ahh, I love (yeah I know I’ve been overusing this word. idec.) books where a good portion of the plot takes place in a bakery or coffeehouse. So when Hadley went to work for Regina, I was so thrilled!
-Alllllll of Archer’s extended family. Goodness gracious! So loud, so boisterous, so . . . so lovable!
What didn’t I like?
-The teen romance. It was cute, but . . . nah. I get that they’re almost adults. Yet I just have this thing against kissing teenagers? Thankfully it wasn’t a huuuuuge part of the book—the kissing wasn’t—but I still didn’t like it. You’d probably be shocked if I did, right? 😉
-Death made me . . . uneasy? I mean, I understand that the point of the whole book is Hadley’s deal with Death. And that’s why I didn’t dock my rating. It’s still slightly unsettling, though, when Death walks up to someone on the street and drags them to Starbucks to strike a deal.
So, yeah. A couple of minor things that I didn’t like, but the rest of the book far outweighed the bad parts. <3
Emotional, addicting, powerful! You won’t be able to put it down!
Interesting plot and wonderfully developed characters.
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I loved it. 10 outta 10 would read again.
Really loved it, it was really touching
I absolutely loved loved loved this book and the characters. I didn’t want it to end!!!!
I kept waiting for this book to get interesting but it never really develops its initial premise.
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Such a novel story. I thoroughly enjoyed every word. I will be recommending this book.
Love how an unrealistic plot point makes the rest of the journey between two teens seem so possible and important
Surprise ending.
This book is absolutely amazing and I loved it. I enjoyed the originality of the book and it had such a great storyline. It made me want to keep on reading. A great piece of work!
I have not read the official version yet but I read the wattpad edition and its amazing as is and from the preview its gotten even better