I did not enjoy this book, I found myself skimming through the majority of the book. The flashbacks between Lena and her twin sister Cambry did not flow well for me and the plot was very predictable.

If one ever needs a good, intense adrenaline rush, you could either skydive.....or simply read one of Taylor Adams' books.

Hairpin Bridge is the second novel by Adams' that I've read, this year, and ever. He once again delivered with Hairpin Bridge, and once again wrote a novel that was so riveting and intense that my heart pounded as though I were the one running and fighting, and standing nose to nose with a killer.

Adams sculpts characters who are remarkably human, flawed, rugged, and delightfully real. Once again, he created a resilient, yet realistic protagonist and exceedingly sickening villains who are disgusting individuals but are frighteningly real.

Hairpin Bridge was a wild ride...I found myself holding my breath throughout it. There is something so impactful and intense about Adams' writing....and it leaves you wanting more..


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I enjoyed Adams' other novel, No Exit. I had high hopes for this one as well but found myself disappointed. I didn't think the twists were as good as No Exit, and the atmosphere that was so carefully crafted and felt like its own character in No Exit felt lacking here. I also don't love the way Adams portrays or writes women in his books, and I noticed that it showed up in Hairpin Bridge as well.

However, I did find the story to be engaging and fast-paced. It held my attention and I got through it quickly. I feel like a lot happened but not enough happened at the same time. I enjoyed getting to follow the story but also felt like it could have been made deeper and been more developed at the same time.

Not my favorite, but I don't regret reading it. On to the next.

I'm sorry to say but this book just didn't hit it for me the way no exit did. Maybe it is better suited for someone else's taste. It's a bummer it didn't work out because I was looking so forward to this book.

4.5 stars (rounded up)

Who here loved No Exit? (ME, ME, I scream). I've been book pushing that one on to anyone who doesn't walk away from me. It has become one of my all time favourites, I still think about it on the regular and will read it again soon.
Which brings us to Taylor Adams new book. Would I be disappointed? Could this book hold a candle to No Exit? I had some pretty high expectations going in. I am happy to say, I was not in the least bit disappointed. This book ratchets up the tension chapter by chapter, and the pacing is relentless. It definitely gave me some of the same feels that No Exit did. Although I did not love it quite as much as my first Taylor Adams experience, I still loved it a hell of a lot. I deducted half a star for the fact I was not 100% sold on the telling of Cambry's story in book form, I wish that had just been done as a separate timeline for Cambry's story, with a few things withheld to maintain the reveals later in the story. Even with me not loving that part, I still highly, HIGHLY recommend this book.
Taylor Adams sure knows how to write about young women who are brave and unrelenting, even when the odds are stacked against them.
I am a real fan of Taylor Adams work, I have Eyeshot sitting on my shelf ready to pick up soon, I've already pre-ordered a copy of this book and will continue to buy any new books Taylor Adams writes.

Thanks to the author, Netgalley and Joffe books for my review copy.

This book just wasn’t for me. While it had a very interesting premise, I just didn’t love the execution.
The plot revolves around Lena investigating the death of her sister Cambry She goes up to the bridge where her sister died with a cop that she distrusts. This book just made me feel icky. The bad guy/villain was very obvious the plot revolves around how the events happened. I prefer my mysteries and thrillers to have more twists and unknown plot points. Lots of unnecessary violence. The alternate POV/timelines were a bit confusing. The story alternates between Lena’s present, her blog detailing what she is investigating and Cambry’s story. The question about Cambry’s story though was it really what happened or what Lena thought happened.??Way too many car chases.

Thank you to NetGalley and William Morrow for the eARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Hairpin Bridge is an action packed thriller that shows how far a twin is willing to push to find the truth about her sisters death. Lena confronts the officer who found her sister's body after seemingly committing suicide.

I loved this book so much. Lena is such a force of nature. She's sharp and just paranoid enough to get things done. I really enjoyed how the story was told through her blog, her book, and also from her and Ray's points of views. The plot twists kept coming and there was never a dull moment. Honestly such a great read.

I received a copy of this book free from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review, but trust me on this one and get it immediately.

"All of your roads lead here"
Lena is researching her twin sister Cambry’s suicide. Sparked by Cambry's final text to her, Lena sets out to put her sister's death to rights.

Having enjoyed No Exit, my expectations were that this would be similarly thrilling. Being a fan of spectacular car chases, I loved the ones in this book. It reminded me of the 1971 movie 'Duel' with Dennis Weaver. That may be before most of your times but if you've never seen it and like classic thrillers, it's definitely worth watching. This book had the same monster level suspense, internal dialogue and suspicion. I could literally see this becoming a hit movie, Cambry in Dennis Weaver's spot sweating it out.

Right off the bat, I don't like that Taylor Adams describes Corporal Raycevic as "ape-like" and "a gorilla-like man" and Lena as a "doll-like Vietnamese girl". Regardless of the characters race and despite the fact that Ray's being painted as a hulking villain, different words could be used here so that the resulting description wouldn't be so off-putting. For the sake of the book, change those few descriptions please. Despite all this I actually enjoyed the mystery and the twists. I'd rate it higher but for the racial missteps.

Trigger warning for gore and graphic violence. Hairpin Bridge comes out June 15th.

This is a perfect beach book - quick chapters - tension - thrills and surprises! I am a big fan of No Exit and was elated when Joffe Books provided a copy for me to read before publication.

I think my expectations were too high - always comparing it to No Exit, naturally. I thought it was a bit repetitive and yet too rushed and cleaned up at the end.

I’d highly recommend this for the summer - fun and easy and clever - all things that make for an awesome beach read!

I received an advanced reader’s copy in exchange for an honest review

I loved this one. Very fast paced, had me turning pages as I tore through it – I had to see how it would end. The characters were well rounded and the narrative felt believable. Gave me chills. Solid five

Convinced her sisters death was not a suicide, Lena ventured out to meet the cop who found her twin sisters body on the bridge they say she jumped from, to find out the true story. Armed with an idea to get the truth, Lena will stop at nothing to have Ray confess to the murder.

Adams writes action movies. This was incredibly fast paced, almost over the top with its action, and hard to put down. There was always so much going on, so much to keep me interested in. However, there was something missing for me as well. Without spoiling, I just felt something lacklustre about the ending.

I’m giving this book a 3 star as the middle of the packs or now, because I really don’t know where it lies for me.

I have the unpopular opinion here. This book did not do it for me. I did not finish. I was intrigued by the premise, but the writing was what got me. The dialogue and actions seemed so unbelievable to me.

Hairpin Bridge by Taylor Adams starts with a bang and doesn't let up until the last line. This twisty thriller is compulsively readable, I could NOT put it down. It begins with Cambry Nguyen's twin sister Lena, traveling to the spot of her alleged suicide on Hairpin Bridge to determine what really happened that day. While it presents as a story of revenge and righting wrongs, it is very much about a sister's love, grief and regrets. The deep complexity of loyalty to family and dealing with the ghosts of our past is very present throughout. Overall, a quick read with a satisfying ending. Thank you Netgalley for this advance "read now" version on Kindle.

This was a solid thriller, nothing jaw-dropping or shocking. I really enjoyed the super tense conversations before all the action started. There’s this anticipation and you know they’re just lying to each other and it’s like they know it too and it’s so tense! I read it in a day because I just had to know what happened. But it did take a while to get there. This story mostly takes place within a few hours all at the same location. There’s a lot of action but it’s also very repetitive. I didn’t find the twists too twisty or surprising... of course there was some graphic disturbing content.
I haven’t read No Exit, so I can’t make a comparison there. But this one reads like a 2000’s slasher movie. Recommended if you’re in the mood for that! They definitely have their place!

*Content warning: descriptions of suicide.
Just like her previous book, No Exit, Taylor Adams has written a heart-pounding, edge-of-your-seat thriller. The narrator’s sister has committed suicide by jumping off Hairpin Bridge. Her sister refuses to accept this and enlists the help of the investigating officer to find the truth. This book will keep you guessing until the very end.

I live for fast-paced, action-filled, suspenseful thrillers! So when I found out that the author of No Exit was coming out with a new book, I just had to get a copy of it.

Prepare for an intense, no-holds-barred, thrill ride. The story rotates from Cambry’s point of view(the last hour she is alive), Lena’s point of view in the present, and Lena’s blog posts she wrote before going to meet Officer Ray on Hairpin Bridge. Lena goes into the meet up distrustful of the officer. She believes that her sister did not commit suicide and instead something more sinister happened to her.

Without giving anything away, the only issue I had with the book was that I felt like some of the action parts were a little too repetitive. But otherwise, Hairpin Bridge kept me fully engrossed throughout. I thoroughly enjoyed the rollercoaster ride that is, Hairpin Bridge. And wow, that ending was perfect and very satisfying. This book would be absolutely perfect to add to your summer reading!

Hairpin Bridge will be available on June 15. Many thanks to Netgalley, Joffe books, and Taylor Adams for an advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review!

316 pages

3 and 1 / 2 stars

This book starts out rather slowly and it seems to get lost in places. However, it does pick up and turns out to be very good.

There are many twists and turns in the novel and the ending will surprise any reader. It is both exciting and terrifying. Well done, Mr. Adams!

It has been three moths since Lena's wandering sister, Cambry, fell from a bridge in Montana. It is called Hairpin Bridge – and also Suicide Bridge. Did she really fall? Lena sets out to journey to the place and speak to the deputy who found her body. The death was ruled a suicide. Was it?

Lena is driving Cambry's car and has not touched a thing inside the car, not even the half full drink in the cupholder. I found this to be rather creepy.

She gets bad vibes from the deputy named Ray, but she won't let go of her investigation. What she finds out is horrifying.

The ending of the book is terrifying, a huge surprise and very exciting.

I didn't care for this book as much as one of this author's previous book that I read. It started out so poorly that I almost gave up. Lena's attempt to write out Cambry story from Cambry's point of view was disconcerting as well. I didn't really like Lena as a character. While brave, I thought she was a little – well...dumb. Especially the not cleaning the car out. That really turned me off. Bleh.

I want to thank NetGalley and Joffe Books for forwarding to me a copy of this book for me to read, enjoy and review. The opinions expressed here are my own.

I was super excited to read this after reading her previous novel. However, this novel didn't hold my interest. Lena and Cambry are twins. Cbry falls to her death off of a bridge in Montana and Lena drives to discover the truth. She meets with the cop that discovered Cambry's body and feom.there the story develops.

“Nightmares do come true, but never in the shape you expect.”

Wow this was exactly what I needed right now. I’ve felt slumpy for a while and I wanted something to jumpstart my reading again, so what better than a captivating thriller that will get your heart racing? I just completely tore through Hairpin Bridge, and I expect a lot of people will be doing the same.

Taylor Adams’ sure does seem to love an isolated location. Outside of Missoula, Montana stands a bridge seemingly disconnected from most of civilization. And even before Lena’s sister Cambry’s body was discovered just over the edge, it had already developed a reputation for mysterious suicides. Lena has been preparing for months, channeling her grief into her own investigation of her twin sister’s death, and is finally ready to confront the man she thinks is responsible.

I loved this book. It was so, I’m not sure the way to describe it—I guess contained? Most of it takes place on or near this bridge, driving or nearby their cars, on the the same stretch of highway. There’s remarkably few characters, even compared to the author’s last book No Exit, which had five people snowed in at a convenience store. Speaking of that one, I did not like it nearly as much as Hairpin Bridge. The first half was brilliant but a lot of the plot and character arcs fell apart in the second half for me, so I was a little bit nervous the same thing would happen this time around too.

Luckily I think my worrying was mostly unnecessary. The pacing was break-neck, as in, it never seemed to really let up. Literally every moment felt like a stand-off (and yes some parts were literally stand-offs, but still!). After reading both books, what I think Adams does best in his writing is that he lets the reader think they’ve figured it out relatively early on. But his books are structured in such a way that even if you’re able to catch one of the balls he’s tossed up, there’s still a dozen more in the air at any given time. The remoteness of the location and cast probably should have been limiting, but it often left me doubting my own assumptions about the characters and their motivations.

I think one of the most interesting parts of this book is the way it’s structured. The story is almost entirely narrated by the protagonist, Lena, but through three different mediums. One is the typical third person narrative where we’re following Lena in real time. Another is a blog post she’s writing just a day before embarking on her journey to Montana to try to find and confront Cambry’s killer. And then the third is a book that Lena is writing about Cambry, and even at times directly to her departed sister. I won’t get too into it, but seeing the ways some of these narrations either matchup or clash with one another really helped shade in the relationship between the Nguyen sisters for me.

This is my favorite thriller so far this year. It had everything I wanted and more. Hairpin Bridge is a cool blend of intense action and twisting psychology that I think a lot of people will be into. Consider me a Taylor Adams convert, even he’s inexplicably being blurbed by AJ Finn.

To start this, I might be in the minority with that -I have not read Taylor Adam's other book "No Exit". I own it and intend to read it, but I just haven't gotten there yet like some of the other hundred books on my shelf. All of that to say, unlike some readers, I came into this book with no expectations.

On to the good stuff - I started off really liking this book. I enjoyed the plot and the writing style, alternating POVs, and even the blog post. It is suspenseful and it kept me interested for most of the book. However, I did lose interest in the action scenes. I can't say if it was because they were so drawn out and repetitive or if it's just because action scenes arent really my thing. The ending was a little chaotic and I felt like it was almost trying too hard but overall, I liked how things were wrapped up.

There is no big shocking plot twist at the end, so if that is what you enjoy when reading thrillers, this isn't it. BUT, if you want something fast-paced and an easy read, this is right up your alley. Overall, I enjoyed this book, I'm happy I read it, and definitely will move "No Exit" up on my TBR.

Thank you NetGalley and Joffee Books for my ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.