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HAIRPIN BRIDGE

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What a story - from the first pages I was hooked! Full of twists, its enthralling storyline keeps you turning the pages from beginning to end. Set almost entirely on a disused bridge in Montana, the characters and the pacing make the story an incredible read.

Adams has that unique quality of writing thrillers that are rich in plot, characters and setting, immersing the reader in the story and leaving them drained and exhausted by the end, as though they've actually experienced it. This is one of my favourite books so far this year. Highly recommend!

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Wow wow wow wow! What a rush. This is one of the best books I’ve read all year. So creative and unique! This book was horrifying and terrifying and amazing. The characters were spot on and the story line kept you guessing, while white knuckle reading frantically. This book was an adrenaline rush to the max. I could not put it down. This is one of those rare book that would get a bonus star from me. Twisty and turny don’t begin to describe this one. It will grab you and hold you tight till the last page!

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The underestimation of every single character in this book is REAL.

I was on the edge of my seat this entire book and I could NOT put it down. It’s dark, disturbing, and full of action. The way every moment is described made me feel like I was in every character’s shoes. I love how there were SO many unexpected twists and turns and how they were all abruptly introduced into the story. This is by far one of the best thriller/suspense novels I’ve ever read.

Three things I didn’t care for/would like to see different:

- I wish Lena and Cambry’s relationship was more tight knit, I think it would have given everything more meaning. However, it does give the story some depth that Lena’s emotions and guilt were so strong for her to seek revenge and tell Cambry’s story.

- Lena’s desire to prove to her mom that her sister didn’t go to hell - it was mentioned a number of times in the book, but it just didn’t carry much weight in comparison to Lena’s guilt.

- The ending: I think it would have better ended with just her blog post and her leaving the scene/diner.

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As a fan of No Exit, Hairpin Bridge was easily just as addicting. I knew from the very beginning with Officer Raycevic’s dialogue that I would love this book, mostly because I couldn’t stand him as a character. And let me tell you, this book didn’t fail me once. Every twist, turn, and piece of information that fell into place just made me want to turn the page even faster. I really enjoyed the blog posts and Cambry’s story, which lets us into both sides of this story between the twins. I never expected the ending. It was so well done! Thank you to Netgalley and Joffe Books publishing for giving me the opportunity to read this book!

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I loved Taylor Adams’ NO EXIT and so I was extremely excited to read this. If not for a middle that sagged at times this would have been a 5-star read for me. The beginning and ending are relentless, adrenaline-fueled action. Taylor does strong heroines well. In this, a sister estranged from her twin who was presumed to have jumped from Hairpin Bridge, confronts the cop she suspects of murdering her sister. Cat meet mouse, as the two maneuver for the upper hand in their standoff. Taylor Adams is one to watch.

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Taylor Adams has written another winner. I read No Exit last year, and it was one of my favorite books of the year, so I had high hopes for this one. Hairpin Bridge has met and exceeded my expectations. The characters jump off the page, the pacing is PERFECT, the twists and turns are fun and shocking. I really liked the addition of the interspersed "Cambry's Story" and how it was used to disorient and provide confusion.

Adams has quickly become one of my go-to authors for suspense, providing books that are rich with plot and thrills, and have a seriously un-put-down-able quality to them.

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Unreal. Adams is a master of his craft. The pacing in this book is so good, providing quick reprieve from the adrenaline filled ride at just the right moments when you think you can’t stand the intensity any more. This was incredible read!

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Twin sisters. One dies. One seeks the truth.

This book put me in a reading slump.

The first half was alright and I was enjoying seeing where the story was going.

And then the longest, dragged-out gun fight scene took place and I lost all interest. It went on for ages

This book was too long winded, slowing down the pace of the second half of the book. I was bored and started skimming through the story. Also, if several girls go missing over the years, are you seriously telling me that this would not pique the interest of the police? I found that so hard to believe.

I also didn't enjoy the gore. So beware if you're sensitive to violence and gore like me... It is not pretty.

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Huge amount of thanks to NetGalley and William Morrow for an arc of this book in exchange for my honest review/opinion.
Y’ALL! Taylor Adams writes a phenomenal thriller! Thrillers are one of my main genres, but very few leave my hands clammy and still wanting more. This was an intense read!
Lena’s flighty twin sister Cambry drove to a remote bridge and flung herself off. Lena wants to know WHY, as most people do after a suicide. She drives to the location and meets with the police officer that found Cambry’s body with questions, attempting to find some closure. As it initially seems, anyway. Lena does have questions, but she also has agenda.
I really can’t give away more than that. It would ruin the story, and as we all know, I think spoilers are lame.
BUT, I can tell you it has been one of my favorite thrillers this year. Do yourself a solid, and grab it on June 15. If you liked No Exit, you will not be disappointed.

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Cambry and Lena, twins seemed to be more opposite than identical but when Cambry is found dead at the bottom of Suicide Bridge Lena, a blogger decides to head to Montana to get some answers. I love the strength that the author gives both girls, I love how she was looking for one truth but found many others! I really like how the character Raycevic was so versatile, is he good cop or bad son? This is a very action pack read that never loses momentum and has amazing twists that work so well in the story!#HAIRPINBRIDGE#NETGALLEY

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If you loved No Exit, you would definitely enjoy this one.

Taylor Adams has produced yet another fast-paced thriller that literally felt like overspeeding along the freeways of Montana itself.

You follow Cambry Nguyen (Southeast Asians represent!) as she travels to Montana to find answers on her twin sister's suicide on the notorious Hairpin Bridge. She does not believe her sister would kill herself, so she meets with the cop that found her sister's body. The rest is an accelerated thrill ride that would keep you hooked with each twist and turn.

Strong first 10%, the pacing really works to grab your full attention. Then it kinda felt too predictable by the middle, which felt a little draggy. I appreciate the choice in narrative, which at first was confusing but really came together by the end. But make sure to stick for the last 20%, it will all be worth it.

Quick solid read. If you enjoy action movies, give this one a go! Watch out for some gore though.

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Readers! If you love a fast paced thrill ride ... THIS IS YOUR BOOK! I could not put this one down. Hairpin Bridge definitely delivers!

Three months ago, Lena's twin sister Cambry committed suicide on Hairpin Bridge. The thing is, Lena isn't buying this. In her heart she knows Lena would never take her own life. So here she is, present day, in Montana in search of the truth. Lena is meeting with Corporal Raymond Raycevic, the highway patrolman that found Cambrys body. The thing is, his story isn't adding up. Lena came for answers, and she will do whatever it takes to get them...

I was a HUGE fan of No Exit and so naturally needed this book in my hands immediately! It did not disappoint!! And just like his previous book, Adams is serving us an isolated location ... creepy ... and a suspenseful story line that takes place over the course of just hours. So good!

Huge thank you to Joffe Books & Netgalley for my review copy!

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Lena is on a quest to find out what happened to her twin sister Cambry. According to the police, Cambry, drove to a bridge and jumped. Lena doesn't believe the story that Ray Raycevic, the local cop has told. Lena believes that Ray killed her sister and she determined to confront him. Lena doesn't believe her sister killed herself because an hour Cambry died she attempted to call 911 sixteen times but unfortunately she had been in a dead zone. Lena also received one final text from her sister once her body was moved and no longer in a dead zone. It read: Please Forgive Me. I couldn’t live with it. Hopefully you can, Officer Raycevic. Lena will do anything she can to get to the truth. Even if it means endangering herself.

There were definitely a few heart pounding moments in this story which I loved. This author knows how to write scary characters that will keep you awake at night or give you nightmares. I will give him that.

That's kind of where it stops for me though. I think the author had a good idea but the delivery just wasn't great. There were many plot holes and parts that either didn't make sense, didn't need to be in the story at all or are so far-fetched that it leaves the reader saying "yeah right ok."

I found it hard to follow at times because a chapter would be labeled "Lena" but then be in the perspective of someone else.

The story is told three different ways. The first is real time where Lena is going to confront Ray about her sister. The second is Lena and her blog where she shares what she is going to do. She technically wrote this blog post before going to confront Ray because she's confronting him in the place her sister died and theres no internet service. The last is her Cambry's story which is told from Lena's perspective. Lena writes this story after her experience. So basically, the 3 different ways the story is coming together is all from Lena's perspective. I feel like this whole story would have been better had it been dual timelines from Lena's and Cambry's perspective.

There is a lot more I want to say about this book but I can't because it would contain to many spoilers. Again. Good story. Good Characters. Bad Delivery.

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This book had more twists and turns than the road leading to Hairpin Bridge!

Lena's twin sister jumped to her death on Hairpin Bridge. Suicide. Or so the official report says. But Lena feels there's more to the story.

So she loads up her car (which was her sister's), her gun and her tape recorder and heads to meet Officer Raycevic to see if she can get to the bottom of things. We journey with her and man what a ride!

I was literally on the edge of my seat for at least half this book and never knew for sure what was coming next. I jumped a few times, gasped a few times, and it had all the suspense and thrill I love in a book like this.

This is my first book by this author, but will definitely check out more. Thanks to thanks to NetGalley and Joffe Books allowing me this advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

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Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the arc in exchange for a review.

This was a twisty thriller that kept me turning pages. Although some parts dragged a bit for me, it was pretty solid.

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I was very excited to be given the chance to read Hairpin Bridge early as I loved his previous book, No Exit. While this was a quick read and I finished it in a day and a half, I was left wanting more. I kept waiting for the surprise twist within the story and at the end, but it never came. The way the author spins the story was well done, but I kept expecting more. I enjoyed the book, but I guessed the ending halfway through.

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Fans of No Exit (me!!!),! This fantastic author Taylor Adams has brought us another amazing story which is just as great. WOW, WOW, WOW. I absolutely loved this book. It completely blew my mind and I have not been able to stop thinking about it since I finished reading it! I devoured this in one sitting… Magnificent.
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Thank you to NetGalley, Taylor Adams and Joffe Books for the free e-book in exchange for an honest review.

This book, everyone, is a masterpiece!

It was a wild ride. You get sucked into the plot and the characters easily, gripping for clues. Although the twists were predictable, it was still a fun read.

This is my first time reading this author and I am pretty sure I'll read anything and everything written by them.

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No Exit was a really fun read, and I was happy to see Hairpin Bridge available for request. I loved the synopsis and as publication is fast approaching, I quickly dove in.

When Lena Nguyen's estranged twin sister Cambry allegedly commits suicide on a semi-infamous bridge, Lena can't accept reality. Examining the evidence and reports, she is convinced that her sister was murdered, and she believes that the man who murdered her was the same officer who found her body: Ray Raycevic. Determined to find the truth, she comes up with a plan to meet Ray at the same bridge. She will stop at nothing to learn what really happened to her sister that night, and her quest quickly turns into a fight for her own life.

I enjoyed this book.

Lena's voice was strong, both in its execution and authenticity. I appreciated her thorough brainstorming and preparedness. As a way to deal with her grief, I loved her outlet with the blog entries and thought the switch from high-tension present to the days leading up to it her through her reflection worked really well to keep the pace moving.

And it moves. What I love about Adams' writing is once it picks up steam, it doesn't let up. Most of this story is taut, tense, and nail-bitingly gritty. I felt the atmospheric shift between Ray and Lena, the solitude of the bridge, the distrust.

There are twists, turns, and unreliable narrators to boot, and if you're in the mood for a book that will keep you on your toes, this one is definitely for you. There were a few times when I wasn't thrilled about the narrative choice to put Cambry front-and-center in the conflict, I thought it fit with Lena's character and brought an underlying portrayal of grief and desperation to an emotionally-charged situation.

Overall, Hairpin Bridge is a gripping story about how far we go for the truth and to protect the ones we love.

Thank you to Joffe and NetGalley for providing an eARC in exchange for honest review consideration.

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Provocative, but in the end it makes sense. Lena wants to find out what really happened to her twin sister, and heads to the place where her sister’s body was found. She found this officer and the fire is so burning. Psychological drama is full of twists and turns. Maybe too repetitive because Lena writes a blog and at the same time tries to understand what her last hours of life were like. But I really like the ending. I was quite confused at first, but the more the story went on better it was.

I received this copy on Netgalley.com in exchange for an honest review. Thanks to Joffe Books for the opportunity.

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