Wow! What a nail biting story. I was hooked and could not put it down! Lena travels to Montana to search for answers regarding her twin sister Cambry's suicide off of Hairpin Bridge. Told between alternating voices of present day Lena and Cambry's last day 3 months prior, the author gives us a play by play of the events that took place on both days.
Lena meets up with the policeman who investigated the death and insists on every detail of that dreadful day. What she doesn't bargain for is an unexpected twist. A very fast paced novel that has the reader wanting more information with every page turned. A fantastic thriller with a few creepy "ick" moments. This is one you won't put down until the mystery is solved.

Thank you to #netgalley and #williammorrowpublishers for this advanced copy. Title is due out on June 15, 2021.

3.5
First read with this author, will read more. Strong female lead and alternative POV were done well. I really didn't like Cambry very much. It is creepy and dark, perfect setting, very gruesome.

"𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗱𝗶𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗽𝘀, 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗶𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻."

After her estranged twin sister, Cambry jumped off Hairpin Bridge three months earlier, Lena Nguyen refuses that her sister commited suicide. Armed with a recording camera, Lena decides to go on a suicide mission returning to where it all happened to investigate what went on on the so-called Suicide Bridge. Corporal Raycevic, who stopped Cambry ostensibly for exceeding the speeding limit and who conveniently discovered her body under the bridge a few hours later and whose name was in Cambry's last text message to her sister, met with Lena to take her to Hairpin Bridge and tell her the whole story. A series of mind games ensues with more-than-anyone-can-handle shocking revelations.

This has been a wild ride for me. With this tantalisingly unputdownable, action-packed thriller, you'll need to fasten your seatbelt and brace yourself cuz it's going to keep you at the edge of your seat unable to keep up with the twists coming your way out of no where. This is my first book by Taylor Adams and won't be the last. Heard some people say that his debut "No Exit" was even better than this one which made me so eager to get my hands on his other three books adding them to my immediate TBR list.

I recommend this book for lovers of thrillers, crime mysteries and easy fast-paced reads.
Thank you @netgalley and @joffebooks for the opportunity to read this.

This book was a fun thriller! The author always writes and engaging story with lots of twists and turns and this do not let me down. Although, the books somewhat have the vibe of silly horror movie, I thoroughly enjoy reading them and trying to figure out the plots.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for a copy to honestly review.

I was super excited for this book because Taylor Adam’s did not disappoint with No Exit but if I am being honest I gave up on this book about halfway through.

WAYYY too much was happening for it to even remotely make sense.

I am so sorry for whoever finished because honestly WTF did I read

Lena is desperate to figure out what happened to her sister, Cambry. Despite receiving a suicide note via text from her estranged sister, Lena doesn't believe Cambry took her own life. But, Lena is ready to confront the person that she thinks murdered her sister.

I wasn't prepared for all of the twists and turns of <I>Hairpin Bridge</i>. There's no point in even trying to guess what happens in this psychological thriller. This book is one where you want to enjoy the wild ride! I loved how this story weaves in a mix of Lena's assumptions of how Cambry died, Cambry's actual final hours, and Lena's blog posts with current day events on Hairpin Bridge.

I did have a couple of minor complaints about the book -- there's some unnecessary repetition, and it is a little bit unbelievable in some parts. However, the book is so entertaining that I put those issues aside and just enjoyed this crazy, intense story. I didn't want to put this book with its action-packed, sinister cat and mouse game down. Those that love thrillers will enjoy the suspense and fast pace of <I>Hairpin Bridge</i>.

Thank you to NetGalley and Joffe Books for a copy of this book to read and enjoy. This voluntary review reflects my honest, unbiased opinion.

If your looking for a fast-paced thriller laced with violence and unbelievable characters this is for you. I read the entire book in two sittings while telling myself I didn't like the storyline or the setting. Lena and Cambry, the twin sisters, as well as the state trooper were no one I'd want to ever, ever meet. That being said - I couldn't put the book down and desperately wanted to finish it. I love a good murder mystery but this wasn't my cup of tea. Those of you who don't mind a lot of blood and revenge violence will find this a worthwhile read.

I have read many thrillers. Some of them forgotten and some just perfectly crafted stories that I couldn’t put down. This one was something else. I have never had a book keep me in suspense, my heart beating faster and me wanting to scream to the character RUN! JUST RUN!!
I loved this book. I couldn’t put it down. The twist and turns are many. This one is a must-read for anyone who loves a good thriller and excellent writing.

This was very enjoyable! The writing style especially, added so much to the story, reminded of the movie "breathless", you can never tell what's going to happen next, and whatever happens next is sure to change in the next scene. all the different POVs kept me connected to the story, I thought it was a very different format, and I'm all for different. I'm so done with the typical formulaic thrillers, lol. The only thing that bothered me just a little was all the inner monologue of our protagonist, it got boring fast, and I found myself skimming it to get to the meat of the story. Lacking in pace as compared to the "No Exit", but overall, a very enjoyable ride!

Thanks to Netgalley, author, and publisher for the eARC. All opinions are my own.

Hairpin Bridge was not what I was expecting, and not really my kind of book, but I can still appreciate that it's a book a lot of readers will like.

What I thought I was getting: a psychological thriller about Lena, a blogger who is investigating the suicide of her twin sister, Cambry. I thought I'd get a lot of blog posts and an amateur detective story about a sister uncovering her twin's secrets.

What I got: an intense, twisty, bloody, and violent story of cat and mouse. A main character that was full of surprises. This was heavy on the car chases and gun battles, featured a giant creepy snake and a lot of blood.

What I liked: the fast pace, all the reveals, and the fact that Lena continued to surprise me. There wasn't a ton of character development or setting. This was plot-driven but the plot just kept the surprises coming.

While this one was a little much for me, I'd still recommend it!

I had very high expectations for this after reading No Exit by the author. The story fell short of what I was hoping. I wouldn’t say it was a bad book but it didn’t live up to the hype. The characters were over the top and felt fake.

What a fantastic thriller! Definitely my favorite book of 2021 so far. The story revolves around a set of twins, one of which has died mysteriously. The surviving twin is on a mission to find out the truth. The action is suspenseful and the book ends with a bang. Plenty of twists I didn’t see coming too. I would recommend this to anyone who loves a suspenseful mystery story.

3.5 stars rounded up to 4

Three months ago Lena Nguyen's estranged sister, Cambry, drove to a remote bridge sixty miles outside of Missoula, Montana, and jumped two hundred feet to her death. That's the official police version. But Lena isn't buying it. Now she's come to that very bridge, driving her dead twins car and armed with a cassette recorder, determined to find out the truth by interviewing the highway patrolman, Corporal Raymond Raycevic, who allegedly found her sister's body.

Lena doesn't believe her twin sister committed suicide so she decides to take a look into her dwath more closely. Highway patrolman Corporal Raymond Raymond Raycevic agrees to let Lena interview him. But his story doesn't seem to add up.

The pace is steady from the beginning but it did dip for a bit in the middle. There were parts that i thought were unbelievable. Every chapter ending makes you want to keep reading. The chapters alternate between what's happening in the present day and Lena's thoughts on Cambry's last hours. This is an intriguing story that's filled with twists and surprises.

I would like to thank #NetGalley #JoffeBooks and the author #TaylorAdams for my ARC of #HairpinBridge in exchange for an honest review.

3.5 hours

I really enjoyed Taylor Adams' previous book No Exit. It's a book that stuck with me long after I finished, and I have never looked at a rest stop the same way again! So obviously I was excited to read Adams' lastest novel Hairpin Bridge.

Hairpin Bridge is the place where Lena's sister died. Many say she jumped to her death, but Lena is certain something more sinister is in play. So she sets up a meeting with the cop who found her sister's body to find out the truth.

In many ways, this book shares a lot of similarities with No Exit. It is fast-paced, action packed and most of the story takes place during a time period of just a couple of hours. There are some flashbacks as well as a narration that appears to be from the persepective of Lena's sister. At times, especially at the beginning of the book, the storytelling is a bit confusing though it does begin to make more sense as the book nears its end.

I don't think this one had quite the same "creepy" factor as No Exit and I didn't find it quite as intriguing or suspenseful. But still, it was a fast paced, easy read and it kept me on the edge of my seat turning pages for a few hours!

I really wanted to love Hairpin Bridge as I have read No Exit and was blown away by that but unfortunately Hairpin Bridge just didn't live up to my expectations. I found it drawn out in places and a little too long in my opinion. The ending was great though with a twist I didn't see coming and I am sure this book will be a hit for most people.

Thank you to NetGalley and Joffe Books for my ARC.

First I want to thank Netgalley & William Morrow for allowing me to read and review Hairpin Bridge before it’s pub date. I honestly thought I was going to be the unpopular opinion with this one, but as I’m seeing more & more reviews, it seems like I’m not alone in this. This one just wasn’t for me.

Three months ago Lena Nguyen’s twin sister, Cambry, drove to a remote bridge and plunged to her death. At least that’s what the police reports said, but Lena isn’t buying it. The two sisters couldn’t be any different from one another, but Lena knows her sister would never do that. Corporal Ray Raycevic agreed to meet Lena at the scene of the crime to go through the events of the night, but something seems off about him. Lena will do anything to figure out the truth of what happened that night, even if that means fighting for her own life.

I went into this one already cautious because No Exit wasn’t exactly my favorite. But I figured I would give it a try anyway. Unfortunately, I couldn’t get into it. It seemed a bit repetitive and slow for me and at times really “out there”. I felt like I was losing interest quickly throughout the book because of that. I know this is a highly anticipated one for so many of you, so hopefully you all enjoy it more than I did.

Do not finish this book. Too slow and too many details that didn’t make sense. Didn’t keep my attention. Made it 30% through and was dreading finishing. Unfortunate as I was looking forward to this one.

”It starts with a bridge...”

Hairpin Bridge was an engrossing page-turner that kept me up until the wee morning hours, desperate to see how the story played out! I was on the edge of my seat through most of the book and thoroughly enjoyed the adrenaline-pumping, heart-racing scenes like car chases and hostage situations and gunfire exchanges.

”They say space and time are malleable around the hallowed bones of Hairpin Bridge, and as you cross it, past and present can intertwine a bit.”

I did feel like some of the characters jumped to some pretty amazing conclusions without a ton of information, making their behavior seem implausible and unlikely. That made it hard for me to engage 100% with the story; I had to work to suspend disbelief as I read.

”Twins share a soul, they say. It’s an abomination when one dies. The other is cursed to wander the earth incomplete and alone.”

Without giving any spoilers away, there is a situation with a child, near the end of the book, that really doesn’t sit right with me. At first, I thought it was just something peripheral and unnecessary, thrown in for added horror and shock value, but the story circles back to this later in a way that just made me really sad for everyone involved. Honestly, I wish this hadn’t been part of the book at all.

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

But the narrative moved quickly, the plot never got boring, and there were so many twists & turns that were entirely unexpected. The shifts in perspective happened at just the right times to keep things interesting, and kept me guessing the whole way through about who was telling the truth.

”This isn’t a movie. It’s real life, where death comes abruptly and unfairly.”

Overall, this was a mostly enjoyable read, that I would have rated much higher were it not for the storyline with the child. I would recommend Hairpin Bridge to readers who prefer fast-paced action stories (with a fair bit of blood-and-guts) to sneaky psychological thrillers, because it’s definitely the former!

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Thank you to Taylor Adams, Joffe Books, and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review!

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This book was a wild ride from start to finish! I wasn’t sure what to expect and went in mostly blind on this one and it was entirely worth it.

I'm a bit conflicted on this one to be honest. While I couldn't put it down and flew through it faster than a Toyota Corolla in a high speed chase, I found the book as a whole to be a bit bittersweet. We don't get the perfect happy ending that we so desperately wanted, or even some kind of closure. That being said, I loved how we heard from Lena's blog, Cambry's perspective, and the live coverage of the bridge. Like his previous books, this is full of gore and sinister characters that you'll hate. If you love suspense and want a high-octane read, this one's for you.

*Thank you to Joffe Books and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review*