I had previously read Taylor Adams' No Exit, and I wasn't really a fan. But I wanted to give this book a shot. Sad to say, this didn't do it for me either. My main issues being the repetitive nature of the story and the way that all the villains in Adams' books are so "mustache twirly" obvious. The book was full of suspense, which I did find effective. But between the lack of subtly in characters and in descriptions of gore, I think I'll be skipping books from this author in the future. Still thank you net galley for my copy of this book.

In all fairness, I was one of those minority island castaways that did not love Adams's first book, No Exit, but I hate to write off an author after one book, so I gave it a shot. After reading this one, I feel pretty confident that Adams and I are just not a match made in heaven, and it's time to move on without belaboring the point. That being said, take my review with a grain of salt, as you may love this one.

Lena refuses to believe her best friend jumped off a bridge willingly. She knows her best, and would have known if her friend was struggling? Right? You think you know your loved ones, but what if they were wrapped up into something more sinister. A race against a impeding darkness.

After reading No Exit of course I had very standards for this one, however it just didn’t do it for me. It did start off really great but it just became so lackluster throughout. The telling of the dual povs were a little confusing most of the time and the plot just didn’t live up to my expectations and became rather repetitive.

Enjoyable thriller, predictable in some places but still plenty of twists and turns to keep you guessing

dnf @ 42%

while this started off with a bang it quickly became super messy and went into a million different directions. i had trouble following along while also simultaneously being bored. this book is super ridiculous and unbelievable and not in a fun way. i just can't continue because i'm having such a boring, confusing time so i'm not finishing this book

thank you to joffe books, taylor adams, and netgalley for an arc of this book in exchange for an honest review

This book was a thrill ride the entire time! It kept me turning pages and I couldn’t put it down! I definitely plan to read more books by this author!

This book took off and never let off the gas! Didn’t think I could love another book as much as “No Exit” but I was wrong.

Fantastic adrenaline fueled read.

Highly recommend

Hairpin Bridge is a high-octane thriller that deliver all the chills and thrills. However, it does push the limit of disbelief.

CAN I GET A WHAT! WHAT!
FOR TAYLOR "Killing it" ADAMS!

Good Lord, this man knows how to write a story. It's amazing, brutal as hell, fantastical, and so damn intelligent! The adjective "intense" is not adequate to describe this book. I am so greedy for another novel from Adams. I wish I could go back and read all of his books again, like it was the first time.

I don't know what to say, other than.... WHY HAVE YOU NOT STARTING READING THIS BOOK ALREADY!

T.A.Y.L.O.R A.D.A.M.S
I've even spelled his name for you.
Don't thank me, until you've read one of his books. Then yes, shower all your love on me for recommending/ demanding.Ish that you check this author out. 😀

*Thank you to Joffe Books via NetGalley for the DRC!

I did not enjoy this book. I thought the storyline was very repetitive and I felt as if I could guess the ending from the beginning. I was hoping there would be more action as well. I really enjoy the authors writing style, however the story just didn't do it for me. I believe more background on the characters and more than one scene throughout the whole book would have been beneficial to the storyline.

This was a fast paced thriller that covered only a few hours but kept you guessing and rethinking how you thought it'd end. Twin sisters and one is found dead, suspiciously. The patrolman involved takes the twin to the location and confusion ensues. The alternating timeless can be difficult to keep straight as the dead twin's life is slowly shown to us through her eyes. Still a great mystery to keep you engaged.

Sadly, I could not get past the first few chapters of this book. It lacked originality for me and was a little confusing.

When I was approved for this ARC, I was elated. Taylor Adams' first novel, No Exit, is still one of my favorite books that I will never stop recommending to people.

However, I quickly came to realize that this novel is not one that I would hold in such high esteem as his first novel. I know that many people have enjoyed this one, but I do not think that this is the book for me.

I look forward to all of Taylor Adams' next books, however, as the writing is something I always very much enjoy. I know that Taylor Adams will be an author that I pick up from again.

I really enjoyed this book! I was hopefull that I would love this one as much as I loved No Exit! I was absolutely blown away. I loved the style of writing and how the story flowed. I could not put it down.

This book was the reading equivalent to an action movie. From the get-go, it was nonstop action. So much so I read it in one sitting, I just couldn't put it down. Told in multiple timelines, present, vlogs, and a book. It was a thrilling read from beginning to end and shows the lengths we would go to for the ones we love.

This is a thriller told from twin sisters POV, past and present. I did get a little confused with which sister was telling her story. It started off strong, but felt repetitive after awhile and dragged a little in the middle. The ending picked back up for me. Thank you NetGalley.

Taylor Adams show how far a sister will go to figure out what happened in her sister's last moments:

When Lena heard about her twin sister's death, she knew that things did not add up. Cambry is not one to take her own life, and she is set on finding out the truth. And the place for her to start is the bridge that Cambry drove to and jumped 200ft to her death and her only clue is a text message that referenced Officer Raycevic. When Lena meets Officer Raycevic she know that he is hiding something. Lena will stop at nothing to find out what happened, but there are those that don't want the truth to come out and what started as an investigation turns into a fight for survival.

I had really high hopes for this book as I was seeing it everywhere getting rave reviews, as well as people raving about Adams' other book No Exit (which I have not had a chance to read yet). I'm going to be the minority in this one as this book was a DNF for me. I made it to about 30% and I just had to put it down.

One of the main problems that I had was the format that the book was written in. It was I was never sure if we were hearing Cambry's story as she lived it or reading what Lena thinks that happened to her sister. I just found it confusing and not sure why Adams did not fully define at times who was talking and kept switching back and forth constantly.

I actually really liked Cambry as a character, and her wild and free spirit and Lena with her sense of justice that needs to be had for Cambry and going to any lengths to get it, but just the format threw me off. I'm also not sure about the whole blog aspect that Lena is engaged in, but those are the times these days.

So this one wasn't for me, but I'll probably still pick up No Exit and give it a try as I have read that those who did not enjoy this one, really enjoyed that one.

Cheers!!!

If you told me Hairpin Bridge was written by the same author who wrote my favorite book in 2019. You know the book I still rave and think about to this day three years later, I’d probably fight you!! What?!?! There is absolutely NO way Taylor Adams wrote this book! It wasn’t good!

What I liked … the action, the beginning started off strong but then things got repetitive and soooooo boring and beyond unrealistic. I did sit this one down and it’s been forever and I still have not been able to bring myself to finish. Absolutely no desire. Even with that being said if Taylor Adam releases a new book, you best believe I’ll be picking up and hoping it’s a winner like No Exit truly is! I’m not giving up on this author because I’ve seen top tier level of awesomeness but then a DNF. It I’m here for it Taylor Adams.

A huge thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for one of my most anticipated books in exchange for my honest thoughts!

I’d give this book 3.5 stars. I loved the fast pace. It was a quick, intense ride with a couple decent twists. Nothing mind-blowing but a solid thriller that kept me interested until the end, and that’s honestly exactly what I wanted. I quite enjoyed it.