This one took me nearly half way through to truly be invested. Once certain things started being revealed I was intrigued, but it took way too long to get there. Having the main character be unlikable for the first 140 pages is hard for readers to connect to. I enjoyed the mixed media with the podcast chapters. I also enjoyed the reveals and plot twists at the end. I did end up enjoying this one, but it took awhile to get there.

WOW. I absolutely devoured this book. I was able to also tandem read with the audiobook and it added so much to the story. I enjoyed spending the time getting to know Lucy but continuing the wonder of who killed Sav. At every point I assumed I had figured out who was responsible in the end, I was able thrown for a loop. Would love to read this again in the future and will recommend to everyone.

Listen for the Lie is a twisty, suspenseful psychological thriller about Lucy, who is found covered in her best friend Savvy’s blood and presumed guilty of her murder—despite Lucy’s inability to remember the night in question. Years later, a popular true crime podcast decides to re-investigate the case, forcing Lucy to confront her past and the possibility that she might be the killer.

The story is full of suspense, with a gripping mystery at its core, and the dynamics between Lucy, her past, and the podcast add layers of intrigue. However, the truth is elusive, and the line between memory, guilt, and innocence blurs, keeping readers on edge until the very end. An addictive, fast-paced read for fans of psychological thrillers.

I absolutely LOVED this book! It took me a little bit to warm up to the main character, but once I did, I just adored her! Listen for the Lie is a great addition to the true crime podcast genre of thrillers that have been popular lately. It will keep you interested from beginning to end , and take you to a hundred different conclusions, just for you to be wrong every time!

"Listen for the Lie" by Amy Tintera follows Lucy as a podcast brings to light that on the evening of her best friend Savvy's murder, Lucy was found covered in her blood and was the last one to see Savvy alive. However, Lucy sustained a head injury and can't remember what happened that night. Five years later, Lucy still cannot remember the events from that evening, but the public is quick to place blame on her for Savvy's death.

Thank you, NetGalley, and to the publisher, Celadon, for the gifted eARC for review purposes. All opinions expressed here are my own.

I cannot believe it took me this long to pick up this amazing thriller! I absolutely loved it, from Lucy's humor and her witty sarcasm to the events of the night of Savvy's murder slowly unfolding, the mixed media podcast script, and her grandma's overall unique and funny persona. Her grandmother truly is what brought Lucy back to her old stomping grounds and got the ball rolling with the podcast host. I truly admired the old lady with her snappy attitude and love of alcohol. She was my second favorite character, with Lucy coming in first place.

This thriller is a bit of a slow burn to get to the truth and unravel the secrets, but the journey is highly entertaining and makes it all quite amusing.

This is one thriller I wouldn't recommend letting sit around in your to-be-read pile. Go ahead and read it right away and enjoy!

**I received an e-ARC of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.**

This was an entertaining read. I'm not going to lie, the main character and her general personality got on my nerves in the beginning, but it got better as the book went on. The mystery was very intriguing and I enjoyed the podcast element of the book. I found the ending to be interesting-not so much related to the murder mystery, but to the reactions in the aftermath.

I flipped back and forth between reading physically and listening to the audio book and I recommend the audiobook. It's very well done and the narrator was fantastic

In a world of true crime podcast thrillers, this one stands out! The narrator's voice is so unique, and you'll find yourself rooting for her even when you're not sure if she's guilty. I read a lot of thrillers (with a lot of questionable heroines!) and Listen for the Lie is special - highly recommended!

This is my first 5 star of the year so you know it's good. I loved the characters and that you couldn't figure out who to trust. I ended up listening to this book and the mixed media was so cool. I love a good murdered podcast book. This book gave me whiplash but I feel like that's why it made it so good. I definitely recommend it, if you decide to read it, I would suggest doing it by audiobook. I know I'm late, but as always thanks to netgalley and celadon books.

Lucy leaves her small town after her best friend is murdered and everyone blames her for it, but the problem is she has no memory of the night. Now, five years later, her friends murder is picked up by a podcaster and Lucy finds herself returning home to figure out once and for all the story of the night that left her friend dead.

This is an extremely bingeable read! While memory loss tropes aren’t my favorite, this one had me on the edge of my seat trying to figure out what was coming next. Overall I felt like it was a wild ride, though there were quite a few characters, so I’m glad I eyeball read this because it was a bit hard to keep straight at first.

This book was everywhere when it first came out, and so many people I knew were talking about it. I let it linger on my TBR for too long, and I was excited to read it. However, I don't think it lived up to my expectations.

I liked the format of this book a lot. I'm a fan of short chapters, so the fact that it had the actual podcast episodes mixed in with the story was really fun and interesting. I just think that the plot lacked a little bit of oomph for me. Lucy was mostly unlikeable. and so were her parents. Ben was just kind of there, and even Grandma Beverly didn't really do much for me. I wanted more from everyone. Savvy seemed like the most interesting character, and she was dead.

The 'romance' aspect between Lucy and Ben was lazy, and kind of unnecessary. Paige was a minor character that didn't even need to be included. She didn't enhance the plot or serve any purpose. The ending was convenient, and kind of unrealistic. Why did she all of a sudden remember? Why hadn't she remembered earlier? Who knows.

Overall, I enjoyed this book, but it definitely could have been better. I wish I had listened to the audio book, because I feel like that would have brought it to life a little more.

This definitely grabs you and pulls you in immediately and then you can’t put it down. Great writing that brings the characters to life (even when they aren’t). Anxious to read more by this author.

I loved this book. It kept me guessing until the end and the turns are so worth it. Amazing book, will be keeping an eye out for more by this author.

Five years ago, Lucy Chase was with her best friend, Savvy, when she was killed. Lucy can’t remember what happened and everyone thinks she killed Savvy. She hasn’t lived in Plumpton, TX for many years, but now that she’s back she wants to solve this case once and for all. Ben Owens, host of the Listen For the Lie podcast is focusing on Lucy’s story and is also in her hometown. Lucy decides to work with him to find out (finally) what really happened—even if she discovers she really did kill Savvy.

I am a huge true crime fan, so I was immediately intrigued by this book. A true crime podcast theme in a thriller... sign me up! Listen for the Lie grabbed me from the very first page. This is a captivating book that is filled with unpredictable twists. It has a riveting pace with podcast chapters interspersed that helped propel the story along, this kept me on the edge of my seat trying to figure out if Lucy did it - and if not, who did?

The characters in this book were so well developed. Lucy’s internal monologue was witty and had me laughing out loud at times. Despite my suspicions about her being a murderer I couldn’t help but love her. Even though Savvy is dead in this book - she is so alive in Lucy’s mind and I was able to really get a feel for her and the type of friend she was to Lucy.

I did a mix of listening and reading - and without a doubt, both were great experiences. January Lavoy and Will Damron narrated the audiobook and it was SO engaging. The podcast element of the story was so fun to listen to! Highly, highly recommend. Easily one of my favorite thrillers of 2024!

First, let me say thank you to the author @amytintera & @celadonbooks for a gifted copy of this book. As always all thoughts and opinions are my own.
Y'all I didn't know how much I needed a funny thriller until I read this one. I literally laughed out loud multiple times while reading this book. I put off reading this book for far too long.

I loved the concept of the podcast. I listened to another book, y'all know I can't remember the name, and it was set up with the characters partaking in a podcast. I used to listen to podcasts all the time when I was walking 5 miles a day. I need to start listening to them again while I walk Holly.

This book reminded of the Stephanie Plum series. If you liked that series you'll definitely like this book!! I read the physical copy but quite a few people said the audio was better. I was on a long wait at my library and I am impatient. I couldn't wait for the audio to come through. 🤣
We're reading this book for our Book Club with @ and I hope they love it as much as I did. Unfortunately for my LFL friends near me this one is going to stay on my shelf forever.

What can I say that everyone hasn't? It is a book that keeps you going from the first page to the last. I loved it!

I lived everything about this book. It was a fast read for me and quite the page turner. Can’t wait so see what the author writes next.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an advance copy of Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera in exchange for my honest review and opinion. OMG this book is absolutely amazing! This book is so fast paced and full of so many twists and turns and it will honestly leave you with your mouth hanging open thinking did I really just read this! Do yourself the biggest favor and read this the first chance you have!

I really enjoyed this book! The twists and turns were consistent throughout, and I never would have guessed the ending. If you are a thriller lover, this one is definitely for you! I'm excited for future books released by this author!

This was a fun thriller. The main character really made you feel for her, and doubt, a little, if she was really guilty or not. A complicated MC really added to the entertainment of the story. I thoroughly enjoyed the story, and the ending. I will definitely pick up more from this author

I attempted to read this book in physical format and really struggled to get into it. The main character infuriated me, I can't stand her personality. I kept hearing that you must listen to the audiobook for this so I started that, hoping that it would pull me in. The audiobook is excellent in it's presentation...you feel like you're following a true crime case and get snippets of the podcast. Unfortunately, it still was not a book that I enjoyed. I never felt like picking it up and never connected with the characters. Overall, it was a struggle to read and very disappointing. I wish that I loved it like so many others. I'm definitely in the minority with my opinion so if it sounds interesting, definitely try it.