The story is twisty and fun and the perfect little mystery thriller for summer! I liked the unique take on the true crime podcast and thought the audiobook was also very well done! Loved the dark humor sprinkled into the story, it was what hooked me from the start! Will be recomending this book and plan to read more by this author! 4.5/5 stars

This was my first book from Amy Tintera, and I really enjoyed it! I thought it was a fast-paced, engaging thriller that kept me guessing. This has a bit of mixed media with podcast transcripts which I always like (no exception here - these were great). While the story didn't end up going in the direction I expected, I ended up really liking it as a whole and felt sympathetic towards some of the characters.

Lucy was an interesting main character. Everyone is convinced that she murdered her best friend, and I thought the amnesia trope actually worked well here. It was quite rewarding to follow her throughout the book and discover what did in fact happen to Savvy. Lucy is sarcastic and her brand of humor worked pretty well for me overall. I also loved her grandmother! I don't want to say too much about the other characters as to not spoil anything, but it was quite interesting uncovering everyone's true selves.

Having ADHD it takes a lot for a book to keep my attention, and I read this one in 2 days. I couldn't put it down! Lucy is whitty and sarcastic, as her life is unraveling. Coping with a dysfunctional family and amnesia, she struggles to discover the truth of what happened 5 years after being accused of murdering her best friend. Great plot with unexpected truths uncovered throughout. The characters are relatable and well developed.

Thank you @celadonbooks @netgalley for the free review copy!

📖When Lucy is found wandering around covered in blood and her best friend is found murdered, everyone assumes that Lucy is a murderer. Lucy has no recollection of the night and has no idea what happened between her and Savvy. When a popular podcast picks up the story, determined to solve it, Lucy must return to her hometown and search for the truth.

💭I absolutely loved this book. I loved the podcast format. I thought it really helped keep a nice flow to the story and kept my interest. It had me guessing the whole time. I loved Lucy. She was so funny and sarcastic and I wasn’t expecting to laugh as much as I did with this one. My favorite thriller of the year so far!

📚Read this if you like…
Unreliable characters
True crime podcasts
Nonlinear timelines
Whodunnits
Fast paced thrillers

Lucy returns home at the request of her grandmother for her birthday party..what she doesn’t count on is staying nearly a month to figure out if she really did kill her best friend 5 years ago. I went in to this book with high expectations because I have seen nothing but great reviews on it. I. Was. Not. Disappointed. This book was GREAT! Lucy (the FMC) was hilariously cynical and I loved the banter between her and almost anyone she came in to contact with. Don’t even get me started on her grandma! A great spin on the classic “who done it” and will have you running circles trying to put it together yourself!

I don’t know what I was expecting with this novel, but it certainly wasn’t what I got, which was BLOWN AWAY. Seriously, Tintera weaves a mystery in the most compelling way. Listen for the Lie was expertly crafted and executed. I never even came close to guessing the ending. Amazing. I cannot wait to see what she comes up with next. I would give this novel more than 5 stars if I could. Phenomenal writing.

I'm a sucker for a thriller with a podcast element, so that worked well for me here. I definitely didn't find it revolutionary, but it held my attention and I enjoyed how the ending unfolded.

This was wild, I loved the fast pace . The storyline was clever and kept me guessing. New to this Author but would definately read her again.

While intrigued by the promising premise of a popular podcast host investigating a murder alongside the suspected perpetrator, Lucy, the reader found their expectations slightly elevated for this book. Lucy, plagued by intrusive and unsettling thoughts of committing murder, grapples with amnesia, toxic family dynamics, and a complicated personal life filled with infidelity.

The story balances the engaging elements of the podcast interviews, Lucy's dark thoughts, and the unraveling mystery, set against a vivid Texas backdrop. However, the reader found themselves hoping for more focus on the investigative aspects rather than solely on Lucy's internal struggles. Despite the mixed experience, they appreciated Lucy's humor and clever responses, which added entertainment value to the narrative.

Overall, the book offers an entertaining read with a blend of suspense, humor, and complex character dynamics, set to be released on March 5, 2024. The reviewer acknowledges receiving the ARC from NetGalley and the publisher, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to explore the book

Listen for the lie' by Amy Tintera was a fun read.  The mystery, romance and dark humour makes this a page-turner you want to read in one sitting. Lucy Chase from small town Plumpton, TX goes from being victim to number one suspect in the murder of her friend Savvy. Lucy unfortunately can't remember anything from the night in question.

Ben, the true crime podcast host of 'Listen for the lie' is now in Plumpton to tear apart the narrative and find the murderer. 

In a town where everyone has their own opinion of the events, Lucy must listen to the closest and dearest of her inner circle give their versions. Will she now take things in to her own hands and help Ben find the killer? I enjoyed how the author poked holes at the whole story in the form of podcaster. What if she proves herself to be the killer?

Thank you to @netgalley for gifting a copy

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I sped through this one quickly, entranced and entertained. It was filled a great cast of characters, a creepy small-town setting, all wrapped around a podcast I would listen to.. im excited to read more by this author, gave it 5 stars & will recommend it every chance I get.

✨Book Review✨

Listen For The Lie - Amy Tintera

📖 In this mystery with thrill and suspense we meet Lucy, our main character, who may or may not have murdered her best friend. She genuinly does not know. What she dooes know is that she was found wandering the streets with Savvy’s blood on her hands and dress and that she can’t remember a single thing from the evening and night before. Did she do it? The whole town seems to think so. At what point does the truth stop mattering? When a podcast picks up the cold case and start digging into the past Lucy might finally be able to put to rest whether or not she killed her best friend.

📚 This book was so well written that I struggled to put it down. I wanted to know how the plot would continue to develop and where answers would come from. Amy Tintera has done a masterful job of engaging the reader and unveiling the past in a dark and thrilling way. I loved every page.

🌟 This gave some “None of This is True” vibes because it has a podcast included in the book. I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys a fast paced, murder mystery, slightly suspenseful book. Even if you’re not normally a mystery person, this might be worth checking out!

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I loved this book! It kept me entertained and was not predictable. It was an interesting read, and I always love an unreliable narrator. I would recommend this book to someone that's in reading slump for something exciting and quick.

This is a fast paced Who Done It combined with the new theme of podcasting. Lucy cannot remember what happened to her best friend Savvy, and since Lucy was covered in blood walking home, most of the town, including her husband and parents, assume Lucy is responsible. While Lucy is never charged with anything, Savvy's death follows her. Then a new podcaster comes to town to help figure out what happened. While no one is too likable in this book, the story moves quickly and keeps you reading and guessing.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for my complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review.

Lucy and Savannah were best friends. Until Savannah ended up dead and Lucy couldn't remember what had happened. Now everyone thinks she did it, to the point she might even believe it's true.

Lucy leaves her small town to start over in California and returns 5 years later for her grandma's 80th birthday. Where she runs into podcaster Ben Owens, whose podcast, Listen for the Lie, is focused on finding Savannah's killer.

Since surviving whatever trauma she and her best friend Savvy had endured, Lucy is plagued with intrusive thoughts about killing people. Savvy's voice. Is that her way of dealing with what happened, or is there something more sinister going on?

This book gripped me from the very beginning, and I really didn't want to put it down. I love that Lucy is such an unapologetic smart-ass, and given how she was treated, I don't blame her. And her grandma Beverly was such a hoot! I could read about her all day!

There were twists and surprises all throughout the book that kept me on my toes, even though I guessed what really happened somewhat early on. But that didn't make the book any less enjoyable. It was a fantastic read! Thank you @netgalley @celadonbooks and @amytintera for the advanced copy.

I really enjoyed this book! It kept me interested from the beginning. I highly recommend the audiobook!

Thank you to NetGalley, the author and publishers for the ARC!

Thank you Celadon and NetGalley for the eARC of Listen For The Lie! All opinions in this review are my own.

I think my expectations were too high for this thriller. Listen For The Lie has been getting so many great reviews and I loved A Good Girl's Guide to Murder so I expected it would be similar based on the premise. I enjoyed reading it and finished it after only two days, but I was expecting it to have more twists. The only real surprise at the end is the big reveal which was to be expected anyway. While I didn't love this one, I would read more by this author.

This is a fantastic read, perfect for the summer, the pages just flew by! I loved the format - it goes back and forth between past and present, and the podcast transcripts work really well with the narrative. The mystery of Savvy's murder kept me guessing to the end. Don't miss this one!

This was such a fun read! I loved the podcast transcripts mixed in, they really gave a lot of dimension to the story. The cast of characters was done so well, because with that many people it could feel overwhelming or confusing but everyone was so distinct and the way their stories wove together made sense. I couldn't put it down!

My love of podcasts meets my joy of thrillers in Listen for a Lie. Lucy returns home after many years away and meets with Ben, a Podcaster, to look into if she killed her friend, Savvy. The story is a great pace with a good flow. I highly recommend!