Disappointed. Let down. Confused.

This book had a tremendous amount of plot build up. Lucy remembers nothing of the night her friend Savvy was killed. A podcaster named Ben travels to Texas and Lucy is forced to confront the night of the murder. Lucy is unreliable, sarcastic and possibly psychotic.

The book had a modern twist with us reading live portions of Ben's podcast as well as Lucy's steady return of her memory. (the audiobook is very well done)

I was expecting a more psychological messed up ending. In fact, a part of me is hoping that if I were to ever reread this book that I'd find portions of the book where Lucy is lying (hence the book title) and that a different potential ending is available.

Instead I felt like the book took on the trope of a horror novel where we're introduced to character XYZ. That individual comes and goes with little interaction. I contemplated "hmmm could this be the antagonist?" They're in the book but why? Yes that's who it is. The water was boiling and then the cook simply poured the water it down the drain.

The cover and description both made me so excited to receive an ARC of this novel, and it did not disappoint! This was a quick, twisty story with super short chapters, allowing you to fly through it under the guise of "just one more!". I thought the podcast episodes that were interspersed within the chapters worked really well, and I enjoyed the majority of the characters. Lucy became a bit annoying as the story went on, but the other characters made up for it, especially Ben and her grandmother. I guessed one of the twists, but it didn't take away from my enjoyment at all, and I appreciated that it wasn't a super dark, gory thriller. I'd absolutely recommend this one, and am excited to see what the author does next. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the early copy!

I don't tend to listen to podcasts, but I do love their inclusion in stories. I appreciated the interspersed episodes between chapters, and the element of the story unraveling in real time AND through the podcast. Lucy's character was well fleshed out and I liked her overall. I certainly felt for her more as the story went on. I also appreciated the element of the lie - the story starting with the assumption that Lucy was lying, and watching all of the other unreliable characters come out as the details of the mystery was revealed, piece by piece. I questioned everyone at some point in the story and was caught off guard by how it all played out. Well done, highly enjoyable story.

this was wild!!! I had been in such a reading slump and this pulled me right out of it. One of my favorite reads of 2024, for sure.

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

I loved the suspense and humor in this book. I thought it was a fast paced thriller and enjoyed the podcast sections of the book.

I'm looking forward to reading more of Amy Tintera's books.

Thank you @celadonbooks for my gifted copy.

WHAT. A. RIDE. This was an amazing audiobook narrated by the Queen, @januarylavoy. I absolutely loved the podcast element, which I admit has been used A LOT lately. It worked so well here! The number of times I laughed out loud was unexpected but a pleasant surprise. I really loved our main character, Lucy. She is a spitfire and bad ass woman. Our podcast host, Ben, was also quite entertaining. I think my favorite character was Beverly, Lucy's grandmother. What a woman! If you're looking for a fast paced thriller, pick up Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera.

The audiobook production is 10/10!

What a great page turner! I was feeling that the podcast, mystery trope has been overused but this one really worked! I was really thinking that I had figured out who the murderer was, and I love being wrong, yet still believable villain. Thank you for the ARC Netgalley!

Lucy never thought that the worst night of her life - the night her best friend Savvy died - would become a podcast. Isn't it bad enough that she can't remember what happened that night - and everyone in town thinks she killed Savvy? Now she's going to be a global suspect, too? Lucy must figure out a way to remember what happened that awful night if she's ever going to clear her name.

I love a book featuring podcasts, and this one did not disappoint. The podcast episodes are interspersed with the story, and fill you with anticipation for what's coming next. This book is also filled with people behaving badly and one wild, drunk grandma, so it's got a little bit of everything you could possibly want. I drank this book up and will definitely be checking out future books by this author.

A "bingeable," humorous, keep you on the edge of your seat kind of book! I couldn't put this one down! Written with a side of humor, this mystery kept me in suspense through the whole story. The bit of romance, the witty grandmother and the mysterious murder all perfectly tied together to appease to all types of readers. A win for sure!

The audio for this one was fantastic. Podcasts within books are becoming some of my favorites on my shelf.

Lucy is the first suspect in her best friend Savvy’s murder. Found wandering the streets covered in her blood and a head injury that created memory loss, Lucy isn’t so sure she didn’t do it. The case goes cold with no evidence to solve it. Years later, a hit podcast that solved a cold case in its first season has decided on Savvy’s case for their second season. It’s time for Lucy to go back but does she even want to remember that night?

This one was so good. I loved being inside Lucy’s head, she was a fresh character with dark humor and full of snark. I loved the small-town vibes because the way the podcast started exposing everyone’s secrets had me giggling. I didn’t want to stop because the way the plot was set up and then executed was thoroughly capturing and entertaining.

If you like a mystery thriller and a good whodunnit, this one is for you!

A murder, a podcaster getting to the bottom of the case, and the suspect returning home to the scene of the crime? Let me at it! This novel was all the best parts of genres mixed together. Some domestic thriller, some mystery, a bit of romance trope, and an unreliable narrator all in a modern setting. Lucy, once accused of killing her best friend Savvy, flees to California from her small Texas town to get away from the whispers and gossip. When her dear grandmother is planning a birthday, she convinces Lucy to come home, even though true crime podcaster Ben is in town working on a season about Savvy's murder. From there, the rumors fly and memories are unlocked as Lucy visits the area where Savvy was murdered for the first time in years.

Overall, I truly enjoyed this book and flew through it in under a weekend! I loved all of the tropes, because nothing felt really predicable. I can't wait to read more from Amy Tintera!

little preposterous, but very entertaining. A podcaster features an unsolved murder from Texas.
Five years ago, Lucy was found wandering in the woods, blood soaking her dress, and dazed. Her best friend, Savvy, was dead. Ben Owens goes to the town of Plumpton Texas and interviews locals in the town to try and get to the bottom of what happened that night.

Of course Ben is handsome, and smug. Of course, Lucy makes more bad decisions. The truths that are revealed in the podcast are so dividing the town, but did Lucy kill her best friend? Lucy decides to cooperate with Ben, because she needs to remember - what did happen?

This was so creative and compelling and binge worthy and FUN. Truly fun to listen to and to try to figure out. It’s truly fantastic on audio too!!!

4.5 stars

Listen for the Lie kept me riveted with the twists that cast everyone under suspicion. Every chapter opens up another level of the whole story. I will be recommending this to readers who enjoy the twists of a suspenseful thriller, characters with sass, and a satisfying ending. I look forward to the next book from Amy Tintera.

WOW WOW WOW 🤯 I had so many people telling me how great this book was, and it did NOT disappoint, THIS is the thriller I had been looking for the last few months, fantastic!

Listen for the Lie will be one of the memorable mystery/thrillers of 2024.

Yes, the main character has amnesia which many readers do not like as a plot device, but in this novel, it is very well done and it works. Don’t shy away from picking up this book!

There is a multimedia approach to the story as the true crime podcast “Listen for the Lie” is investigating the death of the vibrant young woman, Savvy, years after the event occurred in a small Texas town. Her best friend, Lucy, was found wandering, covered in Savvy’s blood, completely disoriented and unable to remember what happened.

Lucy reluctantly returns to her small town for her Grandmother’s birthday years after leaving for LA and starting a new life away from all the whispers and accusations.

As the young handsome podcast host, Ben Owens, interviews friends and family members affected by Savvy’s death and Lucy’s amnesia, the tension and drama unfolds. Did Lucy murder Savvy? Should she be held accountable for that night? Who is telling the truth and who is hiding secrets? Complicating matters is Lucy’s wealthy ex-husband, her meddling grandmother, and her unsupportive parents. Who can Lucy trust? Can she trust herself?

A twisty, riveting mystery with a satisfying ending.

Thank you to Celadon Books and Netgalley for the advance reader copy in exchange for my honest review.

I honestly can’t put my finger on exactly what about this book grabbed me so hard I could have read it in one sitting, but DANG. It was so good! Very seriously could not put this thing down. I think part of it is that there’s everything I love about YA novels - readability, engagement, good characters, etc. But with an adult twist that appeals to me more as I get older. I also truly love a good podcast vibe, and Tintera does not disappoint with this. Hugely recommend!

Mysteries/Thrillers are not my favorite genre but I heard such good reviews of this book that I couldn't wait to read it. 5 years ago - Lucy was found covered in her best friends blood and her best friend dead. She is the main suspect but was never charged. She tries to build a new life until a true crime podcast decides to review the case and find out who really killed Savvy. As Lucy tries to recover memories of that night - you get to see bits and pieces of Lucy's and Savvy's past. I loved Lucy (she is flawed) and Lucy's grandma. I did not see the ending at all. Thank you to Netgalley for the Advanced Reader Copy!

This book was a fast-paced, twisty, fun thriller! It kept me guessing throughout, and I was surprised by the ending! The main character and her grandma were strong, funny and interesting main characters. I also enjoyed the podcast element, as it was done in a new and creative way. I truly enjoyed reading this book, and highly recommend!

This was such a great thriller! The main character was so witty and sarcastic and I loved her. I totally didn’t see the twist coming and the mystery kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time. Plus I loved the podcast element. Definitely one of the best thrillers I’ve read in a while!