I LOVED this book! A page turning thriller mixed with a little dark humor - the best! Sucked in from the very first line. I liked how a true crime podcast (current trend) was incorporated into uncovering the truth. This was my first read from this author and I will definitely be looking for more!

Ah! What a fun (and funny) thriller! I absolutely devoured this and now immediately need to go out and get a physical copy for my bookshelves. All of the slow realizations that you make as the reader are phenomenal. If this author continues to write adult novels, I think that I will have to pick them up!

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This was such an entertaining read!
Murder mystery thriller with a true crime podcast element and dark humour that really enjoyed.

Lucy and Savvy are true ride or dies.

This book kept me guessing the W H O L E time!

The things I really liked:

- I loved the parts with the podcast transcripts, and I fully agree with my buddy readers that this would made a wicked audiobook!
- Short chapters!
- I really enjoyed going through the suspects and how it kept me wondering who and how
- Lucy, our FMC, was so interesting to me. She is our narrator throughout and is unreliable until she isn’t!

I am so happy I read this. It’s been a little while since I’ve enjoyed a thriller as much as this. Solid 4.5 ⭐️ (rounded to 5)

Thank you NetGalley & Celadon Books for the ARC in exchange for review.

I absolutely loved this book! It was so clever, the dark humor elements mixed with so many human emotions/struggles. I felt so connected to the characters and everything they'd been through individually. The big twist at the end really did surprise me and I loved how it wrapped up.

Thank you @netgalley and @celadonbooks for the ARC of this book.
This book is about a True Crime podcaster trying to find the truth about a murder in a town in Texas. He reaches out to the best friend of the victim and who the whole town thinks did it but there is no proof. When she won’t respond he reaches out to her family including her grandma Beverly. I enjoyed the family dynamic in this book and grandma Beverly was a hoot with her comments and remarks and way of life.
I’m giving this book 3 stars. The characters seemed a bit shallow to me and the romance was predictable in my opinion. I overall think it’s a good read, I enjoyed the podcast chapters and the different characters that were interviewed. The voice in Lucy’s head got old towards the second half of the book.

Five years ago, Lucy’s best friend Savvy was murdered, and Lucy is the prime suspect. Found wandering, disoriented with Savvy’s blood on her but Lucy claims she doesn’t remember anything of the night. Attention is once again on the case due to a popular podcast and its handsome host, Ben, investigating the events. The book toggles between Lucy’s point of view and her very sarcastic sense of humor, and the true crime podcast transcripts.
I’ve read other novels centered around podcasts, but this one really felt unique. As Ben’s interviews progress, each additional character reveals more information not only about the night of the murder but about Savvy, Lucy and her life.
I was kept guessing throughout this page turning book!

Thank you to the publisher and author for the ARC!

Ladies and gentlemen, this is how you write a thriller. I’ve had such a rough time with thrillers for over a year now. Feeling like they’re trying too hard or just falling completely flat for me. I loved this one. Loved it. I loved how it successfully combined a podcast premise with two different time lines. Even with so much going on, it never felt overwhelming and it never lost me. I loved this.

Definitely 5 stars!! I love her depiction of small town Texas. It was spot on. So. Many. Twists! It kept me guessing to the very end. I will definitely be recommendedong it to all my friends and followers!

Lucy Chase left her home town of Plumpton for the anonymity of a big city after it appeared she had murdered her best friend Savvy. But Lucy doesn’t remember anything from that night! She was never charged, but most people thought she was guilty.

The story revolves around her Grandma’s determination to get to the truth. She invites a cold case Podcaster named Ben to come to Plumpton so he could discover the truth. Grandma is a little sneaky as she insists Lucy must come home for her 80th birthday at the same time. . It is 5 years since she has been home. As soon as news gets out that Lucy is a suspected murderer she is fired from her job in the big City and her boyfriend is ready to end the relationship, so home she goes.
Ben interviews everyone possible digging into all sorts of relationships to try and find the answer, including Lucy’s.
A well thought out mystery which is certain to keep you involved.

4.5 Stars: 𝙒𝙞𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙧 𝙒𝙞𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙧 𝙒𝙞𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙧…
And this from a person who rarely is thrilled by a thriller. Believe the hype!

This book combines a true crime podcast that is looking into a cold case murder, the best friend accused of said murder (and not the most sympathetic or like-able character), questionable parenting, abuse and bad relationships and so many bad decisions by so many people.

I finished this one in about 24 hours, unable to put it down. It is Brain Candy in the best definition.

This book was so fun! I loved it! I'm a big fan of the amnesia trope and podcasts (done well) in a book and this had both. But the best part, it was FUNNY and I didn't predict the ending. Gosh, I loved Lucy's grandmother. I'll be honest, I wasn't drawn to this book initially because of the cover (lame reason, I know), but I kept seeing glowing reviews so I had to give it a read. Here is another glowing review: five stars, Go read this book, especially if you love sarcasm, unpredictable endings, and need a lighter, quick thriller that just feels different and refreshing to the genre. This is one of my favorite reads of the year so far.

Thank you Celadon Books and NetGalley for the chance to read this one!

Thank you @netgalley and @celadonbooks for the e-ARC of this book.

I LOVED how this book was laid out with snippets of the Podcast within the chapters. I could read it with that mindset and it worked so well.

I appreciated the sarcastic humor of Lucy and how Tintera portrayed Lucy’s relationships with the other characters so well. I loved how Savvy kept popping up randomly and how the storyline kept you on your toes.

I feel like I am so good at guessing endings and I did NOT see this one coming. And that made me like it that much more.

I don’t enjoy or seek out audiobooks but this one made me itch for an audiobook version. I might have to check that out next time.

Lucy Chase is returning to her small home town in Texas after being away for the last five years. She left because her best friend, Savvy, was brutally murdered and many in her town think she did it. She suffered a traumatic brain injury and has amnesia about what happened that fateful night.

Podcaster Ben Owens has decided to focus on Savvy's unsolved murder for his newest season. Lucy is a sarcastic and direct woman living in Los Angeles after divorcing her husband who she shared a chaotic relationship with. Lucy's dear, no-nonsense grandmother has lured her back for her 80th birthday party, but Ben is also in town investigating what happened to Savvy.

I listened to the audiobook, which moves quickly. The audiobook is perfectly narrated by January LaVoy as Lucy and Will Damron as Ben. They both have such pitch perfect delivery. Audiobook is the perfect medium for this book as you get a real sense for the podcast episodes and interviews. I loved Lucy's snarky attitude and commentary. She has a "dark passenger," which causes her to have intrusive thoughts about k!ll!ng people she meets. The story is really fun and twisty and we learn that many in the town have secrets. It's a fun and sometimes salacious read.

Thank you Celadon / Macmillan Audio and NetGalley for providing this ebook / audiobook ARC. All thoughts are my own.

"Listen for the Lie" by Amy Tintera is an electrifying thriller that will leave you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. Tintera masterfully weaves a gripping narrative filled with twists, turns, and shocking revelations that will keep readers guessing until the very end.

The story follows Lucy, who finds herself at the center of a murder investigation after her best friend Savvy is found dead. With everyone convinced of her guilt, Lucy must confront her past and uncover the truth behind that fateful night, even if it means facing her own demons.

Tintera's writing is immersive and atmospheric, drawing readers into the dark and mysterious world of a small Texas town where secrets run deep and trust is hard to come by. The characters are vividly drawn, each with their own motives and secrets, adding layers of complexity to the story.

What sets "Listen for the Lie" apart is its exploration of themes such as guilt, redemption, and the power of truth. As Lucy delves deeper into the investigation, she is forced to confront uncomfortable truths about herself and those around her, leading to a thrilling and ultimately satisfying conclusion.

Overall, "Listen for the Lie" is a riveting page-turner that will keep you guessing until the very end. With its compelling characters, suspenseful plot, and thought-provoking themes, this book is a must-read for fans of psychological thrillers and mystery novels.

Woohoo—what a book! This book was a complete page turner, it kept me hooked from page one to the very end. The chapters were super short which is always a plus for me. I really enjoyed how the chapters went back and forth between Lucy’s narration and episodes from the podcast. It was the perfect way to drive the plot and get POVs from other characters. If you’re looking for a book that mixes None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell and Final Girls by Riley Sager, this is it!

Sexy, thrilling, Southern, and witty; these are all words that I would use to describe Amy Tintera's new novel, Listen for the Lie. I had so much fun reading this, and I honestly can say that I have not had a book sink its claws into me and demand my attention like this in quite some time. I constantly found myself thinking about this book and wanting to read it at any spare moment I had. To say that this novel is unputdownable would be an understatement.

To start, I would love to talk about the setting of this novel. Tintera does a superb job at transporting me into the small town of Plumpton. I could feel the humidity seeping through the novel and sticking to my hair and skin. I could see the neon Shiner beer light flashing outside the local bar. I knew exactly what type of trees she was describing, right down to the soil, and I definitely knew what guitars she was referencing to when Lucy was at the airport (shout-out ABIA). Having been raised in Austin, Texas like Tintera, I already had an idea of what Plumpton and its people would be like and I often found myself trying to guess what tiny town she had in mind when creating it (my guess is either Junction or Waxahachie). I think the setting was perfect for this novel, and it really gave it that kind of Southern gothic feel that you find in novels like Sharp Objects or Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. But I digress. Now, I want to move on to the protagonist of this novel: Lucy Chase.

Lucy Chase is complicated. She is not a character that you are meant to love or even like for that matter. In fact, I'm still trying to figure out if I even liked her myself. Having been the center of an unsolved murder case, Lucy is definitely used to people not liking her. In fact, they send her hate constantly, whether it's via email, DM, or even snail mail. One of my favorite things about Lucy is that even though she went through something extremely traumatic, she still writes her romance novels (under a secret pen name of course) and stays in touch with her grandma, even going so far as to return to Plumpton, where everyone hates her, just to celebrate her grandmothers birthday. I think that in itself shows us a bit about Lucy and who she is down deep at her core.

The perplexity of Lucy and all of her relationships were honestly the star of the show. Not only are we trying to figure out who murdered Savannah "Savvy" Harper, her best friend, but we get to see all of Lucy's relationships unfold and understand how each and every one of them affected her life, whether it was pre-murder or post. Some of those characters are her ex-husband, Matt, her childhood friend Emmett, and the man who is making a podcast out of the murder case named Ben. I truly believe we get to see each and every side of Lucy when she interacts with those characters. I especially loved how much character development we see from her towards the end of the novel.

I loved the pacing of this book and felt that the ending was very satisfying. Lucy Chase, while not a completely lovable character, was the definition of a strong female lead. She kicked ass I loved that she always stayed true to herself despite all of the negativity that she receieved. The podcast element was a great touch. I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys thrillers and murder mysteries with a sprinkle of spice. This was one of my favorite books that I have read so far in 2023, and I can't wait to see what else Amy Tintera releases in the future!

Thank you Celadon for letting me read this amazing novel! #CeladonReader #NetGalley #ListenfortheLie #AmyTintera #MurderMystery #Thriller

4 stars, I really enjoy the true crime podcast trope (Is it a trope? Either way I enjoy it). The book had a good pace to keep the reader engaged. A good book if you’re looking for a quick thriller.

I was weary of this book because there seems to be so many mystery/thriller/crime books that have podcasting at the center of them, but I really enjoyed this one! The pacing was good, there was a good amount of humor for it being a book about a murder, and the podcast element was done so well. I wish I had the audio of this, but it still was very effective reading it!

As a podcast lover, the premise of Listen for the Lie immediately intrigued me. You’ve got Lucy, who’s back in town for her grandmothers birthday, 5 years after she “allegedly” murdered her best friend Savvy. The kicker, Lucy has no recollection of that night and doesn’t know what’s true or not.

The book toggles between Lucy’s POV and snips from the podcast investigating Savvy’s murder. It keeps you engaged and provides additional information that you wouldn’t get just from Lucy’s POV.

My main critique was the sheer number of characters. At one point I was reading a podcast portion and genuinely didn’t remember who the interviewee was. I also want to just shake certain characters and ask, “why didn’t you ask more questions???”

Overall, 4.5/5, the ending was amazing, I loved seeing how all the different characters and timelines came together.

Thank you NetGalley, the publisher and mostly Amy Tintera for providing me with this unputdownable book!