omg. omg. I have been waiting for this gem and I was so excited to get in on Net galley.

This is undeniably one of the best and most riveting novels I have wholeheartedly enjoyed. I eagerly look forward to reading more works by Amy Tintera!

Welcome to Plumpton - where everyone thinks you’re guilty of killing your best friend Savannah- lovingly known as Savvy. . Lucy Chase has stayed as far away from her hometown as she possibly could for the past five years, reluctantly returns to celebrate her grandmother’s 80th birthday. The whole town still thinks she murdered her best friend. A true-crime podcaster, Ben Owens, is hanging around stirring up trouble and trying to finally discover what really happened on that stormy night all those years ago. Trouble is...Lucy can barely remember anything about this horrific night that Savvy was killed. Finding out the truth may be the best or worst thing ever...

This book was a read now for a brief time on Netgalley so I scooped it up. I have been seeing it all over Instagram and I was having FOMO. I also received an audiobook version as well. This is my first experience with Amy Tintera and it won’t be my last.
I thought Listen For The Lie was very well thought and for a brief moment I suspected the murder for who they really were but then I was tricked into thinking others things right until the end. I liked that that book had podcast involved in it and that made the audio book great to listen too. I liked that we had the unreliable narrator and that she didn’t even know what happened again until the very end. I like that kind of suspense.
Character wise… I didn’t like that our main character Lucy basically just rolled over and let whatever happen to her happen. She didn’t even try to help herself, she just ran away. She also has no idea what a healthy relationship looks like. I actually like Ben and Paige and want their backstories. And even Savvy’s story would be interesting to hear. The rest of the characters can kick rocks hahaha. Too many webs of deceit happening everywhere.
Overall I enjoyed this book and I will be reading more by Amy Tintera in the future.
Thanks to Netgalley and Celadon books for the complimentary copy.

*Audiobook Version*
I have listened to other books that have January Lavoy as the narrator and I really enjoy listening to her. I did a quick creep on her and she’s in her 40’s but she has such a soothing and young sounding voice, love it. I like that that Podcast sections have there little intro music. And I love, love, love that each character is voiced by a different narrator (or male by male and female by female).
Thanks to both Netgalley and MacMillan Audio for the complementary copy.

5⭐️

True Crime podcasts are a guilty pleasure of mine and this book gave me the same feel as binging them does. In the small town of Plumpton, TX, the murder of Savvy shook the town. 5 years later, the crime is still unsolved, the victim's best friend, Lucy Chase, still the top suspect comes back into town for her grandmother's birthday and has to face the controversy again. Everyone is convinced Lucy did it - even Lucy herself, despite the fact that she has amnesia and cannot remember the events leading up to and after the murder.

Lucy has a hilarious dry humor of someone jaded by public opinion. It really shows as she goes on and helps Ben Owens, the podcast host, investigate and reopen old memories and wounds regarding this incident.

The mystery, suspense and twists throughout the story was honestly so much fun. Small town gossip was a major part of finding the truth and lining up all of the stories. I loved how the story consistently swapped between Lucy's POV and the podcast as we learn more information and recover more of Lucy's memories.

The audiobook makes this story flourish, I don't know if I would be rating it as high if the audiobook production wasn't absolutely phenomenal. January LaVoy and Will Damron knocked this one out of the park - the narration of this audio was amazing.

If you're a lover of true crime podcasts, mystery, a bit of humor and suspense this book will be for you.

Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera comes out 03/05/2024.

Better as an audiobook
True Crime Podcast
Dual POV (Lucy POV & Podcast POV)
Small town TX
Dry humor
Amnesia
Guessing up until the end!
Mild romance
Undeniable chemistry between podcast host and main character

Thank you to NetGalley, Celadon Books & Macmillan Audio for the ARC & ALC of Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera.

Thank you for the copy of Listen for the Lie. This was a fun one to read. I enjoy books that involve podcasts so this one was great also to have true crime involved. Cant go wrong with a true crime podcast. If you want a good quick mystery thriller this is a good choice.

This podcast thriller made my heart pound. It was fast-paced and exciting and I had a hard time putting it down. The main character Lucy is flawed just like the majority of the characters in the book. I felt myself cheering her on, even though she definitely got herself into some interesting/sketchy situations. A twist on the classic whodunnit, "Listen for the Lie" was a hit. I can't wait to read more by Amy Tintera.

Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera
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A popular podcast, Listen for the Lie, is set to find out the truth about who murdered a young woman in a small Texas town. We follow Lucy, who was best friends with the deceased. At first she is hesitant to have anything to do with this podcast, but ultimately she wants to get to the bottom of who killed Savvy. Even if it was her.
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What I liked:
-The dark humor was excellent. 😈😈 I really adored Lucy, she made my little sarcastic heart happy.
-The podcast element was SO much fun to read! Ben is the host of the podcast and I loved trying to figure him out.
-Lucy’s grandma was so spunky and sassy! Honestly, you cannot read this book and NOT love Beverly.
-The ending was really great because I didn’t see it coming!
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4.5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 This was such a fun mystery/thriller and it was quite bingable! I read it in two days (not consecutively, but two days total 😂). Highly addictive and a definite must to add to your tbr.

So I know the whole podcast thriller is trending but this one blew me away. Absolutely couldn't put it down, entertaining and funny. Lucy was a dark and compelling and flawed character that you can't help but root for. I liked the backdrop and the cast of characters, all complex and interesting, everyone felt fleshed out in a way that kept the story moving forward. Probably my favorite thriller I've read in a long while.

Every so often, I read a book that truly surprises me. Like, an “OMG WHAT IS THIS? I LOVE IT! EVERYONE MUST READ IT!” sort of surprise.

News flash…this is that kind of book!

Amy Tintera’s excellent adult debut is a masterclass in the modern whodunit, taking the classic amnesia trope and giving it a contemporary twist with the true crime podcast obsession.

It’s also one of the wittiest, snarkiest, laugh-out-loudiest (just go with it!) books I’ve ever read. And considering it’s a thriller, I say bravo to the author for pulling off such an entertaining vibe in what is typically a more tense and foreboding genre.

The only thing that kept this one from getting all the stars was how the mystery got wrapped up. While surprising, a few aspects of the big reveal were, in my opinion, convoluted. I found myself needing to revisit several earlier sections of the book to sort out who was where and when and why.

Aside from a few tangled twists, this is a stand-out thriller, with a pitch-perfect, darkly comic vibe, featuring characters that will linger long after the final page. I’m looking at you, Grandma Beverly! When can I come over to drink G&Ts in your pink tiny home??

In short, READ 👏 THIS 👏 BOOK 👏 I have a feeling it’s going to be one of the best thrillers of 2024!

Big thanks to NetGalley and Celadon Books for an advanced copy of the ebook in exchange for my honest review.

Dark, twisted and comical in all the right ways!

Lucy was such a fun character to dive into. She was dark, but not in a bad way where she was depressed, more like in an f the world kind of way where she just embraces everyone hating her and I loved it.
The book was written so well, the slow unraveling of events leading up the scene of the crime was incredible, and the ending was so intense I was LITERALLY on the edge of my seat.

Such a fun read! The format was great and flowed very well.

Thank you to NetGalley for this read. I enjoyed every second!

I finished this book in two days, which hasn’t happened in a very long time. I hooked from the start and the pages just flew on by. I loved the format with all the podcast interviews. It was one of the reasons I was captivated because after every interview, I had a new suspect! Did I figure it out in the end? Nope and I am not mad about it.

One of the most engaging thrillers I’ve read in a long time and would definitely recommend it.

Podcast done right!! 🎙️🎧
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This was so good!! It’s been five years since Lucy’s best friend Savvy was murdered, and she still had no idea if she’s the one who did it. 🤷🏻‍♀️ Enter Ben, who’s making a podcast about the killing, and a whole slew of characters who may or may not be lying.
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I loved the format—the chapters end with a portion of the podcast, and as information is uncovered it rolls seamlessly into the next chapter. The characters were pretty much all unlikable but I couldn’t help but root for Lucy, who had developed kind of a ‘fuck it’ attitude about the whole thing. Lots of dark humor and sarcasm and ‘maybe I did do it’ that made everyone else around her uncomfortable. 😂
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I thought the conclusion was very satisfying and gave it 4.5 stars, rounded up to five! A million thanks to NetGalley and Celadon books for the e-arc!

Listen for the Lie does something very few thrillers have accomplished before: It made the murder suspect likable. If you like thrillers, chances are you also listen to true crime podcasts. Listen for the Lie combined the two as it’s told from two perspectives—that of Lucy, said likable murder suspect, and the podcast investigating the crime she is suspected of committing. This novel is a twisty thriller and dark comedy that will keep you guessing until the end.

One would think I would be tired of podcast type books with unreliable narrators but when done well I love these kind of books and this one was done really well. Lucy went from fellow victim to main suspect in the murder of her best friend Savannah. She was found covered in Savannah's blood with no memory of what happened. With no enough evidence to charge her she was let go and moved away from her hometown to start a new life. Years later Lucy gets forced to come back to her hometown at the same time a popular podcast "Listen for the Lie" has also come to town to investigate Savannah's murder for it's second season.

I was completely hooked from the first page. Fast paced, good suspense, and loved Lucy's dark humor as a way of coping with the situation. I tend to get annoyed with the unreliable narrator troop but I thought it was incredibly well done here. If you enjoy suspense thrillers this one is a must read this summer.

Thank you Macmillan Audio, NetGalley, and Celadon Books for the complimentary copies!

I give this one 4.5 💫. If you read it, I highly recommend the audiobook because the narration and switch between the story and the podcast is fantastic!

This was a highly entertaining read - I’ve never laughed so much during a thriller, but the main character’s sarcasm made me laugh out loud multiple times.

There were a lot of twists and turns - while I guessed the ending twist, I was still really happy with this one!

Loved this book the story the characters drew me in from the first pages.An edge of your seat thriller with a sarcastic snarky sense of humor.Raves from me for this gem of a thriller.#netgalley #celadonbooks

This book presents a mystery filled with dark humor and wit. Lucy, the protagonist, is haunted by her best friend Savvy's murder five years ago, with everyone in her small Texas town blaming her due to her amnesia regarding the night of the incident. Ben, the host of Listen for the Lie podcast, delves into the case by interviewing Lucy's acquaintances. Despite the introduction of numerous characters, the narrative is so well-crafted that confusion is avoided. Lucy's eccentric personality shines through, providing moments of laughter. The story captivated me to the extent that I didn't want it to conclude. I wholeheartedly endorse this book to fellow thriller enthusiasts.

Loved this book. Loved the plot, the characters and the story. So suspenseful, I was on the edge of my seat the whole time ! 5 star for me. Thank you to Netgalley, the author and Celadon books for the arc in exchange for my honest review !!

Thank you for the gifted copy! I had almost lost all hope in thrillers lately, but this one did not disappoint. It was surprisingly funny and fast paced with dark humor and a very sarcastic, unreliable narrator that I couldn’t help but root for. One of my favorite characters was Lucy’s grandma. She was hilarious and I loved the dialogue between her and Lucy.

The short chapters kept the book moving and the pacing was great. Even though it’s been done a lot, I still loved the element of the podcast episodes added in with interviews from people in the community! It seemed like everyone had their secrets and there were so many suspects. The ending was unexpected and it was definitely a binge worthy read.

Huge thank you to NetGalley and Celadon Books for the ARC of this jaw dropping page turner!! 👏🏼👏🏼

This was so dark and delicious that I couldn’t stop reading! Absolutely everything you could want out of a thriller

This masterpiece hits shelves on March 5th 😍

5/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
#listenforthelie #amytintera #mystery #dark #delicious #thriller #netgalley #arc #celadonbooks

Lucy was accused of murdering her best friend but she has amnesia and doesn’t remember anything that happened that night. A few years later, a podcaster named Ben begins researching and investigating whether Lucy did it or not eventually with her help. She heads home and sooner or later the secrets start coming out.

I know there’s been tons of reviews out here about this one but it’s def an entertaining read that will keep you on the edge of your seat but also make you laugh here & there because it’s extremely sarcastic! Personally, I like my thrillers minus all the sarcasm but I was entertained. I struggled with the FMC because of her horrible decisions but it was overall a good read!