a podcast thriller IMMEDIATELY grabs my attention and I am happy to report I LOVED this one. the perfect amount of suspense and it kept me guessing until the end.

I saw a lot of readers praising this book, so I knew I had to dive in.
"Listen for the Lie" is a compelling psychological thriller full of twists and turns that will make it impossible for the reader to put it down.

☁️ True Crime podcasts are so popular nowadays, and while this was not my first thriller surrounding podcasts...
☁️ I usually don't like thrillers that have a little of romance, but in this case, I enjoyed it and actually found myself craving it.
☁️ The main character, Lucy, was unlikeable at first and has an acid humor, but as the story progresses you slowly warm up to her. She has a unique and authentic personality and speech.
☁️ I do feel like some elements of the story were ignored or not further explored.
☁️ The story took a totally different turn than the one I was expecting when I started to read it. Which honestly was very welcoming and stunned me.
☁️ When I first started it, I thought the ending would be predictable, but it has a lot of twists and I did not expect the resolution.
☁️ The pacing was just right for me.

I was really invested in this story and I could not stop reading!

Thank you to the author and the publisher for the opportunity to read an e-ARC of “Listen for the Lie” through Netgalley!

Five years ago, Lucy is found wandering the streets covered in her best friend, Savvy's, blood. When Savvy is found dead, everyone assumes that Lucy killed her. The girls were best friends. Lucy was married to her dream guy, living in a gorgeous house. Savvy was a social butterfly, bubbly and enjoying life. Without enough evidence, Lucy was never charged with Savvy's murder. She leaves town and moves to L.A.

Fast forward to the present. Lucy still cannot remember a single thing from the night Savvy died. She has divorced her husband. She is trying her best to live her life but is still troubled by her past. Lucy returns to her hometown for her elderly grandmother's birthday celebration. There, she meets podcaster, Ben, who is doing a true crime podcast on Savvy's murder. Eventually, Lucy decides to work with Ben. She is determined to figure out what happened to Savvy, even if she is the one who killed her.

WOW. This was a crazy read! So many twists and turns. A great example of a "whodunit" done right. Every time I was convicted "whodunit" something happened that changed my mind and I was on to a new suspect.

I also LOVED our main character, Lucy. Her dark humour and sarcasm was amazing - I was actually laughing at some parts. Lucy's sarcasm added some lightness to this otherwise dark and twisted novel. I also enjoyed that the chapters were intermixed with transcripts from the podcast. Sometimes, this does not work in novels. However, in this book, the transcripts were essential to the plot. They were quick to read and added in some nice mixed media..

This was my first read from Amy Tintera. I really enjoyed her writing style. I cannot wait to read more from her!

If you are looking for a gripping suspense novel and unputdownable read, then this is for you! Cannot go wrong with a true crime podcast and sarcastic main character! The extremely high rating for this book is well warranted!

Thank you Celadon Books and NetGalley for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

HOLY COW, this book in audio is freaking phenomenal.


Who doesn’t love a true crime podcast? Well, I think one person would be Lucy, who is the subject of Ben Owens’ hugely popular podcast, Listen for the Lie’s second season. Lucy has tried to leave her small town Texas life behind after the gruesome murder of her best friend, Savvy. No one has ever been convicted of Savy’s murder, and the whole town suspects that Lucy was the one who killed her best friend. After all, she was found walking the streets covered in Savy’s blood and she can’t remember the events of the night – at all. As the podcast unfolds, and to everyone’s surprise, Lucy agrees to work with Ben to find Savy’s killer, everyone’s secrets in Plumpton are fair game. This one is juicy, fast-paced, and extremely well written. I loved every minute.

January LaVoy and Will Damron were perfectly cast for this audiobook (I loved the intro music for the podcast chapters – so clever!) and I look forward to reading all of Amy Tintera’s novels in the future. Five big stars!

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

A big thanks to NetGalley and Celadon Books for the ARC of Listen for the Lie in exchange for my honest review. This one was so fun!

Listen for the Lie tells the story of a woman who may (or may not) have murdered her best friend 5 years ago. Lucy doesn't really remember and says herself many times that "The truth doesn't matter". But when a hit podcast picks up the cold case for the show's next season (and upends her life) she might find out that the truth does in fact matter to some people...maybe even including herself.

These are the types of thrillers I love. Unputdownable (is that a word?) from the very first page showcasing a main character that I immediately loved. Lucy is indeed flawed, but her dry, sarcastic humor was second to none and I found myself laughing out loud multiple times at her perfect, snarky quips. The plot was thrilling and held my attention with it's alternating short chapters and podcast scripts. As someone who lives in the South, I also enjoyed the bits of humor specific to our area of the country. (I can confirm that the humidity in August does indeed make it "feel like Satan's asshole out here".)

But I digress, this one was an easy win for me and I will be without a doubt waiting for any future adult novels Tintera puts out in the future. (Hopefully soon!)

4 1/2 ⭐️

I'm always excited about the idea of a thriller where a podcast plays a significant role. It often doesn't work, usually because the author doesn't take advantage of the podcast to help figure out the mystery.
It's so good here! Lucy doesn't even know if she committed a murder, and she's getting way too close to the podcaster. This also works really well because I liked Lucy, her grandma, and the podcaster. There were other characters I liked and a few I enjoyed disliking. The twists were fun and well-timed. I enjoyed this so much I think I'm going to go on a thriller binge.
Thanks to NetGalley for letting me read this

I’ve seen a lot of podcast thriller books coming up over the last couple of years. When they are done well it really works and helps with the story. In this book it worked really well.

I liked that the book was from Lucy’s POV and didn’t jump around. She was an unreliable narrator and I think that her story was teased out well with pacing. Lucy was a ‘take no shit’ kinda girl and I loved her for it.

I instantly liked Ben and knew that they would end up sleeping together. Even though Lucy knew it was a dumb idea.

At times I got a little bored with the “let’s kill them” bit in her head. But it worked for this book and brought in an edge of much needed humour. I think it added to the story and allowed for some comedic relief.

If you want a well paced, podcast based thriller be sure to add this to your tbr.

EARC provided by Celadon Books.

This fast-paced and compelling story kept me on the edge of my seat! Twenty-something Lucy is the subject of a true crime podcast where she is the suspected killer of her best friend. The murder happened five years ago and afterwards Lucy is found wandering with blood on her clothes, but no memory of what happened. She is convinced by her grandmother to return to the scene of the crime and work with the podcaster to figure out who did the murder, even if it turns out to be her. The book alternates between podcast transcripts and Lucy's dry and witty point of view as she returns to her hometown and eventually pieces together what happened. An outstanding book!

I really liked Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera. For one, I simply enjoy books about podcasts, particularly when episodes break up the book and give a completely different perspective. There were quite a few twists and turns in this book and I didn’t figure out the villain until late in the book, which is a win for me. I definitely would recommend this to others and am looking forward to what Amy Tintera writes next.

Definitely worth the hype! Also the audiobook version is so good it feels like you’re listening to a real podcast! Finished this book in a day or so <3

Woman found wandering the streets covered in her best friend's blood.... Hot Podcast host and a little spice...YES Please! I found this book to be a fun read. However, I also listened to it as an audiobook, and I think it was even better with the podcast music. I am one who loves books and podcasts, so this was perfect! I found myself hanging on to every word and I changed my mind several times as to who I thought the killer was. Lucky me, I didn't figure it out until the very end!
The only thing I will say is that the end disappointed me a little. I think it could have had a better ending...or maybe just maybe...there will be a sequel?? Thank you to Netgalley for allowing me to read and review this book!

Fast paced, easy to read, loved the true-crime podcast aspect and the dry humor. This one kept me flipping the pages because I couldn't figure out just what really happened. Highly recommended!

Thank you to Amy Tintera, Celadon Books, and NetGalley for my complimentary copy.

Lucy returns to her hometown years after being accused of murdering her best friend. A true crime podcaster interviews many of the locals, including her family with their own colorful secrets. A fast-paced thriller with a touch of sarcasm that made me LOL a few times. I devoured this book in a few sittings.

This book was hands down one of the best books I've read this year and in a while. The perfect suspense and sarcasm that kept me going until 2 am since I had to finish the book (one sitting too). Lucy is accused of murdering her friend and since she doesn't remember what happened that night/not enough evidence, she is living her life the best she can. My favorite part of this book is Lucy and how she doesn't see her self as a victim but leans into the IDGAF attitude. The snarky comments she has is refreshing compared to other whiny poor me in other books. The great switch between Lucy's view point and getting information from the podcast is such fun. This book made me gasp in shock so many times and kept me guessing on what actually happened. The ending was perfect for the story and I love the results for each of the characters. I can't wait to read more from this author.

Lucy Chase doesn't remember anything from the night her best friend Savvy was killed. So when she's found wandering down the road, covered in Savvy's blood, it's difficult for her to explain. There's not enough evidence to formally charge her, but the whole town (and country) seem to agree that she's a murderer. Five years later a true-crime podcast reignites interest in the case and Lucy returns to her hometown to try to finally find out the truth about what happened that night.

This story is propulsive and I loved Lucy's incredibly dry sense of humor. I had a hard time with all of the infidelity and sleeping around in this book, or maybe I just had a hard time with the fact that none of the characters seemed to have a hard time with it. That's one way to give everyone a motive for murder, but it felt a little lazy.

𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘵𝘩 𝘥𝘰𝘦𝘴𝘯'𝘵 𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳.

Except in this case… because this book was FANTASTIC!!! 😍 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗲 marches to its own beat. It has both a quirkiness and an irreverence to it, thanks to our darkly funny MC Lucy, that I absolutely adored!! For a thriller, this book is like a breath of fresh air - smart, compelling, and completely bingeable, without being overly dark or gritty. It’s such a fun read!!!

🎙️ Lucy fled her small hometown of Plumpton, TX five years ago, after her best friend Savvy was murdered, and 𝘓𝘶𝘤𝘺 was the one found covered in her blood with no memory of how it happened. When Ben, a famous podcaster, hears about Lucy’s story, he decides to try to solve the mystery himself. As new information comes to light in his interviews, Lucy starts to believe that maybe Ben can uncover the truth after all… even if the biggest mystery is herself.

🔪 The amnesia trope is a tricky one because there aren’t a lot of breadcrumbs to follow, but the eclectic cast of characters with all their different flaws and motivations really kept me guessing! I loved the ending and the message too, which I won’t give away 😉 Heads up that this does have a good bit of sexual content. Nothing graphic, but it’s a persistent theme throughout the book. Overall, I absolutely loved it and it’s one of my first-half favorites of 2024!!

Thank you Celadon Books and NetGalley for the ARC for review!

Thank you netgalley for this early copy .I was able to do audio and book.The reason I gave this four stars is the ending .I felt like there was more to be told at the end.I did love the podcast part .That sounded like a true crime podcast.It was interesting to hear the voices in Lucy’s head.I will say the whole book was full of surprises.I will definitely read more by this author .

I read the last 75% of this book in one sitting. It was amazing.
I love how the story was all tied up. Great humor, some low spice scenes mixed in, pretty much perfect.
You'll change your mind about who did it right up to the end.
Five stars from me.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this ARC

ABSOLUTELY FREAKIN' LOVED THIS BOOK! It was fun, gripping, and sucked me in from the beginning. A total bingeworthy book, so make sure to set aside time to read this one without any distractions, because once you start you won't be able to put it down. This is a podcast-style book which I absolutely love. I loved the MC, the suspense, and how this kept me on the edge of my seat wanting to know what would happen next. If you are looking for a quick, fun, addictive book....this is it! BRAVO, Tintera!

The author grabbed my attention on the first page and this intriguing and witty mystery had me quickly turning the pages.
Everyone thinks Lucy murdered her best friend after she was found covered in Savvy's blood. There isn't any evidence to prove this and Lucy can't remember.
Lucy moved to L.A. when, five years later, podcaster Ben Owens has decided to investigate the case for his true crime podcast "Listen For The Lie". Lucy returns to help solve Savvy's murder.
Full of twists, turns and lies!

Thank you to NetGalley and Celadon Books for an arc of this novel in exchange for my honest review.