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!

I thoroughly enjoyed this one!! Listen for the Lie was a bingeworthy, couldn't put down book for me. I finished it fast and stayed up way past my bedtime. I loved the main character and her snarky, sarcastic attitude. I liked how the storyline unfolded between chapters in the present, past, and chapters including the podcast transcript. That kept it entertaining and the storyline kept me guessing and turning the pages. The ending brought some suspenseful moments that ended the book perfectly! Highly recommend this one!!

Thank you, Celadon Books, and Net Galley, for a copy in return for my honest review.

I read this book in 2 days because everytime I would put the book down for 10 minutes I would return and need to read more chapters. I liked the format of the book, the characters, and how lighthearted this thriller was. I could definitely see this being turned into a limited tv show. My personal rating for the book was a 4.5/5. As much as I loved the book, the twist wasn’t too crazy but I really didn’t mind because it still kept me on the edge of my seat. This was a really good read and I’ll recommend it to others.

I have a new favorite author! I was drawn in from the very first page. I love a good cold case mystery! She had a good way of keeping you guessing until the end and a fast paced writing style. Thank you, NetGalley for the arc of this fantastic book!

I throughly enjoyed listening to this audiobook! It’s so well done! I devoured it in an afternoon. The pacing was perfect and had me on the edge of my seat the entire time. I loved the FMC, Lucy and her unhinged thoughts and behaviors. I also loved the small town setting and all of the side characters.

The podcast was a great addition to the bookstore. I enjoyed how the episodes were sprinkled throughout. I don’t want to say too much more about the plot. Going in blind is the best way to enjoy this book!

I highly recommend reading this book if you enjoy podcast style thrillers, small town drama, and unreliable narrators.

I enjoyed this book. It is not my typical reading style, but I enjoyed the description. The cover is simple yet eye-catching. The premise was easy to understand, yet the characters and the storyline provided enough to keep me glued to this book. The book jumps between time periods and POV but is done in a very understandable way. I did not want it to end as I genuinely enjoyed all aspects of the story.

I found myself rooting for the FMC Lucy. We get her point of view as a basis for what is going on. Lucy has experienced many seasons of life as a young woman and is trying to figure out who she is. We are introduced to her family and past friends and get a peek into what her life used to be like compared to now. With the help of Lucy, her family, and old friends, our MMC Ben works to solve the mystery of what happened that night.

Overall, I recommend this book. It is a perfect entry into the thriller category for new readers.

the blurbs on this cover alone validate listen for the lie as one to watch & i’m pleased to say y’all won’t be disappointed. about a young girl accused of murdering her best friend after being unable to defend herself because she doesn’t remember a single thing from that night, this was one of those thrillers that successfully assigned guilt to a variety of different potential murderers in a seamless and authentic way. typically, i get annoyed when there’s too much of anything in a thriller (sometimes too many bodies, this time too many affairs) however in this instance, the surplus of infidelity added to the small town texas charm where this novel was based.

This book kept me guessing the entire time! I loved how the author used a podcast style within the book. Podcasts are very popular these days so it was neat to see that incorporated into the story line. A nice, fast, easy ready to get you out of a reading slump! Definitely recommend!

Lucy Chase has no recollection of what happened the night her best friend, Savvy, was killed. She suffered a head injury, but was seen covered in Savvy's blood. However, due to lack of evidence, she was not charged with Savvy's murder. Now, Ben Owens, host of Listen for the Lie, is featuring Savvy's murder and the question of Lucy's innocence in season 2 of his podcast. The small town of Plumpton, TX is her hometown, but she left 5 years ago for Los Angeles. Lucy never wanted to return, but her grandmother begged Lucy to come to her birthday party. Her grandmother never doubted Lucy, but the town did. Through interviews with various townspeople and Lucy's ex-husband, the truth about that night unfolds.
This kept me interested throughout and I read it in one sitting! Entertaining and sarcastic - a great thriller!

LISTEN FOR THE LIE is a fabulously entertaining and darkly witty murder mystery. Tintera effortlessly brings together unique characters, a cold case, and a true crime podcast investigation that makes this book downright addictive.

From the beginning to the end, I loved this book. Lucy is an overtly candid character with one major gap in her memory. Unfortunately, it surrounds the murder of her best friend and has a town convinced she is the killer. This alone would make for a compelling read, but then the cherry on top is the “Listen for the Lie” true crime podcast’s examination of the death. Flipping back and forth between Lucy and the podcast allows the reader to get a larger scope of what people involved think as Ben, the host, delves into all aspects of this case.

Tintera has the ability to lead the reader down the path to the truth as the reveals and revelations come to light. As a bonus, she added wonderfully juicy tidbits about the players surrounding this mystery. This smartly constructed thriller is filled with hidden secrets, strong emotions, and at times, gallows humor. I loved it all!

Audiobook Note: Narrators January LaVoy and Will Damron bring to life this book. Though I only spent about half the time listening to this story, it benefited from having the two distinct voices present for the narration. The pace was right on point as the listener gets further involved in the investigation and invested in the outcome.

It has been years since Lucy was found walking down the street covered in her best friend’s blood with no memory of what happened. She has relocated to LA and started a new life when she is asked to return home. While there she runs into Ben Owens, the host of a popular true crime podcast who is trying to solve Savvy’s murder. Can Ben help Lucy unlock her memories of what really happened to Savvy and finally bring the killer to justice? This was a well done mystery that kept me wanting to read one more chapter. Even though I figured out who it was about half way through, I still enjoyed seeing how the author brought it all together. I have a feeling this would be great on audio with the podcast segments interspersed throughout the book.

Thank you to NetGalley and Celadon Books for my early reader copy!

I loved this read. It kept me entertained and guessing throughout the entire book. I couldn’t put it down, and finished it in three days.

This is a thriller of the century. It has the twists you'd hope for but also the plot development you'd never expect. It is living up to the hype for a reason. This one will be on many best of 2024 lists.

4.5 stars. It's been 5 years since Lucy was accused, but never charged, for the murder of her best friend Savvy. She doesn't remember what happened that night but no one believes her. She is called back to her hometown for her grandmother's birthday, which is just a ruse to get her to participate in a podcast investigating the murder. Told in a mixture of flashbacks, podcast transcripts, and present day interactions, the story follows Lucy on her journey to remember that night. I flew through this book and really enjoyed it.

This book was so much fun! I was glued to the pages and finished it in only a couple of sittings. There were so many twists and turns and I had no idea how it was going to end.

Compelling and clever. This book is witty but mysterious and with the short chapters, it’s easy to read quickly. Some parts felt a little redundant but overall a good book. I’d definitely recommend.