Listen for the Lie sucks you right in from the jump. I absolutely LOVE true crime fiction, which is not an oxymoron -- it allows me to feel like I'm more ethically consuming true crime without further victimizing victims. Obsessed with the podcast format.

3.75 stars for Listen For The Lie

This was a fun thriller with great characters and a cool podcast element to the storytelling. I loved the uniqueness of it, and it kept me interested from start to finish.
I always think it’s great when things like podcast episodes, newspaper articles or journal entries are mixed in with a book.

The MC, Lucy, was the best! I thought she was hysterical, and loved every time a random comment popped up in her head. Sure, a lot of people were convinced she killed her best friend, but she seemed pretty cool.

As much as I enjoyed it there were also a few slight misses…there were a lot of characters and different past storylines I was confused with, and sometimes I needed things to speed up or slow down.
I could have done with less witty banter between Lucy and Ben, the podcaster, but that is definitely a me problem.

…and I was slightly underwhelmed with how things wrapped up.

…but the plot was intriguing, the whodunnit storyline fun, and as I said before the dark, twisty humor was awesome.

I’m super happy I read this one, especially because it was a bestie buddy read with @si !!
Overall a good book with ups and downs but definitely worth picking up!

Thank you to Celadon Books and NetGalley for this ARC!

This debut adult novel by Amy Tintera was unputdownable! This book had my head going around in circles trying to figure out who murdered Savvy. I really enjoyed the characters and how the author drew out the character development so as you read you continued to learn more about each individual person. Lately I have been a sucker for another true crime podcast associated and will be giving this book 5 stars and adding it to my top books of 2024! Will be recommending to friends.

This is Amy Tintera’s debut novel for adults and boy was it a winner!! I have not read any of her other books but I thoroughly enjoyed this book. This book drew my interest immediately and kept it going throughout the whole story!

Lucy Chase is a young woman with a past, she left her hometown five years ago. She grew up in the small town of Plumpton, where everyone knows everyone and their business. 5 years ago, Lucy was discovered with her best friend, Savvy’s blood all over her and no memory of what happened. Small town gossip turn her into a murderer and she flees town to get away from the drama. Her grandma asks her to come home for her birthday party, so she returns home where everyone thinks she is murderer.

There is a podcaster named Ben that is trying to solve Savvy’s murder and uncovers so many scandals along the way. Lucy’s grandmother asks her to do an interview with Ben, but the madness turns up affairs, dark secrets, lies, cheaters, abuse, and so much more. His podcast interviews are the talk of the town.

This book is bananas! I loved every second of reading it. I absolutely adored Lucy’s character, she is charismatic, charming, sarcastic. All of the characters in this book had depth and great personalities. I loved the way the podcast was shown every few chapters, it really kept your interest (I bet it made for a great audiobook). There was twist after twist, I still am not sure I even know what happened! I highly recommend this thriller! A must read! Looking forward to what’s next for Tintera!

Thank you to NetGalley, Celadon Books and the author for the opportunity to read this book. My opinions are honest and my own!

Loved. This was the often promised, but rarely delivered darkly comedic mystery I crave. A flawed, unreliable protagonist teams up with a smug podcaster to solve the small town murder that everyone has long suspected her of. I am not one for the overly twisty and turny thriller, nor the overly gratuitous or exploitative, and this was none of these. It was a fast paced, black comedy wrapped around a small town mystery. Highly recommend if these are your kicks.

Listen For the Lie is a fast paced thrilling ride through Plumpton, Texas. Lucy was charged with killing her best friend. The night Savvy was killed,Lucy was found wandering the streets covered in her blood. The only glitch in this story is that she cannot remember ANYTHING!!!! Why would she kill her best friend???? Even though it makes zero sense, she cannot defend herself without her memories. She is believed to be the murderer and lives her life with this permanent scar.

Years after this gruesome night, Lucy returns to her small town and discovers that Ben Owens, the host of the famous podcast, Listen For the Lie is in town for a second season and is covering Savvy’s murder. So much for trying to move on with her life. Lucy meets with Ben on more than one occasion and things start to heat up. If only she could tap into her lost memories!!!!!!! The town of Plumpton gets turned upside when Ben stirs the pot of lies. Will he prove in his show that Lucy is in deed, the murderer…or will his off roading investigation lead him to someone else?

Listen For the Lie has all the ingredients of a Slump Buster read. A small town murder, a slew of unreliable characters, a splash of amnesia, and one determined podcast host. How perfect is that? Told from multiple points of view including transcripts/interviews from Ben’s podcast, Listen For The Lie is a binge/worthy story that will keep you on your tip toes guessing! Well done Amy Tintera!

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Holy moly this book was made for puzzle lovers, like myself. It get me guessing until the very end. I loved her writing style and the way this book was formatted, Reading the podcasts transcripts was so fun. I felt like I was peeking behind the curtain of a real true crime podcast. I will be adding Amy Tintera to my Auto buy list of authors.

OH BOY do I love a crime podcast centered thriller. Toss in some sarcasm and romance? Yup, I’m in. This was a quick thrilling read that kept me guessing! The ending had me pause a bit… but overall an excellent suspenseful thriller.

"Listen for the Lie" is a spellbinding thriller that excels in every aspect, earning a well-deserved 5-star rating. The characters are vividly drawn and intricately layered, each with their own unique personalities and motivations that add depth to the story. Tintera's atmospheric prose effortlessly transports readers into the world of the novel, where every twist and turn feels palpable and immersive. Set against the backdrop of a small Texas town with its own secrets and shadows where everyone knows everybody else's business, the setting adds an extra layer of intrigue and suspense to the narrative.

Tintera's writing style is gripping, keeping readers on the edge of their seats with its tight pacing and relentless tension. The plot of "Listen for the Lie" is intricately crafted, with twists and turns that will leave readers guessing until the very end. I highly recommend listening to the audiobook version as the podcast element adds to the realism and authenticity of the story. The relationships between the characters are complex and dynamic, adding emotional depth and resonance to the narrative.

Overall, "Listen for the Lie" is a masterful thriller that will keep readers glued to the page from start to finish. Tintera's skillful storytelling, richly developed characters, and immersive setting make for an unforgettable reading experience. Whether you're a fan of psychological suspense or simply love a good mystery, "Listen for the Lie" is not to be missed.

Fast read. I enjoyed the main character's sarcasm and I loved the friendship she had with Savvy. Some parts of this were triggering though and I became emotional at times. All of the cheating that pretty much every character was doing made me very sad. I enjoyed the grandma; wish I had one like that. Overall it is a really well written thriller.

Listen For The Lie" is an absolute gem of a book that blends modern intrigue with edge-of-your-seat suspense. From the dry humor and sarcasm of the main character to the captivating podcast angle, this novel hooks you in from the start and doesn't let go. It is is the perfect blend of fun and suspense, offering readers a quick and satisfying read that will leave them wanting more. If you're in the mood for a gripping thriller with a modern twist, look no further. This book delivers in spades. Thank you to NetGalley for providing this book in exchange for my honest review.

Listen for the Lie was an interesting twist to the traditional thriller. In this novel a murder suspect joins forces with a true crime podcaster to solve the crime. It’s a quick read thanks to the post cast format and overall enjoyable!

I've been seeing this book everywhere, and I finally got the chance to read it. It was SO good. I always like a who-dunnit and I really enjoyed rooting for Lucy throughout the story. I'm a huge fan of dark humor, and I thoroughly enjoyed Lucy and her grandmother's sense of humor throughout the story. While it was a dark book at times, the humor really made it feel more lighthearted than it really was. I also really liked the splash of romance that was thrown into this one 💕 If you read this one, I definitely recommend the audiobook as well because the narrators did a fantastic job. The coolest thing though was the podcast aspect that was actually portrayed as a real podcast! It made it so much fun to listen to.

Check this one out now if you're into suspenseful who-dunnits with a splash of romance

Seeing as this book has been getting major buzz, my review probably won't help or hurt but nonetheless, I enjoyed this one. A solid, gripping whodunit with some really unlikeable characters.

Thank you NetGalley, Amy Tintera and Celadon Books for this e-arc in exchange for my honest review.

I LOVED this one! While it wasn't a "thriller" it was a solid mystery that pulled me in and kept my interested and entertained the entire way through. I loved the podcast aspect of it and I loved how sarcastic and funny the main characters inner monologues were. This book had me laughing out loud all the way through and I was so sad when it ended. My only "issue" was that it felt like it wrapped up a little too quickly at the end after such a long buildup to the final reveal, but otherwise this was a solid 4.5 star read for me! Rounding up to 5 stars. This book is absolutely worth the hype that it has been getting!

What a debut!! I loved this book. The beginning hooked me and while just a touch slow in the middle, the last half of the book was jaw dropping!!! Highly recommend and can't wait to read more by this author!

I absolutely enjoyed this book! It was page turning for me and I loved the character of Lucy! This book kept me guessing as Lucy and Ben worked to figure out who murdered Savy. This book was suspenseful and kept me engaged until the last page. I’d highly recommend this book to others!

‘Listen for the Lie Podcast with Ben Owens EPISODE ONE — “THE SWEETEST GIRL YOU EVER MET”’

‘Maya Harper: She got away with murder, and everyone knows it. Every single person in Plumpton knows that Lucy Chase killed my sister. It’s just that no one can prove it . . . .’

‘Ben: Is it true that no one believes Lucy Chase? Is she hiding something, or have the people of Plumpton accused an innocent woman of murder for five years? Let’s find out.’’

Amy Tintera’s LISTEN FOR THE LIE, a whodunit that kept me guessing until the very end—Highly Recommend!

Thank you, NetGalley and Celadon Books (Macmillan Publishers), for providing me with an eBook of LISTEN FOR THE LIE at the request of an honest review.

I was hooked by this story from the very first page. It is told from Lucy's viewpoint, and she makes for a very unreliable narrator. Lucy has amnesia, and does not remember the night her best friend, Savvy, died or if she is the one responsible for her death. I really loved Lucy's character. She was snarky, funny and so over people thinking she is a murderer. The chapters are broken up by transcripts from a podcast that is being done on Savvy's murder, where Ben Owen interviews the townspeople looking for new evidence. I really enjoy books that are told with podcasts revealing new information throughout the story. They especially make great audiobooks, and this one was no different. I tend to bounce between a physical book and the audiobook when I read so that I can continue the story while I drive. I really enjoyed both experiences with this book. Overall, this book was a fun ride. I loved Lucy, her grandmother (she is a riot) and Ben. I also disliked several characters (but I am pretty sure I was supposed to). I felt Lucy's need to finally know what happened that night, and appreciated the fact that she was willing to try anything to get to the truth even if it meant finding out that she really did it. The big reveal was an interesting turn and not what I was expecting. This book definitely lives up to the hype. I highly recommend it!

So unique. Kept the pages turning. I had to know what happened. Podcast are so today and this book just felt so current to todays landscape.