I know I said I was over the podcast as a catalyst in thriller novels, but this one has made me rethink that opinion- it enhances the story and didn’t feel like a gimmick. This was a great whodunnit that kept me puzzled and guessing until the very end and I am hard to surprise. I loved the dark humor that was woven throughout and found myself chuckling quite a bit. And the small town Texas setting was fantastic. This is a fun one.

Fast-paced and addicting with characters you can’t get enough of. I love the way this was written (formal interviews/switching POVs). It’s gripping and holds your attention the entire time. The podcast aspect was so well done, I want to listen to the audiobook because I can imagine it being even better. I was hoping for more in a couple of the situations, but overall very well done for a debut adult fiction novel.

Thank you, Celadon Books & NetGalley for this eARC!

This book was such a great surprise. I wasn't sure how I would feel because 1) I feel like the podcast element in books is a little overdone at this point and 2) I don't like the trope of main character experiences memory loss then slowly gets her memory back as the story progresses at the most opportune times. HOWEVER, this book I think really used these mystery thriller tropes in a new and fun way. The writing style and tone of this book was perfect. I was laughing, I was engaged, and I really cared about the main character and her story. I was surprised by reveals and also saw some coming, but that never really ruins my reading experience for me, because in thrillers you want the reveals to make sense with the story you've read so far.

Thank you to Celadon Books for sending me a copy of LISTEN FOR THE LIE. This one is out now.

I am obsessed with this book. If you're at all an audiobook person I highly recommend the audio. This book has a podcast element and they really went all out with the production of that. I honestly am sad this one is done. I really loved this book and read it over the course of 24 hours. Go grab yourself a copy of LISTEN FOR THE LIE. I'm off to look for more books by Amy Tintera.

Listen for the Lie is just what I want in a thriller; fast-paced, kept me guessing, and a great format by including the podcast episodes. I loved the dark humor and the outrageous characters. It was a little too long, but otherwise a great read. Thank you to NetGalley and Celadon books for the eARC.

This book took me by surprise in the best way! I have read some of Amy’s previous works and loved them, so I was so excited to get this ARC and jump into her first adult thriller and she did not disappoint.
There were so many twists and turns and with Lucy having no memory of the night savvy was murdered, and being found covered in her best friend’s blood, it’s impossible not to wonder if she killed Lucy. As the story unfolds, with snippets from Ben’s interviews for his true crime podcast (Listen For The Lie), I was constantly at the edge of my seat wondering who did it. Was it Lucy? Was it someone else? What was the motive? Why can’t Lucy remember anything?
Amy kept be guessing until the very end and even though I don’t read a ton of thrillers, I was so impressed with her writing and this stories set up. Highly recommend Listen For The Lie.

I loved this book from the start. The dark comedy mixed with the whodunnit story was excellent. It had me hooked immediately, and I could not stop thinking about it.

I thoroughly enjoyed this fast-paced mystery. The MC, Lucy was a spitfire. Feisty, twisted, and a little bit crazy.

Short chapters alternating between Lucy and Listen for the Lie Podcast with Ben Owens added to my interest. Lucy comes back home to attend her grandmother’s birthday where 5 years before her best friend, Savvy was murdered. Lucy is still the main suspect. Lucy was found wandering that night near where Savvy was found with Savv’s blood all over her with no memory of what happened. Evidence points to Lucy but the case remains unsolved.

Ben Owens is interviewing everyone in town who has ties to Savvy and Lucy. Airing episodes of his true crime podcast trying to get to the truth behind that night.

Still, Lucy doesn’t remember what happened. She’s not even sure if she did it or not. But true to Lucy’s form she goes for it and goes along with Ben to try to regain her memory and figure it out.

Lucy’s character is unique. She likes to fantasize about different ways to kill the people she is with. Her best friend Savvy appears before her egging her on. In Lucy’s defense, she was involved with quite a few idiots one being her abusive ex-husband, Matt.

Funny, snarky, and with a twist I didn’t see coming, Listen to the Lie is original and full of small-town secrets that come to light in the best way. This fresh story with great characters was a fantastic read.

GMA March Book Club Pick

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!