Fun, fast paced mystery!
4.25 ⭐️
Five years ago, Lucy is found covered in her murdered best friend’s blood and with amnesia surrounding the events. Now, a true crime podcaster is determined to find the truth about what really happened.

Despite having two very common tropes (main character with amnesia and the podcast within a book), I actually really enjoyed this one! Lucy is not your typical damsel in distress- she’s strong, snarky, and possibly a little crazy which kept things entertaining! I also loved her grandmother and their relationship.

The author does an excellent job with the podcast episodes interwoven throughout the story. The episodes were always so interesting and revealed fun different plot twists that propelled the story forward. I’m sure this would also be great on audio. The one criticism I have is that Lucy’s murderous internal thoughts (she envisions how to kill every male she encounters) got to be a bit much for me towards the end.

This is a fast read that I highly recommend for fans of true crime podcasts, mystery thrillers, and witty characters.

Thank you to NetGalley and Celadon books for an advanced reader’s copy.

Loved this book! With podcasts being as popular as they are now, this was a super fun read. It was entertaining to get the podcast perspective and Lucy’s perspective. I love that the book made her seem like an unreliable narrator. I will say towards the end, I started to guess where the ending might lead, but it was still an exciting and entertaining read! Thank you NetGalley and Celadon Books for the eARC! Can’t wait for this one to hit the shelves. Will definitely be picking up a hard copy!

This is one of the best thrillers I've read recently. Unique writing style, fast paced, and definitely unputdownable.
The characters were well written, some likeable and others not so likeable. I had no idea how the story would end but I was all in until the last page.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

What a fun read! This was my first from Amy Tintera, and it won't be my last. I read so many thrillers, that I often can see the ending or the twist coming from a mile away, but happily that was not the case this time. It was also more of a slow burn than a thriller, but a slow burn with quick chapters, if that makes sense. I was never bored, and always wanted to read just a little bit more. If life hadn't gotten in the way, I would have easily binge read it on a weekend.

Lucy ran away from her small town Texas home 5 years ago after her best friend Savvy was murdered and she became the prime suspect. She has no memories of the event, and while she can't imagine killing the friend she adored, she also can't shake a murderous voice in her ear. There was not enough evidence to arrest her, at least not at that time, but everyone seems to think she did it, which makes her wonder if it's true. Her marriage ended after the murder, and her rocky relationship with her parents was pretty much over, too. Only her beloved Grandmother's birthday party - and her request for Lucy to attend - has brought her back. Coincidentally, there is a new true crime podcast about Savvy's murder with the host, Ben, hoping to solve it once and for all. He is in town interviewing her friends from the past and Lucy is both terrified of what he'll uncover, and hoping to be exonerated.

As I mentioned, this is a page turning slow burner if there is such a thing. Lucy is a sarcastic and funny main character, and while she made some questionable decisions along the way, I liked her and I loved her grandmother. I am a fan of the podcast trope that is popular in books lately, as long as it is done correctly, and it was used perfectly here. Each chapter ended with the transcript of the latest episode, and it moved the story along nicely, revealing just enough from the past to keep me turning the pages and wanting more. There are several characters, most of them rather unlikable, and I had several different theories as it all unfolded. Every time I was sure I had it all figured out, something else would have me looking in a different direction. Ultimately it was a big surprise to me, but made sense, too. I really enjoyed it and am giving it 4.5 stars, rounded up to 5.

A huge thank you to NetGalley and Celadon Books for allowing me to read an ARC in exchange for my honest feedback.

An unreliable narrator, especially one with amnesia, is one of my least favorite troupes and a suspect accused of killing her best friend with no memory of the evening is pretty unreliable! But I am a sucker for a true crime podcast element and trust my fellow early reviewers too much to pass this up—which is why I’m so glad I got over my initial trepidation and read Listen for the Lie.

Told between Lucy’s point-of-view as well as transcripts from the podcast, I flew through this to find out if Lucy gets her memories back and of course, to find out what happened to Savvy. Set in small-town Texas where everyone knows each other, there’s no shortage of friends, neighbors and even family members with opinions on what really happened the night Savannah died. Little by little, the podcast reveals details that keep the reader (and listener) guessing.

I actually loved Lucy too! Her dry humor and sarcasm, her questionable decisions and the way she navigates each interaction were not necessarily flawless but super entertaining to read. Author Amy Tintera did a fantastic job of weaving the plot and clues throughout, I can’t wait to see what’s next for her in this genre.

Thank you to Celadon Books and NetGalley for the opportunity to read an advanced copy of this. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

If you want a fast paced page turner, this is it. I was hooked right away. I wasn’t sure if I’d like the podcast theme of the book but it was actually really fun to hear from all the characters in the “episodes”.
After Lucy is discovered wandering the streets covered in blood with no memory of why or how, she is quickly labeled a murderer by her small home town. Even her own parents seem to believe she is guilty. Lucy herself isn’t sure if she murdered her best friend or not. When a podcaster reaches out to Lucy and her family, he promises to solve the case. Lucy is scared to know what really happened that night but maybe it’s time.
This book really had me guessing. I was suspicious of so many characters and I still didn’t see the the end coming! This is a must read. Thank you to NetGalley for my advanced copy.

Thank you to NetGalley for early access to this book in exchange for an honest review.

Content Warnings: domestic abuse, murder, cheating

Lucy Chase, our quick-witted protagonist, was suspected of murdering her best friend 5 years ago when she was found wandering along the road with blood on her dress. Despite never being convicted, everyone in her hometown believes she is responsible. However, with no memory of the night the murder occurred, Lucy is unable to prove her innocence. Listen for the Lie follows Lucy as Ben Owens, podcaster, details the events of the night and interviews those involved to hopefully uncover the truth.

This book was SO much fun! The combination of short chapters, witty dialogue, and the snippets of the podcast interspersed throughout drew me in immediately, and I could not put this book down. As an avid fan of the A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder series, I have been looking for another thriller that gave me the same vibes, and Listen to the Lie did that for me perfectly. The podcast set up gave the reader insight to new information at the same rate Ben Owens was learning it, so it almost felt like you were solving the case alongside him. I also really appreciated how the domestic abuse was handled. Tintera did a fantastic job of showing the reality of what abuse can do to your mental state and how it can make you question your own reality. Truly one of the most compelling thrillers I have ever had the privilege of reading. 4.5/5 stars!

Lucy is suspected of murdering her friend Savvy but she can’t remember anything from that night. Lucy returns to her hometown where she meets Ben who is hosting a podcast investigating the murder. There are many players involved and you do not know who to trust along the way. I was surprised by the ending! I always enjoy a book with short chapters and the podcast element. I would recommend to anyone looking for a quick fast paced read!

4.5 stars! Full review coming to my Youtube channel soon. I really enjoyed this fast paced thriller! Amy Tintera has a wonderful way of including sarcasm into her dialogue and it made the thriller feel light at times, which I enjoyed. Non-spoiler review- our main character was accused of killing her best friend years ago, and now a podcast is being made to see if she was really the murderer. She denies everything but she also claims that she doesn't remember the night of the murder. Going back to her hometown, she tries to see if memories will come back to her, but while there she is dealing with family and "friends", along with people in her town who never left, and all of their judgement and narratives. It is a quick thriller to read and I loved trying to solve who the murderer was; is it really our main character or someone else?

This is a fast paced read. I couldn’t put it down! The characters are complex and diverse. Tintera does an excellent job developing each character. The plot of the story was very interesting and a unique style whodunit thriller. Doubt is cast upon all of the characters as the Ben investigates the murder of Lucy’s best friend’s death using his podcast. Everyone in the small Texas town believes that Lucy is the murderer, but Lucy doesn’t remember that night. I really liked Lucy. She is snarky and sarcastic. It is her coping mechanism, and it made her so likable for me. I really enjoyed the interactions between Lucy and her Grandma. I really felt the trust and love between them. I also liked seeing how the Lucy and Ben’s relationship grew. She was so cautious with him. And I liked how the ending was left open-but I wouldn’t mind a sequel to let us know what happens in LA!

This was a fun murder mystery! We have our main character who is blamed for murdering her best friend and she honestly does not remember if she did or not. While she has moved on with her life, a podcast is being made about the murder. Told between the current time, 5 years ago, and podcast transcripts this is a fun mystery that kept me guessing.

It even adds in a little romance for those that like a romance to go with their murder.

Mant thanks to @celadonbooks, @macmillanusa, and @netgalley for my #gifted (free) copy, coffee mug, and delicious brownie. Pub date 3/5/24.

This was definitely a very unique wild ride. Trust me, you haven't read one quite like this one! This was a thriller with some dark humor thrown in that made me LOL, especially from the grandma, I loved her! I loved that the author added the podcast to the book. Actually, I just loved everything. There were many characters throughout, so make sure you are paying close attention!

Five years ago, Lucy was accused of murdering her best friend Savvy, but the police didn't have enough evidence to convict her. Lucy couldn't stand living in her hometown in Texas anymore, so she moved to LA to get away from all of it. Fast forward to future time, Lucy's grandma is having her 80th birthday party, and she begs Lucy to come home for it, so she does. True crime podcaster Ben is also in town to investigate the murder that happened 5 years ago, and figure out if Lucy really killed Savvy, and if it wasn't her, then who was it? 4.5 stars!

This book kept me guessing until the last few chapters. I have been looking for a good thriller and this checked all the right boxes for me! I found myself questing everyone and not really knowing which direction it was headed. I loved the snarky MC and seeing her develop throughout the journey. I wish I could go back and read it over for the first time.

Thank you Celadon books and NetGalley for the ARC! Five years ago Lucy was found wondering around the fields bloody and can’t remember anything. Her best friend Savvy is murdered and everyone believes Lucy did it and Lucy can’t deny or confirm this, that entire day is a blank. When Ben comes into her life intent on doing a podcast on the murder, Lucy comes back home and helps Ben find out what happened that night. This book has a great cast of characters especially her feisty grandmother Beverly! I especially liked Lucy’s peppered sarcastic musings to herself that made me really laugh out loud! This book really kept you guessing with many twists along the way! Looking forward to more of her books in the future.

love a podcast themed book so of course I had to read this one. This was definitely a wild ride of a thriller and I flew through it. The short chapters and the little cliff hangers at the end of each chapter really make this book an addictive popcorn thriller. I loved Lucy’s snarky remarks and sarcastic attitude throughout the book. The ending fell a little flat for me and there was a couple parts in the book that I felt didn’t need to happen.

Overall, I really enjoyed this super quick read and recommend it to any thriller lover or someone who loves a podcast element in a story!

Did she or didn’t she kill her best friend? No one knows, not even Lucy, because she can’t remember that fateful night. Listen for the Lie is a murder mystery that will keep the reader on edge until the end.

Lucy struggles every day with the murder of her best friend, Savvy, having moved to LA away from Texas. Everyone thinks she did it because she was there at the murder scene. But she’s back home for her grandma’s birthday to face everyone, even her ex-husband. But it’s a set-up by Granny for Ben Owen’s popular podcast as he follows her to Texas for the big story. And as the podcast reveals, everyone is hiding something about that night.

Listen for the Lie is a gripping mystery with unlikeable characters who know pieces of what happened the night that Savvy died. But it’s up to Lucy to remember, save her reputation, and live her life again. But only her best friend, Savvy, knows the outcome. I loved the podcast format and the voice of Savvy in the background, nagging Lucy through her journey. Thanks to NetGalley for allowing me to read and review Listen for the Lie. #NetGalley #ListenfortheLie #murdermystery

This book is sooo good. It follows a woman who is accused of murdering her friend but a podcast host goes to her hometown to interview family members and others that knew both women. It kept me in a loop with who actually killed Savvy and had many twists.

This book is vaguely reminiscent of “a good girl’s guide to murder” by holly Jackson and I loved every second of it. The story telling was immaculate and the suspense had me reeling every moment. It was hilarious yet serious at the same time. The plot twist was something I did not see coming so kudos to the author for getting it right. It was fast-paced and did not bore me at all! I had such a good, fun time.

Thank you to NetGalley and Caledon books for generously offering me this arc in exchange for my honest review.

Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera
Well first off this story took a creepy twist with the main character Lucy walking through the street’s covered in her best friends blood. Her whole town began talking about this horrid accident and assuming she killed her best friend Savvy- Savannah.

Lucy has a voice in her head, the voice of her best friend making her even crazier. This story is definitely a page turner and a hypnotic insane twist of events that you won’t see coming!
Thank you NetGalley for the advanced copy!

I’m sorry? Where did this come from?!? I LOVED THIS BOOK. I will shout it to the world. It’s mixed media, with some podcast interviews involved that really added an extra something. And the way that it was written, I don’t know. I felt like I was tuning into the podcast myself, trying to solve the mystery. This book will be out in March, and everyone should plan to read it. Magnificent.

Thanks to Netgalley and Celadon Books for the ARC of this book. It will be an instant but for me