A review by lit_vibrations
Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera

adventurous dark funny mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Why did Amy snap with this book like that though‼️ Engaged is not the word for this it’s more like this book had me stuck unable to put it down. The sarcasm, the mind games, the lies, the voice, the dark humor, sinister thoughts, and the rumors made this book so worth the read. After a while I was like well hell did Lucy do it? There’s a fine line between truth and deception so when you read the book you’ll understand why I questioned her innocence.

With no memory of what’s transpired imagine being found wandering the streets covered in blood that isn’t yours. Only to discover your best friend is dead and everyone thinks you killed her, even you. That’s the situation Lucy’s currently in. Five years have passed since leaving her hometown in Texas behind and all the memories that came with it especially that horrific night. But when someone goes digging in the past Lucy is forced to return home and confront the inevitable. When Ben Owens the true crime podcast host of “Listen for the Lie” decides to investigate Savvy’s murder it’s a must she solve the case before he does even if she’s the one who did it. 

The way this book was structured and written was so well done. I loved the creativity with incorporating the podcast into the book. The way Tintera uses Lucy’s internal thoughts with those from the podcast makes this such a page-turner. Usually I dislike when there are multiple characters introduced but the author executed everything so well. Hearing everyone’s thoughts on what happened the night Savvy died added the right amount of suspense and doubt needed in a murder mystery. The small-town feel, their judgement of Lucy’s character, and their suspicions surrounding her innocence brought this book to life in so many ways.

Overall, the book was amazing and I highly recommend y’all give this one a read. Who do you believe? Who can you trust? Who’s really lying? It’s the spine-tingling suspense that will suck you in and leave you wanting more. Special thanks to the author & @celadonbooks for my gifted copy‼️