Hello dear Readers,
My book review of Listen for the Lie: A Novel by Amy Tintera.
Title: Listen for the Lie: A Novel
Rating: 5/5 Stars
Genre: Mystery/Thriller
Author: Amy Tintera
Publisher: Celadon Books
Publication Date: March 05, 2024Language: English
Hardcover: 352 pages
Meet the Author: Amy Tintera
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Meet the Author: Amy Tintera
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Book Description
A Good Morning America Book Club Pick
"A world-class whodunit."
―Stephen King
“An extremely successful high-wire act, balancing between dark comedy and darker thrills.”
―Alex Michaelides, #1 New York Times bestselling author
“Laugh-out-loud funny, thrilling, and twisty...”
―Liane Moriarty, #1 New York Times bestselling author
What if you thought you murdered your best friend? And if everyone else thought so too? And what if the truth doesn't matter?
After Lucy is found wandering the streets, covered in her best friend Savvy’s blood, everyone thinks she is a murderer. Lucy and Savvy were the golden girls of their small Texas town: pretty, smart, and enviable. Lucy married a dream guy with a big ring and an even bigger new home. Savvy was the social butterfly loved by all, and if you believe the rumors, especially popular with the men in town. It’s been years since that horrible night, a night Lucy can’t remember anything about, and she has since moved to LA and started a new life.
But now the phenomenally huge hit true-crime podcast "Listen for the Lie," and its too-good looking host Ben Owens, have decided to investigate Savvy’s murder for the show’s second season. Lucy is forced to return to the place she vowed never to set foot in again to solve her friend’s murder, even if she is the one who did it.
The truth is out there if we just listen.
My Thoughts
This was definitely a delightful surprise in the mystery/ thriller world this year.
A very refreshing and different story. The podcast element/format is what makes this book unique, and the plot twist at the end is very unexpected and a good one.
While Lucy may seem a little predictable of a character, Ben, on the other hand, was a shocking character for me. I did not like Savvy's character that much, however, it does not mean it was not well-developed and important to the story.
I could not put it down. I really enjoyed this book from beginning to end. I would 100% recommend it, and can't wait to read more books by this author in the future.
Thank you to Celadon Books and Netgalley, for the Advanced Free Copy, in exchange for an honest review.
Wendy
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