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Gender Identity2024
Celadon Books
Adult
12-18 years
Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera is a crime fiction novel that follows Lucy Chase, who suffers from amnesia regarding the murder of her best friend, Savvy, from five years prior. When true crime podcaster Ben Owens reopens the case, Lucy reluctantly returns to her hometown to assist in uncovering the true killer, facing old suspicions, unraveling her forgotten memories, and forging a new path forward. The book contains descriptions of violence and murder, domestic violence, sexual assault, substance addiction, trauma, and slurs and profanity against women.
Mysterious
Suspenseful
Emotional
Dark
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Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera captivates readers with its gripping plot and well-developed characters. Reviewers praise the compelling narrative and the intricate blend of mystery and drama. However, some critique the pacing as uneven and find certain twists predictable. Overall, it remains a highly engaging read for fans of suspenseful young adult fiction.
Readers who enjoy fast-paced, suspenseful mysteries with strong, complex characters and unexpected twists will relish Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera. Fans of Karen M. McManus’s One of Us Is Lying and Holly Jackson’s A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder will find this book equally gripping and engaging.
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A talented podcaster who investigates the cold case of Savvy’s murder, eventually becoming Lucy's ally and romantic partner.
Lucy’s best friend and the murder victim whose case becomes the focus of Ben's true crime podcast.
Lucy’s ex-husband, who is secretly abusive and contributes to the town’s suspicions surrounding Lucy after Savvy’s death.
A childhood friend of Lucy’s tied to Savvy’s murder, whose public persona does not reflect his violent nature.
Lucy’s mother, more concerned with appearances than her daughter’s well-being, and believes Lucy is guilty.
Lucy’s father, disconnected from her true self and initially assumes her guilt in Savvy’s murder based on others’ accounts.
Lucy’s grandmother, who steadfastly believes in her innocence and supports her throughout the investigation.
352
Novel • Fiction
•
Horror & Suspense•
Modern Classic FictionTexas • Contemporary
•
Femininity•
Gender Identity2024
Celadon Books
Adult
12-18 years
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