Listen for the Lie

Amy Tintera
61 pages2-hour read
Fiction
Novel
Adult
Published in 2024

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Book Brief

Amy Tintera

Listen for the Lie

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2024
Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Mystery & Crime Fiction

•

Horror & Suspense

•

Modern Classic Fiction
Setting

Texas • Contemporary

Theme
Memory

•

Femininity

•

Gender Identity
Topic
Crime & Law
First Publication Year

2024

Publisher

Celadon Books

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

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Super Short Summary

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

Reviews & Readership

4.1

698,819 ratings

80%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

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.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Listen for the Lie?

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.

4.1

698,819 ratings

80%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Character List

The protagonist and narrator, originally from Plumpton, Texas, who relocates to LA after being implicated in her best friend Savvy's murder, and returns to her hometown five years later as the case resurfaces in a true crime podcast.

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.

Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Mystery & Crime Fiction

•

Horror & Suspense

•

Modern Classic Fiction
Setting

Texas • Contemporary

Theme
Memory

•

Femininity

•

Gender Identity
Topic
Crime & Law
First Publication Year

2024

Publisher

Celadon Books

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

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