58 pages 1 hour read

Amy Tintera

Listen for the Lie

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2024

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Before You Read

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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.

Reviews & Readership

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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.

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.

RecommendedReading Age

12-18years

Book Details

Genre

Mystery / Crime Fiction

Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction

Modern Classic Fiction

Topics

Crime / Legal

Themes

Emotions/Behavior: Memory

Identity: Femininity

Identity: Gender