A review by kellylayne
Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera

dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

The mystery itself was entertaining and well-written for the first 80% but, oh boy, did I find the final act unsatisfying. In my opinion, the entire resolution was deus ex machina. I also felt the author's efforts to speak to the very real problem of mens words being believed over womens words fell flat in the context of this particularly story where the lead woman has amnesia and doesn't claim any particular version of events. That said I thought the relationship between the main character and her mother was very interesting from a feminist perspective.