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A review by rachrreads
Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I received an eARC from the publisher via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Wow I honestly did not expect that ending! Early on I was convinced it was someone else and kept that theory through most of the book.
Lucy was found one morning five years ago covered in blood on the side of the road just hours after her best friend’s body was found in the woods. Lucy had no recollection of the past day and the blood on her dress happened to be her best friend Savvy’s. Although Lucy was never charged, she was widely believed to be the one who murdered her best friend. Lucy leaves her husband and her small town behind for Los Angeles and doesn’t return… that is until her grandmother invites her back for her birthday.
A true crime podcast titled Listen for the Lie is investigating Savvy’s murder and the host, Ben, just so happens to be in town. Ben has been trying for months to reach Lucy for her side of the story, even if it’s just about her friendship with Savvy. Lucy finally decides it’s time to figure out what happened to Savvy… even if she ends up finding out it was her all along.
I could not put this one down! I’d be intrigued to hear what the audiobook is like… I may need to reread on audio at some point!
Read this if you’re a fan of:
• true crime podcasts
• small towns
• funny grandma’s
• unreliable narrators
• None of This is True by Lisa Jewell
Wow I honestly did not expect that ending! Early on I was convinced it was someone else and kept that theory through most of the book.
Lucy was found one morning five years ago covered in blood on the side of the road just hours after her best friend’s body was found in the woods. Lucy had no recollection of the past day and the blood on her dress happened to be her best friend Savvy’s. Although Lucy was never charged, she was widely believed to be the one who murdered her best friend. Lucy leaves her husband and her small town behind for Los Angeles and doesn’t return… that is until her grandmother invites her back for her birthday.
A true crime podcast titled Listen for the Lie is investigating Savvy’s murder and the host, Ben, just so happens to be in town. Ben has been trying for months to reach Lucy for her side of the story, even if it’s just about her friendship with Savvy. Lucy finally decides it’s time to figure out what happened to Savvy… even if she ends up finding out it was her all along.
I could not put this one down! I’d be intrigued to hear what the audiobook is like… I may need to reread on audio at some point!
Read this if you’re a fan of:
• true crime podcasts
• small towns
• funny grandma’s
• unreliable narrators
• None of This is True by Lisa Jewell
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Domestic abuse, Blood, Addiction, Death, Murder, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Infidelity