talknerdybookblog 's review for:

Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera

4.5

dark emotional funny mysterious sad tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Representation: Black side character

Mature Themes:

• Swearing
• Sex - some foreplay is described but eventually fades-to-black
• Alcoholism

Possible Triggers: Yes

• Murder
• Infidelity
• Attempted murder
• Physical assault
• Attempted r@pe
• Toxic parental relationships
• Panic attack (on-page)
• Alcoholism
• Recounting of domestic violence
• Gaslighting

Ending:

HFN. Lucy finds out who killed her best friend and gets closure. But Lucy will never be fully exonerated in the court of public opinion.