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A review by _beccareads
Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera
challenging
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Meet Lucy Chase, the girl who's accused of murdering her best friend. Though she was never convicted, the shadow of suspicion and guilt follows her around relentlessly.
Desperate for a fresh start, Lucy flees to LA, hoping to escape the whispers and sidelong glances. For a while, it works. She carves out a semblance of normality - until a popular true-crime podcast digs up the past, forcing her to confront the ghosts she left behind.
Fast forward five years, and our girl's back in her hometown, reluctantly reliving the whole mess. Why? To finally crack the case of what really went down with her bestie.
Now, let me rave about the real stars of the show - Lucy and her grandma. These two are comedy gold, serving up sarcasm and wit that had me cackling. Honestly, they're some of the best characters I've come across in ages.
The podcast angle? Genius. It kept me on my toes and added a modern twist to the classic whodunit. But what really got me was how we're right there with Lucy, watching her slowly convince herself she might be capable of murder. It's a slippery slope into morally murky waters, and it's utterly captivating.
Plot twists? Chef's kiss. They caught me completely off guard. The format's fresh, the characters are to die for, and the story had me hooked from page one.
Overall, this was an easy five stars. If you're in a reading slump, this book is your ticket out. It's a must-add to any thriller lover's TBR list. Trust me, you won't regret picking this one up!
Desperate for a fresh start, Lucy flees to LA, hoping to escape the whispers and sidelong glances. For a while, it works. She carves out a semblance of normality - until a popular true-crime podcast digs up the past, forcing her to confront the ghosts she left behind.
Fast forward five years, and our girl's back in her hometown, reluctantly reliving the whole mess. Why? To finally crack the case of what really went down with her bestie.
Now, let me rave about the real stars of the show - Lucy and her grandma. These two are comedy gold, serving up sarcasm and wit that had me cackling. Honestly, they're some of the best characters I've come across in ages.
The podcast angle? Genius. It kept me on my toes and added a modern twist to the classic whodunit. But what really got me was how we're right there with Lucy, watching her slowly convince herself she might be capable of murder. It's a slippery slope into morally murky waters, and it's utterly captivating.
Plot twists? Chef's kiss. They caught me completely off guard. The format's fresh, the characters are to die for, and the story had me hooked from page one.
Overall, this was an easy five stars. If you're in a reading slump, this book is your ticket out. It's a must-add to any thriller lover's TBR list. Trust me, you won't regret picking this one up!