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Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera

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3.75

A+ in the format department, A for effort on the plot one. I loved the mixed media approach, the fictional podcast mixed in with the narrative, the premise of a podcast host narrating the facts while the actual murder suspect fills in the blanks. 
The story, the murder, the characters were not as enjoyable as I was hoping though. It's like an impeccable idea with slightly mediocre execution when it comes to the narrative elements.
Still, it was a great audiobook, even if it's not an incredible book.
Beg, Borrow, or Steal by Sarah Adams

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slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

I'm so disappointed, again. I loved the first book in the series and although I really didn't like the second I was hopeful about this one. But all we got is a lot of character trauma, a pretty boring feud and the least interesting enemies to lovers I've read in ages.