The reviewer found 'Listen for the Lie' by Amy Tintera to be a thrilling and well-rounded book with a compelling mystery. The podcast element added an interesting dynamic, and the twists were unexpected. The characters, though sometimes hard to trust, were dynamic and kept the reader engaged. The reviewer rated it 8.5/10, which translates to 4.25 on our scale.
The reviewer was impressed by 'Listen for the Lie' by Amy Tintera, noting its popularity and the intriguing element of a true crime podcast woven into the narrative. The story follows Lucy, who is accused of killing her best friend Savvy, and the subsequent investigation led by podcaster Ben. The reviewer appreciated the suspenseful plot and the way the podcast added multiple perspectives, making it hard to trust any one character. The twists were unexpected, and the characters, though sometimes untrustworthy, were dynamic and kept the reader engaged. The reviewer particularly liked the main character Lucy, who is strong and blunt, and the way the story explores her past and the voice in her head that lusts for killing. Overall, the reviewer found it to be a fun and thrilling read, perfect for a summer read, and rated it 8.5/10, which translates to 4.25 on our scale.
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The plot while openly kind of seems mundane is spun into this crazy story in which an old friend is forced to try to think back to the night that changed everything for her.
I thought the podcast element added this really interesting piece into the story in which we are getting all these opinions and stories from people who knew Lucy and Savvy, but like with anything else we can’t really tell who we can trust and who we cannot.
Overall a super fun and thrilling read.