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cynireads's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Violence
Moderate: Gaslighting
Minor: Rape
tjdewald's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
Very quick read, easy to follow. This book did have me hooked for the first 200-250 pages. However, when there was about 60 pages left, I felt it dragging on. The conclusion was unsatisfying and felt very rushed yet somehow drug out. It was like the author decided who did it 250 pages in and had to quickly tie it to that character. I thought there was an unnecessary amount of sexually explicit scenes. Some are okay but it became tacky quickly, especially one of the later ones (you know which one if you’ve read it).
Overall, it was okay. Two stars for the first 200-250 pages but the last 100ish just didn’t work.
Overall, it was okay. Two stars for the first 200-250 pages but the last 100ish just didn’t work.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Blood, Medical trauma, Murder, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
skasner93's review against another edition
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Murder
Moderate: Rape
jevon_mommy's review against another edition
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Umm...I am gobsmacked! This book was SO DAMN GOOD! I couldn't put it down. Just incredible. The most unreliable narrator and cast of characters I've read in a long time. Lucy and her group of misfits in this town were deranged! Even the Grandma! I highly recommend this book!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Rape, and Murder
skinnerj1267's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism and Domestic abuse
Minor: Misogyny, Rape, and Sexual harassment
toofondofbooks_'s review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This was a pretty solid read but as far as thrillers go it didn't really wow me. However, I liked the podcast element and how it sounded on the audiobook and I thought the narrators did a good job not only with the story but with the other character voices as well. It was engaging to listen to that way and I think I enjoyed this more on audio than I would have physically.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Gore, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Toxic friendship
Minor: Rape
dblue236's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
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
5.0
Trigger warnings: Blood, violence, discussions of past domestic violence, brief mention of sexual assault.
I've been really looking forward to this book for a while now and was thrilled to see it as a Book of the Month selection for this month. I was not disappointed. The story sucked me in almost immediately and I genuinely had no idea what to expect until the very end. My only (very minor) complaint is that there is one small thing left unresolved toward the end, but I think that was likely intentional because the reader is supposed to draw their own conclusions. This was definitely one of my favorite reads so far this year and left me wanting to seek out more books by this author.
I've been really looking forward to this book for a while now and was thrilled to see it as a Book of the Month selection for this month. I was not disappointed. The story sucked me in almost immediately and I genuinely had no idea what to expect until the very end. My only (very minor) complaint is that there is one small thing left unresolved toward the end, but I think that was likely intentional because the reader is supposed to draw their own conclusions. This was definitely one of my favorite reads so far this year and left me wanting to seek out more books by this author.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood and Murder
Moderate: Alcoholism, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Violence, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
Minor: Rape and Sexual assault
brooke_city's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Compulsive read
Tl;dr: Everyone is trash, and Lucy truly does have terrible taste in men.
Best Friends Forever! As codependent as they were, Savvy was truly a ride-or-die.
Audiobook is great. January Lavoy and her husband obviously flow great together.
Tl;dr: Everyone is trash, and Lucy truly does have terrible taste in men.
Audiobook is great. January Lavoy and her husband obviously flow great together.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape and Murder
shesflippinpages's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I absolutely flew through this book and really enjoyed it. I loved the idea of a true crime podcast interviewer digging up the details from people in the small town in order to help solve this cold case.
It kept me guessing throughout as there were so many suspicious characters with intertwined storylines. It was one of those books that kept you on your toes and just when you thought you had it figured out, another curveball was thrown your way. Definitely recommend this one!
Thank you to Celadon Books & NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
It kept me guessing throughout as there were so many suspicious characters with intertwined storylines. It was one of those books that kept you on your toes and just when you thought you had it figured out, another curveball was thrown your way. Definitely recommend this one!
Thank you to Celadon Books & NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Bullying, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Drug use, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Vomit, and Sexual harassment
jess_xen's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
After ungluing myself from the pages and untangling myself from this web of mysteries, I can finally write this review. I could not put this book down.
Listen for the Lie is a brilliant and gripping combination of a podcast & a whodunit novel. Lucy, long suspected of her best friend’s murder in her small Texas hometown, is the subject of a true crime podcast 5 years after the murder. No suspects have been arrested, and Lucy can’t remember a thing about that night, adding to the town’s suspicions of her guilt. Preferring obscurity, Lucy moved away to start a new life in LA, only to be forced to return to her hometown to confront her dark past.
From the very beginning, the pacing, voice, and perfectly articulated emotions had me in a chokehold. I was hooked; there were so many questions that I needed answers to. Amy Tintera is a master at weaving together a tale that feels like wandering through an ill-lit hedge maze, always thinking that around the next corner all the secrets will yield themselves, only to be confronted with a new path in a new direction.
From the very beginning, the pacing, voice, and perfectly articulated emotions had me in a chokehold. I was hooked; there were so many questions that I needed answers to. Amy Tintera is a master at weaving together a tale that feels like wandering through an ill-lit hedge maze, always thinking that around the next corner all the secrets will yield themselves, only to be confronted with a new path in a new direction.
I was completely invested in the true crime podcast, Lucy’s sarcastic behavior towards those who distrusted her, and the small-town vibe complete with quintessential small-town gossip emanating throughout. I was squealing by the time the conclusion came satisfyingly to a close.
I wish I could speak more on some of the elements of the novel that I really appreciated, as they were depicted perfectly and poignantly, but I would prefer to keep this review spoiler-free for now. Suffice to say, the author does a fantastic job of showing interpersonal relationships, the good and the ugly.
Some caveats: this was definitely chick lit-y and millennial-coded; I personally loved those aspects and it added to the overall story to me, but I can understand if those could be a drawback for some.
Listen for the Lie is Amy Tintera’s adult debut, and I’m excited to read more of her work in the future, as this was everything I could want out of a whodunit novel.
A sincere thank you to NetGalley, Celadon Books & Amy Tintera for providing me with a digital ARC in exchange for an honest review. Listen for the Lie will be published March 5, 2024.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Violence, and Gaslighting