A review by alissamcshanesands
Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera

dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I appreciated this book for its fresh take on the whodunnit. I was a little worried that the podcast angle would be cheesy or forced, but the use of that medium is tasteful throughout. I was on the edge of my seat until the end, and I believe the story wrapped up quite nicely and had “something to say” about gender, believability, trauma, and other themes that really worked for me. Only real con was that Lucy’s internal monologue was a bit repetitive and snarky for me.