Seven stars
First and foremost, a large thank you to NetGalley, Amy Tintera, and Macmillan Audio for providing me with a copy of this publication, which allows me to provide you with an unbiased review.
New to the world of Amy Tintera, I became curious with the book summary for this ARC. A mystery told through the eyes of the prime suspect and a podcaster, Tintera offers the reader a keen look into the case. As the story progresses, more is revealed and the reader is privy to some startling information, only to add to the depth of events and the truth soon peeks out for all to see. A unique story perspective allows Tintera to showcase her abilities and keeps the reader on edge throughout. Tintera impresses and keeps the story edgy for all.
On the night Lucy turned up wandering along the streets of her Texas town, she's covered in her best friend's blood with no idea what happened, her memory completely blank. Savvy is a social butterfly loved by all, while Lucy was the prom queen who made all the right choices in her young life. Savvy's dead and Lucy is the prime suspect, leaving the authorities to want answers. None are forthcoming and a definitive decision on the murder cannot be made.
At present, with Lucy having moved to L.A., there are so many unanswered questions.
The case has caught the attention of a popular podcast, it is not only the local police who want answers. Ben Owens has made it his business to use his soapbox in "Listen for the Lie" to air everything and dig deeper than anyone else has done in the past. As Ben opens new angles and keeps this fans trying to come up with answers as well, Lucy returns to town and takes some risky options to get to the truth. What will Ben discover and how will it change the narrative that Lucy has been living? With each episode, new truths are revealed and Lucy's memory is triggered with an aim towards what actually happened. Tintera offers up a great story that keeps the reader guessing until all is revealed at the very end!
I was eager to get my hands on this latest novel by Amy Tintera. It sounded like a great story that offered up a unique perspective when it comes to a murder in small-town USA. As the narrative gains momentum, the story takes on a life of its own, giving the reader a great perspective of all things and from every perspective. There are other elements that seek to make the reader care more about all that is going on, slowly revealing the truth for all to see. Tintera uses good character development to keep the reader engaged and provides some wonderful depth as the story progresses.
Plot twists pepper the story and keep things on edge. There are elements one might not have predicted, as well as perspectives that were missing in the early point of the story. I am eager to see what else Tintera has penned to see how it will compare.
Kudos, Madam Tintera, for this gripping story.
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