This was a gripping, shocking and hard to put down YA book that adults will enjoy as well. I thought I knew what was going to happen. I thought I knew everything. I was wrong, wrong, wrong! I love it when that happens.

A female teen wakes up battered and bruised on the side of the road. She had no idea who she was or what happened to her. A police officer takes her to the police station and soon a frantic man arrives claiming that she is his daughter, and he has the proof to back up his statement. He is permitted to take 'Mary' home with him. She is happy that her father has found her and hopes her memory will return.

Lola stormed off after an argument with her boyfriend, Drew. Lola was never seen again, and the entire town believes that Drew killed her. Drew desperately wants to find Lola. He feels guilty and responsible for her being upset and storming off. He wants to find her and clear his name.

Ooh la la, I enjoyed how the book is told through the POV's of Mary and Drew. I enjoyed both of their voices and knowing their thoughts. This was a very nice touch. Plus, I could feel their uncertainty, their doubt, their fear, and their hope that they would soon have answers as to what was happening.


I was fully invested in the plot from the very beginning. I had my theory as to what was going to happen, and I was wrong. I loved how Megan Lally pulled the wool over my eyes and shocked my socks off at the reveal.

I loved the tension and dread in this book. I was worried about the teens especially Mary. As things get closer to the ending, the suspense mounts and I didn't want to put this book down. I loved when the shocking reveal occurred. Holy Moly! Hats off to the author who wrote a riveting, hard to put down and shocking book! I have a feeling that this is only the begging and readers will enjoy more books by her in the future.

I listened to the audiobook and thought the two narrators did a fantastic job.

Well written, well thought out, gripping, hard to put down and shocking!

A twisty thriller that had me at the edge of my seat, wanting to know what happened next. I absolutely did not see the big twist coming. Fantastic narrators and wonderful in audiobook format!

Imagine waking up in a ditch, bruised and bloody, not remembering who you are or how you ended up there. Then, imagine a man coming forward as your father and taking you home, but you just can’t shake the feeling that something is wrong. Literal nightmare fuel.

Or, imagine your girlfriend goes missing, and everyone’s so sure you had something to do with it. The sheriff won’t investigate other leads, so you set out to find your girlfriend and prove you didn’t have anything to do with it.

That’s Not My Name was amazing. I read a lot of middle-of-the-road thrillers and mysteries so far this year, so I’m glad one of my last reads (or, better to say, listens since it was an audiobook) was so phenomenal. The narration left me with such an uneasy, spooky feeling. All through the books, you get little hints of what’s to come, and I really loved seeing it all unfold.

Thanks to NetGalley for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I absolutely adored this book! The dual narration by a male and female voice in the audiobook enhanced the distinct perspectives, making the experience truly enjoyable. The captivating story held my attention effortlessly, and I couldn't resist listening non-stop. The convergence of two storylines in the end, coupled with an unexpected twist, elevated this read to excellence.

This book was definitely a page turner, I was hooked from the first chapter.

A teenage girl wakes up in a ditch, bruised and bleeding. A police officer finds her and takes her to the station, where later a man named Wayne comes in, frantically searching for his daughter. The girl has amnesia due to her injuries but Wayne provides photos and a birth certificate to show that she is his daughter.

Elsewhere in the state, Drew is continuing to search for his girlfriend, who went missing after they had an argument. He becomes the prime suspect and is desperate to find her.

I really liked all of the characters and couldn’t stop reading to find out what would happen.
The two storylines converge for an action-packed ending. There was more violence/blood than I was expecting but overall I really enjoyed this YA thriller.

The audiobook was very easy to listen to, I love when there are separate narrators for each POV.

Thank you to NetGalley and RB Media for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

Okay, this was so good?? The storyline wasn't necessarily groundbreaking, but the writing just sucks you in from the very beginning and the characters felt so real and genuine. I cried at the end?? I don't think I've shed tears from a thriller before, so that should indicate how emotionally invested I was in the plot and the characters. The dual POV narration was *so* well done, highly recommend the audio. Finished this in one sitting (on Christmas Eve lol).

This to me felt like a "A Good Girl's Guide to Murder", but a little more grown-up/intense. I loved it.

A clever story, anyone who loves reading mystery and thrillers should definitely get this book!

I enjoyed the plot so much. It's about a girl who wakes up on the side of the road and can't remember how she got there and who she is—I tell you when I read this in the blurb, I was already really excited and hit request right away.

The girl is taken to the police station and a man shows up claiming to be her dad, and he is able to provide documents proving that he actually is her dad.

While all this is happening, Drew from a nearby town is looking for his girlfriend, Lola. So, you see, right from the beginning of the book, it just sucks you in, and makes you just keep reading.

I was even more excited when I found out it was a debut novel, it's a really good one. Thank you for the advanced copy!

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for this eARC.

Clever mystery about a missing teen and her dedicated boyfriend who the local cop is convinced murdered her (although in reality he is dedicated to finding her alive.

Solid mystery with some terrifying twists and turns as the suspense builds to a fever pitch

That’s Not Ny Name by Megan Lally is a suspenseful young adult debut thriller. I was totally engaged in this story from the beginning to the end. I loved that there is an epilogue at the end that is heartfelt and emotional. While this book is considered YA, I think adults who enjoy mystery and thrillers will enjoy this book as well.

This book is told in dual POV and has a female (Sophie Amoss) and male narrator (Robb Moreira). The book deals with high school students and the narrator’s voices matched perfectly to the characters. I would be interested in listening to more audiobooks by these narrators.

I really enjoyed the plot in this story. It is about a girl who wakes up on the side of the road and can’t remember how she got there or who she is. She is taken to the police station by an officer who finds her on the side of the road. A man also shows up at the police station and says he is her dad. He is able to provide all the documents to prove she is his daughter Mary.

In a town nearby, Drew is looking for his girlfriend Lola. He is a suspect in her disappearance and he will do everything he can to find her.

It was interesting to listen to Mary’s perspective and see glimpses of memories coming back to her and her trying to piece things together.

This audiobook will be released on December 26, 2023. I will be leaving a review on Audible as well as Goodreads on the publication date.

I look forward to reading more books by this author in the future. Thank you NetGalley and RB Media for an advanced copy of this audiobook. I voluntarily listened to it and gave an honest review!

Wow. From the start of this book to the very end I was completely sucked in with the writing. It was eerie, suspenseful and the air of mystery held on strong throughout the entire story. This was a strong debut and I am so glad I got a chance to read this. Thank you to the publisher for the chance to read this in exchange for an honest review!

4.5⭐️

No, you’re not seeing things. I am actually giving a YA book 5 stars! Other than the main characters being teenagers, this read like an adult thriller to me. It avoided all of the major pitfalls that usually make me dislike the YA genre. I was hooked and could not stop reading from very early on. The characters are all well-developed and the slow burn as “Mary” starts to recover her memories was perfection. This is hands-down the best debut I have read all year! I think all thriller fans should pick this one up. The narrators did a great job. I cannot wait to see what this author does next!

That’s Not My Name was fully engrossing and finished in a day. Megan Lally is definitely going to be on my watch list. I enjoyed the plot and how it went in exactly the way the author was setting it up to go. The clues were there. I found some of the characters a little flat and hard to read at times. Still, I felt for them.

I love when debut authors write page-turners. I couldn't put this one down! I look forward to see what [author:Megan Lally|22753078] does in the future.

This book is being marketed as YA, and while appropriate as YA, adults will definitely enjoy this. It is told in dual POVs, and yes, both characters are teenagers, but it in no way "feels" YA.

You've got Drew, who is the police's #1 suspect in the disappearance of his girlfriend, Lola. Except Drew swears he had nothing to do with it. He is determined to find her since the police won't and starts his own investigation.

Then there is Mary, who woke up in a ditch with no memory. A police officer found her. While she was at the police station, her father showed up to file a missing person's report. Reunited and home, Mary is frustrated because while she has no memories, things feel off.

Sophie Amoss and Robb Moreira narrate the audiobook. I am glad two narrators were used for the two POVs. Other than that, I have nothing really to say. No complaints, but it didn't blow me away.

I listened at 1.75 speed.

I received an advance audio copy in exchange for an honest review.

4 stars
I thought this was a great little thriller for the young adult (or adult) crowd. You have 2 storylines going on (teen point of view).
Storyline 1- Mary wakes up in a hospital without any memory of her life.
Storyline 2- Drew’s girlfriend, Lola, is missing and everyone thinks he’s responsible.

There isnt anything explicit in the book, sexual or gore. There is some profanity in it though. I’d say it’s a pretty safe read for the teen crowd.

I do think there were some unrealistic situations in the book, but if you can get past that, it’s a very engaging read.

I liked both narrators for this and thought they fit the age of the characters in the book.
Thank you NetGalley and RB Media for this advanced reader copy, in exchange for an honest review.

Incredible. Couldn't put it down. Great characters. Thanks to Netgalley for the opportunity to listen to this audiobook

3.75 stars

This is my first Megan Lally read, and it won't be the last.

Readers experience this narrative through simultaneous perspectives: Mary's and Drew's. When the former wakes up on the side of the road and has no idea who she is, she is found (not long after) by a man who says he's her father and her name is Mary. Since she has no memory of most aspects of her life, everyone is cautiously optimistic about this being true. However, a whole lot of weird things happen that suggest to both Mary and readers that she may not be Mary at all or, at least, that some sort of mischief is definitely afoot. Drew is in a similarly perplexing situation after his girlfriend, Lola, has gone missing, and he is the one at whom most of the suspicion is directed. Readers wonder about what the connection between Mary and Drew might be; there has to be a reason why both get such important roles, right?! Lally does a great job of feeding readers just enough detail to make us feel secure in that connection and then start wondering again, which does add to the mystery element.

I found this engaging, well devised, and twisty enough, and while I didn't love the ending, I will recommend this one to students looking for a solid YA mystery/thriller. The narration in the audiobook adds a lot to the characters, so this is my recommended medium, when and where accessible.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for this ARC/ALC. I read and listened to this one. I liked the audiobook better. I thought the story was good but it dropped off for me when the kids became the sleuths. Still really enjoyed and will recommend.

Summary: A girl wakes up in the woods, covered in bruises and scrapes with no memory of who she is. At the same time, a boy 90 minutes north prints out flyers for his girlfriend, missing now for five weeks. As Drew is persecuted by members of his community who all believe he had a hand in missing Lola's disappearance, Mary, 90 minutes south, is struggling to recover from a bout of amnesia with the man who claims to be her father. But things don't add up in Mary's mind and Drew isn't going to sit back and let his town declare him a murderer.

Review: While I really enjoyed the final act of the book and thought it was really clever how the author misled the reader in a true twist with great foreshadowing, I unfortunately found all of the characters bland-to-unlikeable. I suppose I could give a pass to the character of Mary, who has amnesia and doesn't know herself. I cannot, however, give the same pass to Drew whose main characteristic is that he hates himself for what happened to Lola. Bouncing between the two narratives, I found myself disliking every single character: Drew with his no-personality, Mary whose immune system apparently treats regular Benadryl like freaking Rohypnol, Lola sounding kind of like a brat in people's retellings of her, Lola's best friend, Drew's cousin, Lola's parents, the police! I was like, "Lord God, get me away from these people!"

All in all, I think this would have been a much better book if the characters had been more developed or if there had been a spooky prologue about the kidnapper stalking his prey.

I would recommend it as a good example of what a plot twist is supposed to look like, but I don't think it has many other merits.

I cannot believe this was a DEBUT novel. The writing was amazing and so impressive for a debut novel. I cannot wait until this author writes more books. AMAZING!!!!

This book hooked me from the beginning with someone that is stranded and not knowing who she is and doesn't know what happened to her. When she gets to the police station there is a guy there that claims she is his daughter and she doesn't know this is true. She starts getting flashback and she gets very suspicious of Wayne who claims to be her father.

I like to read YA and this debut novel will definitely make me want to read more. The narrator was also very good and made it to where you want to continue listening.

Suspense, twists and never seen coming some things. Really liked this book. WTG on the Debut keep writing.

Thanks NetGalley for allowing me to read, listen and review. EXCELLENT!

This was one heck of a ride and the narrators did a great job of conveying two panicked teenagers trying to figure out what really happened. There less than stellar ideas and also how adults don't always get it right.

What's even more impressive is this is the author's DEBUT work! Excellent thriller and will certainly be on my TBR moving forward!

Our protagonist "Mary" wakes up on the side road with zero memory of who she is or how she got the bruises on her body. She is taken into custody by the sheriff when a man named Wayne, claiming to be her father comes to claim her. He has her school ID, family photos and her birth certificate, but she can't remember anything so she can't confirm or deny it. Either way, the sheriff turns her over to Wayne. She slowly begins having flashbacks/ memories, but none that are complete. Instead her suspicions of Wayne grow.

In our second POV, Drew and his girlfriend Lola fight and Lola storms off, never to be seen again. The whole town thinks he murdered Lola and Drew is determined to find out what really happened to Lola and clear her name.

This was an excellent YA thriller and the pacing was excellent. I couldn't (and didn't) stop listening to the audiobook. The suspense continues to build and the final twist is excellent.

Thank you to the author and Netgalley for the audiobook arc in exchange for a fair and honest review