I was excited to read this book after seeing so many people talking about it so soon after it's release! I wasn't disappointed! I enjoyed the back and forth view points between the two main characters. I listened to the audiobook and the narration was great! I know it's in the YA genre but I still enjoyed it as an adult woman!

Absolutely LOVED it.bIt kept me guessing the entire time.
After his girlfriend goes missing, Drew does everything in his power to find her.
On the flip side, a mysterious girl is found with no memory and is picked up by a man who says her name is Mary and is her daughter:
As Mary’s story unravels she discovers more and more about her past life through flashbacks.
Meanwhile, Drew is being accused of murdering Lola or at least being involved with her disappearance.

That's Not My Name, by Megan Lally is destined to be a bestseller. I loved this book from start to finish! The story ark is familiar, however different in every way. I found myself saying out loud, "run!, no!, omg!", etc lol. The characters and story pulled me in completely. This audio book will be enjoyed by anyone who loves a good edge of your seat thriller.

This book was such a thrill ride that I inhaled it in a day. I appreciated how the story was able to maintain an uneasy and eerie feeling throughout, while still making me feel optimistic and invested. With the synopsis, I expected a very straightforward storyline, but I was pleasantly surprised by the twists and turns that kept me desperate to know what would happen next.

The characters were believable, relatable, and well-developed. The narrators were perfect for the character's ages and in expressing the emotion required.

Although this is a YA book and the story centers around teens, it was just as mysterious and engaging as adult thrillers. My mind was blown to learn this was a debut novel.

📖 Book Review 📖

🎧 “That’s Not My Name" by Megan Lally

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Published December 26, 2023

Thank you @netgalley for this audiobook.

Apparently this is a YA thriller but I didn’t know until I read it when I looked up the summary. The ages of the characters may have been obvious but it didn’t read like a young adult novel. From 2 viewpoints, one being a 16 year old girl found by a police officer in a ditch, with no memory of who she is. When Wayne comes to the station and has pictures and paperwork stating she is Mary, his daughter, she willingly goes to the mountain cabin where they live. As they travel Wayne contradicts himself and Mary begins to have memories resurface.

The other viewpoint is from Drew, a 17 year old high school senior whose girlfriend Lola is missing. The local sheriff believes Drew did something, so with the help of 2 friends, Drew decides he will find Lola. I loved with final twist when everything came together.


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Have you seen the hoopla on this one? I did and dove right in and loved it. It was complex enough to keep me guessing yet easy enough to follow.

With dual POVs and dual narration, my favorite way to listen to dual POVs, I was immersed in the story from the beginning. While it’s labeled as YA since both POVs are high school students, I think this one appeals to adults as well. The focus is on the missing girl and not any high school angst.

I had to know what would happen and it kept me guessing. While all the clues were right there in front of me, of course I fell for a red herring.

I don’t think I’ve ever listened to Sophie Amoss or Robb Moreira as a narrator, they did a terrific job and I’d gladly listen to either one again.

If you need a pick me up suspenseful read, pick this one up.

Thank you to NetGalley for letting me listen to this early release, I am very thankful. Starting with a missing girl, following the trail of clues to find her that ended up nothing like I thought it would. Great job at keeping me intrigued and in the dark about the ending.

Thank you to NetGalley and RB Media for a copy of the audiobook in exchange for my review.

This book sucks you in quickly. And it's not what you think. The ending is heart breaking, but uplifting.

The narrators do a great job.

Looking forward to reading more from this author.

This was a gripping and suspenseful young adult thriller that reads like an adult thriller. This book kept me engaged from start to finish. I listened to this on audio and the narrators were on point. 4.5 stars rounded up!

This story is told by two different POV - Mary and Drew. Mary wakes up on the side of the road bruised and beaten and does not have a clue who she is. While the police try to help figure out who this girl is a frantic man named Wayne shows up at the police station saying he is her father and he has the proof to back this up. Drew is a teenager whos girlfriend Lola goes missing and everyone in town think that he is responsible for her disappearance. The police believe that Drew is responsible so he takes the investigation into his own hands. Are these two events connected? Is Wayne truly Mary's father. Will Drew find Lola in time?

This book was captivating, dark and twisted and I cannot believe this is considered young adult. The characters are well developed and the twists kept me guessing till the very end. I definitely recommend this book. This is my second book of the new year and so far 2024 has been off to a good start!

Thank you Netgalley and RB Media for the audio ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Wow! A terrific debut from Mrs. Megan Lally.

This read quick! I had a great time, specially with our male protagonist’s POV.

Great writing for a YA book, and no, I don’t mean it condescendingly, I mean it in the way that it actually feels like it’s written from the lenses of young adults/teenagers instead of the usual ‘omg gen z i hate my parents 1!1!1!’ writing that many authors tend to do, missing the entire point of how actual teens think and talk. I adored the dynamic of the friends that are just so desperate to find their beloved Lola, it was very touching and stratosphered this author’s name on my radar.

While experienced thriller readers may agree that the plot is predictable, I really think it’s a good introduction to the thriller/mystery genre regardless of age.

Thank you NetGalley and RB media for the opportunity to listen to the audiobook in exchange for an honest review

I was pleasantly surprised by this book! As a fan of YA thriller novels, I couldn't be happier when they are as impeccably written as this one. The author skillfully held my interest throughout the entire novel, and the ending was nothing short of amazing.

What stood out to me the most were the well-developed characters. I appreciated the author's attention to both suspense and the emotional depth of the characters. It added a unique dimension to the story that made it truly engaging. Overall, a fantastic read that seamlessly blends suspense and character development.

The dual point of view in this book, featuring both a female and male narrator, was a brilliant choice. It added complexity, deepened the narrative, and heightened suspense. This thoughtful approach enhanced the overall reading experience.

When a teen wakes up on the side of the road, bruised and battered with no memory, the police work to figure out who she is. Soon, a frantic man arrives claiming to be her father and that her name is Mary - he even has documentation to prove it. On the other side of town, Drew is dealing with a town who thinks he murdered his girlfriend Lola after she vanishes Into thin air. As Drew works to prove his innocence, he must get to the bottom of what really happened to Lola before its’ too late to help her.

It is only the start of the new year, and I already have a book on my Young Adult favorites of 2024. This YA thriller completely blew me away from start to finish. Do not let the categorization fool you - That’s Not My Name reads like an adult thriller, with twists and turns along the way and a dark and chilling atmosphere you won’t soon forget. By the time I finished, my jaw was on the floor, and what had seemed slightly predicable, was in fact the opposite. I picked this one up solely because of the rave reviews, and yet this incredible debut from Megan Lally surpassed all expectations. And it is fantastic on audio, narrated by Sophie Amoss and Robb Moreira, who did an outstanding job bringing these characters to life.

* 2024 Favorites *

Read if you like:
•chilling stories
•atmospheric settings
•mature YA thrillers
•detective stories
•dual pov

Thank you {partners} Sourcebooks Fire and Recorded Books for my gifted copy.

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That's Not My Name by Megan Lally audiobook narrated by Sophie Amoss and Robb Moreira is a heartbreaking suspenseful young adult mystery thriller. What was interesting - it didn't feel like it was a young adult thriller. If you did not think about the character ages you would not feel the difference!
The storyline kept me engaged to the very end and around the middle my anxiety started to hit the roof! If I love something while I am reading or listening to the book is emotions! Real feelings and emotions!

This book is presented from two points of view.
A young girl is found in the ditch with no memory so when Wayne is providing all the evidence and paperwork of being her father she is happy to follow him to his mountain cabin. Her memory returns slowly but it contradicts what Wayne is saying.

Lola is a young girl who goes missing and her boyfriend Drew is accused of hurting her. Drew is doing everything to find Lola but the local sheriff is concentrating on finding evidence against Drew instead of finding Lola. Soon Drew understands that the only way to progress is to take the investigation into his own hands.

With a great twist, these two separate stories come together and take the reader with an unexpected gasp.

I absolutely enjoyed the dual narration as was easy to follow both stories. The narrators have done a fantastic job and made this story alive.

Thank you, NetGalley and RB Media for this book as I enjoyed it so much!

Wow, just wow.

I would like to thank NetGalley and RB Media, Recorded Books for the opportunity to listen to this audiobook.

First, Megan Lally ]is fantastic. This was edge of my seat and couldn’t put it down kind of read. Another review said, “just one more chapter kind of book” and I couldn’t agree more.

Before I discuss the book, I have said this time and time again, but when authors and publishers invest in having two narrators, it is beyond worth it. These narrators were great and made me feel like I was there as they told their story, It just simply captured the voices of the characters so well. It’s a struggle listening to audiobooks sometimes and these narrators made it delectable. Kudos to the decision to have two, and also to the narrators who were stellar.

This book is told from a dual perspective where we hear from both Drew and Mary. Mary wakes up with a version of amnesia, where she’s found on the side of the road, and can’t remember anything. Only to be recovered by her father, but gets the sense that things just aren’t right. Drew, on the other hand, is trying to locate his missing girlfriend. The last time he saw her, he left her alone and broken hearted.

Mary keeps having uncovered memories, but something feels amiss. Drew is being accused of doing something to his girlfriend, and it’s a race against the clock for both to figure out what’s going on.

The story is paced so well that you end a chapter and want more. The clues to uncovering what’s happening is perfectly placed and I found myself audibly talking to the book and some gasps!

I read this in less than 24 because it’s just that good. Megan Lally, fantastic job! I’m in awe! I cannot wait to see more from you!

2024 is kicking butt for some amazing books thus far!
#ThatsNotMyName #NetGalley

4.5⭐
Genre ~ YA thriller
Setting ~ Oregon
Publication date ~ December 26, 2023
Est page Count ~ 300 (29 chapters +e)
Audio length ~ 9 hours 1 minutes
Narrators ~ Sophie Amoss, Robb Moreira
POV ~ dual 1st
Featuring ~ debut, amnesia, kidnapping, amatuer sleuthing, some violence

Wowza! I can see why this is currently a #1 new release on Amazon. And it's a debut!

The Girl wakes up in a ditch bruised and battered not knowing who or where she is. Wayne says she's his daughter, Mary, and he has all the proof the cops need to release her into his care, even though she has no clue who he is. I was so scared for her.
Drew's girlfriend, Lola, is missing and the whole town blames him. No one will listen to him, so he and his two friends, Max & Autumn, take matters in their own hands and search for Lola.

The characters were well developed. The teens didn't act like immature tools. I mean the amatuer sleuthing was a bit implausible, but what were they supposed to do when no one would take these kids seriously. Wayne's creepiness was convincing.

This gripped me right from the start and didn't let go until the crazy ending. It was super fast paced, suspenseful and intense throughout. If this is Megan's debut I don't know how she'll top it in her next books.

The cover and font give off the perfect creepy vibes.

Narration notes:
Both of them sounded age appropriate and did a great job. Sophie was properly frantic and convincing as a captive. Robb's anguish was evident throughout.

This was a fantastic story! I loved how the story was told from two perspectives. You could sense a relationship between the two narrators, but it wasn’t quite clear what it was until you continued to unravel the story. Very well done!

YA thriller, A young girl wakes up on the side of the road with no memory of who she is. A man claiming to be her father finds her and take her home. In a town elsewhere, a boy is looking for his missing girlfriend Lola while trying to convince the police he’s not involved with her disappearance.
- The perfect YA thriller, very fast paced.
- Sometimes predictable but still very entertaining!
- I can’t believe this is Lally’s debut! It’s so good! Can’t wait to see what she does next.

You think you have it and then… nope! Loved the twist but wish we could have more background. Hard to reveal additional details without spoilers but I imagined this as a movie the whole time. Really enjoyed this one, especially the audio version, with spot in narration! Easy listen and would absolutely recommend. Would actually rate at 4.5 stars.

I am not okay!! This book was amazing! I loved every minute of it, it was hard to stop listening to. The story was easy to follow and easy to connect with. I found myself hoping and praying Lola would come home unharmed. This is a great YA mystery/thriller. I can’t wait to share this story with my students!

Also… THE ENDING!! Such a great read and an easy 5 stars!

ARC audiobook provided in exchange for an honest review.

I really enjoyed the male/female dual narration on this book! It definitely helped bring the characters and story to life for me and I couldn’t imagine it being done any other way! The story itself was compelling and held my attention throughout. It’s about a girl that goes missing and similarly, a girl that gets found after a car accident with no memory to speak of and a man claiming he’s the girls father. I did not see the ending coming at all! It seemed fairly predictable until the last few chapters that just blew my mind! I would totally recommend to anyone who likes psychological thrillers and mysteries!