That’s Not My Name
A New York Times and USA Today Bestseller!
She thought she had her life back. She was wrong. A gripping debut thriller perfect for fans of Natalie D. Richards and Vincent Ralph.
It was a mistake to trust him.
Shivering and bruised, a teen wakes up on the side of a dirt road with no memory of how she got there―or who she is. A passing officer takes her to the police station, and not long after, a frantic man arrives. He’s been searching for her for hours. He has her school ID, her birth certificate, and even family photos.
He is her father. Her name is Mary. Or so he says.
When Lola slammed the car door and stormed off into the night, Drew thought they just needed some time to cool off. Except Lola disappeared, and the sheriff, his friends, and the whole town are convinced Drew murdered his girlfriend. Forget proving his innocence, he needs to find her before it’s too late. The longer Lola is missing, the fewer leads there are to follow…and the more danger they both are in.
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Publisher : Sourcebooks Fire
Publication date : December 26, 2023
Language : English
Print length : 320 pages
ISBN-10 : 1728270111
ISBN-13 : 978-1728270111
Item Weight : 11.3 ounces
Reading age : 14 – 18 years
Dimensions : 5.51 x 0.79 x 8.27 inches
Grade level : 9 – 12
Best Sellers Rank: #581 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1 in Teen & Young Adult Fiction on Dating & Sex (Books)
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A New York Times and USA Today Bestseller!
She thought she had her life back. She was wrong. A gripping debut thriller perfect for fans of Natalie D. Richards and Vincent Ralph.
It was a mistake to trust him.
Shivering and bruised, a teen wakes up on the side of a dirt road with no memory of how she got there―or who she is. A passing officer takes her to the police station, and not long after, a frantic man arrives. He’s been searching for her for hours. He has her school ID, her birth certificate, and even family photos.
He is her father. Her name is Mary. Or so he says.
When Lola slammed the car door and stormed off into the night, Drew thought they just needed some time to cool off. Except Lola disappeared, and the sheriff, his friends, and the whole town are convinced Drew murdered his girlfriend. Forget proving his innocence, he needs to find her before it’s too late. The longer Lola is missing, the fewer leads there are to follow…and the more danger they both are in.
From the Publisher
Publisher : Sourcebooks Fire
Publication date : December 26, 2023
Language : English
Print length : 320 pages
ISBN-10 : 1728270111
ISBN-13 : 978-1728270111
Item Weight : 11.3 ounces
Reading age : 14 – 18 years
Dimensions : 5.51 x 0.79 x 8.27 inches
Grade level : 9 – 12
Best Sellers Rank: #581 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1 in Teen & Young Adult Fiction on Dating & Sex (Books)
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Samantha Smith –
Trust the Gaps — This Book Knows Exactly What It’s Doing
was one of those books where so many things are missed in the best way — and that’s exactly why it works so well. Nothing is overexplained. Nothing is spoon-fed. The story trusts you to stay engaged, to notice what feels off, and to sit with unanswered questions until they matter.The core is an amnesia + kidnapping thriller, but the structure is what really shines. The way information is withheld feels intentional, not sloppy. There are gaps — but they’re purposeful gaps. Moments where you think something might be a plot hole, only to realize later that it was a choice. And yes… I absolutely missed some things on the first pass, which only made the payoff better.The FMC was strong and kind, even while questioning everything around her. That balance mattered. She never felt passive — just human. The MMC, though? Easily one of the best parts of the book. Honest, steady, and clearly in love with Lola in a way that felt grounded and earned. No ego, no games — just sincerity.Pacing was perfect. It hooked me fast and never let go. I flew through it because it kept rewarding attention rather than relying on shock. Every reveal felt earned, and the story absolutely stuck the landing. I might’ve cried if I hadn’t been racing the clock at the end of the night.⭐ Final Rating: 5 starsBest part: the intentional restraint — the way the author respects the reader’s intelligenceRe-read potential: probably not, but I’ll definitely recommendWho should read/listen: If you love smart, quietly tense thrillers that trust you to think, notice patterns, and connect dots without being guided every step of the way, this is absolutely worth your time. Especially good for readers who appreciate craft and restraint over nonstop action.
Jackie B –
Good mystery thriller
This is a really entertaining yet twisted book, that I easily guessed from the first few chapters. I am rarely shocked anymore, but it was still a great read if you enjoy mystery thrillers. It felt a little young (but the story is about high school students lol), yet it was written really well and not your typical ending.
Lisa –
What an intriguing journey this story was.
This book was so good. It’s been a while since I’ve read a book in a day (I’ve listened to plenty in a day). This story was written where once you finish a chapter, you have to keep going. This story is told from Mary’s POV and Drew’s POV.We meet Mary first who has no memory of who she is or where she is from. But this man says he’s her father. He has pictures and a birth certificate. The police officer that finds her checks everything out and it seems ok and safe. Soon Mary realizes that things are not as they seem.My heart hurt so much for Drew, because he was doing everything he could as a 17 year old boy to find out what happened to Lola, his girlfriend. But almost the entire town thought he was the one that killed her. They never even thought something more sinister could have happened to her.This story is a crazy and intriguing journey. I’ll be honest that it didn’t end the way I had hoped but it was still a somewhat of a happy and satisfying ending.This is my first book by this author but I would definitely be interested in reading more.
Alivia Shipman –
3 stars (wasn’t terrible I suppose)
Book was great with plenty of suspense. I personally did not like the ending was disappointed and kinda ruined the book for me
Bdip –
Gripping and Twisty With an Emotional Core
That’s Not My Name is a tense, dual-POV thriller that kept me flipping pages late into the night. The story opens with a chilling mystery: a girl found on the side of the road with no memory, and it ramps up from there.Told through the alternating perspectives of the amnesiac girl (possibly named Mary) and Drew, the boyfriend of a missing girl named Lola, the book weaves two timelines that gradually converge. The tension is thick, and Megan Lally does a great job of keeping the reader guessing. Who can be trusted? What’s real and what’s manipulation?I really appreciated how the story balanced suspense with emotional depth. The characters felt raw and believable, especially as they struggled through fear, grief, and hope. The pacing was solid, with a few slower moments, but overall the momentum held strong.My only reason for not giving it five stars is that the ending felt just a touch rushed, and I wanted a bit more resolution, but it was still satisfying and well done.A great pick for fans of twisty YA thrillers with heart, trauma recovery, and a strong mystery thread.
Carmen Aiello Schmidt –
Loved it!
I need to write what I think about this book before the feelings and the plot fade, and, since I finished it last night, it means this is going to happen very very soon, lol! 😂I LOVED IT!!!!!!!!!! ❤️Go get it! Seriously. 🙄Here’s my spoiler free review that is going to convince you!1) The book is very well written, it flows really well, except for a couple of slow and slightly boring moments that describe the boyfriend’s emotional pain. I couldn’t put the book down and it hasn’t happened in a while.2) The characters are well developed and you get fond of them.3) The plot and consequently the plot twists are very well thought and studied, with lots of details that are going to help you try to guess what happened.4) Even if the plot twist is not a huge one because it’s (at least partially) predictable, it’s still really good. This is the proof that to write a good book you don’t necessarily need a cRaZy plot twist that nobody could have ever guessed because EXTREMELY unlikely (I hate that!)5) The ending is moving. I almost had tears. I almost never cry for books or movies, but this made me emotional in an enjoyable way, not necessarily sad I would say. I don’t know… 🤔The description of the characters feelings makes you emphasize with them a lot.6) That book has everything: feelings, good characters, good plot, thrill and action. What else do we need?I hope you are going to read it, I can’t recommend this book enough! 🫶🏻
Sarah B –
A book that keeps you guessing!
Good, easy read that kept me on my toes from start to finish.
Cindieslibrary –
Just finished “that’s not my name” by Megan Lally. Here’s what I thought of this book.First off all, it was hyped up on a Facebook group where people said this was an absolute 5 star read, after reading I get why they said it, but it’s not a 5 star for me.That’s not my name all but suggest what the book is about now doesn’t it. We have a teen girl named Lola missing, we have a girl that can’t remember a thing, found, and a boy named Drew who has been pointed out as a suspect in the disappearance of Lola.A girl in a ditch wakes up but doesn’t remember how she got there, and why does everything hurt so much? She has to move, a feeling of dread has her somewhat alert. After walking for a bit, a police cruiser passes and stops.At the police station she can’t tell much, she just doesn’t know. She doesn’t even remember her name. That’s when they hear a knock on the door..”thank god! You found her! You found my Mary” The man, named Wayne claims he is the father of this girl, Mary? So.. That’s her name? The police has been right to be hesitant, but after showing her birth certificate and documents he places her in his care. But, was that the right choice? Is Mary really, Mary?Lola has been missing for 5 weeks now, there is no sign of her, it’s like she vanished into thin air. Drew, her boyfriend has been the main suspect and the sheriff is closing in. Drew on the other hand, has been spending all his money on printing fliers, missing person fliers. He’s the only one that doesn’t give up. She has to be somewhere, right? After a bit of investigating with Max and Autumn they have a lead, only no one seems to listen. So they chose to check it out themselves. What will they find? That’s for you to find out.4 star read! The end had my heart in pieces.
Sanna –
It was great!!
tanya –
I don’t read much YA but I had seen lots of good reviews for this one, and I was not disappointed.There’s dual POV. There one from Drew and one from Mary.The disappearance of Lola shook everyone, but Drew has so much guilt. Not only does he think it’s his fault but everyone thinks it’s his fault. Her parents. His classmates. His friends. He’s the only still trying to find out where she is.In another county, a girl wakes up in a ditch and has no memories of why she is there or who she is. Luckily, a police office finds her and shortly after, her dad comes to the police stations looking for her. He says that she’s Mary but it doesn’t seem right to her. But he has proof that it’s her. Maybe it’s just because she has amnesia? She finally goes with the stranger after the police officer made a check around the property and verified more proof that she’s in fact Mary.Is Drew going to find Lola again? How far is he willing to go to find her?Is Mary going to remember who she is and why she was in the ditch?This thriller was great! I recommend even if YA is not your usual go-to!
Kaff18 –
Absolutely cracking debut from Megan Lally, I could not put this down. Whilst it’s billed as a YA novel due to the fact that the main characters are high-school age, any fan of psychological thrillers with a serial killer twist would enjoy this book. Well observed characters, written with Sass, and keeps you guessing in all the best ways. Superb book!
Countess83 –
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