Okay, so who else really enjoys thrillers where you thought you called the ending...AND YOU WERE WRONG?! This audiobook was so well done, between the differing timelines and POVs, it really was truly remarkable and I really enjoyed the ride.

I'm not going to say more to avoid giving too much away, but this one should be on your TBR.

rating: 4 STARS
genre: suspense mystery
format: physical + audio

Read if you like:
- Unexpected twists
- Thrillers about memory loss
- Thrillers where you're not sure who to trust

Thank you Netgalley for this audio edition of That's Not My Name by Megan Lally.
audio books with multiple narrators are my thing. I was so intrigue by the premise of the book. It was a enjoyable book to lisent and I enjoyed how the dual POV make the storyline more solid and that flow more easy. Brilliant book of the narrators

Thank you Netgalley for this audio edition of That's Not My Name by Megan Lally.

I always love when audio books have multiple narrators, especially when the narration is split between two people. Great narration!

Mary wakes up beaten and bruised on the side of the road, unable to remember anything about herself, including her own name. She can't even remember her dad, who has all of the documentation he needs to take Mary home to her very sheltered life in the woods.

Drew is absolutely desperate to find his girlfriend Lola, who has been missing ever since she stormed off after they got in the fight. But the more he and the cops search, the less likely it seems they will ever find her, which is why he and a few of his friends decide to take matters in their own hands.

This did and didn't go in the direction that I expected. It has some enjoyable twists that had me guessing. I was fully interested in the story the entire time and thoroughly enjoyed the grit and determination of these young people. A fantastic YA thriller.

I loved the premise of this book. Lots of intrigue and keeps you guessing.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this ARC

Wow, loved this book! Gripping. Had me invested right from the start. I love a good teenage sleuth story. Some bits far fetched, like the sheriff being so un-invested in a local kids disappearance. I loved it and couldn't put it down. Thought I knew what was going to happen for sure, so the ending got me! Lovely narration of audiobook.

This is fantastic! The story is unique and well-written and it moves at a perfect pace! The characters are well written and I was invested in finding out what happened. I had the pleasure of listening to the audiobook which was wonderfully narrated! This was one of the best thrillers I've listened to and I would highly recommend this! Special Thank You to Megan Lally, RB Media and NetGalley for allowing me to listen to a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review.

Who is Mary Boone? Does anyone really know?
A teen wakes up in a ditch with no recollection of how she got there, what happened, or who she even is. What really happened to Mary? How did she get there? Who will find her? Will she remember who she is?
That’s Not My Name was my last read of 2023 and made it into my top 10 favorite reads of the year. HOLY MOLY….did I LOVE this one! It was so fast-paced, twisty, turny, and shocking. I can’t believe this is a debut novel because it was AH-MAZING! Although it is labeled as a YA thriller, it did not read like one and can be enjoyed by anyone who picks it up! I am excited to read more from this author because clearly this is only the beginning for Megan Lally.

The narration of this audiobook was excellent. The pacing was just right and the dual POVs really added to the overall story and engagement. The narrators painted a true picture of the characters and made you feel like you were watching the story come to life on the screen of your TV. Once you pick up this page-turner, you won’t be able to put it down. This book will have you canceling plans, neglecting responsibilities, and staying up past your bedtime to find out what happens. 5 STARS!
Thank you NetGalley and RB Media for this advanced copy.

This was a fun one! I was super invested every step of the way and was so shocked by the twist that “Mary” wasn’t actually Lola. I loved all the characters and was rooting for them to figure everything out.

I'm a bit torn on this one. It was enjoyable enough and I definitely expected it to do one thing but it didn't follow that route and surprised me, but it wasn't thrilling, nor filled with clues to keep me actively engaged.

It was fast enough for an audio but I think if I'd been reading physically I'd have given up.

I also feel like I can't really give a synopsis as not enough happened that I could tell you what happens without just telling you the whole story?

This book hooked me right away. I knew something wasnt right but I didn't know how or why and I needed to figure it out. It did slow down a tiny bit for me but I pushed through and I am glad I did. When it picked up and answered started to fall into place I was wanted to listen to this all the time and not put it down. Even to the very end where I was wrong at what I was thinking was the case of what was going on. I love when a book surprises me! I very much so enjoyed this book!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.
This was a great audiobook. The narrators did amazing in keeping me hooked and it was a well written thriller.all around really good listen!

Mary has no memory of how she ended up beat up in a ditch. But when a nice police officer finds her reunites her with a man who says he is her dad, she has no reason not to believe him. Meanwhile, Drew is being accused of killing Lola, his girlfriend, who has been missing for 5 weeks. He swears he didn’t do it and will stop at nothing to find her.

I thought I had this one figured out early on, but I couldn’t have been more wrong! This was a page turner for sure!

As someone who is super picky about audiobooks, I’m so happy I finally found an audiobook that was super easy for me to get through! Usually the narrator makes or breaks an audiobook for me, but these narrators made this book. Being an avid thriller lover, the narrators really reminded me of a dramatized crime show which always keeps me captivated when listening or reading this type of genre.

The pacing of the audiobook was perfect and felt that the dual POV really helped with the storyline. Although the plot was a bit predictable and can kind of figure out where the story is going to go from the first few chapters, I never found myself bored of the plot or the characters.

I would definitely recommend this audiobook to anyone who is a true crime or thriller lover!

Thank you to RB Media, NetGalley, and Megan Lally for an advance copy of That’s Not My Name in exchange for an honest review.
First off, I can’t believe this is a debut- it was excellent! This book is told is multiple POVs. It follows three friends as they try to track down their missing friend, Lola. The other point of view is told by Mary, our Jane doe in the story. I found myself turning the pages as fast as I could to figure out what was actually happening with Mary as her friends tried to find her.
I think this was really well written and had a good & developed plot for a YA thriller and it didn’t feel juvenile to me. The narrator did a fantastic drawing the listener in to the story and kept me engaged & engrossed throughout the story. This one is out now!
4.5 rounded up to 5 for GR!

🎧Audiobook - 4.5/5 🌟🌟🌟🌟💫
📕Cover ❤️‍🔥👍
🗣️Narration👍
Soooo apparently you CAN judge a book by its cover, because the cover on this book is fantastic and the book is equally fantastic. I like to go into a thriller blind, so I didn’t even realize it was categorized as a thriller for young adults. I’m glad I didn’t, as I may have just passed it by.

Keep in mind though it is written especially with young adults in mind, so several of the characters talk like young adults throughout. If you can’t get past that or desire more sophisticated characters in your books, then this book is not for you. However, this 53-year-old young adult loved it. 😄

You have dual storylines.
-Mary Boone who wakes up in a ditch on the side of the road. Despite her battered and bleeding state, she has no idea how she got there or who she is.
-Drew, who has been linked to the disappearance of his ex-girlfriend Lola and is currently their #1 suspect in the case.
This book follows the narratives of each of them individually until you uncover the truth.

The author manages to capture your attention from the beginning and maintain it until the end. I loved the characters and the dual female and male POVs. I thought Megan did a great job of developing the them and making us care about them, using each to tap into our emotions. I experienced feelings of angst, fear, frustration, and sorrow. The book was well-paced and downright engrossing.

The narration was impressive as well. The narrator’s delivered age-appropriate voices, and their inflection throughout fit perfectly with the vibe.

Thank you Netgallery, Megan Lally, and RBMedia for my ALC in exchange for my honest review.

4.5 stars

I went into this blind as I didn’t read any of the descriptions.
This story had me hooked from the beginning. Every chapter I wanted to know more about what happened to Lola.
The characters had a great development.

This is a fantastic YA thriller setting and it gave me A Good Girls Guide To Murder vibes. Also what an amazing first debut!!!

If you love a suspenseful novel that gripped you from the beginning then this is your book!

Thank you to Netgalley and Megan for my audio copy!

Loved it, got through the story in a day. A quick and compelling read. Utterly heartbreaking too.

Thank you to NetGalley and the author for my advance copy of this audiobook

Absolutely terrific debut! I could not put it down. Solid YA mystery with plenty of suspense to keep you on the edge of your seat. Will definitely recommend.

#MeganLally’s mystery debut is twisted and fast-paced with dual points-of-view. It’s both engaging and heartbreaking up until the thrilling end. I’m excited for to see what’s next from this #DebutAuthor!

I really enjoyed this audiobook that was narrated really well by #SophieAmoss & #RobbMoreira.

Thank you, Megan Lally, RBMedia & netgalley for my #audiobook! All opinions are my own.

I am not a big audiobook listener, yet this book had me drawn in from the beginning. I loved this young adult thriller. A couple of times I thought I had it figured it out, yet I did not. What a great debut book for this author!