That's Not My Name
4.3 | 57,817 ratings
Price: 15.79
Last update: 12-19-2025
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- Carmen Aiello SchmidtLoved 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! ???????? - Darren M. ReedExciting thriller with a huge twist at the endThis was a very exciting, fast piece novel with a humongous twist at the end. This was my first novel by Megan Lilly and I really enjoyed it. The protagonist Drew is very like-able and the supporting cast is developed very nicely.
At the beginning of the story, a young lady is wandering a lonely road, unsure of where she is. When a deputy spots her, he brings her to the station where he learns she has no memory of who she is, or what she was doing in the woods. Soon, her father shows up to the station, explaining how he was looking for her. He cannot explain what may have happened to her memory, but shows various photos of her as his daughter. The deputy is still somewhat unsure, so he agrees to follow the father to their cabin where he has more identification information (birth certificate, etc).
The young girl is a little skeptical herself The same time acknowledges that her “father” is very kind to her, but she decides to call him by his name, Wayne.
Then we hear from Drew. Drew is the boyfriend. He’s also the main suspect in his girlfriend’s
Lola’s disappearance. The town sheriff who is also the father of one of Lola‘s best friends is sure Drew is behind the disappearance.
The story then alternate chapters between Drew and the girlfriend being held captive.
But there is a twist. A doozy of a twist…
This book is definitely worth reading by anyone who enjoys psychological suspense, thrillers, mysteries, or just a good fast-paced story. - KevinA Thrilling-Emotional ReadThat’s Not My Name is a gripping, emotional rollercoaster from start to finish. Drew is such an admirable young man—his bravery and perseverance might not have taken him where he wanted to go, but they led him exactly where he needed to be. One mistake ends up sparking hope for someone else, which made this story all the more powerful and thought-provoking.
I loved how his encounter with “Mary” brought them together in the most unexpected way, forcing them to unite against an unthinkable threat. Two teenagers fighting for their lives, refusing to give up—it’s impossible not to root for them. The writing is sharp and fast-paced, keeping the tension high without feeling rushed, and the twists were both shocking and satisfying.
If you enjoy edge-of-your-seat thrillers with heart, emotional depth, and a clever ending, this is one to add to your list. What a story; what a twist, what an ending—this book will stick with me for a long time.