That's Not My Name

By Megan Lally
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Circe

AuthorMegan Lally
PublisherSourcebooks
PublishedDec 2023
Pages320
FormatPaperback
ISBN9781728270111
YAsuspensesecretsdark
Source: Library
Overall Rating
4.0
4.0
Highly recommended
Plot4.0/5
Characters4.0/5
Writing Style4.0/5
Pacing3.5/5
Ending4.5/5
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That’s Not My Name is a suspenseful mystery that is told alternating between the viewpoints of two characters; a girl who wakes up in a ditch with no memory of who she is, and a boy named Drew is trying to figure out what happened to her. The main character, the girl tries to remember the events that took place and figure out her real identity, alongside the readers.

The different perspectives that this book offers helps build suspense and makes the story more interesting. As you keep reading, different pieces of information is slowly revealed until you get the full picture. This book really keeps you on your toes, questioning the characters and wondering who could be trusted.

Overall, this is definitely one of the best and most memorable mystery thrillers I've ever read that i still think about from time to time. The plot twists and secrets will keep you hooked till the end wanting to discover more.

Pros
  • Fast-paced
  • Multiple Viewpoints
  • Plot twists
  • Unexpected ending
Cons
  • Some parts are rushed
  • Some events can be confusing
Spoiler

At the end of the story, when we find out who was actually the narrator and what happened to the girl, it's the biggest plot ever that no one saw coming.

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