greatexpectations77 's review for:

That's Not My Name by Megan Lally

5.0

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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I loved this book so MUCH. It's rare that I feel such love and tenderness for male characters, but Max and Drew just stole my heart. I cried so much at the last few scenes lol I thought it was a really smart depiction of trauma and grief and kind of the community mob mentality of being totally for or totally against you. Drew was so steadfast in his search, and Max was such a helpful himbo, and it was just so great. Cannot WAIT to see more from Ms. Lally.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Kidnapping, Grief, Religious bigotry, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Body shaming, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Blood, Car accident, Murder

Minor: Stalking