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A review by nadiamasood
That's Not My Name by Megan Lally
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
This was such a crazy ride! This dark and twisty YA thriller starts off strong and hooks you right in. Sure, the writing is quite YA-ish, and there are a couple of minor plot holes, but I honestly didn’t mind them at all. I was so gripped by the story that I stayed up late reading it.
Okay, so the police in this story are pretty much incompetent. But I suppose it works because most small-town cops are probably like that, what with a lack of resources and everything. And the teens breaking into a police station and taking matters into their own hands is a bit OTT, but I was here for the thrill and chaos and HAD to keep reading!
The dual-perspective approach works so well. I think it added so much depth to the story and made the twists hit even harder. Speaking of twists... THAT ENDING! I did NOT see it coming, and I’m still thinking about it. Also, that epilogue...
If you want a fast-paced, edge-of-your-seat thriller, read this book. It’s an easy, thrilling read that kept me guessing the whole time. Highly recommend!
Okay, so the police in this story are pretty much incompetent. But I suppose it works because most small-town cops are probably like that, what with a lack of resources and everything. And the teens breaking into a police station and taking matters into their own hands is a bit OTT, but I was here for the thrill and chaos and HAD to keep reading!
The dual-perspective approach works so well. I think it added so much depth to the story and made the twists hit even harder. Speaking of twists... THAT ENDING! I did NOT see it coming, and I’m still thinking about it. Also, that epilogue...
If you want a fast-paced, edge-of-your-seat thriller, read this book. It’s an easy, thrilling read that kept me guessing the whole time. Highly recommend!