Just finished An Anonymous Girl and have to say I found it very intriguing. I lost track of the number of twists and turns in the plot! As one more in the huge stack of psychological thrillers I've read this year, it comes out pretty close to the top of my list so I gave it a solid four stars... almost a five.

An Anonymous Girl stands out, not necessarily as a thriller/ page-turner, but as a "grabs your attention and doesn't let go" kind of read. The premise is pretty unique - a young makeup artist, Jess, decides to slip into a research study because it promises to pay good money. As "Subject 52", she is required to give honest and in-depth answers to questions related to ethics and morality. She soon finds herself in a tangled relationship with Dr. Shields, the professor in charge of the study, and unbeknownst to Jess (at least initially), the professor's husband.

If that isn't enough to get you to pick up this second offering by the authors of The Wife Between Us, this story is told from two alternating viewpoints and voices which gives the novel a unique extra kick of creepiness.

Great book amaizng I couldn't put this one down.....the twist and turns....wow what an incredible book.

Holy Cow!!! This book was intense! So many plot twists, you didn't know who to believe! Great to the very last page!!

The premise of An Anonymous Girl sounded so interesting to me, and then when I saw 5 star reviews flooding in from fellow bloggers, I decided to move it up on my TBR and read it right away - I'm so glad I did!

I was hooked from the very first page. We enter the story with some brief details about the study Dr. Shields is running, and how Jessica becomes involved in it. From there, I became enraptured with the intricately woven plot. The chapters alternated between Jessica's point of view, and Dr. Shield's point of view, which allowed the story to unravel slowly, but in a way that captured my attention like a book hasn't done in a really long time. I had a hard time putting the book down, and when I did put it down, I was thinking about the story, trying to figure out how everything tied together. 

Hendricks and Pekkanen can do no wrong in my book! This book had so many layers, and every time a new layer was uncovered, I was in awe of how well they work together to write such involved plot lines. If you liked their first novel, The Wife Between Us, I think you'll love this one too! It has some similar undertones, in the sense that it's not an action packed thriller with lots of violence and gore, but rather much more psychological with dark themes. I'd LOVE to see this one play out on film! I think it would be perfect in movie form. 

All in all, I highly recommend this book, and it's definitely snuck in as one of my favorite reads of the year! If you like psychological thrillers, psychology, or intricately woven plot lines, this will be a winner for you. An Anonymous Girl is out January 8, 2019, so be sure to mark your calendars! I have a feeling everyone will be talking about this one.

What a mind f***. Twisted and no boundaries...this book makes me paranoid about talking with anyone and not knowing who to trust. I could only handle this book in chunks before the paranoia crept in. Definitely a good read.

I received an ARC of this novel from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Great suspenseful novel--it was hard to put down. Lydia is so wonderfully evil and Jessica is a vulnerable woman who discovers the courage to be her own woman.

I love this novel and highly recommend it. It would be a great book club choice.

An Anonymous Girl by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen has got so many wonderful reviews I was worried it may not live up to my expectations. I read The Wife Between Us and devoured it so it had a lot to live up to. I need not have been worried - this book was everything that I hoped and much more. An addictive read that was at times quite scary in how easily it could happen. As the story progressed I thought that I had it all sussed... boy was I wrong... and I love it when I am wrong! Characters were real and hard to read - who could you trust and what was real and what was a set up!! So good!!

Jessica Farris is a struggling make up artist in New York City. On a whim one day she signs up for a psychology study on ethics and morality. The questions are intense and demanding - Dr Shields is relentless. this doctor . She is soon spilling all of her secrets to this stranger who is paying her good money.... but is her life in danger - what does this doctor really want.

Highly recommend this book that releases early January 2019. Thank you to St Martins Press for greanting my wish on Netgalley - it was a an absolute thrill to read and review this book. All opinions are my own and in no way biased.

An Anonymous Girl is a dark, psychological thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat.  Once I started this book, I couldn't put it down.  I had to know what was going to happen!

The book is written from two points of view: Jessica's and Dr. Shield's.  I liked Jessica right away, even if she did make some poor decisions.  Jessica is hardworking and loyal to her family.  She is burdened by guilt and victimized by memories of a sexual predator, but she is also strong and resourceful.  Yes, she does do things that make me cringe, but those things make her character more believable.

Dr. Shields, on the other hand, is cold and calculating.  Her parts of the story are written in a very impersonal style that reminded me of a lab report.  In many ways, the entire book is the sum total of her bizarre experiment.   All of this makes her an excellent antagonist.

The plot of the book moves rapidly, and the events line up really well.  The conclusion isn't exactly a surprise, but I liked the way everything came together.  The ending was quite satisfying.

If you are looking for a taut thriller, then An Anonymous Girl will be for you.

Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen’s newest novel is every bit as good as their first. I can’t wait to see what they come up with next!

Since this psychological thriller has immensely satisfying twists and turns and several of those moments where I felt like whispering to one of the characters, “Be careful!”, I wouldn’t dream of giving away any of the plot. You simply have to live this one yourself. The characters are well-developed with interesting nuances that are slowly revealed as the book moves along. I love having my thoughts twisted this way and that.

The other really great thing about this book is that the authors wrote this without swear words, proving once again that f bombs and other curse words aren’t needed to write a best seller.

I highly recommend this book.

5 TWISTED STARS! Wow! Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen did it again. They busted out another successful psychological thriller and shocked the socks off of me. I didn’t think it was possible, but I think I may have enjoyed An Anonymous Girl even more than The Wife Between Us! This one kept me up late a few nights, frantically turning the pages. The twists, turns and overall craziness in this novel are endless and well crafted. I can’t wait to see what this dynamic duo has in store for us next. This novel will be released on January 8th, 2019. Prepare to be thrilled and a little addicted. BIG thanks to St. Martins Press for sending me an advance readers’ edition of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen are officially the dynamic duo of psychological thrillers!

Hendricks and Pekkanen’s latest book, An Anonymous Girl is UNPUTDOWNABLE! I mean WOW! What a well-developed plot! An Anonymous Girl is a fast-paced psychological thriller that is well-written, boasts fully developed characters, as well as a well-developed, fantastically, frightening plot! Jessica Farris signs up for a psychological study on ethics and morality where jealousy, obsession, and manipulation (oh, and a lot of crazy) is ever-present.

You won’t be able to sleep thinking about this book because: 1). it’s that good and you won’t be able to think of anything but this book; and 2). because it’s so wonderfully, wicked you’ll be dying to see what happens next. I loved this book so much that not only did I read my advanced review copy via kindle, but I also purchased it through my Book of the Month Club because I just need to own it in hardback. Also, since Julia Whelan and Barrie Kreinik will narrate the audiobook, I’m looking forward to hearing the audiobook version in January of 2019. I have it on pre-order through Audible. Yup, it’s that good!

I received a review copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley for my honest review. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Synopsis from the Publisher/NetGalley.com
Seeking women ages 18–32 to participate in a study on ethics and morality. Generous compensation. Anonymity guaranteed.

When Jessica Farris signs up for a psychology study conducted by the mysterious Dr. Shields, she thinks all she’ll have to do is answer a few questions, collect her money, and leave.

Question #1: Could you tell a lie without feeling guilt?
But as the questions grow more and more intense and invasive and the sessions become outings where Jess is told what to wear and how to act, she begins to feel as though Dr. Shields may know what she’s thinking…and what she’s hiding.

Question #2: Have you ever deeply hurt someone you care about?
As Jess’s paranoia grows, it becomes clear that she can no longer trust what in her life is real, and what is one of Dr. Shields’ manipulative experiments. Caught in a web of deceit and jealousy, Jess quickly learns that some obsessions can be deadly.

Question #3: Should a punishment always fit the crime?
From the authors of the blockbuster bestseller The Wife Between Us comes an electrifying new novel about doubt, passion, and just how much you can trust someone.

This was a wild ride indeed! You never can really tell who is telling the truth and it gets so twisty and delicious. I highly recommend this one. It was hard to put down!

When you say you want to read a great psychological thriller....pick up this book! From the beginning, the reader gets invested in the character Jess, who is struggling to make ends meet and takes the place of another woman in an anonymous clinical survey conducted by psychologist Dr. Lydia Shields. She needs the money...what can it hurt? But soon Jess is sucked in to the world of belief that she is answering moral/ethical questions anonymously....and the questions and her answers become more and more personal. As Dr. Shield pulls her deeper and deeper into her twisted game, Jess begins to question what is happening, but does she trust the answers she is getting....and who is she supposed to believe? This book also keeps the reader questioning....what is the real story here? The storyline twists and turns and keeps the reader guessing where and when will it end....and how? Thanks to St. Martin’s press, authors and publisher for an ARC of this book in return for an honest review, which this is. #AnAnonymousGirl

Although I didn’t dislike this book, it just wasn’t one that kept me up late NEEDING to find out what was going to happen, and as you can see, it took me quite a while to finish. For the record, I was reading other books while also reading this one. There were a few twists, turns, and surprises, but nothing that blew my mind. Actually, I found some of the “twist and turns” a bit confusing when being described, but all eventually panned out. I did find Dr. Shields, though evil as hell (presumably until the end), she was a fascinating character. Ultimately, I think the plot of this book was good, it just needed something “more.” I very much appreciate Netgalley and the authors for this ARC.

This was quick-paced and intricately plotted with lots and lots of surprises. Just when I thought one thing was happening, something entirely different occurred. And the mental insight of these characters was absolutely mind blowing. I enjoyed the authors’ first book, the Wife Between Us, but this was even better in my opinion. I highly recommend this for any fan of psychological thrillers. A real gem!

Many thanks to Netgalley, St. Martin’s Press, Greer Hendricks and Sara Pekkanen for my complimentary e-copy ARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

Head games! This is a psychological thriller filled with manipulation. I chose to read this because I had read The Wife Betweend Us by the same authors. Both are really good. Jessica is a character everyone can relate to: young, short of money, lacking confidence in herself. Dr. Shields is an expert manipulator who has Jessica looking up to her and trying to please. Things start getting very strange when Dr. Shields makes Jessica an offer to be a special subject of her morality study.

I raced through this book wanting to find out what was really going on. It kept my attention even though some of the manipulation was a little extreme and unbelievable. Everyone in the book has something to hide and these secrets are exposed gradually as the story unfolds. The moral and ethical issues will really make you think.

Thanks to the authors and St. Martin's Press through Netgalley for an advance copy

This is my first book by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen...and I absolutely loved it. There are so many books that are described as page-turners, but I just never feel that way about them. However, in this case, I agree. Not only is this book a page-turner, but it was so consistent and enjoyable from beginning to end.

The story is about Jessica Farris, a 28 year old young make-up artist who overhears a client talking about a psychology study that will pay a lot for participation. She lies to get into the study and then gets caught up in a lot more than she'd expected. The study is focused on considering morality and Jess is asked a variety of questions, and offers up some of her darkest secrets. Next, Jess is invited to participate in a real-life version of the study. Initially, she is excited by this research participation, due to the money on offer and because she falls under the spell of the research psychologist. However, over time, she begins to worry: did she make a mistake by trusting this psychologist with her deepest and darkest secrets?

The book alternates between her perspective and that of the psychologist who is conducting the study. As a psychology professor, I especially appreciated the references to different psychological findings that were brought up at various points throughout the book.

Thanks to NetGalley, the authors, and St. Martin's Press for an opportunity to read an advance copy in exchange for a review.

And this author duo has done it again!! I could not put this book down. The suspense in the story kept me hooked.

Thank you NetGalley, authors and publisher for providing a free copy of this book.

Seeking women ages 18–32 to participate in a study on ethics and morality. Generous compensation. Anonymity guaranteed.

RECOMMEND! RECOMMEND! RECOMMEND!! I LOVED this book. I stayed up until 2am just to finish it!!

A few months ago I read The Wife Between Us - while I did enjoy it a lot, I found the main twist pretty predictable - this book kept me guessing and thinking throughout the book.

I really enjoyed the morality questions, they got me thinking about how I would react to these situations/questions - it was definitely engaging to put myself in Lydia, Thomas, and Jessica's shoes on what I would do.

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The only part I really didn't like was the end with the $ between Thomas and Jess - he really was trying to help her and to have her extort him I didn't really think that was in Jess' character - other than that I LOVED every bit of it!

I'll be honest and say that I was not all that impressed with The Wife Between Us. While I did race through the pages I also found it unnecessarily confusing and all of the twists took it over the top and I felt it bordered on ridiculous by the end. I'm glad to say that I did find An Anonymous Girl much more enjoyable.

We have Jess, a struggling to get by make-up artist, pitted against the psychiatrist from Hell, Dr. Shields. Jess sneaks her way into a study that Dr. Shields is holding on ethics and morality because she's desperate for the money that is being offered to the participants. I think we all know that ethics and morality are going to be tossed out of the window for this wicked ride.

I'm not going to delve into the plot much further because TWISTS! Not to mention that there are already over a thousand reviews for this on Goodreads and this book doesn't even hit shelves until January. That is quite impressive. Clearly this author duo has drawn in a loyal fan base and it is for good reason. Their books have this addictive quality that just makes you want to flip the pages. Even with TWBU, I may not of loved it but, damn, I could not put it down either. Same here. It took until page 150 to really get my groove with this one but once I did there was no stopping me. There was so much round and round we go that I do think I missed *something* at the end though.

Thank you to NetGalley, St. Martin's Press, and BookishFirst for providing me with an ARC in exchange for my honest review.