This was an intense psychological thriller! It pulled me right away and kept me engrossed until I completed the story. I love finding a story that is based on a completely original concept in a genre that sometimes feels repetitive. I loved the book and highly recommend it to people who enjoy this genre.

I received this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This is one creepy psychological thriller. I loved it. It kept me on th edge of my seat. Dr. Shields scared me! She is crazy. The best part is you keep second guessing who to believe. Love books like this.

This is a must read. Creepy. Paranoid. Suspenseful. You name it, this had it. Can;t wait to see what others they come up with if they are all like this!

I was so excited when I was granted this book through NetGalley!  I had read their previous collaboration, The Wife Between Us, and loved it.  So, to say I was thrilled to read this book is an understatement.

From the first to the last page I was drawn into the story. Truth be told, when I was 90% of the way through this book I took a day break from it because for one, I wanted to reflect and see if I could figure out the ending (which I couldn't ), and two, I just didn't want it to end.

I LOVED IT! 

There are so many twists and turns in An Anonymous Girl, that it is the perfect read for anyone that loves mysteries and thrillers.  Pre-Order it now.  You will not be disappointed!

ANOTHER GREAT BOOK BY SARAH PEKKANEN AND GREER HENDRICKS!

I received a free ARC of An Anonymous Girl by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen from NetGalley. This thriller novel had already been on my TBR list as I read the authors' first novel The Wife Between Us.

If you enjoyed Caroline Kepnes' You, you will undoubtedly enjoy this book as alternating chapters are written in second person. This writing device allows a separation between the character and the reader in a really unique way. The character of Dr Lydia Shields has a lot of control issues. It was exciting to have a female character who was written in 2nd person for a change.

An Anonymous Girl starts out at the gates very early as alternating between Jessica and Dr Shields. The morality tests used as the study by the professor are tests we must often ask ourselves. Jessica had no idea what she was getting into when she got herself into the study by deceptive means. Of course money is a huge motivator for most people who aren't born rich. As I got about a quarter into the novel, the pace really picked up. That's why I consider this book a quick read because all I wanted to do was find out what happened next. The characters were written as 3 dimensional and the plot was different than most of the thrillers and suspense novels I've read lately. This book sets itself out as one of a kind, unique and original stories. Even though I received a free copy, I would certainly buy a copy and reccomend this book to anyone who enjoys thrillers and suspense books.

Receiving this ARC for free did not alter my opinion in any way.

First question: Could you tell a lie without feeling guilt? The questionnaire is a morality test. Jess is participating in this study under false pretense, so how will she do on a test that is asking her to be honest, provide her first and instinctive response, and expand on her response thoroughly? She must have done well since Dr. Shields selects her for further testing which will provide her with some financial relief.

Jess is soon discovering that Dr. Lydia Shields is more than what meets the eyes and that this expanded experiment is becoming dangerous. There is much at stake and Jess is feeling trapped. How can she end this experiment without hurting those she loves?

I want to thank NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the advanced copy of An Anonymous Girl by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen. This nail-biting thriller will be available at your favourite bookstore on January 8, 2019.

This is the most twisted book of decet and manipulation that I have ever read! It was absolutely spell-binding and awesome! The reader is captured from the very beginning in the story of Jessica who needs money and Dr. Lydia Shields who will do anything to manipulate young females into her deadly spider web of lies and deceit. The other characters are important but none is more important at than Dr. Shields and the authors do an outstanding job of revealing her motivations little by little. The way her mind words is fascinating and very scary since she uses her brilliance to get Jessica into an impossible trap. What I really wanted to know was if Jessica would be smart enough to extricate herself or would die trying, so I was caught in the web too and just couldn’t stop reading. This is a wild ride that will lead you in one direction only to move off into a totally different direction. Fans of psychological thrillers will not be able to put this book down and even when you finish it, you will be questioning, “What just happened?” And then you will want to read it again, searching for al the clues you missed the first time.

I picked this up from Netgalley because it’s by the same two authors as The Wife Between Us, which I reviewed in October of last year. Like that book, this one is told from two different perspectives – Jessica and the psychologist running the ethics experiment that she stumbles into participating in. From the first chapter, I noticed that the writing style is great – lots of showing vs. telling, rich characters, just solid storytelling. It’s not as predictable as most books in this genre, and while it’s not a five star book, I’d give it a thumbs up as far as being worth reading.

This is my first book by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen and I just couldn't put it down.
Jessica a makeup artist in New York, has found a way to make a little extra money to help her family with medical bills. She finds a way by sneaking into a morality and ethics study, but when she answers the questions is she getting into more then she bargained for?

This book is filled with tension and suspenseful burn. It makes you think about your own morality. What wouldn't you do for a big check? This is a great thriller kept me guessing the whole time!


Thank you to St. Martins press and net galley for my copy in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you for an advanced copy of this novel. The book is full of twists and turns as Jessica finds herself in the middle of a psychological study with Dr. Shields. Jessica who works as a make-up artist and is striving to support her and her family financially, is excited about the monetary bonuses the study provides. Although I had a hard time putting the book down, I was a little disappointed in the ending. Also, I wish the chapters labeled the point of view it was written in. Overall, this book was an entertaining psychological thriller that will have readers continuingly guessing what is next.

Hendricks and Pekkanen write amazing characters but better twisty plots. They are the new queens of psychological suspense!

* I received a free digital copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for a review. *

Great thriller about a young woman who participates in a study on ethics and morality run by a manipulative, vengeful doctor. Plenty of twists and turns as the characters deal with the truth, lies and trust.

4.5 stars

An Anonymous Girl is a psychological thriller about a make-up artist trying to make it in NYC who enters a study for some extra cash. She becomes confused in the Psych Doctor's motives and how much she is willing to share.
Although this book kept me turning the pages, I feel the ending just fell flat for me with missing holes in the plot and undeveloped characters. I was hoping for another 5 star from Greer Hendricks, but this book did not meet my expectations after reading The Wife Between Us.

Being a huge fan of The Wife Between Us, I had high hopes for An Anonymous Girl, and it did not disappoint. The book is told through alternating perspectives (Jessica, a young makeup artist struggling to support herself and help her struggling family) and Dr. Shields, a local professor conducting a study. The two women reveal hidden secrets about their lives and make you question who can be trusted---who is truly ethical. I found myself sympathetic to both characters at times, and I really could not put the book down. Overall, a fast, fun read. I look forward to more works by Hendricks and Pekkanen!

This was such a gripping and compulsively readable story! It offered a really interesting and unusual take on the typical suspense/thriller genre by adding an intellectual and thought-provoking component in the form of a New York based psychiatric morality study as the crux of the plot. The characters were astute and clever, and decidedly not your typical short-sighted, poor-decision-making types whom you frustratingly find all too often in this genre. Other characters were clearly flawed and scarred from life, and yet deep down sought to be ethical and do the right thing. These characters felt like real people; imperfect, but good-hearted, survivors with a modicum of intelligence and grit and it made them relatable.
The authors were genius at building the tension and ratcheting up the anticipation and stress while still keeping it believable. It was well-plotted, well-crafted and highly entertaining!

Jessica, a makeup artist in New York City, finds out about an ethics study that pays the participants well. At first, Jessica believes it a way to get some quick, easy money. However, the researcher, Dr. Shields, takes an interest in Jessica and decides to use her as a subject in a personal project. As the project continues, Jessica becomes suspicious of Dr. Shields and her research project.

This novel is told with alternating points of view - Jessica and Dr. Shields. Jessica Farris is in her late twenties, single, and working to make ends meet. Dr. Lydia Shields is accomplished and well-respected in her field of study. Both women have secrets in their lives.

<i>An Anonymous Girl</i> is written by the same authors who wrote <i>The Wife Between Us</i>. When I find authors that I enjoy, I tend to jump at the chance to read more by them. This newest novel by the duo delivers just as well as their first book.

An intriguing domestic suspense. Full of betrayal and obsession. Captivating, clever, and suspenseful.

I received a free eARC of this book from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

A good, clever read. Would recommend this thriller. I am looking forward to more books by this author.

Thank you to Netgalley for a free advanced copy of this title in exchange for an honest review.

Phew! This was dark, twisty, and gripping. Told from two perspectives, the story reminded me of a snowball - starting small but growing and gaining momentum as I turned the pages. Finally, the snowball flew off a cliff, and my heart stopped as I waited for the story to crash land and give me the resolution I needed. Be sure to pick up your copy when this book is released 11/8/2019!

There are two main characters in this book: Jessica, a young makeup artist trying to make a living in NYC, and Dr. Lydia Shields, a psychiatrist conducting a research study on ethics. Jessica ends up a subject in the study and finds her world colliding with Dr. Shields' in a way that she never expected. Both carrying major secrets, one would think they have a lot in common, but it turns out that they couldn't be more different.

Dr. Shields uses money, power, and intimidation to force Jessica into taking a larger role in the study than Jessica realized. She ends up on a slippery slope with nobody to pull her out of it but herself - can she do it?

The only reason I couldn’t give this one 5 stars was because I felt like the rising action was just a bit too long. I really found myself connecting with Jessica and hoping that her character was going to come out of the story okay. The rising action made me nervous, but by the time we got to the bulk of the drama of the book, I felt a little bored. But the story was completely redeemed in the last 5 chapters.

Jessica doesn't quite know what she's getting into when she signs up for a morality study with a local psychiatrist. When she starts having to tell this doctor her deepest, darkest secrets, she realizes that there may just be more to this study than what meets the eye. But do not underestimate Jessica because she has a few tricks of her own up her sleeve.

This book was a definite page turner. I stayed up late trying to finish to find out what the final few pages would reveal. While I have to admit that I wasn't quite thrilled and shocked with the ending, I have to give the author credit for spinning a creepy, crazy tale that captivated my attention. Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for letting me read and review this book in advance!

Thank you to Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for this ARC.

All I can say is WOW! I haven't read a book this captivating in a while. I was sucked in from the first page and ended up finishing it in less than a day! The parts of both Jessica and Dr. Shields were beautifully written and flowed flawlessly together. I literally couldn't put this one down. The sinister aspects of the book were subtle but enough to send icy chills up my spine. There was a sense of doom that started when Jessica entered the study. Although the twist wasn't huge and is known early on, the horror of what a person can do and the lengths they'll go more than made up for it! An Anonymous Girl has a way of sticking with you even after you are done reading. This highlighted the dark part of the human psyche so well, I was left breathless. This was one of the best psychological thrillers I have ever read.

Jessica is a make-up artist in New York and ends up coming across a psychological study through one of her clients. The money is good and it seems easy enough to do. She lies her way into the study and is brought into an ordinary, empty classroom with a laptop open and waiting. She begins the study and as the questions get deeper, she starts unlocking parts of herself that she's kept away for a long time. She doesn't know she's being watched this entire time, studied, every aspect of her being scrutinized. Jessica is surprised when she is requested for a more in-depth version of the study. The money will be much better, she is promised, but a lot more will be asked of her. It doesn't take her long to think it over and Jessica immediately signs up for it. She starts by entering into therapy sessions with very intense questions. The sessions then escalate into her going on little outings, being told what to wear and how to act. The situations she is thrown into start feeling wrong. Jessica soon feels like she needs to get out of this study. Little does she know just how much her life is going to change.

I highly recommend reading this book! You will not be sorry!