I don’t like to give summaries in book reviews. Instead I like my reviews to focus on what I thought and felt when I was reading. This book was suspenseful, but not scary. There was some romance, but not over the top. I enjoyed reading this book. I found myself picking up the ARC every chance I got. It was hard to put down. I’m really glad I read the book. I highly recommend it. You won’t be disappointed.

This book was wild. It really kept me guessing until the end. These authors are extremely talented - the writing was just brilliant. I loved the psychological an philosophical musings that were present throughout the book. The characters were layers and nuanced and relatable. I loved that as a reader, you could connect and empathize even with characters who might be in the wrong. Amazing. This is my second book by these author and no less brilliant than the first. Perhaps even better!.

This book is about a women who worked as a make-up artist until one day when she took a client's appointment for a study regarding human behavior. The book addresses the universal question as to human behavior in different situations. The questions go beyond nature vs nurture. It is had to describe how this book engaged me on different levels such as; mental illness, open ended questions, about doing the right thing before you judge another person. This is a real interesting book and I would recommend it to anyone.

Wow... this is a fantastic read. I haven't read a book this good in almost a year. Engaging and thrilling from the start, I didn't want to put it down. The characters are very well developed and the author gives the reader just the right amount of information. The flow is seamless and perfect! Very clever!

An Anonymous Girl is a well written, twisted, psychological thriller. I was engrossed after the first chapter and had a difficult time putting the book down. I have also read Hendrick's other book and was more intrigued and impressed with this one! 4.5 stars!

I was provided a pre-release copy of this book, and enjoyed it very much. The authors really kept you guessing about exactly what was happening throughout the entire story. An Anonymous Girl is written in an interesting manner of two different people ... and it was done well. This book will keep you involved & on edge until the end. If you want a thriller that keeps you guessing, I recommend this book!

Hendricks and Pekkanen are brilliant! This book leaves you stunned over and over again. The main character manages to insert herself in a psychological study thinking she is just going to make some quick cash. But little does she know, her life is about to be tossed in to total chaos as she reveals her deepest vulnerabilities. The characters are fantastic and totally sinister. Just when I thought I had figured everything out, another twist was thrown my way. Great read.

Excellent book. If you are ever tempted to join a psychological study, read this book first and then RUN! Jessica, a make-up artist weasels her way into a morality study because she can use the $500.00 payment. Manipulation at its best by Dr. Lydia Shields. I felt badly for Jessica. She was clearly out of her element in her dealings with Dr. Shields. My first book by these authors but I will now read their first collaboration. Thank you NetGalley, St. Martin's Press and the Authors for allowing me to read and review this book.

As a fan of "The Wife Between Us," I had high expectations for "An Anonymous Girl." I am happy to say that I wasn't disappointed. It is a twisty thriller that kept me enthralled and guessing until the very end. The authors are experts at delving depression into the human psyche, creating characters who are both vulnerable and sympathetic while also wholly unlikeable. From the very first moment that Jess joins Dr. Shields' study, and begins answering questions in that empty classroom, the suspense begins and doesn't stop until the final page. I highly recommend this book.

Jessica was only looking to make a few extra bucks--but what she got when she swiped a spot in a research study from a college student was much more than she bargained for. Once she is offered more money in exchange for a deep dive into her innermost secrets, Jessica's relationship with Dr. Shields becomes dangerous.

While I like the premise of this book being a psychological thriller, it doesn't really live up to the hype. Although I thought the ending was predictable (and I was proven wrong, of course) the actual ending didn't deliver what I wanted it to, and it was really rushed given how slow the rest of the story went. The manipulation by Dr. Shields and Jessica's attempts to thwart it were a little absurd, even though they were not out of the realm of possibility. It'll suck you in, but it won't wow you.

Greer and Sarah did it again! An Anonymous Girl is a compelling story with lots of twists and turns As with their previous novel, The Wife Between Us, I’m not going to say too much as to not disclose too much of the plot. Excellent, excellent read.

My thanks to the authors, the publisher and NetGalley for a copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.

When I was in my 20s, I would frequently make a little extra cash by participating in studies and focus groups. All you have to do is spend an hour or two answering a few questions, and you walk away with a nice wad of cash. I never thought twice about it—but I guarantee that anyone who reads "An Anonymous Girl" will never approach a psychological study quite so cavalierly.

Jessica Farris wasn't even supposed to be participating in Dr. Shields' research into "ethics and morality." A freelance makeup artist living in Manhattan, and thus perpetually in need of extra cash, Jessica learns about the study from one of her clients, who states her intention to blow it off, not wanting to show up at 8 AM on a Sunday morning: "I'm not going to set an alarm to go to some dumb questionnaire." Once she finds out that it pays $500, Jessica decides to go in her place. A bit ironic for a study of morality, perhaps, but she's got rent to pay.

Before long, Jessica has become the mysterious Dr. Shields' favorite subject, and the research takes a strange turn—but the amount she's being paid increases as well, and with her father out of a job and her disabled sister in need of expensive care, she finds she's caught up in a situation that is quickly spinning out of her control.

Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen wrote one of my favorite thrillers of 2018, the bonkers-but-entertaining "The Wife Between Us," and I expected "An Anonymous Girl" would be another crazy thrill ride of twists upon twists. Much to their credit, the authors have produced a work of more straightforward psychological suspense that does have plenty of surprises, but their priority here is to tell a solid story, not just to trick the reader with misdirection.

The authors of The Wife Between Us are back at it with another good twisty psychological thriller. Although the twists in An Anonymous Girl weren’t quite as shocking as in their first book, this was definitely a page turner. I was kept up very late at night because I couldn’t stop telling myself - just one more chapter. And when the chapters are small, it’s too easy to say, ok - just one more. Next thing I knew it was 1 AM and I had another 12 hour work day to tackle after not enough sleep. 3 days in a row!

Jess is a make-up artist in New York City and desperately needs to earn as much money as she can to help her family when she finds a way to sneak into a study that pays very well. She does so well, that Dr. Shields, a beautiful psychiatrist who is running the study, asks Jess to continue as her only subject. Jess, Subject 52, accepts. At first it’s because of the money, but then she becomes so drawn to Dr. Shields, that she’ll do almost anything for her.

I’ve been seeing a few reviews that say that the two POVs, Jess and Dr. Shields, are both unreliable narrators. I didn’t really feel that way. I thought that Jess seemed to have it mostly together. Was she a bit of an odd duck? Sure. But aren’t we all? And Dr. Shields? She just seemed to be absolutely perfect.

Although I really enjoyed this book, I did like the authors’ first book a bit more, mostly because I really love those BIG twists. Not everyone needs those, however. All in all. I still enjoyed the heck out of this story and can not wait for the next book! These two are my new favorite authors for this genre.

*Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for an advance copy!*

**And a special thank you to Goodreads as I won a beautiful print copy I now have from one of their giveaways!!

3.5 stars rounded up to 4.*

I've had a number of my bookish friends suggest that I read Greer Hendricks/Sarah Pekkanen, and The Wife Between Us has been on my "want to read" list for a while, so when I saw An Anonymous Girl as a Netgalley ARC, I was excited! This is the first of their books that I have read.

The Wife Between us is a well-crafted, gripping psychological thriller. It is the story of Jessica Farris, a young midwestern make-up artist struggling to make it in New York City following a traumatic experience with a director while working on a show on Broadway. While on a job, she spies a client's appointment to participate in a psychological research study and overhears her decide not to participate. She also overhears that the compensation will be $500 and she desperately needs to make rent. So, Jess purports to be a friend taking part in the study in her client's stead.

Enter the mysterious Dr. Shields - a NYU professor conducting a morality study of young women. Dr. Shields quickly learns that Jess (subject 52) is different from all of the other participants and changes the course of her research to focus solely on Jess. Offering Jess "generous" compensation to change her participation while agreeing to absolute confidentiality (she cannot even speak of the study), Dr. Shields ensnares Jess in her intricate web. Wounded herself by infidelity, Dr. Shields begins to use Jess as a pawn in a dangerous game she is playing with her husband.

I enjoyed the premise, and was pleasantly surprised by how good the twists and turns were! I'd definitely recommend this book and will read more by this duo!

*with thanks to Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for this honest review.

“””I don’t fear strangers, though. I’ve learned more harm can come from familiar faces”””

“””Every family generates its own particular dysfunction”””

Jessica signs up for a paid psychology study being conducted by Dr. Lydia Shields. Question #1: could you tell a lie without feeling guilty. The study pays well, but is it worth it? This twisty, mind bendy, suspense filled, paranoia infused book will keep you turning the pages to see how Jessica’s psyche survives. Not the holy crap ending I was waiting for, but still worth the read.

I really enjoyed this book, but not as much as The Wife Between Us, which led me to expect more twists in this. Still Pekkanen and Hendricks did it again. I enjoyed this suspenseful read and alternating narrators. I noticed that one of the dates was off - November 7th jumped to 9th the next day, I believe. Great book, and I'm looking forward to more by these authors. It was a great premise of a psychological study gone out of control

If you read and enjoyed The Wife Between Us, you will definitely enjoy this book. It starts off with Jessica, a make-up artist in New York eavesdropping on a client's conversation about not wanting to go to an interview for a psychologist's study the next morning, even though it will pay $500. Jess needs the money, so she decides to go in her client's place. The questions in the interview are very personal and all about morality and ethics (i.e. would you lie, cheat or steal), all of which force Jessica to think about things she has done in her past.

Little does Jessica know that this starts off a chain reaction and although she gets to continue in the study and gets paid for it, she is asked to do things that seem very sketchy. The book is told from Jessica's point of view, as well as the psychologists, which makes it very interesting. It is a psychological thriller that will keep you turning the pages to find out what happens next. I really enjoyed this book as it kept me entertained and guessing what would happen to Jessica and she gets asked to do such crazy things.

Thanks to #NetGalley and

This duo is absolutely killing it with their writings!

After falling in looveee with "The Wife Between Us", I just knew that I had to pick this one up.

Twenty-eight year old Jessica is makeup artist whose life consists of work, her dog Leo, one-night stands, and struggling to stay afloat financially. With a younger sister, Becky, who suffered a brain injury when they were smaller, and parents who are constantly struggling to keep up with her medical bills, Jessica can't help but feel the need to help her parents out in any way she can. In fact, she helps pay for Becky's treatment unbeknownst to her mom and dad. During a makeup gig scheduled for her by BeautyBuzz, she overhears a voicemail regarding a research study that pays $500. Unethically, Jessica steals the phone number and information, and shows up as a last-minute entry into the study. How could she ever pass up the chance to earn $500 just for sitting in a study?

Jessica is labeled "Subject 52" in the moral and ethics research hosted by Dr. Lydia Shields. Soon after, what started off as a simple series of questions and surveys, Dr. Shields would like to continue the study with Jessica outside of the university. Placed in situations that test Jessica's morals, and also the morals of the men she encounters during these studies. But Dr. Shields has an agenda beyond that of a morality study. Jessica begins to feel apprehensive to the situations and locations Dr. Shields is sending her to. But the compensation, is beyond what was originally expected. Can Jessica continue to be another Subject in Dr. Shields strange research? Or is there something more that will drive Jessica to her wit's end?

Being that this is the second book written by this duo, it is natural to compare the story to "The Wife Between Us". These two books are similar in that the writing keeps you intrigued page after page, from beginning to end. However, this one is not as fast-paced as The Wife Between Us. It is not to say that this book lacked in any way shape or form, but the suspense was much more psychological. The plot and revelation are beautifully twisted.

I would actually love to see if these author's end up writing separately, to see what it is that makes them such AMAZING storytellers together. A definite recommendation to anyone that enjoyed "The Wife Between Us"

An anonymous Girl

When Jessica signs up for a psychology study, in place of one of her clients, she finds that what she thought would simply be a matter of answering a few questions, quickly turns into an almost total invasion of her life.
The mysterious Dr Shields who has designed and is running the study begins to take over Jess's life, setting her on outings where she is told what to do and say, and what to wear. Jess does some research on the doctor and finds that what she thought and believed not only about the good doctor but to some extent about herself, is not all it seems.
Follow Jess through all the ups and downs of her life as it is changed by the interaction with Dr Shields; through a web of lies, contradictions, set-ups, and jealousy, until she is overcome with paranoia and begins to doubt her sanity.
This is a fascinating, ever-changing story. The main characters are totally believable, well rounded and well written. Early on, we understand why Jess takes her client's place in the study and then learn where this leads her, mentally and emotionally. Dr Shields is a seductive woman easily able to lure Jess into her web, and Thomas, her husband, is shown to be another who is not all he appears to be.
In all I found this to be an engaging and powerful book, one that I couldn't stop reading once I started.
Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity of reading and reviewing it.

An Anonymous Girl starts with an intriguing premise. How far would you go to make extra money? Or hide a devastating secret? As you get to to know Jess and learn about her situation, everything seems reasonable. But then Dr. shields increases her game. Her requests to Jess become more intense. The money does not seem worth the anxiety it is giving Jess. Then Thomas enters the picture. Is he a friend or a foe? What is this game Jess finds herself in? I honestly think the only time my pulse was normal during this book was when Noah made Jess French toast. The intensity grew with every chapter and I was both excited and saddened to reach the conclusion. Definitely one of the most satisfying psychological thrillers I have read.