As much as I tried, I couldn’t get into the crazy back and forth story. I give 5🌟 for originality, but this book left me with whiplash and confusion. I was constantly backtracking, struggling to keep up! It wasn’t for me, but my friend loved it! I highly recommend reading this in a quiet place with some tea!

I was sent this DRC from Netgalley for my honest review. Thank you for the opportunity to find someone who loved this book!!

I really the idea/plot of this book, however it did not deliver for me.
The book was a very slow read for and I almost gave up a couple of times. I did not find any of the characters to be particularly likeable. The alternating points of view between Dr. Shields and Jess did not provide a natural flow to the story and made it very choppy. I found the Dr. Shields chapters to be annoying. I think they were supposed to be scary, but I thought they were cheesy.
I gave the book 3 stars mainly because of the plot. The plot was very original, but I did not enjoy the way it was carried out.

I liked t his book, but didn't love it. The use of dual perspectives is interesting, but it becomes expected and off-putting in this particular book. I do like the main protagonist; she surprised me and wasn't like other characters I have read in similar books.

This is a phenomenally twisted psychological thriller that will keep readers on the edge of their seat from beginning to end.

Wow. Dr. Shields wasn’t crazy, but she was extremely dangerous. Up until this book, I never really stopped to think how much power a psychiatrist can execercise over someone, and without the person realizing it.

The twists and turns in this book kept me glued to the page. I couldn’t wait to see how Jessica would get out of the situation she got herself into, and how Thomas would help her.

Jessica learned a lot from Dr. Shields. The end shows just how much she did.

I enjoyed this book more than I thought I would and I think fans of this author will absolutely enjoy it too.

I knew after I read The Wife Between Us that I HAD to read An Anonymous Girl. Jess is a girl trying to make ends meet when she hears about a study at the local university. All she has to do is answer the questions honestly, what could be so hard about that? This was a fantastic book that drew me in from the very beginning.

CAUTION: THIS REVIEW CONTAINS CURSING.

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Okay. This book was a mindfuck. Plain and simple, it was a delicious, well-written, tautly paced mindfuck. And it got 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 from me.

I'm not going to summarize the book much; there are plenty of reviews that will, and will give you parts of the book word for word. Suffice it to say that our main character, Jess, is kinda slutty, broke, and worried about her family (with good reason). She slides into someone else's spot in a questionnaire looking for women aged 18-32. Subject: morality. Obviously our main character's is suspect, since she showed up after hearing that the girl who originally registered wasn't going to. And of course, out of everyone who shows up, she's the only enteree selected for a more in-depth dive into her brain - because what kind of book would it be if she wasn't? And eventually a cat and mouse game develops.

I really liked this book. I am all about a good mindfuck, as long as it happens to people in my books and not in my real life. I was blown away by how well-developed the characters were, how sneaky some of them were, and how much I liked the writing. And that ending?! JFC I DID NOT SEE THAT COMING. I can't believe I haven't read everything that they've written (to be fair, as far as I know Greer has only co-written two titles with Pekkanen; Pekkanen has several books written on her own, only some of which I've read). I am definitely moving Pekkanen's solo work higher up my TBR list. Congrats to Pekkanen and Greer on another amazing book. Brava!

Release date: 1/9/19

I picked up this novel because I enjoyed the authors' previous book THE WIFE BETWEEN US. I became interested in reading AN ANONYMOUS GIRL as soon as I learned about it.

What if you sign up to be part of a psychological study and you end up entangled in a lot more than you asked for? This is the premise of the book and let me tell you it does not disappoint.

“One of them is lying. But who?”

That is the question you'll be asking yourself again and again as you read it. This is an addictive and suspenseful novel, the plot kept me turning the pages wanting to know more. The authors did a great job at building and maintaining intrigue throughout the novel, at every chapter you will be wondering which character should you trust and believe. 

Overall, I enjoyed it and recommend it to readers of psychological thrillers, mysteries and contemporary fiction,.

Received ARC from the publisher via Netgalley

I’ve read a few so called psychological thrillers lately and have been sadly disappointed- they have been neither psychological nor thrilling. An Anonymous Girl, however, fits the bill for me. Jessica, a 28 year old make-up artist has signed up to participate in a study on morals and ethics with the well known NY psychiatrist Dr. Shields. She is motivated by the $500 she can make over the course of the weekend. She is asked to answer some very difficult and personal questions and is mentally and physically exhausted at the conclusion of the weekend. After the study she is asked if she would like to continue the research work with Dr. Shields outside the classroom - with compensation of course. This is where the story gets really interesting and seriously warped. Dr. Shields seems to be playing a dangerous game not only with Jessica but also with her friends and family. And the tension builds. And I couldn’t put the book down - honestly I had to keep flipping those pages to find out what happened. Kudos to the authors for a well written suspense novel. . Would definitely recommend.
Thanks to NetGalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review

A solid 4.5 stars for An Anonymous Girl by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen. The story begins with Jessica, a makeup artist struggling financially, trying to help her family, and holding onto a lot of secrets. When a psychological study on morality and ethics sort of falls in her lap, promising to pay very well...she jumps at the chance. It seems like harmless questions from renowned Dr Shields, but when the questions become more personal, and the opportunity arises for even more money but not without consequences, Jessica finds herself becoming too trusting of good 'ol Dr Shields. She soon realizes she is nothing more than a paid pawn in Dr. Shield's psychological game, but it is becoming dangerous for everyone involved.

I really enjoyed this book. It is told between Jessica and Dr Shield's, which is so interesting to read between the lines of both lying manipulative minds. Just when you think you have it figured out, consequences become disasterous and you realize you really don't know anyone at all.

If you enjoyed The Wife Between Us by Hendricks and Pekkanen, this book is a definite must read! Psychological, pick your brain, dysfunctional creepiness you won't want to put down.

I would like to thank St Martin's Press and Netgalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.

This was a fantastic read! It was unique and a well crafted story. I was hooked from beginning to end. It was incredibly intriguing and I could not put it down. The character development, especially with Dr. Shields and Jess was fantastic and kept me interested in seeing what would happen next.
The twists were unexpected and overall made it a great thriller.

Good thriller. For the audience who loves Gone Girl. A young woman who was taken advantage of gets revenge.

This is the second book I have read by the duo of Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen. An Anonymous Girl was written so well, I enjoyed it! They hooked me from the very beginning and kept me on the hook until the very end! I had a hard time putting my kindle down and devoured this book in two days! I also love love love when I get shocked at the end and let me tell you Greer and Sarah SHOCKED ME!!!!
I look forward to reading more from this fabulous duo!

A mostly well plotted psychological thriller about a manipulative psychologist and a struggling make-up artist who gets drawn into her web. A tad slow paced at times, I still couldn’t wait to see what happened next, and find out why she was doing the things she did, and how the protagonist would escaped the plot against her – or if she could escape. This is a quick, entertaining read, but not quite as surprising as it could be. Many thanks to Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for the e-arc. 3.75 stars.

These authors have done it again. Another fantastic psychological suspense that kept me turning pages wondering whose ethics and morals were really at play here. Fans of The Wife Between Us will be ecstatic with this new thriller.

Although a bit wordy at times, the author creates good connection between her reader and her characters so that they can feel the emotions and struggle with throughout the book. I recommend this book.

I wish to thank NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. My apologies to the publisher as I have read with pleasure all the previous books I received from St. Martin’s Press. This one failed to engage or maintain my interest.

Jessica is a freelance makeup artist and helps support her handicapped sister. She enters a study on morals and ethics for young women led by a prominent Dr. Lydia Shields, a psychiatrist and academic attached to NYU. It is ironic that Jessica enters the research experiment through deceit and that Dr. Shields is even more duplicitous. The financial compensation is generous and as she answers questions which become increasingly personal she has misgivings, but the temptation of even higher financial rewards to continue with the research is too great. Soon Jessica is entrapped in Dr. Shield’s personal agenda.

This is a slow moving story told from the viewpoint of two unreliable characters. The premise was original but in this case the experiment lacked believability and I failed to feel the suspense which engaged many readers. There were several good twists along the way but I thought the plot moved at such a slow pace that it failed to capture my attention. I think, despite my misgivings, that this will be a very popular book among lovers of character driven stories of psychological suspense. It just wasn’t for me. What I gained from the story was never to fully trust others, even those professionals in higher authority.

This book was great! From beginning to end I was completely sucked into this thriller. I loved how the author sort of developed this love-hate relationship with the characters. This was a very engrossing read for me!

This novel will pull you in and hold you hostage until the final page is read! The characters have more vibrant personalities than some living humans. The journey begins with a young girl who needs to find a way to make more money then turns into a tale of psychological horror. The authors know how to immerse the reader in the story until said reader cries "uncle". A magnificent novel!

Jess, being strapped for cash, signs up for a psychological study with Dr. Shields, unaware of how invasive, personal and controlling it will become. It causes her to become more and more paranoid and has her questioning what is real and what is imagined!
This was a fantastic book! it pulled me in from the beginning and kept me guessing throughout, which in turn kept me reading without many breaks for much else! I loved The Wife Between Us by the two authors and this novel also did not disappoint!
Thank you to Greer Hendricks, Sarah Pekkanen, St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for the ARC of this outstanding book!

his book was the most incredible book I think I have ever read, in the sense regarding it was so unique and different. I read their first book, The Wife Between Us by the same authors which was fantastic also but this book is so different. I read a lot of psychological thrillers but this book truly raises the bar. If I could, I would give it more than 5 stars just for it’s total fascinating uniqueness, If you read the blurb it really doesn’t really tell you how deep and controlling and ill the doctor who is conducting the psychological studies which Jessica signs up for because she will be paid to be in this study group. Eventually we find out the doctor’s motive and Jessica is fighting for her life. I do not want to go any further with my review because I do not want to give away any spoilers. I received this book from netgalley.com as an ARC for a honest review. This is also well written and if you like this genre of books which truly is so different you must read this book, Also, BRAVO to the authors for this book. Again, these authors have really raised the bar in this unique novel full of suspense, twist and turns and what an ending!!!
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his book was the most incredible book I think I have ever read, in the sense regarding it was so unique and different. I read their first book, The Wife Between Us by the same authors which was fantastic also but this book is so different. I read a lot of psychological thrillers but this book truly raises the bar. If I could, I would give it more than 5 stars just for it’s total fascinating uniqueness, If you read the blurb it really doesn’t really tell you how deep and controlling and ill the doctor who is conducting the psychological studies which Jessica signs up for because she will be paid to be in this study group. Eventually we find out the doctor’s motive and Jessica is fighting for her life. I do not want to go any further with my review because I do not want to give away any spoilers. I received this book from netgalley.com as an ARC for a honest review. This is also well written and if you like this genre of books which truly is so different you must read this book, Also, BRAVO to the authors for this book. Again, these authors have really raised the bar in this unique novel full of suspense, twist and turns and what an ending!!!
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