Actual Stars...4.25
What I loved: This book kept you guessing! This was truly psychological suspense. I typically say that american authors just don't write psychological suspense like authors in the UK. Well, Hendricks/Pekkanen have challenged that belief. I loved the characters (but also hated them).
What I liked: This didn't wrap up in the PERFECT way. Without giving away too much, it ended up in a more realistic way. And that was the best ending.
What I hated: Can't say that I hated too much. I hated that the MC wouldn't LISTEN TO ME...but they never do :-)

Overall - this is a great read for lovers of psychological suspense that have felt like the genre is a bit lackluster lately. This one will make you believe in the genre again!

2nd book by this powerful duo (and hopefully many more to come) I Anywho, this book is a must read for anyone wanting an intriguing read. There was 1 definite "bad guy" and I kept going back and forth on another character. This to me, kept me reading and reading for hours.

Story: Jessica Farris is a make-up artist who participated in an academic exercise. This exercise is quite personal with expectations of honesty and vulnerability. It’s an experiment on trust, morality, and ethics.

Overall: I’m intrigued and my curiosity peeked trying to determine the direction of this experiment. The story kept me on the edge of my seat with the anticipation for the unexpected. The story had clever plotting and attention to details. The twist and turns were unexpected. Every move was so calculated.

I like this book better than The Wife Between Us. The style and delivery has many twists and turns that brings about an endless amount of entertainment. I thought this was a smart and intelligent story. I immediately liked the characters and was drawn to them because of this experiment. I liked Jessica’s recklessness, it fortified her characters drive to search for answers and investigate the psychiatrist. So many times readers tell you that this book was a page turner well I’m here to confess that in this case it truly was a page turner.

Suggestion: When Lydia is having thoughts that are being expressed while in the same room as her husband it would be helpful to change the font to italics so to separate these words from the voiced thoughts. Also, the chapters need to state whose point of view is being addressed.

This book was definitely entertaining. I feel that I finished my masters program in psychology while reading it also. Surprise ending and a nail biter throughout. All in all, I was impressed by the well thought out story line. Another great read from a talented author.

This an engrossing story which emphasizes the psychology of its characters and their unstable emotional states, I could not put this book down, the twists and turns kept me up till late at night! If your looking for an interesting story and great characters and love a twist of psychology spread thorought the story than this is a must read. You will be enthralled from the 1st page till the last

A fantastic, edge-of-your-seat thriller!!!

After overhearing a client's conversation, Jessica Farris sneaks into a paid psychology study. Ironically, upon arrival, she finds out that the study focuses on morality. Jessica proceeds to answer the questions asked and finds herself digging deep into her psyche to answer Dr. Shields's questions. Dr. Shields asks Jessica to continue in the study, although it will involve more in-depth experimentation. Jessica needs the money to assist with her younger sister's medical bills, so she agrees. The sessions become more alarming as Dr. Shields asks Jessica to dress certain ways and puts her in compromising situations. Soon, Jessica is no longer sure what's real and what's part of Dr. Shields's study or who she can actually trust.

I would highly recommend this to any thriller/mystery fans. There are plenty of twists in the storyline and you won't want to put it down!

This is a fantastic, psychological thriller. I could not put this book down. There were several twists and turns that kept me wondering what would happen next. This is my first book to read by Hendricks and Pekkanen. I am looking forward to reading The Wife Between Us.

Very well written keeps you on the edge of your seat. Could not put this one down! Take this one to the beach or on your next vacation and enjoy the suspense!

First let me say that I received a free advance copy of this book but that has no effect on this review. This is the first book I have read by these authors so I was not sure what to expect. The description of the book was intriguing so I was eager to read it. Very interesting plot with twists and turns that I did not see coming. It was a very good book and I look forward to reading other works by these authors.

Fantastic book! What a rollercoaster ride. I loved every page!! I loved Jessica. She was so caught up in the research. I understand how young people can get involved in studies for money when they are struggling financially. They think it will be easy money,but get sucked up in something totally out of their control. Dr. Shield's was a total psycho and her husband,Thomas,was a total dirt bag. But,I still loved the book! Awesome job!

This is the second title and my second read by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen. I loved it!

The consistent pacing and psychological thrills of this novel make it a fast read.

The chapters alternate between the points of view of a young woman and a middle-aged psychiatrist. The psychiatrist, Dr. Lydia Shields, is conducting a survey that later becomes a psychological study in the name of research.

The young woman, Jessica Farris, participates in the study. Right from the beginning, her motives are the type that could be attributed to a curious and almost-desperate woman or a disturbed woman.

The authors are good at stringing you along for the ride.

Likewise, Dr. Shields’s motives and thinking patterns are the type that could be attributed to a person with vast psychology knowledge, or a person who’s a bit of a sociopath.

Jessica reveals her deepest secrets and feelings to Dr. Shields, who more often than not finds ways to use them against her.

This story is full of lies, obsession, manipulation, one-night-stands, and deception revealed through well-developed characters, which makes for a very thrilling read. With so much psychological suspense, I read this one in just a few days.

If you like psychological thrillers, psychological suspense, and twisty characters, you’ll love this novel!

Liked:
– The psychology aspect of the plot
– Complex characters with hidden motives
– Seeing the same events through the lenses of two very different characters
– Unforeseen plot elements that keep you guessing as to how the characters will rationalize events

Disliked:
– Nothing!

Special thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the opportunity to preview this title.

I was hooked from the very beginning. I couldn't put it down. It was fast-paced.. This book will keep you on the edge of your seat. I will definitely be reading other books from this author.

I finished An Anonymous Girl by Greer Hendricks & Sarah Pekkanen last night and I decided to sleep on it before I wrote my review. I liked this book but didn’t love it. I enjoyed the premise of this book. It was a creepy fast paced book, however it fell a little short for me. I wasn’t crazy about the characters as they all seemed shady/suspicious to me...that could have been the authors goal?! I would have liked it more if I could have connected with at least one of the characters. Noah was the only character I cared about.
My final rating is 3.5/5 Stars.

Thank you to St. Martin’s Press for sending me an advanced readers edition in exchange for my honest review.

I recently enjoyed The Wife Between Us and after seeing great initial reviews, I was excited to read the latest from Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen.

An Anonymous Girl is a boilerplate psychological thriller for the Gone Girl crowd. But the twists never come, the plot drags, and the chapters told from alternating points of view feel tedious and gimmicky.

In particular, the writing for Dr. Shields feels like nails on a chalkboard. Her chapters are written in the second person and, quite unnecessarily, using passive voice. This results in an antagonist for whom the reader doesn’t really care to understand.

I’m disappointed by this book and look forward to taking a break from the litany of sub-par women’s thrillers that have saturated the contemporary literary market.

What????? People be crazy!

All I can say is don't pick up this book unless you have time to finish it. I was reading while getting dressed, making dinner-I literally could not put it down. Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen are the masters of the psychological thriller. And, while this book is very different from their debut novel, it doesn't disappoint!

I received this book free from NetGalley in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.

This book was a definite page-turner for me. I couldn't put it down until the end. Interesting storyline. Kept me drawn in; wanting more.
Will be recommending that one to friends, family... everyone!!

This book was extraordinary- one of the best I’ve read in a long time. It held my interest from the first page through the last word.

Twenty-Eight year old Jessica signs up to take part in a Moral and Ethics Psychiatry Clinical Trial via computer, which takes place on a Saturday and Sunday morning. She will be paid $500 to participate. As a freelance makeup artist, she could really use the money and decides to participate.

Dr. Shields, the trial administrator feels that Jessica or #52 as she is referred to in the trial has set herself apart with her unique answers. Dr. Shields wants more. She wants #52 to deepen her commitment to the trial.

Dr. Shields wants to take this to a much more personal level, and will pay more cash. Number 52 agrees and what ensues is one of the most twisted, suspenseful, nail-biting stories you will not want to miss.

Today, I powered through a nasty headache to finish An Anonymous Girl by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen because I was eager to figure out how it ended. It was worth it. In this book, Jess takes part in a psychological study that goes too far and gets too personal. There were a lot of twists and turns that kept me guessing and wanting to keep reading and the end did not disappoint. I do recommend you preorder this one (release date is 1/8/2019) if you want something that will keep surprising you throughout. Thanks to @netgalley and @stmartinspress I was able to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review. #ananonymousgirl #netgalley #greerhendricks #sarahpekkanen #book #thriller #readit

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced reader’s copy of this book in exchange for an honest review, I was very excited to receive this galley and I was immediately drawn into the storyline. By the midway point, the pace began to slow down and I found the story to drag on.. I was underwhelmed by the ending. Unfortunately, the book fell flat for me. I believe I’m in the minority and other readers will likely really enjoy this.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for letting me read and review this book
This was an addictive and twisted thriller that kept me guessing till the end