Greer and Sarah have redefined the word "thriller" for a book!! Everybody needs to read it!! To me, it is the PERFECT book!! I have never read any other thriller like it. They have raised the bar to another level. There's not much to say as far as story goes - because everything is a spoiler. All I'll say is it's about a girl who signs up for psychological/morality testing because the money is good!!

Thanks for the early review copy!

I recommend this novel to fans of thrillers. It was well-written and interesting novel.

This book was amazing. From the moment I picked it up I was hooked. Could not put down. I didn’t know who to trust.

I'm going to push this one to a 4-star rating. I'm not sure it quite hits that mark, but it's definitely more than 3 stars, and probably more than 3.5. I want to preface this by saying that mystery/suspense books are probably my least favorite genre, but I was really intrigued by the premise, and I have heard great things about "The Wife Between Us" so I figured what the hell. And I was pleasantly surprised - this was good! It kept my interest throughout, had great characters (until the end at least) and was well-written. But, my issues: First, it made me realize why I'm not typically a fan of this genre. There were just too many twists and turns. I get that it's supposed to keep you on your toes, and I would prefer to NOT figure out the ending 5 pages into the book. But this was just a little bit too much to the opposite extreme, and for me had a few too many choices as to how the book would end, even right up to the end. Second issue: Jessica, and the person she turned out to be. I liked her, felt sympathy for her, and connected with her, right up until the very end, and then I didn't like her at all. So those are probably the two points that kept me from feeling like this was a solid 4-star read. But overall I really enjoyed this book and would recommend it!

Jess is a struggling makeup artist trying to make ends meet in New York City. She overhears a client who is thinking of turning down an opportunity to make $500 taking part in a research study and decides to go in her place. It is as simple as honestly answering questions about ethics and morality. Ultimately the unasked questions were the spine of this novel: what would you do for love? And what would you do for money?

An Anonymous Girl is a roller coaster of a read. This definitely has psychological thriller written all over it. It was creepily clinical in places and anxiety-inducing in others. The story is written in the first person from the points of view of both the protagonist and antagonist. Although, the characters were not very likable and the Jess seemed a little too naïve at points, the story was captivating.
The plot was labyrinthine; every twist and turn led you to another twist and turn and the authors gave you just enough bread crumbs to start to figure out what was happening but surprised with the details.
Overall, this was a great read and hard to put down 4.5 stars.

The plot and first few pages I read drew me in and I couldn’t stop! I was addicted to this instantly. I actually really like Dr Shields character and learned some interesting psychological information. I just wish the ending wasn’t as long as it was but other than that, awesome read!!!!

This book, although slow starting, reeled me in. Once you understand what drives both the elusive Dr Shields, as well as Jessica, it is engaging and tough to put down. The characters are developed well, and human - they both have good qualities as well as faults, and you can relate to both. I love that it is told from both points of view.

I was really excited to read this because I loved the first book they put out, The Wife Between Us. This is a psychological suspense novel. The story line is very unique to me. When I picked up this book, I couldn’t put it down. I was so engrossed in the story.

Jess lives in NYC and works for a company doing freelance makeup jobs. She sneaks into a psychological survey study and gets picked to go further. She gets free therapy sessions and is put through morality and ethical tests. She falls deeper into other people’s lives and isn’t aware of it, until suddenly she is.

While I was reading it, I wanted to jump into the book and shake Jess. She makes some dumb decisions, for not good reasons. I probably would have a completely different opinion of her, if it wasn’t for the ending of the book.

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.