Thank you to Net Galley and St. Martin's Press for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review. Another fantastic novel by Hendricks and Pekkanen. I thoroughly enjoyed their first book, and this one was even better. Such a clever story, one that kept me hooked from page one. I read this in less than 2 days and could not put it down.

This is written by the same women who wrote "The Wife Between Us" so of course it's going to be good, right? Right! Interesting concept where Jess participates in an anonymous study that focuses on ethics and morality. Dr. Shields is intense. She definitely brought out some emotions from me - frustration, anger, impatience. But her mind was amazing. These characters have so many layers that shaped them into who they are. Most of this book had me thinking not much is happening, but now that it's over I realize that it's one of those quietly good books that leave you thinking. There's passion, betrayal, obsession, deceit, jealousy, manipulation. And even though I felt like not much was happening it was never boring and I could not stop turning the pages.

Dr. Shields, is a smart, established Psychiatrist, who provides therapy more than medication, teaches at NYU, and does research about morality. Jessica, is a down on her luck makeup artist, who learns about Dr. Shields studies from a young woman whose make up she is doing. Armed with information about the study and the $500.00 she would get from participating, she sneaks her way into the study. Before she realizes what is happening, Jessica becomes the most important participant in the study until she is the only participant. As her world begins to shift on its axis, Jessica needs to determine what is true, what is not, and most importantly, what she is going to do about it.

Hendricks and Pekkanen weave a twisted tale that grips the reader from the very beginning. The story unfolds for the reader in a web that is spun, with a beauty and clarity rarely found in new fiction today. They leave very little for the reader to disbelieve as they have thought of every angle and just as Dr. Sheild’s would do with each move she makes, it is perfect - a true work of art.

Absolutely fabulous read and one of the best thrillers I've ever come across. Very effective use of the dual voices, Jessie's and Dr. Shields.' So many twists and turns, I was sure I knew what was going on but then the author skillfully turned the plot on its head and I had to re-think all my theories! I read a lot of thrillers but this one totally took me by surprise. It's rare that a book deserves all the accolades it receives, but this one does! I read it in two days, I highly recommend and I know readers will love it.

A great escape on a hot summer weekend. I can't say I knew where this was going as I read on but it was pretty clear who would prevail. Scrappy women survive and do what is needed. Also goes to prove that the morality issue in the time of Trump isn't a lost cause.

I was thrilled to get an advance copy of this book when I was on vacation and plenty of time to read! I enjoyed the first book so had been looking forward to this one. I work in the research field so was interested in the plot as well. Lots of great twists and liked how it went back and forth between the characters. I couldn't stop reading, and finished in 2 days. Definitely a do not miss when it comes out!!

Characters: A
Jessica Farris, a makeup artist, is struggling financially. From a client, she hears of an opportunity to make money by being part of a study. Dr. Shields is a brilliant psychiatrist who is conducting the study about morality and ethics at NYU.

Plot: A
Jessica takes part in the social experiment and Dr. Shields is impressed by her answers. She is invited to further her participation for even more money if she will participate in mysterious real world tests. As the study gorani on, Jessica begins to confuse what is reality and what is the study. She also begins to suspect something more sinister is going on and fears for her safety.

Setting: A
New York City

Perspective: A
Told from dual perspectives. Jessica and the cold, detached Dr. Shields. Loved the two perspectives on the same events and being able to see into the mind of the villain.

Theme: A
Morality, Ethics, Forgiveness, Love, Secrets, Fear, Retaliation, Trust, Obsession, Truth

Overall: A
Subtly creepy book that had me looking over my shoulder and wondering what I would do if I were in the same position. Had some shades of Single White Female mixed in with . Best thriller I've read in a long time!

I was extremely excited to receive this from
NetGalley, as The Wife Between Us was such a good, solid book. This one really failed the mark on a psychological thriller. If they meant to market it as a thrilling book with a lesson on psychology, that’d be a little more on the mark.
I tried to review this book taking away the psychological thriller idea and therefore gave it 2.5 Stars. The writing is okay, but the characters are unlikeable and at times boring. Several times I had to remind myself that Jess was an almost thirty year old, not a twenty one year old. She was very immature and strange.
I finished it quickly and there were parts I did like. But I’d say the marketing for this may need changed a bit.

I was on the edge of my seat from start to finish as the twisty plot of this psychological thriller unfolded!

<i>Seeking women ages 18–32 to participate in a study on ethics and morality. Generous compensation. Anonymity guaranteed. </i>


When I saw Hendricks and Pekkanen had written another book together I was so excited! I devoured "The Wife Between Us" earlier this year as it was so riveting and had such a unique premise! I'm happy to report "An Anonymous Girl" was just as riveting, if not more so! I read this in one day, and that's saying A LOT because I have a rambunctious one year old that takes up most of my time and attention, so that's how you know I loved this one! Every second I had to myself I was reading!

Jess, a makeup artist, sneaks her way in to a psychiatrist's study on ethics and morality after she overhears one of her clients talking about it. Jess becomes involved in a study sitting in front of a computer answering questions and revealing her deepest secrets, all anonymously, and she gets paid. A LOT. Sounds great, and easy, right? But what is the point? What purpose is being served, where Jess must answer some really thought provoking questions about herself? 

Soon, Jess finds herself not just Subject 52 in an anonymous study seated in front of a computer, but seated in the office of the psychiatrist herself, Dr. Shields. Shields has taken quite the interest in Jess, and the study becomes more personal and expands from beyond a computer survey to going places, doing different things, meeting various people. 

Jess begins to question her safety and the sanity of the Dr. but her family really needs the money she's making from this study. How far will she go to help those she loves? What REALLY is the point of this study? 

"An Anonymous Girl" is loaded with twists and 'oh my gosh' moments that will leave your jaw hanging in shock! This psychological thriller will grab you from the first page and you will not want to stop reading once you're sucked in to this ethical and moral study along with Jess!

I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review! This does not affect my opinions of the book. "An Anonymous Girl" releases January 8th, 2019.

4.5 Stars

I can't wait to tell all of my work friends to READ this book. Another show stopper from the dynamic author duo!

The story was unusual in several ways. The two perspectives of main characters were so different. It was tough to read without shouting at Jess! I kept thinking of new titles for the book, such as Subject 52. Some parts of the story seemed to last too long, though.

Excellent authors do it again! Full of suspense, great characters, and scary moments. I wasn't sure where the plot was going, & I love that! I really enjoyed the mystery and drama, this is so well written, I look forward to reading it again in a year or so.

This psychological thriller is amazing! I couldn’t put it down and it is nearly 4 AM as I write this review. The story is told in roughly alternating chapters between the therapist/professor and the subject. This helps keep the tone a bit skewed and unsettling but also serves to permit back story as needed. The characters are developed throughout the book but don’t think you have them figured out, because you will be wrong. No spoilers here-just read it and decide for yourself.
Thanks to #netgalley for the chance to read #ananonymousgirl before publication.

I received this book free of charge from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

Holy crap! This book was good. It had me on the edge of my seat the entire time. Jessica is a 28 year old make up artist in New York City. She sneaks into a research study on ethics and morals. She is told to answer the questions honestly. After a couple of sessions, she meets the doctor doing the study. She is told that she will have to do some things that will test her ethics. Does she pass? You will have to wait and see. As the book progresses you learn that the doctor has her own secrets that she is hiding.

I do love a good psychological thriller, and Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen did not disappoint. I’ve heard that people who pursue a career in a psych-related field tend to have several issues of their own...An Anonymous Girl made me believe this with the turn of every page. While I felt that I knew exactly where the plot was headed, I admit that I could not have been further off the mark. Definitely an interesting read!

This was a good thriller! I had trouble putting it down, and while the ending wasn't as exciting as I was hoping, it was still a really good read! I was a bit hesitant to read this new book by the two authors because I didn't super enjoy their last title (The Wife Between Us), but this new book did everything right!

A huge thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the e-galley in return for an honest review

"Seeking women ages 18–32 to participate in a study on ethics and morality. Generous compensation. Anonymity guaranteed."

I was happy to receive a review copy of "An Anonymous Girl," the second novel by the duo responsible for "The Wife Between Us" (thanks to St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley) – so, in return, here is my honest review.

This is another in the “plucky heroine in danger” genre, described as a “cat-and-mouse thriller.”  The protagonist, Jessica/Jess Farris is a struggling freelance makeup artist in New York who signs up to be a subject in a psychological study. Although she thinks it will consist of just answering questions, as things progress she becomes entangled with creepy Dr. Shields, whose actions become more and more strange as she sends Jess on outings with specific assignments to flirt/seduce/whatever various men. Told in alternating points of view (Jess and Dr. Shields), it takes a while to figure out WTH is going on.

Jess becomes paranoid as it seems Dr. Shields can read her innermost thoughts and fears blah blah blah. When she realizes what is really going on, things get weird(er).

I generally am a big fan of psychological thrillers, but this one just didn’t do it for me. I may be burned out due to reading too MANY of these plucky-heroine-in-danger stories, but I also was not impressed with the writing. It seemed geared for a relatively low reading level, strong on plot but weak (IMHO) on language, narrative voice, and description. Well, except for the MANAY times we learned what the characters were wearing. In detail. I rarely give only 2 stars, and this did have some ingenious plotting and I was able to finish it, so it’s a 3-star from me.

A thriller told in alternating points of view between Jessica, a 28 year old freelance makeup artist, and Dr. L. Shields. Jessica bluffs her way into a human behavioral study as she needs the extra money. What starts out on the surface of a professional relationship, quickly devolves into something much darker which puts Jess on edge. Is she imaging things or is the Dr. Shield’s manipulating her? How far has Dr. Shield’s reach into her life gone and how does she take back control? This book is paced well and keeps your attention. I wish there had been more backstory on Dr. Shield’s marital life in the time leading up to the events in this book. This book opens the door to step into the mind of someone ruled by obsession. I couldn’t put it down! Thank you @netgalley for an ARC of An Anonymous Girl which releases 01/08/2019.

This book has gotten a lot of buzz even 6 months before publication and it did not disappoint. This book is well written, the main character is extremely likeable, and it keeps you guessing until the very end. I will be recommending this to all my friends who enjoy reading.

I finished An Anonymous Girl by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen yesterday and was left feeling a bit 'Wow what was that?' by the end. I decided to sleep on it and write my review this morning. I approached this book with a bit of hesitation because, although it's received a ton of buzz already (it doesn't come out until Jan. 2019), I didn't love their previous novel, The Wife Between Us. In fact, I kind of hated it. The characters were terrible, the plot was so contrived... but I liked the premise of this one so I decided to give it a go.

An Anonymous Girl is about a young woman named Jessica who signs up to participate in a psychological study being conducted by a mysterious doctor, Dr. Shields. Jessica is broke, so she signs up. However, this study doesn't simply consist of a few questions to answer; she is also asked to complete real-world exercises which are intrusive and questionable. Before long, Jessica realizes that Dr. Shields' motives for the study are complicated to say the least.

I have to say, I really liked the premise of this book. It was creepy, paranoia-inducing, and the entire book was fast-paced. However, I was already more than halfway through the book before I could actually put anything together and form an opinion about what was going on. I didn't love the characters in this book-not Jessie, Dr. Shields, Thomas, nor Ben- which is my exact opinion of Hendricks & Pekkanen's last book. They just weren't relatable, they were all dodgy and suspicious, and I found myself not really caring what happened to Jess in the end. Is that terrible? Dr. Shields, not to give anything away, was a real piece of work. 

All in all, this book was a quick-read, and good time filler, but not a memorable one. It seems to me that these authors have decided to follow suit and capitalize on the current suspenseful-crazy-woman-who's-desperate-and-morally-stupid trend, and it works to a point, but maybe I've just had enough of this genre.

3 out of 5 stars for An Anonymous Girl by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen, which is available for pre-order now and comes out on January 9th, 2019.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the advance copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.