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An Anonymous Girl

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Far-fetched but totally thrilling! I found this difficult to put down and really easy to read. Creepy in places, and some difficult subject matter at times, but not overly gory or violent. A bit heavy handed on the morality / ethics theme rather than letting the reader pick up on the cues. Despite not really feeling much about the main character, Jess (she's a little annoying at times), I thought there were some good twists in here and quite a unique concept.

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Due to a sudden, unexpected passing in the family a few years ago and another more recently and my subsequent (mental) health issues stemming from that, I was unable to download this book in time to review it before it was archived as I did not visit this site for several years after the bereavements. This meant I didn't read or venture onto netgalley for years as not only did it remind me of that person as they shared my passion for reading, but I also struggled to maintain interest in anything due to overwhelming depression. I was therefore unable to download this title in time and so I couldn't give a review as it wasn't successfully acquired before it was archived. The second issue that has happened with some of my other books is that I had them downloaded to one particular device and said device is now defunct, so I have no access to those books anymore, sadly.

This means I can't leave an accurate reflection of my feelings towards the book as I am unable to read it now and so I am leaving a message of explanation instead. I am now back to reading and reviewing full time as once considerable time had passed I have found that books have been helping me significantly in terms of my mindset and mental health - this was after having no interest in anything for quite a number of years after the passings. Anything requested and approved will be read and a review written and posted to Amazon (where I am a Hall of Famer & Top Reviewer), Goodreads (where I have several thousand friends and the same amount who follow my reviews) and Waterstones (or Barnes & Noble if the publisher is American based). Thank you for the opportunity and apologies for the inconvenience.

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I really wanted to enjoy this one, the synopses grabbed me straight away because it was a fairly unique genre, however I just could not get invested in the character, it was all a bit boring for me. That is obviously my personal opinion and for others it may have been the best book ever,

thank you for the advance copy

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The book was interestingly written, with the two main characters' POV's being shared at the same time. Keeps you on your toes. Well written and thrilling until the end.

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You could never predict which way this tale was twisting and I LOVED IT. Kept me alert. on my toes and wide awake until I finished it. I will go back to read the previous works by this writing pair. Recommend!

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I really desperately wanted to love this one but I struggled through it - unfortunately i've left it too long to give a full review

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Meh. That's all I can say about this one.

So many 4 and 5 star ratings and reviews? What did I miss? I'm not going to write any sort of long review for this one because it's really difficult to write a review for a book you didn't enjoy, and especially one where you were so bored you only concentrated on the story some of the time.

In summary, yes I was bored. I didn't enjoy it. I felt the story lacked any sort of addiction factor, I had no desire to get into bed at night and read, and simply put, this just wasn't the book for me.

Moving on...

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I struggled to connect with the characters in this book and it didnt live up to the hype to me sadly.

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Another wonderful thriller from the duo, this one is a charming story full of ambience and twisty plot. Unsettling and unique, the very vibe of the book is what makes it so successful, a good choice for those who like their thrillers spooky but not scary. Heartily recommended!

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A fantastic novel which really makes the reader think. How does morality affect us and what would make us change our stance.

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An Anonymous Girl by Greek Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen is an original and creepy psychological thriller.

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I'm not sure why this has appeared in my feedback needed section twice but I have previously reviewed this and raved about how incredible the book was. Highly recommended to everyone and i look forward to reading all other novels by this writing duo.

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If you are a fan of books that keep you guessing, this is one for you! I couldn’t put it down! Five stars!

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The task of repopulating the senior library has been an exciting and daunting task aS in a boarding school our aim is to encourage all members of the community to read. Because of this, I have been searching down a wide and diverse range of books to read that will entice a wide cross-section of the school to come in, browse and find books that they love.
Books like this will ensure that the senior students in the school see the library as a diverse, modern and exciting place with books that speak to them and they want to recommend to their friends, classmates, teachers and tutors.
It is an engrossing and exciting read with fully-formed characters and a plot that ensures that it's hard to look away. It is as far from formulaic as it is possible to be and kept me up far too late in order to finish it. I immediately wanted to read all of this writer's other books as I loved their voice and found that it really drew me into the story and made me think about it even when I'd stepped away from this tale.
This is a thought-provoking read which I'm sure will be a popular and well-read addition to our new library; I'm grateful to have had the opportunity to read it and I know that the students are going to absolutely love it too!

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This was ok, but didn't quite live up to the hype for me. I found it a bit predictable, and couldn't really engage with the characters.

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Sorry for late review - just catching up after a busy 12 months. Loved this book a lot - didn't know how a book written by 2 people would work but great story with great characters and really well written. Will definitely read more by these authors and thank you for the read. Much appreciated.

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Wow this was so addictive I couldnt put it down!!!
I saw all the hype around this book so parked it for a few months but oh wow I get it. I need to read a wife between us asap!
The twists kept me guessing right until the very end.

Highly recommend for a thriller fan.

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An excellent and thrilling novel which involves a premise I am starting to notice more in crime/thriller fiction. The characters and the narrative are exceptionally well created, and having two POVs is always a massive bonus in keeping the reading engaged. I definitely recommend!

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Badly edited and quite disappointing storywise. Felt very rushed and not properly thought through. The authors didn't seem to really gel on this book. Shame.

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Absolutely outstanding read.
This kept me on tenterhooks absolutely amazing
5 star read
Will definitely be on the look out for more books by this author

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