Oh boy, oh boy..... An Anonymous Girl is a collaboration between Hendricks and Pekkanen. Their other book The Wife Between Us, to me was one that could not be outdone by another book. Boy was I wrong. This story is about a young woman, Jess, who signs up to get paid to perform a study. Jess has no idea what is in store for her and she is becoming more and more paranoid by the therapist giving the study. I really under estimated this one. I felt that the writers did a wonderful job of emphasizing certain characters that enhance the story. The main protagonist is Very likeable. This story is gripping and has control of you the minute you start reading it. I wanted to get to the end so fast just to see what was going to happen. Not the jaw dropping ending that has appeared in their other collaborations but a very good twist none the less.

Thank you to netgalley as well as the author/publisher for giving me the opportunity to read this book in exchange for my honest review.

5+++ ⭐️ out of 5

This was by far one of the best books I've read in a long time! It sucks you in from page 1, where an established therapist is performing a study. It happens by fate that a girl in desperate need to make ends meet catches wind of said study and it slowly spirals downhill from there.

This is the 2nd book read by these authors and it is another one of those endings that will shock you! Very well written and fast paced.

Thank you to the publishers for letting me read this fabulous ARC in exchange for an honest review.

THANK YOU for this ARC!

After reading The Wife Between Us, my expectations for every Hendricks/Pekkanen book are sky high! An Anonymous Girl did not disappoint!

Hendricks and Pekkanen are quite possibly the queens of psychological thrillers. This is an edge of your seat, what will happen next, type of thriller. A novel written in the POV of a disturbed and obsessive "medical professional" and of a seemingly typical young woman with a secret and a few destructive behaviors, this book will hook you from the first page. You will not want to stop reading this book. I couldn't wait to see how the story unfolded but was sad to see it come to a close. Amazingly thought out characters with just enough unreliability to intrigue you.

I am ready for the next Hendricks/Pekkanen book!

Excellent story! This author is one to watch out for! Very fresh material and keeps you on the edge of your seat the entire time! Looking forward to reading more by this author!

Wow where to begin! I loved this book so much! I enjoyed the main character Jess and I struggled with every step she took like I was right next to her. This definitely was a psychological thriller! The story starts with jess a woman who is a struggling make up artist In New York. She decides to participate in computer questionnaire at a university for extra money. The questionnaire consists of personal questions. After she completes she’s contacted by dr Lydia who was in charge of the the assignment and Jess is told she was chosen out of every participant to continue and she will be paid. Once she gets to know dr Lydia and the assignments Jess starts to realize there may be more to dr Lydia than the perfect woman she portrays and she may be being used by her. The assignments dr Lydia puts Jess in are picking up a man at a bar and seeing if he calls her , calling random people from a phone log. Jess starts to worry maybe she shared to much of her life and secrets with dr Lydia and what is dr Lydia’s true motive. I loved how the story goes from Jess and dr Lydia’s point of view and this defiantly had me eagerly turning each page!! I want to thank the publisher for an advanced copy for my review!!!

Thanks does not seem to be enough for this precious ARC from Netgalley & St. Martin's Press. I was honestly floored when my wish was granted and I received this well before publication. The Wife Between Us set the bar high - as soon as I found out about this sophomore thriller from Greer Hendricks & Sarah Pekkanen, I was perched impatiently on the edge of my seat. It had been years (Since Gone Girl) that I had to stop and put down a book and slow down to digest the mammoth of a plot twist that was The Wife Between Us. I remember thinking two things after I finished: It's going to be hard as hell to top this, and I can't wait for their next book. I don't remember it specifically, but my sister recited a quote to me a while ago, and it went something like, "You are a different person to everyone who meets you." It was profound and disconcerting, in a way. In this book, the therapist in this thriller describes how five seconds can change a life. My life is changed by quotes. Quotes that make me stop, contemplate, and reevaluate. The quote my sister told me was one of those moments. Every single person we meet has a different view of who WE are as a person, a friend, a colleague. This book didn't have a specific quote, but the descriptions from the therapist about little observations and tells that each individual has, has left me baffled. I wonder what it must be like to be so analytical, down to establishing small stepping stones to learn someone's habits, to be able to tell a story of their true thoughts and honest feelings by simply watching and cataloging their body language. It is incredibly impressive. I imagine this is how people in power think: seven steps ahead, anticipating the tells of their subjects. It is spooky. Add that ability with the sterility and talent for logical thinking and you have a true mastermind evil genius. There is something absolutely horrifying and unsettling about perfection, isn't there? So while there was no twist that made me drop my book and my jaw, the characters were enough to make you stop with chills. The characters and descriptions were Stephen King-like that way. Sometimes, in this day and age, we over look the truly simplistic sinister character in favor - for lack of a better word - of the all out crazed, sloppy maniacs. It doesn't have to be bloody, gory, topsy-turvey to be scary, to send a chill down your spine, to stand your hair on end. The scariest thing is someone knowing and anticipating our every move and using them against us for our own demise. What is more evil than that? Someone trustworthy betraying you with their calculations. Someone who is supposed to have your best interest at heart. It truly brings like to the selfish nature of humanity: it doesn't matter who is destroyed in our path as long as our questions are answered, as long as our own needs are met. An Anonymous Girl occupied my thoughts when I was not reading, captured me, pulled me in and took me on a subdued, thrilling journey. This was not comparable to The Wife Between Us - so if you are going into this like I initially did, look for something other than a twist. Look for how well crafted this is. How seamless the two writers come together. This was absolutely fantastic and I will forever be a loyal reader.

The give and take among the characters in this novel is just very realistic and gripping from nearly the first page. Most of the descriptions and situations are very realistic, and many of us can empathize from the major plot points. While some of the third-person descriptions is a bit forced, overall I really was taken with the story and couldn't put this book down. If you are looking for a somewhat different take on a psychological thriller, this should be the book you read next.

Given the massive hit that was the first novel these two co-authored, The Wife Between Us, there must have been so much pressure when penning their follow up. However, I am happy to report that The Anonymous Girl more than surpassed my expectations and totally blew me away. Another game of cat & mouse - but who is playing? What starts out as a study on morality and ethics quickly escalates - and will have the reader and the characters asking questions!

Don't miss this one in January - it's bound to be a huge hit!

Omg Wow. Thank you so much ST. Martin's Press and Netgalley for giving me the honor and opportunity of reading this ARC. I actually have not yet read The Wife Between Us, so I did not go into this with any expectations that were based on that book.

This story draws you in from page one and keeps you hooked until the very end. I loved the two main characters, Jessica and Dr. Shields. I loved the back and forth between their characters. I enjoyed the mild confusion I felt throughout the book, and the curiousity it gave me to keep going. I loved how this book was a thriller but did not rely on gore to shock the reader, therefore appeally to all ages and fans of suspense. This book is extremely well written, descriptive while not going overboard. Loved the setting of New York City during the holidays. There were so many things I loved about this book I'm sad it's over. Very original and refreshing. So many thrillers I feel like I'm reading the same thing, never once did I feel that way with this book.

Preorder this now, but warning do not start this unless you can keep reading, you will not want to put this down. It's so good, I read it was already sold and will be made into a series. Which I can't wait for.

This was an amazing physiological thriller, and I can not wait to check out The Wife Between Us.

Thank you to Net Galley and St. Martin's Press for an e-ARC of this title in exchange for my honest review. I was thrilled to receive this book, because I love Sarah Pekkanen's books, and I loved her previous book with Greer Hendricks, The Wife Between Us. I was drawn in immediately to the storyline: You're not making what you need, and you have an opportunity to participate in a psychological study. Who wouldn't? But as the questions get more direct, and Jessica becomes more and more entwined in the psychologist's world, things start spiraling. Who can she trust? This is a wild ride that is so well crafted. I could easily keep up with the characters. I hated some, and liked some. This, though, is the mark of a job well done. This book had to be a trial to write...it's full of twists and turns. I loved it...and I'm paying for that today, having been up until 2a reading it. A must read.

Jess agrees to take part in a psychological study dealing with ethics and morality purely for the money she will earn. But these tests go beyond simple questions as the strange and increasingly sinister Dr. Shields begins to manipulate Jess’s every thought. Super creepy and intense

An Anonymous Girl is a story that leaves the reader guessing until the last chapter. There were so many twists and turns that this book took that the reader cannot put it down because they have to know what is going on. Who are the players in the game, what is the game and who is really going to win if there can be a winner at all? Toxic relationships are such a central figure of this story and is written to perfection. Now one of my favorite suspense writers and will be picking up more books by Greer Hendricks and I am sure I will love them as much as I did An Anonymous Girl. I am so grateful to Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for the chance to read the ARC of this book because I am know a huge fan.

I received an advanced copy of this book through Netgalley. This book had me from the very beginning. I love that it kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time. I would highly recommend this book to my fellow readers. Thank you for the chance to review this book!!!!

This book - wow. Twisted in so many ways and I loved it!!! “Wait...she did what?” “He did that?!” I could not put this book down. So very well written. I am so thankful I was chosen for an arc. I can’t stop thinking about it!!! May need to read it again, it was that good!!

Let me start off by saying that my expectations for this book were incredibly high based on it’s description and it’s authors, which was probably setting it up for failure. However, I was pleasantly surprised to have my expectations exceeded. Jess is a makeup artist who is struggling financially who ends up participating in a psychological experiment about ethics and morality at a local university that promises a well-paid compensation. I don’t want to give anything away and repeat the synopsis already provided about the book. Suffice it to say that An Anonymous Girl is everything a psychological thriller should be, and leaves you hooked up until the very last page. I could not put this book down once I started reading.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advance copy of this book courtesy of NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

As with their first book, the characters are all well developed, believable and engaging. There are a lot of twists and turns in this creative and unique story.

I highly recommend this psychological thriller. I predict this book to be a big hit you won't want to miss reading. If you liked Gone Girl, Lies She Told or the Other Girl, you will enjoy this book. It has a fun "boil the rabbit" feel to it you won't want to miss. I will eagerly await the next book written by this dynamic duo, Greer Hendricks, Sarah Pekkanen.

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Could you tell a lie without feeling guilt?

I actually squealed out loud when I received an advanced copy of this book. For real, I squealed. I loved The Wife Between Us, so I couldn’t wait to crack this one open. It quickly jumped up my TBR shelf to the number one position.. But then I got nervous. What if it isn’t as good as The Wife Between Us? What if I have it so hyped up to live up to that?

I’ll be honest, I went into An Anonymous Girl not even knowing what it was about. It wasn’t until I had read the first 10% of the book that I went and read the blurb on Goodreads.

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

I’ll say it: This book is very different from The Wife Between Us, if you’re coming into the book expecting those big twists, you might be disappointed. An Anonymous Girl was just a mindbender from the beginning. I constantly questioned everyone’s motives. I was suspicious of everyone and everything. I never knew what was really going on. The second I thought I had it figured out I was proved wrong.

I haven’t read a book that had me this engrossed in a very long time, I was up all night “just one more chapter, just one more!” Seriously, it’s that good. Everyone should have this book on their radar, pre-order, mark the release date in your calendar, whatever you need to do, it is that good!

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Books for providing me this book in exchange for an honest review.

I was a huge fan of “The Wife Between Us”, so when I heard about this book, I had to read it! I devoured it in two days, and it would have been less if I didn’t have to take care of kids and go to work! This is a carefully thought out psychological suspense novel that will keep you guessing until the end. The premise hooked me from the beginning—a young woman with secrets from her own past participates in an anonymous study on ethics and morality, with the promise of generous compensation—yet she sneaks her way into the study, which immediately makes one question her morality. Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen are an amazing writing team, and they’ve certainly knocked it out of the park once again!
Thank you to St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley for an early digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I have never had a favorite book because I tend to go from book to book and often forget the plots of the books I read - even if I found them to be amazing! I will never forget An Anonymous Girl. I will recommend this to everybody. I love psychology and I throgougly enjoyed the psychology references made by Dr. Sheilds and Jess. My mind was blown more times than I could count. I am so bummed to be done with this books. I could see this becoming a huge film if the authors allowed it. A girl can dream, right?

This book is about Jessica, a gal who is willing to participate in a study for some extra money to assist her family. This book is about family members that hold a lot of guilt, while unaware that each other feels the same. This book is about a couple who have lied to each other, one out of love and the other out of fear and self preservation. This book is about a young woman who had a strong level of love and trust. This book will rock your whole world.

I apologize to my boyfriend because I was so distracted while reading this book.

I was extremely lucky to receive a free copy of An Anonymous Girl from NetGalley. My opinions are honest and true.

Awesome psychological suspense! Very well written character study. What starts as a study on morality quickly goes off the rails for a young woman who entered the study in an immoral way. Fast paced, addictive read, impossible to put down. Fans of The Wife Between Us will love this book. Be warned don’t start this book late at night because you will lose sleep.
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After having loved The Wife Between Us, I was delighted to get a copy of this novel and it lived up to the hype! I'm a sucker for psychological thrillers, flawed characters, unreliable narrators, and breath-taking twists; this book has it all! When Jessica enrolls in an ethics study, she is hoping to make some extra money but she has no idea that the psychologist behind the study has a personal agenda that will rock her world and those of the people to whom she is closest. I kept thinking to myself, "Well, I didn't see THAT coming!" You may think you know what's going on but you probably don't. This book speaks to many themes: morality, retribution, infidelity, guilt, betrayal, secrets, and lies. Really had my head spinning! This is one you do not want to miss!

This was one of the best books I have read in a very long time. The book took several unexpected turns and never made me lose interest. I don't want to give too much away, but I felt the ending had a sort of poetic justice, and seemed fitting to the rest of the story. This is going to be a very easy book to recommend, as it will appeal to a wide audience. Can't recommend this one enough!

I loved The Wife Between Us from these 2 authors and I expected a good read with An Anonymous Girl. I wasn't disappointed! What a great read!

Thanks for this ARC.

Jess, is a make up artist who is barely making ends meet.

She overhears a client’s conversation one evening about a morality and ethics study being conducted by Dr. Shields the following morning, which will pay $500. She doubts that Taylor, the college student talking about the study, will be up early enough to attend, after her evening out, so she shows up in her place, and is allowed to participate.

She becomes Subject 52.

She begins to answer a series of questions and despite the fact that she was not supposed to be a part of the study, she is just the kind of participant that Dr. Shields has been looking for.

Dr Shields asks her if she would consider expanding her role in the study, for significantly higher compensation...

Of course, Jess says YES...

But will it be worth it? Is what the DR asking of subject 52 ethical and moral?

The chapters alternate...Jess and then Dr. Shields; with the Dr’s chapters sounding to me like what a psychiatrist would record about a patient on tape, though the Dr was actually taking meticulous notes on a yellow legal pad.

Completely different from “The Wife Between Us” this story is less about shocking twists, and more about the build up of tension as you discover WHY the Dr is conducting the study and the lengths the Dr will go to “in the name of research”. (Don’t worry! There are still plenty of surprises!)

I was riveted! No sophomore slump for the collaboration from these two talented ladies!

I would like to thank Netgalley, St. Martin’s Press, and the authors Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen for allowing me to read this arc in exchange for a candid review! This book will be available Jan 8, 2019!
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Wow! I read this book in 2 days! It kept me on the edge of my seat and I never knew what was coming next! Thanks for writing an awesome book!

An Anonymous Girl by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen, Wow! I wasn't sure if I was going to like this book but OMG, I read it in 1 day! I did not want to stop for anything other than going to the bathroom and then only before it was to late. This story grabbed me and dragged me through to the end! I liked the way it was written and the way the characters are fleshed out and their stories are told, very interesting and intriguing. I will be looking forward to more from these writers!! Thank you Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for allowing me to read this ARC book and give my own personal opinion.

Thanks to Netgalley for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I read The Wife Between Us by these authors and I loved it so I was really excited to get approved for this ARC. I think this one may actually be better than the previous book. I agree with other reviewers that the synopsis should be limited to just the fact that a girl works her way into a psychological study. Nothing else should be given away because I had NO idea where this was going for quite awhile but I was very intrigued. Then once I did know where it was going, I was not disappointed. I didn't know who I could trust and I really loved the way the chapters from the doctor's perspective were written. This one had many twists and turns at the end. I couldn't put it down and look forward to the next one from these authors.

I just finished a really good book that kept me reading late into the night, big surprise! An Anonymous Girl by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen is a great suspense novel. I loved it from page one and was totally hooked. I like how the style is different and the plot is one I never saw before. The book switches from the main character Jess to the psychiatrist, Dr. Sheilds. I was kind of on edge as I read, on edge in the best way!



Here’s what you need to know about this fabulous book, due out in 2019:

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

When Jessica Farris signs up for a psychology study conducted by the mysterious Dr. Shields, she thinks all she’ll have to do is answer a few questions, collect her money, and leave. But as the questions grow more and more intense and invasive and the sessions become outings where Jess is told what to wear and how to act, she begins to feel as though Dr. Shields may know what she’s thinking…and what she’s hiding. As Jess’s paranoia grows, it becomes clear that she can no longer trust what in her life is real, and what is one of Dr. Shields’ manipulative experiments. Caught in a web of deceit and jealousy, Jess quickly learns that some obsessions can be deadly.

I got a sneak peek so I can tell you how good it is and how you will want to read this as soon as it’s out next January!

Intriguing and shocking at the same time! How far would you go for love? Never have I read a story where I felt hatred as well as empathy for a character before. Dr. Shields was indeed lost in her own world and sense of entitlement. However, Dr. Shields did diagnosed Jessica correctly in the end. I did not see that one coming. No matter how Jessica justified herself for doing what she did. It was a great read. Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen never disappoint with one of their books.

An absolutely incredible book. Very mysterious and intriguing and pulls you in so it’s impossible to put down. #greerhendricks #ananonymousgirl

Thank you Net galley for the absolute pleasure of reading this book in advance. I requested this book., Because I enjoyed The Wife Between us by these authors. Well I have to say this book was even better than that one. The characters were intriguing to say the least. The story line was absolutely fantastic, so different than the usual physiological thillers we read. This book will definitely be a best seller and I will recommend it to all my friends and fellow reader.

Sit down, buckle up, and hang on, because this one is an “E-ticket” ride all the way! (And yes, that’s a decades-old reference, for those of you old enough to remember!) It’s very difficult to review a psychological thriller without giving anything away, because there are so many little things that can make or break a thrilling story; but I’m going to give it a go here. I had not read any previous works by these authors so I was completely new to their style. I loved how the story was told from different points of view, but not in the usual “alternating chapters” style. The plot was excellent and fully realized; everything happened for a reason and there were no perfunctory or throw away events or characters. Most of all, though (and this is what really sets this book apart) is that the authors had me questioning everything I was reading from start to finish…and I mean literally until the last word. Any assumptions or guesses I made were inevitably wrong, or at the very least only remotely accurate. I read this book in two sittings, including well into the wee hours of the morning, because it was just moving so fast I couldn’t put it down. And when I got to the end? I wanted to start it all over again with the knowledge of the resolution, just so I could see if there were any clues that might have been dropped along the way. An excellent book, and I can’t recommend it highly enough. An extra big thank you to Netgalley and St. Martin’s Press for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Jessica works as a make-up artist for the company BeautyBuzz. At a client's home, she overhears a girl talking about a $500 survey. The girl says she is going to "blow it off". Well, Jess would like to take her place. She manages to get in and finds out that the survey consists of her being alone with a computer. A voice guides Jess through a Morality Survey which Jess did not have time to complete. Still at her parent's home in Pennsylvania for Thanksgiving, Jess is called to complete the survey. She needs to be back in New York by Saturday. So she leaves her parents and attends the survey once again. The moderator, Dr. Lydia Shields, asks to see Jess in person. Jess does this and finds out that the survey has been suspended. However, Subject 52 (Jess) has become the sole focus. Since Jess' dad had been laid off, her family sure could use the money for payments and for her sister's care.

Dr. Shields is extremely generous with checks for Jess' visits and "performances ($600-$1000). She also gives her gifts, as well. Things get weird when Jess is told by Lydia (Dr. Shields) what to wear and what make-up to use as she is sent to a hotel bar, alone....

Lydia tells Jess (remotely) which men to try to pick up and (since none of them are Lydia's cheating husband) Lydia is bored and pays Jess $75. They both leave. Next, Jess is to give two women free make-up sessions (to see how well they tip on a freebie - sure!) and Jess wonders about her contract with BeautyBuzz - the non-disclosure clause. Then Jess meets Lydia's husband, Thomas, and they both realize that they had a one night stand, together, only two days ago. (Although Lydia is unaware of it....well, yet...)

The saga continues; Dr. Shields and Lydia become "friends" and Lydia is making good money. However, behind the scenes, Lydia has a hidden agenda that includes her husband and a former (dead) survey participant Subject #5. Lydia plays games with both Jess and Thomas. She is unaware that her husband and Jess may be on to her schemes. She loves Thomas but he has wanted to love her - she needs a psychologist, herself...


The last straw is when Lydia works behind Jess' back to have her fired, ruin a budding romance with Ben but yet still is able to convince Jess about anything that is to Lydia's advantage. Truth be damned!

Checkmate occurs when Thomas and Jess are at his office and he truthfully fills her in on all of Lydia's schemes and methods of control. Jess confronts Lydia at her townhouse. Weak and tired, Jess breaks down and goes along with whatever Lydia tells her to do. Jess vaguely remembers Subject #5 explaining (in her file) exactly what is happening to Jess now! As Lydia is cleaning up... "all traces of you were gone... as if you'd never been here at all... as if you no longer exist..) What will happen, thinks Jess, when Lydia finds out that she continually lied to her and slept with her husband. What will she do to me???

Entanglements are stretched to the maximum; deceit, lies and more are ahead. What will happen to Jess AND her family? What about Thomas, Lydia's husband ? And, even more so... what will happen to Lydia?

This is the second book I have read by this author - both books were entertaining and never a dull moment !I highly recommend this as a MUST READ for all!


Many thanks to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for a truly enjoyable read

Once again Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen did not disappoint!!! I could not put this book down! Best book I have read all year!
Without giving it all away...this book is written from alternating perspectives of good/evil, sane/insane and moral/immoral. Delving into the questions of morality and relationships while keeping the plot riveting is what makes this book captivating! Definitely will recommend to all! As a fan of The Good Widow as well, I can not wait for the next book from Hendricks and Pekkanen!

Absolutely amazing! Could not put this down, had me hooked from the beginning and genuinely scared and creeped out at the end with a twist I didn't see coming, LOVED this!

Original post: I want this more than the Kardashian's want a higher character count on Twitter!

In this case study I would like to give you three scenarios. Within your answers you may find yourself being able to dive deeper into your psyche more than ever.

Scenario 1:
Imagine you are back in high school and you have just sat down with your number 2 pencils ready to take a test. Your palms are sweaty and your heart is palpitating to the beat of the seconds on the clock. Would you consider cheating to make sure your future doesn't falter? After all, you think you are about to take the most important test of your life.

You thought wrong.

Scenario 2:
Now imagine you are strapped for cash, are trying to be a better person after some heartbreaking events, and are faced with an opportunity that could solve all your problems. However, there is a catch.

You belong to the study now.

Would you join at the risk of becoming part of a psychological experiment mastered by an evil genius?

Scenario 3:
Finally imagine you are a reader that has been dying to read a certain book. Especially after loving their first novel The Wife Between Us. You enter every giveaway, you mentally want to punch those who got an arc way before you, and you check daily to see if it's offered to review yet.

Would you scream in excitement and be so nervous that reading this book will make everything else in life fall to the wayside?

Go into this blind because if you don't you won't feel the insane amount of tension I felt. All I can say is that I secretly love evil geniuses. I especially love when said evil geniuses are so psycho they would be dream clients for those in their profession......

Ever since reading The Wife Between Us, authors Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen have been on my reading list. There is something very powerful in their writing leaving you thinking long after reading their book.
In An Anonymous Girl, we are immediately taken into the situation of the main character, Jessica as she struggles with money issues and getting a decent career. We know there is some deep secret that she doesn't want to reveal yet and things start getting interesting when she takes the place of another girl in a research study.

An Anonymous Girl is written in several POVs which was a bit confusing in the beginning but then you get the idea after reading further into the story. There's the POV from Jessica, the protagonist, where she details all the events that occur to her, all her speculations, suspicions, and compassion. Then we see Lydia, the professor in the research study who we think she's a decent person, but the truth slowly unwraps itself in Lydia's own actions and rationalizations. She's calculating and even more suspicious and so fun to read throughout this story. There's also another perspective which seems almost like a third person or even that the voice of a computer or data analysis - well, at least that's how it's perceived to me.

I have to say that An Anonymous Girl is a true mystery. While there are several twists and turns in the story, the ending is almost predictable in a way that makes me think the authors are doing that deliberately. Perhaps they want the readers to guess the ending on their own. Whatever conjecture you come up with on your own, the ending was satisfactory if not a bit sad.

What I liked about An Anonymous Girl are the characters and the way the authors described them. Jessica is intelligent, intuitive, and yet quite vulnerable. She says she doesn't trust easily and yet she wants to trust people if only to feel just a bit more normal and to not have to carry this heavy burden of a secret in her heart.
Lydia, is beautiful and brilliant, a psychiatrist, who under the guise of doing research on morality and human ethics, decides to take things much deeper into her research. We are led to believe that she really is trying to research the topic for the book she is writing but as other factors and people show up in the story, we see that she is desperate to solve a piece of the puzzle that has troubled her from the beginning.

The writing of An Anonymous Girl is genius and fascinating. I don't want to give away any spoilers, but know that it's hard to put this book down until you have to read to the very end! The authors made me root for Jessica and hopes she can get out of the precarious predicament she is in. With Lydia, I had liked her at first, but then slowly as her actions reveal her calculations and manipulations, she was just any other suspicious wife if not a bit more psychotic. And perhaps that is what makes Lydia so different from other avenging wives. She is a psychology major and a famous professor and psychiatrist so she uses all of her wits and training to find out the truth. But that is also what makes her so dangerous.

Wow! Best mystery I’ve read in a long time. Gripping from start to finish. I’m a big fan of psychological thrillers and this one does not disappoint!

This book is an absolutely absorbing read that examines the underbelly of humanity. The characters are well written and the plot moves along at an exciting pace. I was wary of this one as I had read an advance copy of Hendricks/Pekkanen's first collaboration, The Wife Between us, and was not particularly impressed. However, they have more than redeemed themselves with this one. If you are a fan of psychological thrillers this one is not to be missed. Also.. no trigger warnings whatsoever. Yes, standard elements are here (including adultery, suicide and TONS of questionable behavior on both sides). But the more "delicate" elements are handled well. Kudos to this writing duo! I hope that this book blows their last one out of the water because this book is excellent.

Review: AN ANONYMOUS GIRL by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen. Sometimes a therapist who coaxes out all of your secrets is holding the biggest one in the room. Excellent book,keeps you nervous and on the edge. Psychotic witch alert! Five stars!

Another amazing book from Hendricks and Pekkanen. If you liked The Wife Between Us, you'll love An Anonymous Girl. I wanted a few more twists, but this still had you wondering who was lying and who was being honest. I also thought the ending, or the last move on Jessica's part was absolutely amazing. Will be reviewing, recommending, and using in challenges in Chapter Chatter Pub. Also, if the authors would like to do a live chat in the group, after the book is released, I would be happy to have them'

My review of An Anonymous Girl by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen.


This book turns from something that's too good to be true to an obsession. In this book we meet Jessica who wants to make some cash she desperately needs. The questions she signs up for on a personality study get more and more intense and personal. Soon Dr Shields only focuses on Jessica. Jessica starts doing things she wouldn't normally do in her life. Jessica starts looking for a way out, but is there one or is she way over her head?


I loved the writing and the tension is definitely there and this story touches all the bases with surprises all over. Just when you think she has dealt with the whole scheme of things she has another obstacle. It's hard to figure out who is the shady character, they are all either good or bad.I can see the Authors leaning over their keyboards smiles on their faces as they know they are throwing us another bone, another twist with curves and u-turns. All characters tie in to make this suspenseful. Be careful who you share your secrets with because it can be a whole new ball game. This is a page turner that will have you calling into work.

Thank you Net Gallery and St. Martins Press for this advanced copy to be released January 8th 2019.

Cherie'

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I received an advance readers copy in exchange for an honest review.

This book is too twisted for color TV and I love it. Everything about this book was completely over-the-top and unnecessary but it worked. If you like really fucked-up lady-thrillers you'll love this.

Omg. This book is amazing. Had me guessing till the very end. The writing is wonderful. These girls know how to get your attention and keep it. Jess was a wonderful character and Dr. Shields makes you love and hate her.

Jessica Farris is struggling to make her rent as a makeup artist in New York. When she overhears one of her clients talking about a psychology study that pays $500, she manipulates her way into the experiment. The study is based on ethics and morality and is run by a mysterious psychology professor Dr. Shields. When Jess decides to open up about her deepest secrets, she finds herself getting invited back for a continuation study, one that's eluded to be more personal. Jess, needing the money, agrees but suddenly finds that she is questioning everyone and everything as Dr. Shields continually places her in precarious situations. Jess begins to question whether these exercises are actually part of the study or if she has become a pawn in a deadly game of deceit. Telling someone your darkest secrets can be dangerous especially when they have secrets of their own...

An Anonymous Girl is an exciting new psychological thriller by author Greer Hendricks. Along the lines of The Wife Between Us, the characters are not always who they appear to be. What begins as a simple morality questionnaire turns into a deadly game of cat and mouse were the characters all have something to hide. I absolutely loved this novel and devoured it in an afternoon. I love that the author writes the characters in such a way that it has you questioning who's more dangerous. This novel had me on the edge of my seat as the plot twist continued to unfold and the true nature of the characters were revealed. This is definitely a must read for 2018.

I received a copy of AN ANONYMOUS GIRL on Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to the publisher and authors.

Can I give this book 20 stars? Seriously. Five is simply not enough.

I couldn’t put this story down. Riveting. Total book hangover. A psychological thriller that tops all others.

I started reading AN ANONYMOUS GIRL in the afternoon and completely ignored my responsibilities until I finished it. And, if that doesn’t stay enough about what a page-turner this book is, let me tell you that it’s been several days and I’m STILL thinking about AN ANONYMOUS GIRL.

I love the premise. Told in dual POV, this book is about a young woman, battling her own secrets, who is desperate for money and participates in a typical academic psychological study conducted by a medical professional on campus, who is not only disturbed but also obsessive. What happens next takes you on a twisted plot ride. I laughed. I cried. I wanted to wring a few characters’ necks.

THE WIFE BETWEEN US was amazeballs and yet, authors Hendricks and Pekkanen managed to exceed my expectations with AN ANONYMOUS GIRL. Can't wait to see what they write next!

If you love exceptional writing, plot twists that’ll make your head spin, and a book thrill ride of a lifetime, then AN ANONYMOUS GIRL is for you. Highly recommend.

Since I adored the WIFE BETWEEN US I requested AN ANONYMOUS GIRL the moment it became available and OMG I am sososos glad I did. This book is even better than WBU and that's saying something. Written in revolivng first person between the two leads, this book is written so brilliantly, woven so astutely, and filled with so many red herrings ( which I love!) that I can truly say for the first time in a very long time I couldn't predict the ending. I read the entire book in one setting because it was unputdownable.

Twenty-something Jessica Farris finds out a psychological study and worms her way into it under false pretenses because the money is too good to be true. And as most things that are, what appears to be an innocent study on morality turns out to be something entirely different from the questions asked to the mysterious Dr. Sheilds who is conducting the study.

I hate spoilers so I won't go any further than that, except to say this book has some of the best misrepresentation dialogue I have ever read.

5 stars from me andI wish I could give it more! A must read for sure. Thanks to netgalley for an arc of the work for an honest opinion.

What a roller coaster ride! Thanks to Netgalley and St. Martin’s Press for granting access to the ARC in return for an honest review of An Anonymous Girl by Hendricks and Pekkanen.

Jess is a girl trying to make a quick buck to help her family by sneaking into a scientific study on ethics and morality, but her seemingly benign actions place her in a difficult situation between Dr. Shields and
Dr. Cooper. She is tested in a variety of scenarios before she figures out one of the “good” doctors has unethical motives of their own, but which one should be feared?

This story captured my attention from the very first page! By describing details of observations and connecting these these details throughout the story, the authors had me constantly second guessing my assumptions about each of the characters. The storyline was unique and captivating. While you would hope clinicians would be ethical and professional, this story could happen making it all the more creepy! I loved the main character, Jess, she was flawed and vulnerable, but strong in the end. The authors did a great job of developing the chapters and efficiently using each character to draw you into the story. I would definitely recommend this book to fans of suspense, mysteries, thrillers, and women’s fiction.

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This book grabs you from the opening line and makes it impossible to put down! If you loved her first book, then it's a no-brainer to add this to your must-read list!

This book follows the life of makeup artist Jessica Farris. She travels to the homes of her clients, to do their makeup, whether it be for a night out to a club, for a wedding, for a photo shoot, etc. She loves what she does and enjoys her job.

One evening when she is at the house of her last client for the day, she overhears a voicemail left on her clients phone regarding an upcoming appointment this weekend, stating the time and location of the meeting. Intrigued, Jessica learns that her client has decided not to show up to this appointment, and decides to secretly go in her place.

Dr. Shield's, a Psychology Professor, is doing a study on morality and ethics, and has several questions for the subjects in her study. Dr. Shield's pays her subjects for their time and their honest answers, and all questions for the study are delivered in a private room via a computer. All Jessica has to do is type in her answer to each question, and answer as honestly and in dept as she can.

Before she knows it, Jessica is in way over her head with the study. The typed answers on the computer soon turn to real life situations, where Dr. Shield's wants Jessica to follow through with certain tasks and challenges in society, and Jessica has to pass certain "tests". Jessica begins to wonder just what this study is about, and why Dr. Shield's has her doing such tasks.

3 words to describe this book: obsessive, gripping, and riveting!! Wow! What a book!

This book certainly lived up to all of the hype I have been reading about when reading other bloggers and reviewers talk about this book. I loved the writing of this novel, and Hendricks and Pekkanen did not disappoint! Even though this book is not released until January 2019, I had to read this book as soon as I got it.

I was hooked from the very first page. Hendricks and Pekkanen have a style of writing and a way with words that captivate their audience and sucks the reader in. The pages literally turn themselves. I read this book in one sitting, it was that riveting. You will find yourself immersed in this book right through to the shocking end! You will be sitting on the edge of your seat the entire way through this book, and before you know it you will be at the end.

If you haven't had your eyes on this book yet be sure to be on the lookout for it and add it to your to be read list. You too will love it!

All of the stars for this fantastic book!