*I received this book from NetGally in exchange for an honest review.

This was a great first read in 2019! The book is dark and twisty while also making you question your morality and how far you would go when backed into a corner. As the book progresses, you find yourself being drawn in deeper with the characters of the book. Overall great book! I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a suspenseful read or someone who wants a book that will keep their interest well.

This is a terrifyingly twisted psychological thriller about what people will do when motivated by money, guilt, paranoia, and revenge. Jessica is sucked into a maze of control by a deranged psychiatrist in the guise of examining the nuances of morality, specifically, why people lie and are unfaithful.

The story spins out like a skein of yarn, tangled but clearly with an end in mind. Brilliantly written, An Anonymous Girl forces the reader to ask him or herself who is lying and who is not, leading to an inevitable, dramatic but purposely understated denouement.

This is a spectacular book which I recommend highly. I received it as an ARC from the publisher and NetGalley.

These two authors have exceptional writing talent ! This book is mesmerizing from page one.. I was so enthralled that I was unable to put it down until the last page . .As a fan of "The Wife Between Us" this was even better as a psychological suspenseful thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat. It was smart fast paced writing with plot twist you will not be able to guess ! The charcters were brillant and each one very complex . The way these authors weave personalities is fascinating. The narrative is between a doctor and patient and each narrative draws the reader in with tension that keeps you reading into the night.

I love it and highly recommend this book for all that enjoy a outstanding thriller read. What a wonderful read this was .

Just a great little thriller! I haven't hear anything bad about this book. Excited it's finally out in the public for everyone to read!

This book was amazing. It kept me guessing and on the edge of my seat. I liked the story line which was very unique and interesting. Keep the great stories coming! I will definitely be reading the next books by these great authors.

As a reader, I’m all about second chances for authors. Just because I read one book that wasn’t for me, doesn’t mean I will immediately discard the author. You never know when the next book will surprise you. This was the case with Hendricks and Pekkanen. I read The Wife Between Us last year and it wasn’t quite the book for me but I felt like I needed to give these authors another shot because they always come so highly recommended. I was not disappointed!

An Anonymous Girl immediately pulled me in and kept me up late. I simply couldn’t put it down. This is the type of book that you can read half of it and not even realize that it’s 1am, your eyes are burning and you have to work in a few hours. I lost so much sleep time reading this and I don’t regret a thing!

I think the characters are purposefully unlikeable and it works for this story. Jess is the type of person that you think you might be able to relate to but then she completely surprises you while Dr. Shields’ has a very Joe Goldberg-esque quality to her and that personality style just blew me away. I think the dual narration of these two main characters is absolutely spot on for this psychological thriller. You can actually feel the different tone each character sets as the narration changes and as the story progresses.

If you are looking for a slap-in-the-face style thriller, this isn’t for you. The suspense is subtle and progressive but absolutely perfect for this mind bending book.

Trust me, this is a ride you want to be on.

I received this complimentary copy from St. Martin’s Press through NetGalley to read and provide my honest opinion.

I was offered the chance to read this as an ARC through Netgalley since I had previously read the authors THE WIFE BETWEEN US through the galley service. I of course took them up on the offer, but I was hesitant, because I didn't love their first book (see my review for that on my profile). But, I'm glad I did, because this was much better.

I think the authors found the writing stride in this one, as the incessant level of adjective and detail in the first book that drove me crazy was not present at all in this book. This novel was also much more gripping and had me saying "just one more chapter" several times, which is always a mark of a good thriller.

I didn't love the change in POV. I suppose it was effective to have it not only switch character perspectives, but change from first person to second person alongside the character change. It definitely is creepy, which I'm sure was the intention, but it's not necessarily the style I like to read. That said, those second-person chapters tended to be shorter than the others and concise, so it wasn't a dealbreaker for me.

The story itself is twisted and well-structured. It's only slightly beyond the realm of reason, which makes it a good psychological thriller -- it's not so implausible that it becomes ridiculous, but it's tangled and messy enough to make a great story. I also like that in this one there aren't any big "reveals," which is refreshing. (There's arguably one, which I had figured out well in advance, but it's not the type of *gasp* type of reveal like we've come to expect from the likes of GONE GIRL, etc. I like that this isn't focused on the big revelation, but instead the thread woven into the story).

It's not the perfect mystery, but it's pretty damn good. I'd recommend it.

4 Help, I just cannot put this book down stars

Okay this book hooked its teeth right into me body and soul for two straight hours. I felt the author duo really nailed the atmospheric tension between makeup artist, Jessica and Dr. Lydia Shields and created the perfect cat and mouse game. All the other characters were pale in comparison because these two women kept me sharp and focused on my (Kindle) screen. I know that it appears I am giving into the hype but I cannot begrudge the fact that this is one of 2019's highly anticipated releases and personally for me it lived up to it.

Good concept and easy read! I feel like it was super predictable and the story built up to a typical ending.

This book definitely kept me excited and reading. Although the concept was strange at times and the ending did not satisfy me 100%, I would still recommend this book for fellow thriller readers. It was a quick and easy read.

This book started out exciting, very exciting! I read over half of it without stopping. Then a little over half way through I was able to figure it out. I suppose it's because of my age (52). I think the target readers for this book should be women in their 20's and 30's. I saw the ending coming a mile away. This is simply from more life experience. This book will terrify younger women. It's very well written and I was invested in the characters.
Still, it's a good thriller, especially the first half.
I was lucky enough to receive an ARC of this book from St. Martin's Press and also from Netgalley. Thank you both!!☺
All opinions are my own.

This is definitely one of the better psychological thrillers that I have read in awhile. It is told from two different viewpoints which adds to the page turning need to finish this book. Jess is financially strapped and learns about a study being conducted on morals and ethics that you will be paid for. She decides to do this study, she goes and gives another clients name - What is a little white lie on an ethics and morals study? As Jess gets sucked into this study there are many twist and turns as well as red herrings thrown at you along the way. I did not see the final twist coming! Hendricks and Pekkanen did it again with this book! If you loved The Wife Between Us you must read this one also!

Many thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher and the author, for an ARC of this book, in exchange for an honest review.
This was an unique, addictive and twisty psychological thriller.
It sucked me in right away and I couldn’t wait to see how it ended.
This was the 1st book that I read from Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen but, it won’t be my last.

The ad she discovered was too good to pass up. Seeking women ages 18–32 to participate in a study on ethics and morality. Generous compensation. Anonymity guaranteed. So good that Jessica Farris decided to apply knowing that the girl it was intended for wasn’t going to show up. Jess would go and take the chance of applying herself

Thinking that the psychology study conducted by the mysterious Dr. Shields, would just be answering a few questions for to her simply collect a windfall of money, Jess thought , “a piece of cake”! Answer a few questions, collect her money, and leave. But as the questions grow more and more intense and invasive she was offered more money 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. After numerous scenario’s the doctor put her in Jess’s paranoia grows, it becomes clear that she can no longer trust what was real, and what was manipulative by the doctor. Caught in a web of deceit, jealousy, and betrayal Jess quickly learns that some obsessions can be deadly and betrayals could shred one’s heart!

*** This was an intense read - and for the longest while I wasn’t sure of what seemed to be going on as to who was the good or bad person of the piece. Unfortunately, clarity can come too late before the lessons learned have already decimated what happiness you discovered before your life blows apart. An intriguing read.

Marilyn Rondeau

It’s been awhile since I’ve read a psychological thriller this good. Currently 3:30 am right now and stayed up all night to finish it. You need to read this book! It will keep you going all night! If you want sleep make sure you don’t pick it up before bed because you won’t want to put it down.

This was the perfect read to curl up with during the holiday break when I had nowhere to be and nothing to distract me, because once I started, I couldn’t put it down. Told from alternating view points, this was a psychological thriller that left me wondering what would happen next with every page I turned. In addition, the questions asked during the sessions were thought-provoking.
This was the first read for me by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen, and it was a thrill from the beginning to end. This is a highly-anticipated novel, for good reason. This was a great book to start the year off with a bang.
#AnAnonymousGirl #StMartins

Question #1: Could you tell a lie without feeling guilt? 

Question #2: Have you ever deeply hurt someone you care about?

When Jessica Farris signs up for a psychology study, she thinks she'll just be answering some simple questions. What seems at first like an innocent experiment grows more and more unsettling as the mysterious Dr. Shields raises the stakes...

I hadn't read Pekkanen and Hendricks' first novel, The Wife Between Us, but when I was given an ARC from Macmillan via Netgalley, I was hooked from the first page.I loved this book for its disturbing, voyeuristic elements and if you like inventive narrative and twisted heroines with dark pasts, you'll love An Anonymous Girl too!

Riveting and Suspenseful

I devoured this book. While there are a lot of "domestic" thrillers out there, and An Anonymous Girl certainly has some domestic elements, I found the angle of a medical study to be unique. Even though Jessica spends a fair amount of time in the beginning alone in a room, answering questions on a computer screen, the plot was far from stagnant. At every turn, there is the delightful feeling that there are dark secrets to be learned.

Deliciously Creepy

What stood out the most for me with An Anonymous Girl was the inventive narrative structure. Predominantly, we hear from Jessica in first person point of view, but in alternating chapters, there is an unsettling shift to second person. This shift in perspective is interesting, because second person is an alienating point of view. It gives the impression that the reader is being watched, which only served to ratchet the stakes and build tension early on. In other books, using second person in this way can be a bit campy, since it breaks the fourth wall and brings the reader into the narrative. However, in An Anonymous Girl, the effect was engrossing and deliciously creepy.

Intrigue, Among Other Things

Read this book if you love a good thriller with lots of intrigue and suspense. I love a good, twisted heroine with lots of dark secrets, and Jessica Farris has a fair share of dirty little secrets to reveal (whether she wants to or not!) An Anonymous Girl is the ultimate voyeuristic indulgence!

4 stars! A gripping and thrilling page-turner!

Struggling to make her rent payments, Jessica Farris, finds herself involved in a well-paying psychology study revolving around ethics and morality. The compensation is too good to pass up. Upon attending the first study meeting and completing the initial questionnaire, Jess is offered the opportunity to proceed further into the depths of the examination with the mysterious Dr. Shields. Tension builds as Jess begins to feel paranoia and anxiety about her involvement and she begins to question what Dr. Shields objectives truly are.

This was extremely well written! I was glued to these pages, devouring every single word with curious and hungry eyes. The pace, flow and narration were excellent! Told in alternating chapters between Jess and Dr. Shields, I felt the urge to read ‘just one more chapter’ from start to finish – I simply couldn’t get enough of this unique and mysterious story. The characters were well developed and each one kept me curious as to their true intentions throughout the novel.

After the intensity of the storyline build up, the ending was a bit of a let-down for me. It didn’t fit with the excellence of the rest of the book, which took away one star. I still would highly recommend this novel as it kept me highly intrigued and guessing all the way through.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

An Anonymous Girl is available now!

I haven’t read anything by either of the co-authors, so I began with no expectations. I was pleasantly surprised to meet well-developed characters whose interaction helps keep the story moving. As a psychology major in college, I’ve always been interested in the subject. In this story the authors blew me away with their story. Don’t start unless you’ve set aside time to finish!

A thriller that will have you in the edge of your seat staying up until the crack of dawn to see how it all ends. From start to finish I was completely hooked. The characters were easy to connect with and the plot was planned out perfectly. These two authors work magic together and create such gripping stories that you can't help but want more. The world the authors create in this book will make you second guess yourself and twist you all in knots. This is one book you don't want to miss.